Every family has a personal, cherished library of baby albums, and each new bundle of joy starts the production process anew. Today, parents can find baby albums with any theme imaginable, from old classics like Winnie the Pooh, to new favorites like Spongebob Squarepants. Many baby albums allow the parent to place a picture of the baby in a slot on the front in lieu of a character theme.

An increasingly common practice for a baby album is to turn it into more of a scrapbook, by incorporating more than just baby pictures. Some newer baby albums offer slots and pockets for such milestones as baby's first watercolor, the report card from pre-school, or even a lock of hair. A baby album with these additional features can add to the memories and the enjoyment you receive from it for years to come.

The rise of digital photography is also revolutionizing how the average baby album is put together. At the simplest level, a parent with a digital camera has greater control over what pictures are kept and printed out. A squirming, rambunctious baby is not always the easiest model, but a digital camera allows parents to keep snapping until they get to the perfect pic.

Digital photos also allows parents to expand beyond the traditional baby album. For instance, pictures of different sizes are easily produced on a home photo printer, allowing for a bit more variety in the included baby pictures. Collages, video presentations, and greeting cards that incorporate baby pictures are simple to produce and make memorable additions to any baby album.