Let’s clear something up real quick:
You cannot spoil a newborn by holding them too much.
Not now.
Not ever.
Not even a little.
And yet… so many parents still hear things like:
“Put them down or they’ll get used to it.”
“You’re going to spoil that baby.”
“They need to learn independence.”
Cue the mom guilt. 
The Truth About Newborns (That No One Says Loud Enough)
Your baby spent 9 months:
warm
safe
constantly held
listening to your heartbeat
And then suddenly…
They’re in a big, bright, loud world where everything is new.
Of course they want to be held.
You are their safety.
What Science Actually Says
Research shows that holding your baby:
helps regulate their heart rate and breathing
reduces stress (for baby AND you)
supports brain development
builds secure attachment
Translation?
Holding your baby is not a bad habit — it’s biological need.
You’re not “spoiling” them.
You’re literally helping them grow.
The Part No One Warns You About
One day…
You will put your baby down and not even realize it’s the last time they fit perfectly in your arms.
They won’t curl into your chest the same way.
They won’t need you the same way.
And no parent has ever said:
“I wish I held my baby less.”
But so many have said:
“I wish I soaked it in more.”
From a Photographer’s Perspective…
I’ve spent over a decade photographing newborns here in my Big Spring, Texas studio, and I can tell you this with full confidence:
The babies who are held, soothed, and loved on?
They settle better.
They feel secure.
They trust the environment.
And honestly… those snuggly, connected moments?
They make the most meaningful images.
Not the perfectly posed ones.
The real ones.
For Moms in Big Spring, Midland, Odessa & Beyond
Families travel to my studio from Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, Abilene, Lubbock, and surrounding West Texas areas for a calm, baby-led experience.
There is no rushing here.
No pressure for “perfect.”
And absolutely no expectation to put your baby down if they need you.
You can hold them as much as you want.
(Actually… I encourage it.)
A Gentle Reminder
This stage is short.
Exhausting, yes… but incredibly fleeting.
So if your baby wants to be held?
Hold them.
Rock them.
Soak them in.
Memorize the feeling.
Because one day… you’ll miss it.
Let’s Remember This Season
If you’re expecting or have recently welcomed a baby, I would love to help you capture this tiny, fleeting stage in a way that feels natural and meaningful.
Studio located in Big Spring, TX, serving families from Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, Abilene, and Lubbock.
Because these moments deserve to be remembered — just as they are.
So, call me, text me, email me, message me! Let’s get you started! 432-270-2255
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