Videos to Take of Children Each Month

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.

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Laughing

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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.

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Talking

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

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Eating

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

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With the Grandparents

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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.

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With Mom

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Moms spend more time behind the camera 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.

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With Dad

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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.

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Everyday Life Around Your House

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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.

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A Long Video

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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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