21 Best Baby’s First Christmas Gifts For a Very Special Holiday (2021)
Buying your baby’s first Christmas gifts can be hard. After all, your little one doesn’t need much, and you can only manage so many personalized holiday trinkets. Depending on when a child was born, you need ideas for newborns through 1-year-olds. And you’d prefer things the baby can actually use and enjoy.
So, what do you get a baby for their first Christmas? Don’t worry. We’ve taken all the guesswork out of shopping for babies this year. Our comprehensive gift guide will help your family pick the perfect goodies for your baby girl or baby boy. From stocking stuffers to cute clothes to unique customized items, this list will have your kiddo cooing with happiness!
Best Gifts for Baby’s First Christmas
For baby’s first Christmas gift from their grandparents, check out this super-snuggly blanket! Soft fleece and a cute snowman will make the holiday right. If the little one is too young to sleep with this, it makes a great substitute for a play mat.
A special gift from Santa will be waiting under the tree this holiday! This darling collectible gift set features a musical bear that will become a keepsake, a Christmas-themed onesie, and more. Just make sure to save the chocolate for the grownups!
Make your own clay hand or footprints right at home! This kit is highly practical and ideal for infants and toddlers alike. You can make the baby’s print and gift it to mom and dad or let them use the kit themselves. Either way, this present is a sure winner!
Baby's First Christmas Ornaments
Go traditional with a twist when you gift these cute 1st Xmas ornaments! Holiday decorations are popular for a baby’s first Christmas, but this is one that will grow with your family. Put on your best smile because this ornament will have the whole gang singing around the tree!
An adorable elephant makes this ornament shine! A gender-neutral design makes it a lovely first Christmas gift for a baby girl, a boy, or twins. The cheap cost won’t break the bank, which is unusual for customized items. Give the family a keepsake for their tree for years to come.
Make their tree come alive with a unique photo ornament! The baby’s name and birthdate are highlighted by a picture and whimsical train and trees. Giving this may seem sentimental, but the parents will love it, especially seeing how much their little one has grown.
Baby’s First Christmas Stocking Stuffers
So much of the stuff gifted for a baby’s first Christmas is really for the new parents. This present is purely for the little one, though mom and dad may thank you, too. Teething is terrible for everyone. This gentle toothbrush teether will soothe pain and stop tears!
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Every newborn needs a personalized keepsake. Instead of going for a Xmas-themed token, why not give a beautiful baby block? This is one block you don’t want going in a tower! But it is one 1st Christmas gift idea that will someday go in their treasure box.
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The newest member of the family will be several months old before worrying about solid food. But if your Christmas kiddo is almost a year old, then you need these plates! Toddler-proof silicone will make mealtimes happy and quiet again. You’re welcome!
What do you buy a 3-month-old for Christmas? Why, toys to support sensory and motor development. Rattles may seem like afterthought toys, but they will stimulate the baby’s coordination, strength, and senses. These unique rattles have a variety of hard and soft surfaces for chewing and are dishwasher safe.
Are you wondering what to buy a newborn for Christmas? These durable books are fantastic. Besides being able to withstand page-tearers, corner-chewers, and spine-breakers, each book is washable! The stories and illustrations will support early literacy, and indestructible assembly will make your family reading time fun again!
This year’s gift guide doesn’t include many safety items, but this is a must-have! Your older babies can easily bump their heads on the water spout during their baths. This cute whale spout cover will protect your sons and daughters from spout-related injury!
Baby's First Christmas Clothing
Look cool in your Christmas morning pictures and start an annual tradition with matching outfits! These pajamas are warm and cozy for the whole family. Not only that, your little one won’t be the only one with holiday spirit. This is a tradition that will grow with your kid!
Take advantage of your wee one being cooperative and dress them up this year! These baby’s first Christmas Santa hats will go with any outfit. If you can keep the baby from chewing the pom-pom, you might even get two years out of their hat!
This cute baby romper will keep your little guy toasty warm this winter. The jumpsuit has a darling teddy bear hood for added adorableness and is easy to get on and off. Just make sure to practice good car seat safety with this suit, so everyone comes home safe.
Other Baby’s First Christmas Gift Ideas
If you’re debating what to buy for baby’s first Christmas, how about a design-your-own canvas print? Choose a special family holiday photo if you would like a perfect, festive piece of wall decor. This is also a lovely gift for newlyweds – just use their wedding picture.
For a truly personal DIY baby’s first Christmas gift, give a recordable book! The Night Before Christmas is a toddler favorite, made better by grandma, auntie, or dad reading it. Whether you’ll be there in person or not, record it so your little one can listen all they want!
This cool activity center is where the good times are at! The great convertible design will grow with kids, from bouncing babies to busy preschoolers. It’s easy to change out toys as your child grows. You can use all the pieces over again if your family expands!
A favorite on our list, this is one keepsake they will want to keep forever. A newborn picture, the child’s name, and their birthdate combine for a memorable canvas print. This makes a wonderful baby’s first Christmas gift for the family!
A sock monkey-themed stocking with a sock monkey toy? Of course, this is a wonderful gift for your little monkey! All you need to make your granddaughter’s first Christmas perfect is a picture for the stocking. Who knows, this might become an heirloom she’ll use for her own kids!
For a fun present that will keep your kid entertained for hours, take a look at this great Christmas tree. They can decorate their own tree with the included ornaments, including putting the star on top! They’ll have loads of fun watching the train, too!
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