Here’s why you shouldn’t put your baby photos online

With all the changes to privacy policies all around the web, it’s difficult to keep up. I mean, how many of us actually read, let alone understand, all of the legal language built into terms of use. Some sites like Searchbug try and keep it simple with plain English (we actually want people to read it), but as many sites grow and get venture funding, the lawyers start looking at the Terms of use to ensure all liability is mitigated and that the rights of use favor the website shareholders.

If you find your eyes glaze over when faced with pages and pages of legalize but you want to use a photo storage or social media site that allows you to upload images and video, it’s best to at least read the privacy info. The last thing you want is for your private memories or your kids images to show up on strangers “kids in pajamas’ holiday calendar.

This becomes especially important when it comes to uploading photos or videos related to personal milestones like the birth of a child. New parents naturally want to share the joy with family and friends, often turning to social media or cloud-based photo platforms. But without reading the fine print, they may unknowingly give the platform a broad license to use those deeply personal images for marketing, partnerships, or even AI training datasets. That first photo of your newborn could end up far beyond your intended circle if the platform’s terms permit it.

Birth announcements, baby’s first bath, or hospital photos are some of the most cherished—and vulnerable—images people share online since this is a sensitive situation and sometimes even birth Injury is involve so having legal help is useful as well. Before clicking “I Agree” and uploading that first precious moment, it’s worth reviewing whether the site offers secure sharing options, allows you to retain ownership, and restricts third-party access. Even reputable platforms may reserve the right to store or analyze your content, so knowing your digital rights from the start can help ensure your child’s earliest memories stay private and protected.

This article on Medium about baby photos nails it.
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Put Your Baby Photos Online