Let’s face it, the only thing that’s more exciting than shopping for a new baby is shopping for Christmas gifts for a new baby! Shopping for a little one’s first Christmas is such an exciting time, but it can be difficult to ensure you’re buying things that are wanted and needed. Celebrating the holidays with a new baby is such a joyous and momentous occasion and it’s pretty easy to go overboard with buying a mountain of gifts. Friends and family are so excited to shop for a new baby that parents aren’t the only ones who go a little crazy buying gifts for a baby’s first Christmas!
Since the baby isn’t going to remember this awesome first Christmas, a better plan is to buy some meaningful presents to mark the special day. If you’re looking for the perfect gift but want to ensure it’s something your little one will be able to use for a long time, you’ll love these practical gifts for baby’s first Christmas.
Top gifts for baby’s first Christmas
If you’re on the hunt for noteworthy presents for your baby’s first Christmas, resist the temptation to head through the toy section or Target, Walmart, or your local mom-and-pop toy story. Just like a kid in a candy store, you will be totally taken in by all the cute toys.
Don’t forget your relatives and friends will most likely take care of shopping for toys this holiday season. Most friends and family give baby toys that he or she can play with now or will be perfect in a few months. Instead of going too cuddly and shining, try to choose holiday gifts for your baby’s first Christmas that will keep on giving year after year. Here are the best presents to wrap up for your baby and put under the tree for his or her first Christmas.
Cash or gift cards
Whether you’re looking for a gift option for your own child or for someone close to you, cash is never a bad idea. Many people may think cash is an impersonal gift that requires no imagination, but in reality, babies are expensive. Providing money to either help pay for their needs or to be put into a dedicated account for them as they grow older is a thoughtful gift that will be appreciated by everyone.
Whether you choose to buy a savings bond or simply give cold hard cash, investing in a child’s future is always a great idea. It may be hard to wrap, but opening a savings account for your baby is the perfect gift. Family can contribute to it each holiday season.
Baby’s first ornament
If you’re the traditional type, you will definitely want to pick up a “baby’s first Christmas” ornament for the tree. There are so many different varieties to choose from, including options from stores like Personalization Mall and Etsy that allow you to fully customize the ornament. You could go with a sweet keepsake from Lenox or Hallmark to commemorate the baby’s first Christmas. An ornament is something that will be looked upon year after year and will always hold a special place on the tree.
Picture frame
The holidays are a time for celebrating with friends and family and naturally, that involves taking a lot of pictures! What better way to celebrate a baby’s first Christmas than with a personalized picture frame? A picture frame is a great way to memorialize the holiday and act as a keepsake as the baby gets older. We tend to take so many pictures, but they often sit on our phones or online. So, having a beautiful, custom picture frame is the ideal excuse to actually print a picture and have it on display.
Christmas pajamas
One of the most practical gifts you can give for a baby’s first Christmas is a pair of Christmas pajamas. Not only do little ones basically live in pajamas for the first year of life, but they are totally adorable, too. You can choose a cute pair just for your baby, like these from Pottery Barn, or you can pick matching sets for the whole family. Christmas pajamas are a great way to celebrate the holiday in a practical way.
The Night Before Christmas
Books are always a great idea for children of all ages and The Night Before Christmas is a classic holiday story that will not only be well-loved by any family but will also serve as a keepsake over the years. It can be read year after year under the tree, regardless of how old the kiddies are.
Baby’s first Christmas stocking
If you’re looking for a practical and personal gift for a baby’s first Christmas, a stocking is a wonderful gift idea. You can choose to fully customize your baby’s first stocking on sites like Etsy or choose to get personalized stockings from the entire family from stores like Pottery Barn Kids. Either are wonderful ways to commemorate a baby’s first Christmas while giving him or her something to use year after year.
Baby Blanket
Baby blankets aren’t just practical. A cuddly baby blanket can become a source of comfort for babies as they grow older. There are so many beautiful baby blankets to purchase for every budget. You can choose to have something personalized or simply pick a classic design. If you’re crafty, you can even create something yourself.
Keepsake snow globe
Keepsakes are a great way to celebrate a baby’s first Christmas and snow globes are always a hit with kids. Sure, the baby won’t appreciate the snow globe so much this Christmas, but it will be very special when it comes out every holiday season.
Piggy bank
If you want a creative way to give a monetary gift for a baby’s first Christmas, a piggy bank is a perfect pick. Money is always an appreciated gift and giving it in a piggy bank is a sweet way to present your offering. As your baby grows up, he or she will enjoy feeding the piggy coins and bills, especially when the allowance starts rolling in.
Board books
Books are most certainly the gift that keeps on giving. Stuff baby’s first stocking with some durable board or bath books. Board books stand the test of time and can usually be passed down to younger siblings when the time comes. Having a stash of board books is also a must-have when it comes to those bedtime stories all year long.
Get practical
It may not be as exciting to buy, but practical gifts are really appreciated when it comes to a baby’s first Christmas. Diapers and wipes, clothes the next size up, or simply restocking bath or feeding items can help out parents who always seem to be at the grocery store stocking up on essentials.
Even though you would rather buy a fun toy for the baby, gifting something that’s practical and needed makes a lot of sense when babies are young. There will be plenty of Christmases to come when you can buy fun gifts when the baby grows older and is more interested in what’s under the tree, but until then take advantage of this time to buy gifts that can help out mom and dad.
Merry Christmas baby
When it comes to shopping for gifts for baby’s first Christmas, think practical. First Christmas presents don’t have to be toys. Leave the toys to family and friends. Instead, shop for those sweet keepsakes you’ll treasure taking out of the storage bins every holiday season.
Baby’s first Christmas ornaments, a stocking, a photo frame, and even a pair of holiday pajamas are what memories are made of. So, when you’re making that list and checking it twice, keep these gift ideas for baby’s first Christmas in mind.
