"The holidays and Christmas take on a whole new kind of magic when you’re experiencing them again through the eyes of your children, especially when you’re celebrating the first holiday season with your new bundle of joy and buying baby’s first Christmas gifts.
I pictured my first Christmas with my new family-of-three huddled under the twinkling lights of the tree unwrapping gifts. My husband was also looking forward to embracing some traditions from his own childhood like reading The Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, at the time, our baby daughter was not even 3 months old and couldn’t quite absorb all of the magic we were planning to bestow on her but, looking back, it was still memorable for us.
We were also given quite a few “Baby’s First Christmas” gifts in the form of bibs, books, pajamas, and ornaments. Certainly, it’s kind and generous of family and friends to gift special keepsakes to our children, and I don’t want to leave out gratitude, especially at this time of year. But not every gift is exactly adorable or what you might choose yourself. Plus, sometimes it’s special to gift your new baby something heartfelt their parents picked out especially for them to remember their first holiday season. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite baby’s first Christmas gifts and keepsakes below—check out the list!
How to Choose the Perfect Baby’s First Christmas Gift
Your baby’s first Christmas is such a precious time—and a holiday you (and others!) will likely want to commemorate with a memorable gift. When choosing the right baby’s first Christmas gift, there are a few things to consider. First, do you buy a keepsake gift that’s really more of a gift for the parents than the baby (at least for now)? Or do you choose something like a cute and age-appropriate toy or book that the little one can actually enjoy now and play with the whole year?
With these two questions in mind, I divided this list of baby’s first Christmas gifts into two categories: one for clothes, accessories, and toys and another for keepsakes, ornaments, and books. Sure, there is overlap, as both sections contain adorable items for tiny tots, with many having a holiday theme—but the organization will still hopefully guide you into picking out the perfect present. If you’re feeling extra-generous this year, purchase a gift from each section to check off both the practical and sentimental gift-giving boxes. Or simply choose one of the below suggestions and it’s still sure to be a well-received baby’s first Christmas gift for both the parents and LO. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to put a smile on your face as well as the recipient’s—we’re all filled with holiday cheer this time of year, after all!
Clothes, Accessories & Toys
Wearing matching holiday PJs are a holiday tradition you just can’t pass up on a baby’s first Christmas. Little Sleepies combines festive prints with their buttery soft Lunaluxe™ Bamboo fabric to make PJs your whole family will be excited to wear—plus, make everyone look absolutely adorable in those Christmas morning photos. Available in pink and green.
With eight Montessori-inspired toys including an interactive piano, this activity center encourages curiosity and learning. Plus, it has a grow-with-baby design that’ll take them from tummy time to a toddler table, supporting your baby’s development from newborn to 2 years+. Use code TEM15 for 15% off of your order!
This knitted baby blanket is incredibly soft and the custom cursive monogram makes it adorable enough to be kept long after their first Christmas.
Commemorate your little one’s very first Christmas with this cute, two-piece set from Carter’s that includes a long-sleeve bodysuit adorned with “My Very First Christmas” on the front and a pair of striped, easy-on pants with Santa on the bottom!
We love this bundle of three infant toys from editor-favorite brand Melissa & Doug because it’s designed to encourage exploratory and skill-building play for littles during their first year and beyond. And the included five-piece Wooden Surprise Gift Box toy is perfect for baby’s first Christmas as it teaches them to wrap and unwrap presents—how cute is that?!
This personalized embroidered hat is cozy and festive, and perfect for celebrating a newborn during the holiday season. Made of soft wool with a faux fur pom-pom, we love this seasonal gift.
Featuring Santa, everyone’s favorite red-nosed reindeer, Rudolph, and Christmas trees, this knit blanket can provide a special backdrop for baby’s first Christmas card photo or simply keep your little warm and snuggled during the long winter months.
A special yet practical gift for any baby on your list this year, this set of three festive (and super soft!) swaddles from PBK will ensure baby is decked out in the cutest Christmas-themed patterns for their first holiday season. They make for adorable photo props, too!
We love a soft board book that not only tells a cute story but also keeps babies entertained and engaged with attached toys. This Rudolph version is especially fun for the Christmas season!
Although babies may not be quite old enough to watch Home Alone, they can still sport the classic holiday movie’s signature quote on this adorable sweatshirt romper.
This comfy and cozy one-piece outfit (available in sizes newborn through 6-9 months) is adorned with an oh-so-cute “My First Christmas” message on the bum.
There are few things cuter than a bubble romper on a baby, and this “Santa Baby” style is obviously perfect for the Christmas season.
This set of two Christmas-themed silicone teethers can be safely chewed by babies to help soothe teething pain—plus, they’re perfect size to be stocking stuffers!
Deck the halls (or, in this case, the nursery) by outfitting your baby’s crib with this festive plaid sheet set that’s made with soft and stretchy bamboo viscose fabric that’s designed to soothe sensitive skin.
The only thing cuter than Christmas-themed sheets around the holidays? Matching PJs to go with them! Pair this cozy plaid zippy with the sheet set above for the ultimate first Christmas gift.
Keepsakes, Ornaments & Books
A newborn baby’s first mementos are so special. This classic, elegant, and heirloom-quality trunk will ensure those irreplaceable memories and keepsakes are stored safely for years to come. Petite Keep trunks are endlessly customizable, but we love this limited-edition holiday design for an extra-special first Christmas gift!
The best thing about this sweet personalized handprint ornament is that it gets more meaningful every time you hang it on the tree. Plus, putting it together is a fun activity.
This gorgeous, embroidered baby’s first Christmas ornament gives us all the nostalgic holiday feels. It’ll become a cherished keepsake for your family in no time.
An editor and reader favorite, there is no better marker of a little one’s first Christmas than this hand-sculpted and stamped ornament, which features their name, birthdate, birth time, and more.
These special keepsake ornaments are amazing for gifting to parents and grandparents alike. Customize with each little one’s name for an extra touch of personalization.
We’re obsessed with these adorable personalized baby’s first Christmas ornaments. Made from durable wood, these are at no risk of breaking or shattering.
For families who love a good Christmas film, look no further than these Rudolph-themed stockings from Pottery Barn Kids. Plus, these can be personalized with a little one’s name. Many other characters and designs available, too!
A timeless needlepoint stocking evokes holiday cheer with its beautiful detail. Plus, you can personalize these stockings with the names of the whole family. Eight design options available from classic to campy.
Add your little one’s name (or multiple kids’ names!) to this dishwasher-safe polymer plate that can be used each year to leave out cookies for Santa.
A great frame that can be used for many years is an amazing gift for any family, but especially for those with newborns and young children. This is the perfect way to save and display those baby’s first Christmas photos and memories.
This beautiful, illustrated storybook lets your little one be the hero of their own story this holiday season. This is sure to be a family favorite for years to come.
Another personalized holiday book option, this one tells “The Night Before Christmas” story but features your child as the star. Make it a family tradition to read this every Christmas eve!
BabyPage is a convenient and fun way to create beautiful baby books and photo albums without the hassle of traditional ‘print and paste’ scrapbooks. The service’s app provides age and holiday-specific question prompts for parents to quickly and easily record unique memories. Once you are ready to print your book, you can select an adorable cover design and have it sent right to your door.
Commemorate baby’s first Christmas with this cuddly teddy bear wearing a customized sweater with your little’s name embroidered on it. It makes for a cute toy and doubles as nursery decor during the holiday season.
Start your family’s Christmas countdown tradition with this felt advent calendar that can be personalized with your family’s last name to use year after year!
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Kathy Sisson, Senior Editor
A mom of two, Kathy is passionately committed to sharing the honest, helpful—and often humorous—stories of motherhood, as she navigates her own everyday adventures of work, marriage, and parenting. She honed her creative and strategic skills at advertising agencies in Detroit and Chicago, before pivoting from marketing to editorial. Now instead of telling brand stories, she’s sharing her own, with articles published across popular parenting sites—including hundreds of stories on The Everymom.
Julia Poulter, Senior Managing Editor
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This post contains sponsored inclusions of Little Sleepies, Cecil & Lou, and Move2Play but all of the opinions within are those of The Everymom editorial board.