Baby's Story Prompts:
Family History
1. How and when did the baby’s parents meet and fall in love?
2. Where did the family live when the baby was born?
3. How many children were in the family before the baby was born?
More About Family Life
1. What do the baby’s parents like to do as a couple?
2. What was family life like before the baby came?
3. What goals did the family have at this time?
The Baby is Coming
1. When did the parents find out they were expecting?
2. Whom did the parents tell first?
3. How did siblings and relatives react to the news?
The Excitement of Expecting
1. Did the mother have any interesting food cravings?
2. How did others react to those cravings?
3. What were the reactions to the ultrasound of the baby?
Friends and Family
1. Who helped prepare for the baby’s arrival?
2. Did friends or relatives hold a shower for the mother?
3. What gifts did the family receive in celebration of the baby?
Baby Arrives
1. What began to happen when the mother went into labor?
2. What happened during the delivery?
3. Who was there for the delivery?
Vital Statistics
1. What was the weight and height of the baby?
2. What comments did people make about the baby?
3. Whom did the baby look like?
Baby’s First Day
1. How was the hospital stay for the mother and baby?
2. How did the father and siblings survive without Mom around?
3. How did the newborn react to his or her parents?
At the Time
1. Who were some famous celebrities at the time?
2. What were the cost of some basics, i.e. Postage? Milk? Newspapers?
3. What was a favorite song of the parents when baby arrived?
Good Wishes & Visitors
1. Who came to visit the baby?
2. Does the baby have godparents?
3. What reactions did visitors have about the baby?
Finally Home
1. What did the baby wear home from the hospital?
2. Did the baby share a room with anyone?
3. How did siblings and pets react to the new baby?
Precious Moments
1. What events took place in the baby’s first year?
2. Was the baby blessed or christened?
3. What were the doctor visits like?
Special Memories
1. Use this page to write special memories, thoughts, and messages about your baby.
2. Write a poem or quote for this page.
3. Write a song, or thought that best sums up your feelings about your baby.
Special Memories, continued
Don't forget to leave room for special momentos—photos, hand/feet prints, special words,
poems, etc.
Happy Storybooking!!
