Make this magical time of year extra special for your family with these fun, festive gift ideas for baby’s first Christmas.
From cute outfits to personalised gifts, nothing quite tops the list like baby’s first Christmas. But remember, this time of year is all about creating memories, so focus on keepsakes and fun crafts that you can enjoy together to ensure your Christmas is one to remember.
Here are some adorable gift, decoration and outfit ideas to make your baby’s first Christmas extra magical.
Decoration & Gift Ideas for Baby’s First Christmas
My 1st Years Personalised Pink Christmas Tree Stocking, £22
Don’t miss your chance to get creative with baby’s first stocking with this adorable option for baby’s first Christmas featuring a glittering gold edge, loop for easy hanging and the option to personalise with baby’s name.
Fortnum & Mason Baby’s First Christmas 2023 Stork Decoration, £22
Signify baby’s first Christmas with this stylish Fortnum & Mason stork tree decoration – something you can hold on to for years to come.
Little Dutch Wooden Nativity Scene, £17.95
A nativity set is a classic first Christmas gift for your baby or an expecting new mum and something you and your child can enjoy putting up together in the years to come.
LULLY The Musical Teddy Bear, £39.95
The perfect gift for baby’s first Christmas, LULLY is the only teddy bear to sing 23 live-recorded lullabies, providing an uninterrupted hour of calming music for quiet time, bedtime and relaxation.
My 1st Years Personalised Reindeer Hooded Towel, now £31
How adorable is this hooded reindeer dressing gown rom My 1st Years? We’re obsessed with the little ears. Plus, with the option for personalisation, this super cute dressing gown will be a cherished keepsake for you to remember just how tiny your little one was for their first Christmas. It’s also an excellent gift for a new Christmas baby.
Personalised 1st Christmas Snow Globe, £24.99
Why not start a new family tradition with a new snow globe each year, starting with baby’s first Christmas? We love this minimalistic option from Not On The High Street.
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Bespoke Letter from Father Christmas, £22.99
Father Christmas loves introducing himself to new little girls and boys on their first Christmas. In this personalised letter he will explain who he is and what the magic of Christmas is really about. Each letter is uniquely personal to the recipient with a high level of personalisation including the big man’s comments on the baby’s first year. A very special keepsake for baby’s first Christmas!
The White Company Organic Cotton Merry Christmas Gift Set, £50
A rattle is a lovely and traditional gift for a new baby and we’re big fans of this Christmas tree rattle from The White Company with matching bib and a festive print hat and sleepsuit packed in a star-print suitcase, perfect for storing keepsakes in.
Buy now from The White Company
Not On The High Street Personalised Letter And Star Decoration From Santa, £19
Another great keepsake to show your baby when they’re older (and start to doubt Father Christmas’ existence), this Not On The High Street personalised letter comes complete with a magic hanging star decoration.
Buy now from Not On The High Street
Baby Blooms Baby’s First Christmas Keepsake Journal & Personalised Bear, £54
This wonderfully illustrated Christmas Keepsake Journal is a lovely way to record all those fun festive memories and the Berkeley Bear is a traditional style seated teddy bear wearing a knitted white jumper embroidered with the name of your choice.
Decoration Ideas for Baby’s First Christmas
Not On The High Street Night Before Santa Footprint Stencil, £12
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Party Pieces Metallic Nutcracker Paper Plates, £5 for eight
Baby’s First Christmas Bauble, £12
Oli & Zo Personalised Little Forest Friends Christmas Eve Box, £48
Buy now from Not on the High Street
Sarah Raven Medium Lit Wooden Star, £29.95
The White Company Frosted Glitter Wreath, £45
Buy now from The White Company
Baby’s Christmas Teddy Bib Cracker, £10
Christmas Outfits for Baby’s First Christmas
First Christmas or not, you’ll want your little one to look adorable for all the family photos. These outfits and festive clothes will have your baby looking as cute as a Christmas pudding.
JoJo Maman Bébé Navy Check Party Dress, £38
This traditional navy and green check dress is an adorable choice for baby’s first Christmas, with sizes available from six months upwards – just add tights for a cute festive look.
Paisley of London Girls’ Occasion Shoes, now £10
These festive Paisley of London wine-coloured shoes are the perfect addition to your daughter’s Christmas outfit, with a Velcro strap for easy dressing and adorable knotted bow in matching velvet.
Sue and Samuel Reindeer Baby Leggings, £15
Keep your baby cosy and comfy come Christmas Day with these handy organic cotton festive reindeer leggings from Sue and Samuel.
Rachel Riley Christmas Tree Smocked Babysuit, £119
Every little one needs a special outfit for the festive season. This adorable tartan babysuit has a gentle collared neckline and lovely vintage Christmas tree embroidery on the chest.
Next My First Christmas Baby Sleepsuit, £9.50
This Christmas babygrow set makes for the perfect gift for you or a loved one, made from 100% cotton jersey with adorable ‘Baby’s First Christmas’ embroidery and popper fastening for easy changing.
H&M Jacquard Knit Jumper, £12.99
The perfect Christmas cosy knit, this unisex, classic jumper from H&M is perfect to keep your little one warm and cosy this festive season.
Jojo Maman Bébé 2-Piece Baby Elf Costume, £26
Your little one will look like they’ve just arrived from the North Pole in this super-cute Elf all-in-one, with enclosed feet for extra cosiness, plus a matching hat.
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