Babyhood goes by fast. The first smile, the first tooth, the first step and the photos of your growing bump soon get lost among thousands of pictures in your phone's gallery. A memory book brings these moments together in one place, in order. It becomes an album you can open with your child years later, one that tells their story. Every memory takes its place by its date.
The hardest part of keeping a memory book is starting and keeping it going. Writing everything neatly in a journal often stops halfway through the tiring first months. Small steps are easier: a bump photo once a week, a short note when a first happens, a line or a letter to your baby when it comes to mind. Over time these turn into a book on their own.
Milestones such as the start of pregnancy, the birth day and birthdays are added to the book too. That way the album is made not only of photos but of the turning points in your family's story. You can preview the book whenever you like and leave out memories you don't want to include. When it's ready, save the album as a PDF to print it or share it with grandparents. The milestone pages are created on their own, so you don't need to add anything.
What you can do
- Bump series, notes, first moments, photos and letters come together in one book.
- Start of pregnancy, birth and birthdays are added as milestone pages.
- Memories are arranged in date order in a timeline book.
- The story of the month card sums up the memories you collected that month.
- Press and hold to remove a memory from the PDF album or add it back.
- Preview the album, save it as a PDF and share it.
How to use it
- Add a bump photo, write a memory note or log a first.
- See your memories in date order on the Memory Book screen.
- Press and hold to remove a memory you don't want in the PDF.
- Tap Preview and save or share the album as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
What do you write in a baby memory book?
Your baby's birth details, firsts such as the first smile, first tooth, first word and first step, monthly photos and how you felt at the time are the core of a memory book. Bump photos from pregnancy, letters to your baby and birthdays can be added too. Long entries aren't necessary. Short, dated notes become very precious years later.
When should you start a baby memory book?
Starting during pregnancy is lovely, because you also capture your growing bump and your first feelings about your baby. But it's never too late. You can start after birth or when your baby is a few months old. A small habit, such as one photo a week and short notes when firsts happen, makes it easier to keep the book going.
How do you take monthly baby photos?
Shooting in the same spot, from the same angle and in similar light every month makes it easy to compare growth. A window with daylight and a plain background work well. Pick a moment when your baby is fed and happy. Placing the same toy next to your baby each month shows how much they've grown. Never leave your baby alone on a raised surface.
How do I make a photo album of my baby?
First pick photos in date order and set aside the most meaningful ones from each period. Adding short notes next to the photos turns the album into a story. In the HeyMom memory book, the photos and notes you add line up in date order on their own, and you can remove memories you don't want and save the album as a PDF. You can print the PDF or share it with family.