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While we all love adorable baby photos available by the ton on the internet, finding such props that wouldn’t hurt our kids is a hassle we all deal with. We keep the memories stored in such pictures, so that we can look back some day and say, look how tiny they were in our hands.
How cute! But, did you know that most of the images you see on Pinterest or Instagram are actually Photoshop compositions? Surprised? It’s unsafe for the baby to be hung in a hammock or putting them together with sharp props if they decide to roll over.
Thankfully, we’ve made a list of props that both endearing and secure for the babies when you decide to do a photo shoot.
Here they are, to ensure you have nostalgic and adorable memorabilia to look back on.
1. Baby burrito wraps
Babies like to be warm, and most like to be swaddled. Using wraps keeps the baby warm and comfy enough to keep them sleeping through the shoot. Just remember to keep the wrap fitted snugly around the baby, not tightly to help them keep the pose. Besides keeping them warm, wraps also serve as versatile props to add a splash of color to the picture.
Wraps can also swaddle the baby in various ways- from the traditional wrap to an open egg shell. Do remember that wraps are really inexpensive and care should be taken to ensure you pick the softest of fabrics to keep them cozy. Also, wash them before using them in the photo shoot with the baby.
2. Head bands and hats
These cute props are easy and comfortable to wear for the baby and change them in and out of props. They are great for adding variety to the same poses and are good if the hat/ headband along with the baby kids dress fit the babies’ measurements.
If the dress for babies is a little loose, use a clip or rubber band to secure them in place and move the knot backwards so it doesn’t come in the picture. Do check out the headband’s adornments, you want a flower headband only if they are proportionate to the baby’s head. You don’t want one that is larger than or as large as their head because it will cover their faces.
3. Cozy baskets
Baby baskets make for a great prop as they are versatile, safe and can be photographed in many ways. Place the basket on the ground or nice flooring. Tuck a blanket inside to ensure it is comfortable for the baby to lie in it.
Click pictures from the top or side as they don’t require elaborate posing. Ensure that the baskets are big and roomy along with being strong to keep the baby secure and comfortable.
4. Wooden crates
These are similar to baskets and boxes or wooden crates are excellent new born props for having cute pictures in their infant dress. Choose crates that are well built and low in height.
Be careful not to lay the baby directly on the box as there might be splinters on it. Always keep a buffer between such as thick blankets to ensure the baby is secure from potential harm.
Place the baby either on top of or the inside of the box. If you’re feeling creative, you may even put the box/ crate on the side and click pictures from the front.
Before keeping the baby in close contact, ensure there is nothing to harm the baby, like lead paint, and thoroughly clean the crate to prepare it for the baby and the photo shoot.
5. Parents hands
The best things are usually free in life. This applies to photo props as well. Nothing can be safer and more secure than mom or dad’s hands. The hands will also show the scale of difference between the size of the baby, and the hands.
Hold them together with your palms interlaced and facing upwards. Hold the baby from their stomach facing down and legs balanced on both sides.
