Baby’s First Christmas: Your Go-To Guide

You’ve just become parents and the most magical time of the year is here. Your first Christmas with your new baby is an unforgettable time. You’ll want pictures aplenty, special gifts and time with family members for those all-important cuddles with your little one.

Here’s what you should be thinking about to make this Christmas extra special.

What to buy for baby’s first Christmas

If you’re buying a Christmas present for your new baby or for someone in your family that’s recently given birth, you’ll want to keep things sentimental and maybe a little practical too.

Personalised gifts to mark their first Christmas are always super cute. We think personalised Christmas decorations are great gifts, as they’ll bring the memories flooding back whenever you put them on the tree in years to come. A personalised Christmas-themed romper is ideal to wear on Christmas morning, as are personalised books with messages inside that can be read at the next few Christmases to come.

Gifts for play that also help parents out are always a good idea. Little ones love bath toys, plus they can help with their development as well. Bath squirts work for babies that like to have fun in the tub and colourful bath toys like our Galaxy Buddies Light Up toys make perfect little stocking fillers.

If you’re buying for new parents and wondering what to get for baby’s first Christmas, consider gifts that help them with their day-to-day and make things easier around the house. Teether toys work as stocking fillers, whilst our Bambou Cup, Bowl and Plate Weaning Set and our UV steriliser will be super useful. And if you want to go all out with a big ticket item that truly makes a difference for new parents, our baby swing is just perfect. It recreates the calming side-to-side motion that babies love, creating a comforting and safe spot to put a baby down – that means fun time for baby and a little rest for parents. And with Bluetooth compatibility, you can make a soothing Christmas playlist for baby on the big day.

What to write in baby’s first Christmas card

Yes, they obviously won’t be able to read it or take in the message, but a first Christmas card is all about creating a cherished keepsake for years to come. Writing a sentimental message is super important, so you’ll want to get it right.

Some top tips include:

• Write from the heart. Think about what the little one means to you and how you want them to feel when they can read it later in life.
• Write something that you feel best describes them.
• Write what makes you smile about them.
• Write about how treasured they are, and that they’re the greatest Christmas gift.

To help here are some examples:

• “The best Christmases are the ones I get to spend with you. I love you, little one.”
• “Merry Christmas. Every Christmas is magical, but even more now we get to spend them with you.”
• “We traded silent nights for a little bundle of joy.”
• “It’s the littlest things that make Christmas so special. This year, you’re the perfect present.”

What to do for a baby’s first Christmas

You’ll want this Christmas day to be extra special, but you’ll also be juggling a newborn baby. Here are some tips to make it a super special day:

• Dress baby up in a festive outfit: Who doesn’t love a cute Christmas elf?
• Get plenty of pics: You’ll want to look back on this day, so you’ll need lots of pictures. Staged ones by the tree are great, but try and get some action ones too of your nearest and dearest interacting with your baby.
• Read plenty of Christmas stories: Everyone loves the Night Before Christmas.
• Create a Christmas time capsule: All the family can join in with this one. Tell them what you’re doing in advance so they have time to think about what to bring.
• Make a Christmas Eve box of little gifts your little one can open and play with the night before the big day. This can become a tradition every year.

As parents with a newborn, you may feel the pressure of Christmas a little. If you want to keep baby at home and have Christmas at your house, consider asking people to bring different courses so you’re not prepping and cooking the entire dinner yourselves. Or if you’re happy to travel with baby, it makes sense to have the festivities elsewhere – just make sure you have all your baby travel essentials with you.

And lastly, don’t put too much pressure on creating a memorable day! It doesn’t have to be perfect, as long as you all have fun. Interested in more baby advice? Simply head to our blog or check out our StrollerCoaster podcast.