If you’re showing the ultrasound photos to others, consider putting the pictures in a protective plastic sleeve so that they won’t be touched by lots of fingers.
If you’re putting the photos in an album, make sure there’s a blank page opposite the photo. Placing regular paper between each photo will help preserve them.
Photo boxes are perfect for storing ultrasound photos and can be found at craft stores, big box stores, or online. If you’re storing the photos in a drawer or closet, make sure they’re well-protected. Either put paper underneath and on top of each photo, or wrap them in flat tissue paper.
To use the self-adhesive laminating sheets, all you have to do is peel off the backing and position your picture in between both sheets. Make sure you go slowly and press out any air bubbles. Start at a corner of the photo when flattening the sheets together to help prevent wrinkles. Use scissors to cut out your photo once it’s laminated.
You can purchase picture frames designed specifically for ultrasound photos online. These frames don’t protect the pictures any differently from other frames, but they are designed to be the same size as the ultrasound photos and have special wording or illustrations on them.
Lignin is a chemical compound found in wood, and PVC is a type of plastic, both of which eventually break down and release acids. When you’re creating the scrapbook, use photo corner squares to keep the pictures in place and prevent them from being damaged.
If you don’t have a scanner at home, visit an office supply store or shipping store, like Staples or a FedEx Kinkos, and the employees will help you scan your photos. Remember to put the ultrasound photo face down on the printer when scanning.
You can also email the scanned photos to your email or someone else’s.
Using a more professional camera will give you even better results. You may need to hang your ultrasound photo against a window or in the light when taking the picture to have it come out clearly. There are several apps available for your phone that act as scanners, such as Pic Scanner or Shoebox.
Drug stores and big box stores often allow you to order prints of photos and pick them up once they’re finished. You can print out copies of the original ultrasound photo to put in a photo book, picture frame, or to send to friends and family.
Examples of these companies include Shutterfly, Mixbook, and Snapfish. Drug stores like Walgreens or big box stores such as Walmart can also often create photo books for you.
