What to write in a baby book: the prompts parents actually complete

The day we found out

Write where you were, who you told first, and the very first thing you did next.

Hearing the heartbeat

Note the week, who was in the room, and what the sound reminded you of.

How we felt

Jot down your first gut reaction to becoming a parent.

First flutters

Describe what it felt like in your own words. Bubbles, taps, and butterflies all count.

First kick

Record the week and what you were doing when it happened.

Pregnancy cravings

List the weird ones too. They make the best stories later.

Born on

Recall the time of birth, like 3:17 pm.

Birth weight

Note the exact weight down to the ounce.

Birth height

Capture that first measurement from head to tiny toes.

Hospital

Write the hospital name and the town where it all began.

Hair color

Note the exact shade of their newborn hair.

Eye color

Capture your baby's eye color as it is right now.

Things you love

Note the sounds, textures, and little rituals they light up for.

Things you dislike

Capture funny faces when they taste something new.

Bath time

Note whether they splash, cry, or love every second of it.

Feeding

Note how feeding goes and the little routines you build around it.

Sleep

Describe a typical sleep position, no matter how odd.

First smile

Record the date and who earned it.

About your parents

Describe what your parents' lives were like when you were born.

Your grandparents

Write their quirks and memorable sayings.

Your great grandparents

Ask them one question in their own words while you still can.

The story of their name

Who suggested it, what it means to you, and the names that almost won.

A letter to you

Date it. Future readers will want to know when it was written.

We will never forget

Write down the moment you never want to lose.