Don't you just hate scrolling down your news feed and seeing mums and dads post the same old boring baby photos?
Ooo, well done, your baby is smiling LIKE EVERY OTHER BABY IN THE WORLD DOES, how cute!!!
Ooo, look at your baby sleeping, ISN'T THAT FUCKING PHENOMENAL, so adorable!!
Wouldn't it be nice if every social media savvy parent was as creative and as fun as Andreas Miezans, a 33-year-old father from Norway who is seriously enjoying his paternity leave.
Using clever camera skills and editing software, Andreas has managed to create a set of baby photos with his son Oscar.
Originally from Sweden, Andreas said: "It just started out as a way of bonding with my son and it's gone absolutely crazy.
"I actually had the idea in my head before Oscar was even born. I love taking pictures and I wanted to make something we could look back on and laugh.
"It started as something fun to show my family and friends on social media because I am originally from Sweden."
He continued: "About twice a week I'll take my camera out and just try to make the best of whatever situation we are in.
"Oscar is very co-operative and will generally go along with whatever I do... I set the camera up on a 10-second timer and then I have to run back into place.
"The idea is for these not to be normal baby pictures. I wanted to try something different to put a smile on Oscar's face when he looks back at them.
"We get 10 weeks of parental leave in Norway and I have booked another four weeks of vacation. It's great to spend so much time with him."
Andreas, a bank worker, lives in Tønsberg, Norway, with his girlfriend Kristine Wåle, a 28-year-old nurse.
Their son, Isaac, is one next week and, luckily for Andreas, his girlfriend is fully supportive of the fun.
"Kristine doesn't get involved in any of the photos, but she is 100 per cent behind them. She can see it's good for my relationship with Oscar."
Parents of Facebook, please take note of this. There are ways of being a parent and not ruining social media for others. Andreas has worked it out, so can you.
Words by George Pavlou
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