There are many different reasons for scheduling a newborn photography session, more specifically with a professional Newborn Photographer. I’m here to appeal to YOUR heart! Now, start thinking of all the things you’re going to miss or try to remember once your little newborn is grown. The way your newborn curls their fingers and holds their hands to their face, the way they smile when they see you, their tiny little toes. The list goes on…

Here are my top 3 reasons to schedule a Newborn Photography Session here in Tampa:

1. They’ll only be this small ONCE.

   Will you remember how your Newborn baby fit into your hands? Or the feeling of the flutter of their heart against your chest when they’re sleeping?
   

2. Details! Ears, Lips, Nose, Toes

   Your Newborn Baby’s detailed features will change from day to day. You’re going to want to capture the small details of their face, feet, etc so you can remember them on their wedding day or maybe when they have children of their own.

3. You as a parent need to be apart of this memory.

   Yes, you can get all the iPhone pictures you want and you should! But you need to be apart of this memory in photographs. Selfies don’t count by the way. A professional newborn photographer will capture you with your Newborn- all the snuggles you wish you could keep in a bottle- well a photographer will keep those memories fresh in your mind with a beautiful newborn portrait.

There are too many people I come into contact with that wish they had Newborn Photographs of all their little ones. Usually they realize it by time their oldest is 3 or so and feel like time flew by and they never got the sweet Newborn portraits of them but they know they aren’t making the same mistake with their second child.

“I regret having professional photos taken of my Newborn,” said …no one ever!

We both know these are pretty compelling reasons to go ahead and schedule..so what are you waiting for?

As a local Tampa Bay, Florida Newborn Photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some of Tampa’s finest in Newborn Care. One of these is Haleigh with Hush Hush Little Baby. I am apart of many Tampa Mom Groups and see how helpful it is to have a unique resource in Newborn Care. I asked Haleigh to introduce us to what HHLB is all about and what we can learn from her company.

Introducing the Ultimate in Newborn Care in Tampa, Florida..

Since founding Hush Hush Little Baby Newborn Care, I’ve become quite familiar with the question “What exactly does your company do?” As Tampa’s leader in newborn care, we specialize in overnight newborn care, lactation consultations, 24-hour care, and birth doula services.

Our newborn care specialists and doulas provide everything a family needs to help ease the transition while welcoming their newborn home. This typically includes a combination of education and assistance to help the parents care for their newborn and help them get some much-needed sleep. We’ve essentially taken the role of a “baby nurse” or “night nanny” and elevated the position to that of a skilled professional Newborn Care Specialist or Postpartum Doula. This way, there’s no doubt about the skill level or credentials of the caregiver and our families can sleep easy knowing their baby is in good hands.

While Hush Little Baby provides a full spectrum of newborn care services, we consistently get questions about healthy sleep habits for their newborn. These are some of the most common questions we answer on a daily basis.

How can I help my baby fall asleep?

The best thing you can do to help your baby fall asleep at night is to create a great sleep environment. This means their room is completely dark, with a white-noise machine and a cool temperature between 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit. The hour leading up to bedtime is also very important. Give them a warm bath and minimize noise or other forms of stimulation. Lastly, ensure you’re putting your baby to bed before they become overtired.

How much sleep does my baby need?

Newborns (birth to three months) require 16-18 hours of sleep a day (American Academy of Pediatrics).

When can I expect my baby to sleep through the night?

Sleeping through the night means something different for each family. I consider a period of 6-8 hours of continuous sleep a success. Some babies sleep through the night at 4 months, but for others it may take up to a year. How many naps should my baby have (and when)?

Newborns spend more time asleep than they do awake, but after four months, they should maintain two or three scheduled naps a day. What can I do if my baby just won’t sleep?

Go back to the basics and evaluate the baby’s sleep environment and bedtime routine. If all else fails, our newborn care specialists provide sleep consultations as well as overnight care. Reaching out for a little help is a small investment that can save you many sleepless nights.

Should I worry about SIDS? How do I keep baby safe while they’re sleeping?

All new parents should take time to educate themselves about SIDS prevention. A great place to start is the American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Infant Sleep Safety and SIDS Risk Reduction.

Haleigh Almquist is the Founder & CEO of Hush Little Baby Newborn Care. As a certified Newborn Care Specialist, Lactation Counselor, and Postpartum Doula, she has been nationally recognized as an expert newborn care provider and educator. For more information about newborn care or doula services, visit www.hushhushlittlebaby.com

Welcome to the world

Tyler Steven!

Born 10/30/15

7 lbs 1 0z

20″ long

This precious little boy was the first boy in 6 months that I’ve had in my Oldsmar Photography Studio. I took his Momma’s Maternity Images a few months ago.

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Our fifth series in our Twelve by Twelve Project is the topic of “Soft”.

One of my favorite subjects to photograph are my Tampa Newborn babies. They’re so soft, cuddly and cozy. The perfect time to photograph any newborn (as I tell all my clients) is within 10 days of birth. This is simply because they still take to the fetal position when laying down and are very easy to put back into that position when posing.

Having images of your newborn girl or boy is one of the most special moments of their life. This is when they are their tiniest, most innocent occasions. Imagine how they’ll feel when they graduate college or are getting married and can see their very first moments of life documented.

If you’re interested in having your newborn’s first days captured with camera, be sure to contact Tampa’s Newborn Photographer. Check out the next photographer in our Series Yvonne Niemann Photography – Professional Athens, GA Photographer.

As you can see, I absolutely adore photographing newborns!

I always suggest getting newborn photographs within the first five to ten days after the birth of your child. I know its a hectic moment for parents and probably the last thing you want to do is leave your house but its very important to consider why I take photos within those first ten days of life. Those early days of your newborn’s life are life changing. By scheduling your newborn photography session in those first ten days, I am able to capture all the feelings and emotions that you and your newborn are going through.

Newborns change a lot within just the first two weeks, more than you realize. Getting your newborn photographs captured as soon as possible ensures that I capture that newborn look and all those special moments. Newborns have a natural curl to them when they’re born and each day, they naturally start to uncurl, taking away that “fresh” look.

On your session day, I’ll capture photographs of just your newborn and all his/her adorable features including eyes, mouth, nose, feet, hands. As well as images of your newborn with you, your partner and sibling as well.

Just think about how beautiful and unique a photo of your first child with your second newborn will look hanging on your wall in your living room. It tugs at your heart strings and makes you feel happy no matter how stressful or rough your day was.

You can’t forget how beautiful and special your first family photograph with your newborn will be. I’ve had Momma’s not want to take photos because they didn’t feel pretty but have seen them cry when they first see the photos of them with their newborn. Each momma was so happy I talked them into doing them because they are beautiful and now they have proof of how in love they were with their newborn that morning.