Documenting Baby Memories: Digital, Scrapbook, or Something Else?

From the first coo to that magical first step, capturing baby memories is a precious way to look back on their earliest days. But deciding how to document these moments can be tricky! Some parents love the digital route—photos, videos, and apps that allow easy sharing and backup. Digital albums are convenient and allow you to compile highlights in real time, while some apps even create beautiful memory videos automatically.

For a personal touch, scrapbooking offers a unique, hands-on way to capture each milestone. From handprint cutouts to favorite onesies tucked into the pages, scrapbooks can be highly customized and make for wonderful keepsakes to flip through in years to come.

And then there’s the in-between option: blending digital and traditional methods, like using a mix of printed photos, handwritten notes, and saved digital files for special occasions. Whichever you choose, preserving these memories in a way that feels true to your family will make each captured moment that much more meaningful.