baby with full head of hair - newborn photography Redmond, WA

I got to photograph this new family before their baby arrived for their maternity photos and for their newborn photo. It’s always so rewarding being able to follow clients through their journey. I love chatting with new parents.

This little gal didn’t want to miss the party, and even though she was only 11 days old she was awake for most of her session. Yes that’s a touch out of the normal at her age, but we go with her flow. We got some very cute awake photos. She could have been going through a growth spurt which would explain this, or just have a fussy upset tummy.

We still got a beautiful gallery for these new parents. I can’t wait to create their newborn album for them.

She did finally fall asleep when she was very well wrapped at the end. This is exactly what to expect if your little one is fussy at their session… they will be wrapped.

What are the benefits of swaddling my little one?

Some people say that swaddling seems to help their little one to settle more easily and sleep for longer, others find that it can help calm their baby. Research has shown swaddling, used alongside sound and movement, to be effective at soothing crying babies. It can also encourage babies to sleep deeper and for longer.

Another study found that babies who were born early and were swaddled were calmer and had improved neuromuscular development and better muscle tone, and it soothed pain and discomfort.