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Baby in Bed Debut Photo Spread: 5 Professional Tips

Celebrities aren't the only ones debuting their babies in bed!
Baby in Bed Photo Spread: 5 Professional Tips

Celebrities aren't the only ones debuting their babies in bed! Common folks are also getting comfy between the sheets to showcase their offspring! The lair setting is less posed and true to the postpartum lifestyle. Professional photographer Nancy Alcott has had plenty of practice snapping shots of families. The artist and mother of two said, "My subjects tend to be more natural and at ease lounged on their bed, allowing me to capture expressions that are both relaxed and authentic." Alcott offered up these five tips for taking the perfect pillow-propped pose!

Photo courtesy of: Nancy Alcott Photography

Pregnancy

Baby Makes Four For Designer Stella McCartney!

Stella McCartney is now the proud mum of two boys and two girls!

Stella McCartney is now the proud mum of two boys and two girls! The famed designer and husband Alasdhair Willis welcomed their daughter Reiley to the world on Tuesday in London. The lil darling is the couple's fourth child in five and a half years. She joins brothers, Miller, 5, and Beckett, 2, and sister, Bailey, nearly 4. We imagine their grandpa, former Beatles singer Paul McCartney, is overjoyed with his family's newest addition. In light of Stella's children's line, we are sure this infant will be dressed to the nines.

Celebrity Babies

Which Damon Daughter's Name Do You Like Best?

Matt Damon is more than outnumbered after welcoming his fourth daughter!

Matt Damon is more than outnumbered after welcoming his fourth daughter! The actor and his wife, Luciana, seem to have a theme going as they gave their latest addition a name ending in "a" as well. On Wednesday, Stella Zavala joined her big sisters, Gia, 2, Isabella, 4, and Alexia, 11.

Stella means "star," Gia means "God's grace," Isabella means "consecrated to God," and Alexia means "defender." According to the Social Security Administration's 2009 baby name list, Isabella filled the top girl spot. Stella's ranking was 126. Alexia came in at 220 and Gia was 590. Which name is your favorite?

Birth Announcements

Six Ways to Announce Your New Baby

When a new bundle of joy makes his or her way into the world and mama and papa's life, it can be overwhelming.
Six Ways to Announce a New Baby

When a new bundle of joy makes his or her way into the world and mama and papa's life, it can be overwhelming. While the parents might want to shout the exciting news from the mountain tops, they may be too exhausted. Thanks to modern technology, there are more options than just the old fashioned face-to-face and phone call announcements. Check out this slideshow for all the ways to introduce babe!

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Sheryl Crow Adopts a Baby Boy!

It sounds like Sheryl Crow's son, Wyatt, has something to crow about these days!

It sounds like Sheryl Crow's son, Wyatt, has something to crow about these days! The rock and roll mama took to her official website this morning to announce that she has adopted a baby brother for her 3-year-old son. She said:

I have some exciting news to share with you guys — Wyatt has a new little brother! Levi James was born April 30th. Just wanted you all to be the first to hear the good news!

Just last week the mom and her Toy Story 3-clad older tot were spotted playing on a Caribbean beach, never letting on that there was a new addition to the family.

Congratulations to the entire Crow family!

Celebrity Babies

It's a Girl For Amy Adams!

It's an enchanted life for Amy Adams and her fiance, Darren Le Gallo, now that they have a baby girl!

It's an enchanted life for Amy Adams and her fiance, Darren Le Gallo, now that they have a baby girl! The mama-to-be kept things cool and casual during pregnancy, but we bet the actress has been over the moon since Saturday, when her 7 pound daughter arrived. The couple named their bundle of joy Aviana Olea Le Gallo. Congratulations to the threesome!

Pregnancy

Claudia Schiffer Gives Birth to a Baby Girl!

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer gave birth to a baby girl on Friday!

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer gave birth to a baby girl on Friday! She and her husband, Matthew Vaughn are currently keeping secret about the newborn's name. We're curious if it will be another "c" name to complement the ones they chose for their son Casper, nearly 7, and daughter, Clementine, 5. The new mama and baby are said to be doing well. Like Scout Willis, this baby will find a bit of fame for being in Claudia's belly when she struck a Demi Moore Pose for German Vogue! Congratulations to the new party of five.

Celebrity Babies

Oh Baby! Billie Beatrice Dane's McSteamy Magazine Cover Debut

Billie Beatrice Dane is making her official debut on the cover of this week's US magazine.

Billie Beatrice Dane is making her official debut on the cover of this week's US magazine. The shirtless photograph shows how the 2-month-old's dad earned the McSteamy nickname, as both proud pop Eric Dane and new mom Rebecca Gayheart appear to be posing with their baby in the buff.

While some celeb parents issue official photographs of their new additions to fend off the paparazzi, others turn to popular magazines to make their introductions — often fetching top dollar or having money donated to their charitable causes for granting access to their tots. Take a look at how other Tinseltown parents presented their lil ones for the very first time.

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Celebrity Babies

Lance Armstrong Is a Twitter Over Baby Number Five!

Fun isn't lost on the fifth child!

Fun isn't lost on the fifth child! Superman Lance Armstrong and his girlfriend, Anna Hansen, are expecting their second child! Some folks like to tell people the exciting news in person or over the old telephone, but the athlete announced his impending babe to millions of fans by setting up a Twitter account for his baby-to-be. @lancearmstrong tweeted:

Getting ?'s today about someone I'm following, a certain @Cincoarmstrong. What to say? Yet another blessing in our lives. I cannot wait!

The youngest of Lance's brood will join the other Armstrong children — sons Luke and Max and twin sisters Grace and Isabelle — in October. We wish them all the best!