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.
If one of your friends or family members has recently had a child or they’ve got a little one celebrating their second Christmas, it can be difficult to know exactly what to buy. But it doesn’t have to be hard. With a little thought, you can get them a present that the child and parents will love.
So, if you’re asking yourself what to get an infant for Christmas, here’s what you should be thinking about.
Consider how much to spend
Honestly, parents won’t judge you if you don’t go all out on how much you spend. Often, it’s the little gifts that make the most impact at Christmas and end up being the most memorable presents for little ones. Something like these bath squirts is such a simple gift, but infants absolutely love playing with them in the bath. This is the kind of present that gets played with every day, and it doesn’t cost the earth.
Think about gifts that will help their development
Bath toys are good gifts to consider when it comes to helping infants’ development. Music can help with their creative, cognitive and emotional development, whilst patience and problem solving skills can be developed through playing games. Simple things like bath crayons can help with their creativity and motor skills too.
Fun gifts that aid with development and that will come out time and again at bath time include:
Buy practical gifts that will help out parents
If the little one is too young to be aware of Christmas and their presents, then it does no harm to gift something that will help the parents out instead. They can never have enough practical things in the kitchen for example. Weaning bowls, cups and plates make the perfect gift. We also love this lunch box with stainless steel utensils as a practical Christmas gift idea.
Choose personalised gifts that make parents smile
The first few Christmases for infants are just as much about the parents as they are the kids, so gifts that pull on their heartstrings are always winners. And personalised gifts usually go down well.
For a low-budget personalised gift, you can’t go wrong with a Christmas tree decoration with the child’s name on it – parents will smile every time this goes on the tree for years to come. Personalised Christmas jumpers, romper suits and t-shirts are great ideas too.
We also love personalised photo frames with a family picture or a snap of the child inside. Again, it’s not about going all out and spending big, it’s about thinking what will make the parents smile and create a Christmas to remember.
With a little thought about the little one and the parents, you’ll know exactly what to get infants for Christmas. Interested in more baby advice? Simply head to our blog or check out our StrollerCoaster podcast.
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