What to write in a book given to baby at a baby shower? A book is a great gift for any new baby.
When you are deciding what to write in a book given to a baby at a baby shower, think about things that will help the child grow and learn.
Some ideas include:
-Favorite children’s stories
–Positive messages about being loved and valued
-Words of encouragement for facing challenges ahead
-Lessons on morals or values that you want the child to know
-Photos and/or memories from friends and family members
The important thing is to make sure the book is personal and special to the child. Write down your thoughts, or ask others to contribute short passages or photos that will be cherished by the baby for years to come. Happy writing!
How do you make a homemade baby book?
Many parents like to keep a record of their children’s early days and years. In ancient times, people started scrapbooks for this purpose (or simply saved pictures or newspaper clippings in shoe boxes).
With the advent of computers and digital cameras, it has become much easier to maintain these records. Now you can use software such as iPhoto’s Journals feature or Windows Live Photo Gallery to make your homemade baby book online.
Here are some tips on how to get started:
Choose a program that is easy for you to use. You may want one with templates so that all you have to do is plug in text and photos—or perhaps even choose from among several styles of pre-designed pages if that appeals more strongly to you.
If you’re not especially computer-savvy, look for a program that is very user-friendly with clear instructions and helpful prompts.
Decide on your book’s overall structure. Will it be chronological (starting with your child’s birth), by theme (all photos of baby in the bathtub, for instance), or some other arrangement?
Collect materials in advance. Gather photographs, scans of important documents (birth certificate, hospital records, etc.), memorable quotes or poems, and anything else you want to include.
You may also want to make a list of addresses and e-mail addresses for people who should receive an electronic version of your baby book once it’s completed.
Start assembling your pages. Some programs allow you to create pages one at a time; others let you build entire “books” before exporting them as PDFs or Web pages.
If you’re working with photos, it’s often helpful to resize them so they fit the desired page size (you don’t want your baby book to be too big or too small).
Once your pages are complete, give them final proofreading. Make sure all the text is correct and that no photos are accidentally cropped off the edge of the page.
Export your finished product. You can save it as a PDF file for printing later on (or for sending to relatives and friends), post it on your website, or even order a bound copy from a commercial publisher.
The most important thing is to have fun with it! This book will be a cherished keepsake for you and your child.
Now that you’ve got the basics, here are some ideas on how to make your baby book even more special:
Include ultrasound photos or other images from your pregnancy.
Create pages featuring favorite songs, poems, or prayers.
Embroider or appliqué fabric borders around photos or text blocks.
Make a page of “firsts” (first words, first steps, etc.).
Include certificates and awards won by your child.
Add hand-drawn illustrations or cartoons.
Collect clippings from newspapers or magazines about your child’s early years.
How do you make a cloth baby book?
When I was pregnant, my mother made me a cloth baby book for our future son. She glued pictures of all the family members in it and added text to tell him about them.
When she gave it to me, I thought that’s just what you do when you have a grandchild – make them something special like this.
But then as I started looking around, I realized how much more there is out there than simple fabric scrapbooks. Nowadays people can get creative with their baby books! So here are some ideas if you want to make one yourself:
The first thing you need to decide is whether your book will be handmade or ready-made. If it’s the former option then buy some fabric and start making your own. For example, you can get creative with a felt book by sewing it yourself or even using an old tee-shirt for the cover!
Another option is to buy one of those ready-made books from the store – they are super cheap and can come in any color that suits your taste perfectly. Just make sure you pick something durable so that it lasts longer than just until the baby starts crawling around on their own (which may not be too long after birth!).
You could also try making an embroidered cloth book using scraps of material leftover from previous projects like patchwork quilts/blankets etcetera as this will add personal touches which make gift-giving much more meaningful.
If all else fails then a photo book is always a great way to go, especially if you’ve got loads of pictures from the baby’s first few months.
Whichever route you choose, make sure that the book is filled with personal touches like handprints and footprints, messages from loved ones or even little drawings and paintings by your child as they grow older.
The sky is the limit when it comes to making cloth baby books so get creative!