How to Preserve Your Adorable Ultrasound Photos

Posted on by Shanice Bannis
how to preserve your ultrasound photos

The first time you meet (or I guess I should say see) your baby is through an ultrasound. To me, that was when it felt real, like really real. There is a baby inside of you… REAL! Then they give you ultrasound photos along your way and you start to watch your baby grow apart from the obvious stomach growing process but you get the V.I.P look at this little baby you are bringing into this world.

However, we all know that some ultrasound photos fade which is horrible because we all want to keep that moment and make it last forever…correct? I am the same way. I had my son’s ultrasound photo up on my mirror for a long time (okay he is two right now so a year or so) until I noticed that my mom’s copy was starting to fade. How can I keep mine from fading? – I thought.

I never actually took the time to research it, I just did the first thing that came to my mind. Laminate it! but DO NOT laminate it with heat. It will destroy it (so I have been told). How can I laminate then? Let me show you.

How to Preserve Your Adorable Ultrasound Photos

Step 1

First, you will need self-adhesive laminated sheets. I bought mine at Dollarama. It’s a three-pack for $2.00 however some say you can find them at a Staples, Walmart or office supplies store.


Mine says that it is reusable but it doesn’t work (in my opinion) I used it for something else and it ripped the backing and just didn’t work out to be reusable. Here is what we are going to be doing.


This is what the sheet looks like.

Step 2

I decided to cut mine in half because I am not using all of mine.

Step 3

Next, take your adorable ultrasound photo. You can cut it if you want. I did!
(Awww isn’t he cute!)

Step 4

And place it down on the non-sticky side. Make sure the image is facing down. I also added the date this was taken and how many weeks old he was on the back of the image.

Slide the image to the bottom of the sheet.

Step 5

To avoid air bubbles, I like to add a small amount of the sticky side to the picture.

Then smooth it out.

Step 6

Make sure the separation paper (blank sheet of paper or sheet with the instructions on it) is on an angle before continuing,

Now slowly apply the sticky side onto the ultrasound picture. Remember this part can something get tricky, especially with those annoying air bubbles that can appear if you apply too fast. But I personally like to smooth the air bubbles out as I apply it until I get to the end.

Step 7

When done, cut around the ultrasound image, leaving space for the laminated sheets to touch. Also, I find that the edges can hurt you if you get scratched by them so curving the ends really help to prevent this from happening.

Now you can add it into a frame, place it on the fridge or add it to an album.

Final Thoughts

Of course, I always recommend that you scan and keep a set on your computer as well.  You can even email it to yourself if you wanted to. You never know right, so it is always best to be one step ahead. As you can tell I like to be overly prepared than under (sometimes). I hope this helps. Let me know if you have alternative ways to preserve your adorable ultrasound photos!

How to Preserve Your Adorable Ultrasound Photos
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21 Replies to “How to Preserve Your Adorable Ultrasound Photos”

  1. Audrey says: Reply
    May 11, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    Great idea. I never knew there was a product like this.

    Saw this on Merry Mondays

    1. Shanice Bannis says: Reply
      May 12, 2015 at 1:16 am

      Thank you Audrey, I hope you get a chance to come back and look through more of my posts

  2. Jessy F says: Reply
    May 13, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    Thank you for sharing this! Our daughter is 10 months old and I still haven't done anything with those photos. I guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend.

    I stopped by from One Project at a Time.

    1. Shanice Bannis says: Reply
      May 13, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      Your welcome Jessy. I miss the 10 month old stage. Babies grow too fast lol I am so happy I could help out 🙂

  3. Ash and Crafts says: Reply
    May 13, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    Great tip! Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday link party. Hope to see you again next week!

    1. Shanice Bannis says: Reply
      May 14, 2015 at 6:34 pm

      Thank you Ash, see you next week 🙂

  4. Jane | Sustainmycrafthabit says: Reply
    May 15, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    Thank you for the tip! I have been wondering how to keep my ultrasound pictures safe! Your photos and tutorial are great!
    I found your post at the Show and Tell Link Party.

    1. Shanice Bannis says: Reply
      May 15, 2015 at 10:12 pm

      Thank you so much Jane, I am so happy I could help 🙂

  5. Katherines Corner says: Reply
    May 17, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Wonderful solution for a lifetime keepsake.Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. xo

    1. Shanice Bannis says: Reply
      May 18, 2015 at 5:27 am

      Thank you Katherine 🙂

  6. Amber Harrop says: Reply
    May 17, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    I wish I had done this with mine – Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board

    1. Shanice Bannis says: Reply
      May 18, 2015 at 6:10 am

      Thank you Amber 🙂 see you at the next party!

  7. Dee Cupcakes&Crowbars says: Reply
    May 19, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this with Awesome Things Tuesday last week! Come party with us again, we'd love to have you!

    1. Shanice Bannis says: Reply
      May 20, 2015 at 3:19 am

      Your welcome 🙂 See you this week!

  8. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says: Reply
    May 31, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Well, isn't this a simple and fantastic idea! What a great way to preserve a treasure. Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We'd love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/05/28/home-matters-linky-party-39/ 🙂

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

    1. Shanice Bannis says: Reply
      May 31, 2015 at 4:50 pm

      Thank you Lorelai, I will surely check out your link party. I hope that you join my link party as well.

  9. House of Hipsters says: Reply
    July 4, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    What a great idea! I would have never thought to do this! Thanks for linking up at Found & Foraged!

    1. Shanice Bannis says: Reply
      July 4, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you 😀

  10. Sherry Nappa says: Reply
    July 11, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    This is a great idea. It will last for a long time once it's sealed. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.

    1. Shanice Bannis says: Reply
      July 12, 2015 at 1:00 am

      Thank you Sherry, see you next week!

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