Cute Baby Milestone Photo Ideas

Cute Baby Milestone Photo Ideas

You’ve seen them all over your insta feed and honestly we can’t get enough of them. We think baby milestone photos are such a cute way to track your baby’s growth and share their little face and developing personality with your loved ones.

Plus, these photos end up being great memories to look back on and even share with your little one when they aren’t so little anymore.

How to Take a Good Baby Milestone Photo

It’s pretty simple. All you need is a consistent background, good lighting, a cute diaper or outfit and a point of reference like a toy or a milestone blanket to show how big they are getting. If your little one is transitioning out of diapers, an adorable idea is to showcase their brand new training underwear.

As your baby gets older they’ll start to wiggle and even straight up refuse to sit still. So embrace the funny moments and snap away, even if all you get is a butt shot for their 10-month photo.

We love when parents caption their photos with monthly updates on baby's favorite toys and food, new milestones like steps and smiles and even current struggles – because who doesn't have them?

OUR FAVORITE IDEAS

The Milestone Blanket

Milestone blankets are one of the easiest set ups because they give you an instantly cute background every time. Extra points for personalizing it with your babe's name.

Photo by @c.kurn

DIY Supplies

• A custom milestone blanket
• A super-cute baby

• Adorable diapers

The Light Box

Clean and classic, this setup will never go out of style. Plus, you can be a bit more flexible with where you take the picture.

Photo by @robynlynnharding

DIY Supplies

• A light Box
• Patterned Diapers
• Baby Headband

The Current Obsession

Create a fun memory about baby's current faves by incorporating the toys and foods they are obsessed with into the photo.

Photo by @mrs.hopewhite

DIY Supplies

• A neutral baby blanket
• A Letterboard
• Super Cute Diapers

The Mini Me

Grab some props to play up your little one’s growing interests (and let everyone know who they take after). Change up the scene as they get older to show their many sides.

Photo by @styledbyamanda

DIY Supplies

• A light box
• Baby socks
• Patterned diapers

The Growing Babe

Show how fast your little one is growing by keeping the same adorable toy in the photo with them. As they get bigger, the once oversized toy will suddenly seem tiny. Seriously, where does the time go?

Photo by @moniquealexxandra

DIY Supplies

• A cute toy
• Super Cute Diapers