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Bounty photos in hosp worth it??

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tinky19 · 12/11/2011 08:45

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone had paid for their dc to have photo taken by the bounty people who come round (I'm assuming here that this happens in more than just my last hosp) and if so if you thought it was worth while/ money. I didn't have it done with ds but am thinking i might this time as it would be nice to have some sibling pics.
Any experiences (good and bad) appreciated
Thanks

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Geordieminx · 12/11/2011 08:49

IMI the last thing you want 12 hours post birth is sone stranger in trying to take pictures of your baby.

Also, despite what post birth hormones may tell you... Most newborns aren't particularly photogenic... They tend to be quite squashed up, red and angry looking

Probably best to wait a couple of weeks and go to a studio

nulgirl · 12/11/2011 08:49

I got a bounty photo for both of mine because I know how lazy we are about actually printing out digital photos (have thousands on the computer and never get round to making any hard copies). The photos were lovely and I still have the key rings photos on my house keys. If you are organised then I wouldn't bother. You can take your own photos and print them out much cheaper.

chocolateyclur · 12/11/2011 08:51

I got one, but only because it was an absolutely hilarious pic that my Mum and I couldn't turn down - DS looked like a very stern mr. burns!

Ellefabulosa · 12/11/2011 09:04

I tend to think you can take one yourself then or at home - I think it's a complete con and the last thing I'd feel like while trying to deal with a newborn

pixiestix · 12/11/2011 15:48

I had the photo taken and hated it! The lighting was terrible and DD looked like she was wearing headphones because of the shadows It actually upset me a ridiculous amount because it was day 3 and I was so hormonal. I told the Bounty lady in no uncertain terms that I wouldn't be buying it!

No harm in having the photo taken but don't feel obliged to part with your money.

claricestar · 12/11/2011 16:29

that's one of the things I hated about the postnatal ward...you are not given any peace because of these photographers and bounty reps trying to sell you stuff and sign you up for junk mail! The bounty rep last time with me just came up and said "congratulations could I have your name and address" when I said no because I didn't want a deluge of junk mail she got quite officious and said it was the only way I could have my child benefit forms! anyway, this time round I have picked up the child ben forms in advance from the tax office. I've never seen one of those hospital portraist that look any good to be fair either!

SleepyFergus · 12/11/2011 18:00

I got really irritated by the Bounty woman that kept turning up to take DDs photo. I managed to avoid it and then when she had arranged to come back and do it, I had been discharged. I felt it was very rude and inconsiderate to be twitching at the curtains when your overwhelmed, knackered, and on some cases in pain from having just given birth. It felt very Insincere too, I'd much rather my baby's first photo was taken by my DH or close family, not some random.

I'm pregnant with my 2nd and will be a bit more forceful about saying 'NO' to them this time!

BrigitBigKnickers · 12/11/2011 18:16

I very much objected to the bounty person taking photos of newborns when I had DD1.
When the photographer turned up in my hospital room, DD was crying and in order to shut her up she stuck her knuckle in DDs mouth!

Needless to say we did not order the photo (it was pretty awful.)

DaveyStott · 12/11/2011 18:23

I don't think you have to pay for them do you?
We had the photo taken, but only cos DD was asleep and it wouldn't disturb her. We had the free copy but haven't bought anymore - mainly because she was wearing a stupid Benny hat that the hospital provided (she was too small for all the hats I had bought).
Also, the Bounty lady came round on the second day, by which time we had already taken hundreds of photos.....

morethemerrier · 12/11/2011 19:00

I was barely back from delivery and after being told to 'get some rest,' was harangued into having photos taken, I actually was made to feel that if I didn't have them taken I would have missed THE ONLY opportunity to get those 1st pictures! DH had gone home to collect DS1.

Which of course is ridiculous, I do feel like I was taken advantage of when I was on a high and emotional after giving birth, the photos were horrible as he was only a couple of hours old he was all swollen and blotchy and actually when I look at them now he looks nothing like I remember him!

I resented a stranger handling him when he just wanted to sleep and cant believe I allowed it to happen.

I strongly believe they have no place in maternity wards, if you want that service you should be able to request it, not be put upon.

Personally I would not waste your money, or your precious time with your newborn!

MrBloomsNursery · 12/11/2011 22:40

I had one taken for DD and we got keyrings and a whole pack of photos. I don't think I'll get it done this time. The main reason is because it's such a waste of money. We have a decent camera now, as I'm a keen photographer, so I think we'll just take our own pic and edit it and have it printed from Boots. You can get cheapo photo keyrings (same quality as Bounty ones) from poundland.

TBH, I didn't feel the Bounty rep was invading my privacy or I was forced into having a photo taken. She was very nice, waited until DD was awake and I had her ready before taking the photo. She didn't touch DD once.

rocksandhardplaces · 12/11/2011 22:51

Ours was great! Dh was ragged from forceps but it's a lovely pic of him.

SlinkyB · 12/11/2011 22:55

I'm going to go against the majority here, and say I really like my Bounty photos. The (very nice, non-pushy) lady came to see us one day, and asked us if we'd like her to pop in the next day.

We had already taken lots a few pics of ds by then, and got him all ready for his first 'professional shoot' by dressing him in a nice outfit. Really enjoyed the experience (emcs so was in for three days, maybe this made a big difference) and so glad we got the pack with announcement cards to send to friends and family abroad, as well as big photos for immediate family. Would never have had the time nor inclination to do this ourselves so early on.

Sure, my son was a wrinkly, blotchy, scrunched-up-grumpy-old-man, but he was still cute in his own way .

essexmumma · 15/11/2011 16:27

I was so cross about this, firstly I was waiting surgery to repair a serious tear when Bounty lady bounded through the door...didn't take the hint to bugger off.

Then once on post natal ward, they kicked my mum out (she was a birth partner) immediately then the next thing some women with her camera and laptop was at my bed asking if I wanted a photo!! WTF?! If there is a no visitor rule in place due to infection risk, why are the rules different for bounty people and people touting for business

Crosshair · 15/11/2011 16:48

I find the thought of some random person trying to sell me stuff just after giving birth abit scary.

goodnightmoon · 16/11/2011 09:16

why are these people allowed into wards? we are nothing more than a marketing opportunity for them - all women should say no to their "free" crap!

Karmanna · 16/11/2011 09:25

Oh my god, this is total news to me! I'm expecting my first in January and find it absurd that they'd let these people in - it's a maternity ward, not a bloomin' funfair!! I'm gonna tell them to f off if they approach me!

pissedrightoff · 16/11/2011 09:32

Didn't have the opportunity with DD as had her at 16.53 and discharged the same night so didn't see the bounty woman and didn't know they existed.

With DS I got the photos, purely because family hassled me for photos of DD which I never got around to getting for them. (lazy)

The ones of DS are really good. It's a lot of money but if you can't be arsed dealing with printing photos yourself it's worth it.

ShowOfHands · 16/11/2011 09:37

I said no but the woman was really lovely. We had a cup of tea together and chatted about Ross from Friends. Well, ranted really. She hated her job. Really nice woman.

lolajane2009 · 16/11/2011 10:49

I said no as my son was small and looked like gollum. She seemed Ok about it as I was quite firm when she asked me if I was sure.

nancerama · 16/11/2011 10:53

My friend has stunningly beautiful pictures of her DD. Unfortunately out hospital has 2 Bounty ladies, and I got the other one.

Horrible witchy woman who shoved blue fake flowers into his babygro and tied a gift tag to him. Tacky and awful. The ones I took on my iPhone were better.

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