Baby's First Year - a time to remember...

Half term has arrived here once again & as we brace ourselves to survive the week it is worth remembering that they won't always be under our feet. Indeed when I stop & consider my boys have grown up pretty quickly.

Despite now spending my time helping other people create lifecasts I have no casts of my own kids as baby's at all & of course I can't go back so that's that.

As new parents time flies by & it can be difficult to stand back enjoy the first year of your baby's life but you really should. You should also capture as many moments as possible to help you remember when you do get chance when they are older.

'Firsts' worth capturing

First Smile - a wonderful moment that only a mother can really appreciate. Combine a photo of that early smile with a print of baby's foot for a perfect reminder of how cute & tiny they were. See our imprint kits for some ideas.

First Grab - I was delighted when he first tried to reach for a toy - I then went into overdrive for educational toys. A common ailment I hear but for a range of the best try those at the Early Learning Centre (always great quality) or Blooming Marvellous

First Roll - the start of things to come!

First Tooth - also the beginnings of what can be a painful & trying element of your baby's life. Bonjela was an essential in my medicine cabinet for a long time!

First Sleep through the Night - you can only hope this comes in the first year..... If not, try controlled crying (as long as they're not too young) . If you can keep up the initial agonising regime it does work.

First Crawl/walk - one of mine sons didn't crawl but the other did, so this first really can vary & often comes outside the first year. It is a treat to buy their first shoes though & don't forget to keep them & put into their keepsake box. Here's one of my favourite sites selling keepsake boxes - Freya design.


In recognition of this important stage of your baby's life, Creative Casting have developed a casting kit especially designed to help you capture the most amazing aspects of the first year - the rate at which your baby will grow! From a nursing newborn to a tiny person trying to get around on their own the speed at which you go through babygrow sizes is shocking. The same is true of baby's hands & feet & this is where our Baby's First Year casting kit fits in.

Giving enough materials to cast baby's feet on 3 separate occasions you can build up a picture of how they grow over that first 12 months. Finished off with the words 'Baby's First Year' in a cut out at the bottom of the frame mount this kit is lovely to own & makes a unique christening or new baby gift.


I just wish I had thought of it when my two were little.....