icepics wrote: I agree babies like snuggling and it can be wonderful to comfort a baby and for a parent to connect to their child, although I haven't known families that used swaddling as such, or wrapping like what's in some baby photography. I've seen some where the legs seem to be getting wrapped way too tight.
There are photos where an adult's hand or fingers have been photoshopped out, but some of the poses still seem inappropriate to use. I've seen some that I don't think anyone who's ever worked with babies would use to position a newborn. I can't see a good reason to use it for a photo.
You just don't want to take a chance of compromising a baby's airway. Til a baby can hold up the head he/she may not be able to breathe well if the chin is on the chest, or if the head is flopped to one side (which could be problematic if a baby is put down in a box or bucket etc. - that shouldn't be done with a baby that can't yet hold up his/her head). And if they can't breathe well they can't cry or make a sound to indicate they're in distress.
I know people do long photo sessions but I'd recommend keeping it to a reasonable amount of time (figure out how to reschedule as needed). If someone can't get photos fairly efficiently maybe this isn't for them. Having done assessments, it take planning ahead what you're going to do and having what you'll need (toys etc.) ready to get out and use fairly quickly while the baby is awake (and of course you can take photos while the baby is sleeping too).
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