Talk about a baby boom! This year saw some highly anticipated births, yet many celebrity parents opted to forgo the classic magazine cover debut, and instead chose to share the first glimpse of their sweet lil one via Twitter or a personal blog. Keep reading for 11 of our favorite baby debuts of 2011.
Baby in Bed Debut 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
Celebrities Debut Babies in Bed: What Do You Think of the Photo Spreads?
We've come a long way, baby! Remember when Mike and Carol Brady stirred up a scandal when they were filmed in bed together? That kissed the I Love Lucy days of his and her twin beds goodbye. While many parents conceive their children between the sheets, it's also now the hottest spot to debut baby! Celine Dion recently got comfy to show off her twin sons, Eddy and Nelson, and now John Travolta and Kelly Preston are the latest to be pillow propped. Wearing white loungewear, the proud parents introduced baby Ben on People's latest cover. While the lair setting is less posed and true to the postpartum lifestyle, what's your opinion of the picture-taking trend?

