Tips & ideas
Practical tips on keeping memories, recording milestones and looking back together.
Pakjesavond lasts half an hour, the Sinterklaas season six weeks. How to keep the photos, videos and voice notes, from the shoe by the fire to present night.
Read moreWhen Lifecake closed in 2020, parents had two months to save years of photos. What happened, the lesson in it, and a Lifecake alternative you can always leave.
Read moreThe family group, the chat with grandma: that's where your child's photos live. Why WhatsApp is a poor place to keep them, and how to save years of photos in one go.
Read moreA birth announcement you share on WhatsApp, with a guestbook where everyone leaves a message. How to make something your child can still read years from now.
Read moreLooking for a 2houses alternative? We compare co-parenting apps on price, language, privacy and features, and explain when two apps side by side work better.
Read moreWhat do you bring to a baby shower? From practical to personal: original baby shower gift ideas for every budget, including a gift that lasts for years.
Read moreStepchildren, half-siblings, two homes and four parents: how do you keep each child's memories in a blended family? Practical agreements and app settings that make it work.
Read moreYou spot a photo of your child on Facebook or Instagram that you knew nothing about. What Dutch law says about consent for separated parents, and what you can do.
Read moreOurFamilyWizard is the best-known co-parenting app, but it's English-only, pricey and on US servers. Which alternatives suit parents in the Netherlands? An honest comparison.
Read moreWriting a parenting plan is only half the job. Which co-parenting apps help you carry out the arrangements, including the one about photos that most plans forget?
Read moreTaking and keeping one photo of your child every day: why that small habit is so valuable, how to stick with it, and which app suits it best.
Read moreNurseries share photos through parent apps like Konnect and Bitcare for years. Once the contract ends, you often can't download them all. Here's how to save them in time.
Read moreWhat should grandparents give as a new baby gift? Ideas for grandparents who want to give something meaningful and stay close to their grandchild, even from afar.
Read moreLooking for an original, unique or personal new baby gift? 10 ideas that go beyond yet another babygrow, including a gift that grows with the child for years.
Read moreYour child's first day at nursery or daycare is often harder on parents than on the child. How to make settling in a little gentler, and capture this milestone.
Read moreFive first day of school photo ideas: the sign with the details, the same spot every year, before and after. Plus how to keep them so you can still find them in ten years.
Read moreWith your first child you recorded everything. With your second there's simply less time. How to capture your second or third child's memories, realistically and guilt-free.
Read moreHow do you make a digital photo album for your child? Types of photo album apps, tips for organising, what to keep, and why a dedicated app beats Google Photos.
Read moreEvery baby milestone from 0 to 12 months: first smile, rolling over, sitting, crawling and more. With tips on keeping track of them and an app that helps.
Read moreA digital baby diary as a new baby gift: why it's one of the most special and practical presents, what to give with it, and tips for the giver.
Read moreAfter a family holiday you have hundreds of photos on several phones. How to organise them quickly and keep the best memories, with practical tips and the best apps.
Read moreGroeiGids is the official Dutch baby development app, but it falls short for keeping memories and photos and sharing with family. What are the best alternatives?
Read moreGrandparents want to see photos of their grandchild, safely and away from social media. Which apps let them follow along securely, without having to create an account?
Read moreHow do you share photos of your child safely with a co-parent? WhatsApp isn't ideal and social media even less so. These are the best options for co-parents.
Read moreYour child's first steps on video, but where is that video three years later? How to store baby videos safely, find them again and keep them for good. The options compared.
Read moreMy daughter was nearly two when I spent 20 minutes hunting for a video of her first steps. That was the moment. This is how Ouderliefde, a private app for your child's memories, began.
Read moreMaking a baby photo book: which service to choose, how many photos you need, what it costs, and why many parents now keep track digitally first.
Read moreA baby journal is one of the loveliest gifts you can give your child. But which suits you: a classic fill-in book or a digital app? The pros and cons side by side.
Read moreMaking a memory book for your child that you'll actually keep up? We compare a paper baby book, a DIY photo book and a digital memory book: cost, time and pitfalls.
Read moreWant to track your child's growth: height, weight, milestones? Some apps make it easy. An overview of the best child growth tracker apps and what to expect from them.
Read moreYour baby's first word is a moment you'll never forget, or so you think. How to keep track of when it was, what it was and how it sounded, and the best ways to save it.
Read moreThe first weeks with a newborn fly by. How do you record the memories without feeling overwhelmed? Practical tips and a simple baby diary routine for new parents.
Read moreSchool reports are more than a list of marks: they capture who your child was at a given moment. How do you keep them so you can still find them in twenty years?
Read moreFirst birthday party ideas for the celebration, theme and gifts, plus how to keep the photos, videos and cards from that special day safe for good.
Read moreYour phone is full of photos of your child, but is that really a good digital diary? Why your camera roll falls short, and what works better.
Read moreA letter to your child that's only opened years later, for example on their 18th birthday. Practical tips, example sentences and how to keep it safe digitally.
Read moreAs co-parents you both want to keep your child's memories, without WhatsApp chaos or missed moments. Practical tips and an app built for co-parents.
Read moreWhich baby diary app is the best choice for parents in the Netherlands in 2026? An honest overview of the options: free and paid, with and without co-parent support.
Read moreWhich baby diary app is the best choice for parents in the Netherlands? We compare Ouderliefde, Tinybeans and Baby Diaries on features, privacy, price and ease of use.
Read moreAs a new parent you're flooded with app advice. Which apps are genuinely useful? Our pick of the best apps for feeding, sleep, memories and more.
Read moreThousands of photos of your children spread across several devices? This practical approach helps you organise them step by step, and keep on top of them afterwards.
Read moreThe toddler years fly by, so how do you record them without it becoming a chore? Practical tips for keeping a diary for your toddler (ages 1 to 4).
Read moreHow do you keep your child's best moments in a way that really lasts? From digital diaries to time capsules: 10 memory keeping ideas for parents who don't want to forget a thing.
Read moreSharing photos with the grandparents and the rest of the family without the hassle? We compare the best apps for a shared photo album: private, easy and open to everyone.
Read moreLooking for a free baby diary app? The best options for parents in the Netherlands side by side: what's free, what costs extra, and which app suits you?
Read moreYour child's 18th birthday is a milestone. What gift actually means something? The best ideas, from a time capsule to a memory book to a letter from years ago.
Read moreFilling in a baby book sounds simple, but where do you start? What to write, what to skip, and how to make it worth reading later. A practical guide for new parents.
Read moreA pregnancy diary is one of the loveliest things you can keep. How to start, what to write in it, and how to make sure it still means something years from now.
Read moreTinybeans is popular worldwide but isn't built for Dutch families. What are the best Tinybeans alternatives for parents in the Netherlands?
Read moreYour baby's first year flies by. Which moments you won't want to miss, how to record them and which tools help. A complete guide for new parents.
Read moreA growing-up book records your child's early years, traditionally on paper, now often digitally. What's the difference, and which digital baby memory book app suits you?
Read moreGrandparents don't want to miss a thing, but WhatsApp groups fill up and not everyone is good with tech. Which apps make sharing photos with grandparents easier?
Read moreMillions of children's photos are shared on Instagram and Facebook every day. What are the risks of sharenting, and what are the alternatives for keeping memories safe?
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