Top Tips for Making Memories with Your Newborn
Babies grow up so fast and many parents always say how it goes by in a flash. They always wish they could have done more with their newborns but it can be difficult when you don’t know what to do. It is also a challenge because you have just become a new mum, which has difficulties within itself. You may be adjusting to the new mum life, a new sleep schedule, new changes to your lifestyle, stress, and more. Newborns also are unlikely to remember the first year they were born. But this shouldn’t stop you from having fun and making memories with your newborn. You can still make quality time with your newborn, do special things with them, and introduce them to new experiences. This will be great for you to enjoy the time with your newborn, as it will be just as special for you as it will be for your newborn. You will be able to look back and cherish the time you had with your newborn. You will also be able to share all of these memories with your child when they are grown up.
It can be difficult to know what to do with your newborn and the limited time that you have. To help you on your journey and to make your time with your newborn as special as possible, here are lots of ideas to help you make memories and inspire you.
Write in a journal
One thoughtful and meaningful thing you can do with and for your newborn is to write in a journal. You could do this on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Many parents love to do this when they have time, writing down what their newborn is doing and what they have done together as a family. You can write down their first words, what kind of things they did as a newborn and the special moments that you had together. Or, you can write letters to your newborn every day. You can then share this with them as they grow up.
Create a scrapbook
A scrapbook is an excellent way to capture your newborn as they grow up and develop. It is creative, so you can get stuck in with having fun and making it colorful. Remember to take lots of pictures each day and at all special occasions and moments. Regularly, you can then print your favorite pictures of memories and put together your scrapbook piece by piece. Some people do this randomly and create a scrapbook of everything. Other people like to make them more specific, for example, create a scrapbook about holidays or adventures that you go on. Checkout Pinterest for some ideas.
Create a personalized keepsake
Keepsakes are a great way to have fun with your newborn, all while creating a special memory you can keep forever. There are plenty to choose from, including creating a foot cast, handprints, locks of hair, or crawl painting.
Photoshoot
A photoshoot is a special way to capture your newborn. Photographers are able to get special pictures and moments with your newborn, while also making it fun and unique. Find a reputable newborn photographer in your area, check out their reviews, and look at their portfolio. Many photographers will also have props and costumes so you can have some fun while you are there too and capture some super cute photos.
Playdates
Playdates are great for newborns. While they are not going to remember much, it will be fun and great for their development. Socializing your baby from a young age stimulates brain development and new behaviors. It is also great for parents to seek support from other parents with newborns.
Baby classes
Baby classes are specifically designed for newborns and their enjoyment. They are filled with other newborns and a range of activities that are great for fun and development. They include lots of games with colors, noises, and textures to engage newborns.
Try new activities
New activities are exciting for you and your newborn, and a great way to create special memories. This could be a new game, some new textures to play with, a baby massage, playing music, dancing, hide and seek, a new coffee shop or environment, and more.
Go outside for walks
Walks are extremely stimulating for newborns. When you go outside, you are introduced to new smells, people, environments, and more. This is excellent for their development and for creating peace and calm with your newborn. Walks are great to incorporate into a daily routine, and can be really good for you as a mum as well! They will provide you with mindfulness and some ease, which will be very much needed as a new parent and a lack of sleep. It can provide you with a routine in your life. You can also pair it with a trip to the park, a dog walk, or a stop at your local coffee shop for some socialization.
Talk, read, and sing to your baby
Talking, reading, and singing with your newborn is highly recommended. This will help with their development and their enjoyment. It will help them from an early age learn about communication, language, words, and more. It can also provide your newborn with a lot of comfort. Many parents who sing to their newborn say how special it can be and how it is one of their favorite memories. Babies also tend to remember songs and voices.
Swimming
Many newborns start swimming. This is a super idea. It can help your newborn develop skills from a very early age. It also has many other benefits, for example, it is good exercise, helps with sleep routines, improves development, improves confidence, enables your baby to learn safety with you, helps with coordination and balance, and helps you to bond.
Newborns will grow up extremely fast. It is important that you take time to have fun and make memories with your newborn. Follow these top tips to help you.
