Why 6–9 Months Is an Overlooked Photography Milestone (And Why It Shouldn’t Be) | Boston Baby Photographer

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Okay, let’s talk about the real golden age of babyhood. Spoiler alert: it’s not newborn. It’s not even one year old (sorry, cake smash fans). It’s 6–9 months. The glorious, chubby-cheeked, belly-giggling, sitting-up-straight-on-their-own age.

And yet… It’s often forgotten.

I know, I know. You just survived the newborn fog, and now you're trying to remember the last time you showered without a baby monitor balanced on the sink. But hear me out—this stage is pure magic. And I say this not just as a photographer, but as a mom who’s lived through it (with baby food stains to prove it).

Let’s break it down:

They can sit, but they can’t run.
Do you know how rare that is? It’s like finding a unicorn that stays exactly where you put it. They're not crawling away mid-shot. They're not trying to climb out of a basket. They're just… sitting. Smiling. Occasionally toppling gently like a weeble wobble. Adorable.

They look like a textbook baby.
Seriously. If you Google “baby,” it’s this age that comes up. Round faces. Sparkly eyes. Rolls on their thighs that would make the Pillsbury Doughboy jealous. This is the baby look we all think of when we picture babyhood. Not the floppy newborn phase, not the mini-toddler look at 1—but right here, in the baby sweet spot.

Their personalities are popping.
This is when babies start showing off. They laugh. They clap. They raise their eyebrows like little cartoon characters. They discover their feet like it’s the most exciting thing to ever happen (honestly, they might be right). And capturing that personality? That’s the good stuff.

It’s the calm before the cake.
Look, I love a good cake smash. Cake smashes make me laugh until me face hurts…but let’s be honest—those sessions are funny chaos with frosting. Cute chaos, but chaos nonetheless. Six to nine months? It’s the eye of the storm. Everything is still calm, squishy, and full of drooly grins.

Why do people skip it?

Because it sneaks up on you. You're budgeting. Maybe still catching your breath from the newborn phase and thinking about the big ONE. But this window, this tiny slice of baby magic—it comes and goes so fast. And once it’s gone, it’s gone. One day they’re clapping in a romper and the next they’re yelling “NO” in a Spider-Man hoodie.

So here’s my gentle mom nudge…

Don’t wait. Don’t miss it. The 6–9 month milestone is a gem hidden between the bigger ones. It’s sweet. It’s funny. It’s full of pudgy cheeks and toothless grins. And if you blink, it’ll be over.

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