Want to take the cutest monthly baby photos of your sweet newborn? Not sure which ideas to try? We’ve put together this huge list of baby milestone photo ideas for you to choose from. Whether you’re using props, themes, or just documenting that sweet baby face month by month, there’s something here for every mama’s vibe.
If you want some cute quotes and captions to go along with your baby milestone photos, try these 160+ Monthly Baby Photo Captions.
1) Numbers Made of Daily Items
Get creative with objects around your home (like shells, flowers, toys, or even fruit) to shape the number of the month. It’s fun, personal, and easy to customize based on baby’s latest obsession or the season you’re celebrating.
2) Monthly Baby Milestone App
Snap your photo and let the app do the magic! Many baby milestone apps let you overlay cute text, dates, and designs directly onto your photo—perfect for busy parents or if you forgot to grab a prop. Try apps like Baby Sticker – Track Milestones to test it out yourself!
3) Same Monthly Background
Keep things simple and cohesive by photographing baby on the same blanket, rug, or bedspread each month. It creates a clean and uniform look that really highlights how much your little one is growing.
4) Wooden Monthly Milestone Markers
These beautifully crafted wood clouds are timeless and look amazing in any photo setup. They pair perfectly with neutral backgrounds and soft lighting for that minimalist look.
5) Custom Chalkboard
Did you know you can get custom chalkboards made like this one from BBsShebang on Etsy? Or use your own little chalkboard to write out baby’s age, favorite things, or milestones from that month. It becomes a fun keepsake to look back on and doubles as a decor piece for nursery photoshoots.
6) Monthly Flower Numbers
Use real or faux flowers to form the number of the month on a blanket or the floor. It adds a whimsical, nature-inspired look that’s perfect for spring and summer babies.
7) With the Same Stuffed Animal
Place the same plush toy next to baby each month to help show growth over time. That tiny bear that once dwarfed your newborn will soon look teeny next to your growing babe!
8) Monthly Photo With Donuts
Place a box of donuts next to baby—one for each month! Not only is it adorable, but you get to reward yourself with the leftover donuts (win-win).
9) Wooden Milestone Blocks
These stackable blocks are a classic milestone photo tool. Change the numbers each month and set them beside baby for an easy, photo-ready setup every time.
10) Kraft Paper Roll
Roll out a big sheet of kraft paper and write the month, baby’s name, or a cute quote with markers or paint pens. Baby becomes part of a hand-drawn scene that’s totally custom.
11) Acrylic Month Marker Discs
These sleek, modern discs are a great way to keep your monthly photos looking fresh and minimal. Pair with trendy blankets or styled props for a clean Instagram aesthetic.
12) Monthly Pizza Slice Numbers
Add one slice of pizza each month beside your baby—arranged in a circle. By month 12, the pie is complete, just like your heart, watching how much your little one has grown. ❤️🍕
13) Baby Monthly Pennants
Wave hello to each new month with adorable felt pennants or flags that say “One Month,” “Two Months,” etc. These are perfect for flat-lay shots or when baby starts sitting up.
14) Bassinet with Matching Outfits
Keep the same cozy bassinet in each photo and swap out baby’s outfit to match the month or season. It’s a sweet way to keep a consistent angle while still changing the vibe.
15) Custom Monthly Baby Milestone Blanket
These milestone blankets have numbers 1–12 and a space to mark the current month with a frame or wreath. Just lay baby in the center and snap away—so easy and adorable.
16) Baby on a Chair
Use the same armchair each month with baby seated or propped safely. This set up helps show growth and it’s easy to add a theme to the background with garlands or small props.
17) Seasonal Monthly Outfits
Celebrate each month with a themed outfit—bunny ears in April, red-white-and-blue in July, or pumpkins in October. It’s such a fun way to tie in holidays and seasons.
More Monthly Baby Milestone Photo Ideas
18) Message Board from “Baby”
Set up a mini whiteboard or letter board with a “note from baby” each month—like “Month 5: I rolled over today and love sweet potatoes!”
19) Monthly Outfit Theme
Dress baby in a specific color or pattern each month—like rainbow progression (red for month 1, orange for month 2, etc.) or all stripes, polka dots, or florals.
20) Framed Photo Progress
Each month, include a framed photo of baby from the previous month in the shot—like a monthly photo-in-photo idea that builds on itself.
21) Mini Calendar Layout
Lay baby on a large print-out of that month’s calendar, circle the milestone day, and decorate the square with stickers, flowers, or tiny props.
22) Clothesline Display
Hang a mini clothesline above or behind baby with a new outfit or onesie each month. As the months progress, there will be more and more onesies on display behind baby.
23) Monthly Hobby Themes
Dress baby to match a hobby or career—chef hat for month 1, little artist smock for month 2, astronaut helmet for month 3, etc. You can do a new “dream job” each month!
24) Book Stack Milestones
Place a new children’s book next to baby each month to form a growing stack—great for book-loving families and makes a cute “12 books for baby’s first year” visual by the end.
25) Pie Slices
Use felt or real pie slices, adding one each month for a full dessert at the end of the year! It’s quirky and unexpected, and you can easily DIY it at home.
26) Gold Foil Balloons
Grab those shiny number balloons (1–12) and use a new one each month. They’re perfect for party-style milestone photos—especially cute for big personality babies.
27) Baby + Monthly Flowers in a Vase
Arrange flowers in a little vase labeled with the month and set it beside baby. Use different seasonal blooms like tulips, sunflowers, or poinsettias to match the vibe.
Wrapping Up
There you have it—27+ fun and totally adorable baby milestone photo ideas! Whether you go classic, themed, or totally creative, the most important thing is capturing that sweet face each month. You’ll be so glad you took the time to document your baby’s first year.
Let us know which idea is your fave—or better yet, tag us if you try one!
160+ Monthly Baby Picture Captions (For Letter Boards & Instagram)
