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10 Family Videos You'll Regret Not Capturing While Your Kids Are Young

22/06/2018 - 05:26 PM

I'll admit it: after finally getting my daughter to go to sleep each night [1], I find myself scrolling through photos and videos of her. I'm addicted. While I'm sure to take these crucial photos of her each month [2], there's just something special about the videos, especially the videos from when she was tiny. They fully project me back to those early days, which already feel so far away. If a picture's worth a thousand words, then a video comes in at a million.

Lucky for parents today, a smartphone is all you need to create quality home videos. No bulky camcorder required. And if you feel like you always run out of space on your phone, get the Google Photos app [3], which easily syncs all your photos and videos to the cloud. Now that you have no excuse, here are the videos you should take of your child each month. With this list, you'll have a library of everyday moments to cherish forever. Ready, set, action!

Achieving a Milestone

Is your baby crawling this month? Trying solids for the first time? In addition to getting a photo, record the milestone on video. It's the perfect way to capture the excitement in your own voice and on your child's face.

Laughing

It's hard to capture the full joy of a child's laugh in a picture. When your little one gets a case of the giggles, it's time to tape them.

Talking

Whether it's basic babbling or full sentences, children sound adorable when they speak. Film it, so you can watch it again and again.

Eating

Mealtime is packed with lots of emotion. Get those funny faces, excited hand gestures, and eager mouths on film.

With the Grandparents

Record the special bond between grandparents and baby. You'll cherish these videos with the older generation for years to come. If you don't see grandparents every month, film your child with other important loved ones.

With Mom

Moms spend more time behind the camera [4] than in front. Make sure you change that at least once a month by getting a video of you and your child. Capture the moments that are most special to you: like nursing, cuddling first thing in the morning, or reading a bedtime story.

With Dad

Getting each parent on film is just as important as recording clips of your kiddo by themselves. You'll probably look back on videos of baby and dad and think — wow, we were so young.

Everyday Life Around Your House

Chances are you won't live in this home forever. So film a slice of family life at home, whether that's a video of your baby in their nursery, all the siblings playing on the parents' bed, or the kids building a fort in the living room. Getting your home on film will help you remember what everyday life was like.

A Long Video

It's tempting to take quick videos on our smartphones, but at least once a month, let your camera roll for a few minutes. Longer videos capture unexpected moments and are much more satisfying to watch.


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