5 Ways to Prep for Your Newborn Session | Newborn

As a mama, you can do all the things to prep for your newborn session, and still be thrown a curve ball. We recently had our newborn pictures taken for Baby Boy #3, and even I had a few bumps in the road. I even wore baby boy while I did my hair and makeup so I could be ready beforehand. Yes, you read that right! My favorite wrap saved the day! I thought I had a plan for swapping out our bedding, but nope it didn’t go as I had hoped.

But guess what it’s okay! I tried to stay calm and not stress about it. I knew it wasn’t something I could change, so I made do. I changed my vision, and it all worked out!

Mama, the more you stress, the more stressed your baby and family are too!

Here are 5 tips to prep for your newborn session:

1. PICK YOUR OUTFITS OUT BEFOREHAND

Plan ahead. Go shopping and pick out your outfits beforehand. Make sure you try them on and lay them out to see how it all looks together. YOU are the most important one that day. Make sure you feel comfortable in whatever you choose to wear!

2. ASK FOR HELP

It is okay to ask for help. Have a friend or family member come over to hold your new little one or help with the big kids so you have time to get ready without feeling rushed. Take some pressure off yourself.

3. MAKE SURE YOU PULL OUT THE IRON FOR BEDDING AND OUTFITS

Iron all the things. Does your bedding need to have a wrinkle or two ironed out? This is really if you decide to put something new on. You see I was going to put a new duvet cover on and opened it up the day of. It had an orange string through the trim, and I realized if I was going to use it, it would need to be ironed. All that to say, you do NOT need to purchase new bedding for your newborn session we will be using it in our bedroom once I get a new one.

4. FEED YOUR BABY 30 MINUTES BEFORE

Make sure your baby is well fed. It is a good idea to feed your little one about 30 minutes before your session then allow mama to put her clothes on and finish any last minute touch ups.

5. TAKE A DEEP BREATH, AND RELAX

Lastly, take a deep breath and relax. Yes, easier said than done. Your energy feeds to your baby and family. If you are relaxed, everyone else will be too.

I also shared 3 must haves for your newborn session. If you missed it, you can find the blog here.

If are interested in booking a newborn session, I am currently booking through early Fall, and I would love to chat with you! You can reach out to me here for booking information.

Jack | Plano, TX Newborn Photography

Handsome little Jack! This precious boy arrived 3.5 weeks early and was a sweet surprise to his parents! He was still so tiny when we did his newborn session! Jack slept the entire session. His calm demeanor, precious little features, and little cues were too cute to handle!

Jack’s mama had the perfect nursery for him with touches from her native Hungary. I loved this fun swing she included and touching bible verse hanging over his crib.

If you are expecting, I am currently booking through 2021 with very few sessions remaining for 2020! For more details and information, please reach out to me here!

Austen | Frisco, TX Newborn Photography

One of the sweetest families just added a baby GIRL! I loved getting to capture big brother Knox for his 1 year session and baby sister announcement this Spring! If you missed his session, you can find it here.

Baby sister slept through our session while big brother ran, played and even jumped on the bed to get some fun (and maybe my favorite) family pictures! Sometimes sessions with big siblings are more about the sibling than baby brother or sister. We also got some sweet pictures of Austen wide awake with mom and dad!