Congratulations! You’ve welcomed your little one into the world, and now it's time to capture those sweet little fingers, toes, and button nose in a newborn photoshoot. You might be thinking “how can my sweet little one already be old enough for newborn pictures?!” and while you might be begging time to slow down, the best time to take your newborn pictures is when they are 6-14 days old. This is because your sleepy new addition to the family will be most likely to - yep, you guessed it, stay asleep during their big debut! This time frame is also perfect for posing because their bodies are still naturally curled up from the nine-month slumber party inside the womb. 


Tips for Choosing the Right Outfit for Your Newborn


Now, you can leave the posing to the professionals, but here comes the fun part… picking out those adorable outfits for your newborn to wear during their photoshoot! I’ve put together a few tips to keep in mind while choosing an outfit: 


  • You’ll want to choose a fabric that is soft and natural and won’t cause a rash on your baby’s skin. 
  • Play around with different textures. Ruffles or crochet rompers are always adorable. 
  • Do you want your baby fully clothed, in a bonnet, or only trousers? 
  • Consider seasonal outfits, such as bunny ears, pumpkins, or a Christmas stocking. 
  • Animal outfits are very popular choices.
  • Bring props such as stuffed animals or family heirlooms that you want to be photographed with your little one to the photo shoot. 
  • Accessories like headbands and adorable bows are a must to compliment your outfit and color pallet.  
  • Neutral colors are excellent choices that photograph well. 
  • If you’re planning to frame your photograph in your home, you might want to consider how it will look in your space before choosing your backdrops and newborn outfit.


Best Clothing Choices for Newborn Photography


With those tips in mind, here are five amazing gender-neutral newborn photoshoot outfits I love from Etsy:


Newborn Bunny Romper

This handmade romper is so sweet and soft. Crafted with soft angora wool and acrylic yarn and available in different colors, you’ll want to kiss your snuggle bunny even more in this outfit! 

Etsy Seller: NeringaWorkshop


Knit Newborn Footed Romper and Sleepy Hat

This classic footed romper is an excellent choice that comes in several beautiful shades. The fabric is soft and stretchy with thoughtful touches like with easy access buttons for diaper changes and solid wood decorative buttons on the front. 

Etsy Seller: verityisabelle


Knitted Wool Newborn Romper Set

A timeless knitted romper and bonnet set you really can’t go wrong with!

Etsy Seller: thebestphotoprops


Crochet Teddy Bear Hat and Toy

Sweet, simple, and available in several shades! This outfit comes with a sweet teddy bear for your little one to snuggle. In a few months, you won’t believe this tiny teddy was almost half the size of your newborn! 

Etsy Seller: TropicalPunchEluxBar


Knitted Romper and Bonnet

A beautifully hand-knitted set that looks amazingly soft! The matching bonnet is thoughtfully crafted with braided adjustable ties. 

Etsy Seller: PrincessPeaProps


So there you have it! I hope you find these tips, and hopefully some helpful inspiration in planning your newborn photoshoot outfits!