![You thought that first step was a big deal but walking confidently on his own is definitely a proud parent moment – so don’t forget to take a photo. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-60710183_c1_w555_h555.jpg)

![You thought that first step was a big deal but walking confidently on his own is definitely a proud parent moment – so don’t forget to take a photo. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-60710183_c1_w96_h96.jpg)
The walking solo photo
You thought that first step was a big deal but walking confidently on his own is definitely a proud parent moment – so don’t forget to take a photo. [Corbis]![Clad in a suitably festive get-up and surrounded by presents, that precious ‘It’s Christmas!’ expression on your tot’s face is not one you’ll want to forget. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-22326689_c1_w555_h555.jpg)

![Clad in a suitably festive get-up and surrounded by presents, that precious ‘It’s Christmas!’ expression on your tot’s face is not one you’ll want to forget. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-22326689_c1_w96_h96.jpg)
The Christmas morning photo
Clad in a suitably festive get-up and surrounded by presents, that precious ‘It’s Christmas!’ expression on your tot’s face is not one you’ll want to forget. [Corbis]![Just like you captured your baby’s first birthday, don’t forget to take a few good snapshots at his second big day… and every one after that, too. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-23444646_c1_w555_h555.jpg)

![Just like you captured your baby’s first birthday, don’t forget to take a few good snapshots at his second big day… and every one after that, too. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-23444646_c1_w96_h96.jpg)
The second birthday photo
Just like you captured your baby’s first birthday, don’t forget to take a few good snapshots at her second big day… and every one after that, too. [Corbis]![The day your baby becomes a big brother is a big deal. And you’re guaranteed an amazing photo of your two children meeting for the first time. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-61716122_c1_w555_h555.jpg)

![The day your baby becomes a big brother is a big deal. And you’re guaranteed an amazing photo of your two children meeting for the first time. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-61716122_c1_w96_h96.jpg)
The big sibling photo
The day your baby becomes a big brother is a big deal. And you’re guaranteed an amazing photo of your two children meeting for the first time. [Corbis]![You absolutely have to photograph your toddler’s first bike ride – nothing will beat that huge smile on his face and you’ll want to look back on it in years to come. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-40692888_c1_w555_h555.jpg)

![You absolutely have to photograph your toddler’s first bike ride – nothing will beat that huge smile on his face and you’ll want to look back on it in years to come. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-40692888_c1_w96_h96.jpg)
The bike riding photo
You absolutely have to photograph your toddler’s first bike ride – nothing will beat that huge smile on his face and you’ll want to look back on it in years to come. [Corbis]![OK, so this photo may focus more on the comedy value of your toddler coated in flour/sugar/chocolate rather than his baking endeavors, but it’s a must in his baby book. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-42275186_c1_w555_h555.jpg)

![OK, so this photo may focus more on the comedy value of your toddler coated in flour/sugar/chocolate rather than his baking endeavors, but it’s a must in his baby book. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-42275186_c1_w96_h96.jpg)
The baking photo
OK, so this photo may focus more on the comedy value of your toddler coated in flour/sugar/chocolate rather than his baking endeavors, but it’s a must in his baby book. [Corbis]


The snowman building photo
We’ve all been photographed standing proudly next to a minuscule snowman – and your toddler needs the same pic to look back on.![You’ll want to get a real action shot here – it may take a few attempts but the end result will be so worth it. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-32117960_c1_w555_h555.jpg)

![You’ll want to get a real action shot here – it may take a few attempts but the end result will be so worth it. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-32117960_c1_w96_h96.jpg)
The puddle jumping photo
You’ll want to get a real action shot here – it may take a few attempts but the end result will be so worth it. [Corbis]![You probably always thought Halloween was a bit of a silly holiday until you saw how utterly adorable your toddler looked dressed in her costume. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-32116541_c1_w555_h555.jpg)

![You probably always thought Halloween was a bit of a silly holiday until you saw how utterly adorable your toddler looked dressed in her costume. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-32116541_c1_w96_h96.jpg)
The Halloween photo
You probably always thought Halloween was a bit of a silly holiday until you saw how utterly adorable your toddler looked dressed in her costume. [Corbis]![Your toddler will probably have a whole collection of silly facial expressions, so get snapping away whenever one makes an appearance. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-24950861_c1_w555_h555.jpg)

![Your toddler will probably have a whole collection of silly facial expressions, so get snapping away whenever one makes an appearance. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-24950861_c1_w96_h96.jpg)
The silly face photo
Your toddler will probably have a whole collection of silly facial expressions, so get snapping away whenever one makes an appearance. [Corbis]![You’ll never get those baby curls back, so make sure you take a picture… [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-48532338_c1_w555_h555.jpg)

![You’ll never get those baby curls back, so make sure you take a picture… [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-48532338_c1_w96_h96.jpg)
The pre-first haircut photo
You’ll never get those baby curls back, so make sure you take a picture… [Corbis]![Your tot will love looking back at this snapshot when she’s older. Guaranteed she’ll have completely forgotten about her fascination with her giant teddy bear. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-24010927_c1_w555_h555.jpg)

![Your tot will love looking back at this snapshot when she’s older. Guaranteed she’ll have completely forgotten about her fascination with her giant teddy bear. [Corbis]](https://cdn.motherandbaby.co.uk/web/1/images/42-24010927_c1_w96_h96.jpg)