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Infants are very independent little people. It is best to have your little one fed before your appt. please don't schedule appointments near nap times or bed times. cranky babies tend to be less smiley. First days of daycare, soon after shots. or when he is sick are all bad times to have babies portraits done. Mornings are actually best but not always available. book ahead to ensure a good time for your little one. make sure to bring a few of babies favorite toys to help distract.

Having an audience tends to upset little ones. to many people in the room or trying to get baby to smile can actually upset baby rather than help him. Please remember this when figuring out how many people to bring along to help out.

Outfits are great at this age. tutus for little girls, sports jerseys for little boys etc. but remember the more they are changed the more upset they can become. please feel free to bring 'props' if desired. ( a family heirloom rocking horse, a signed football, anything you would like)

also bring babies favorite snack. you would be surprised at how much a simple gerbers puff can do for an upset baby. if teething is a possibility giving baby a dose of Tylenol can make a world of difference.