Looking to share the wonder of the first Christmas with your baby or a friend’s? What a grand gesture that is. But what’s the best first Christmas gift to give that baby? This baby first Christmas gift guide will get you underway.
For a child who’s having their first Christmas, you want to make it special for them. But then, it’s the parent you’re doing it for because there’s no way a months-old child can acknowledge the kindness. But perhaps, if it’s durable, they’d see it a few years from now.
So, without much ado, here are the 17 best first Christmas gift ideas for a baby.
What better way to say Merry Christmas than with a snowman? The spirits of winter and Christmas are merged in this outfit, and there’s no denying how adorable this is. Present that baby a hooded snowman jumpsuit as their first Christmas gift and watch them bubble in the joy of the season.
2. Baby photo ornament
Imagine an ornament with the baby’s cute face in it, decorating your Christmas tree? You can take things further by personalizing the ornament with the child’s name and birth year. It will make a special keepsake for the parents and the baby for years to come.
3. Cozy security blanket
It’s a cold season, and one of the best baby’s first Christmas gifts you can think of is a soft, plush security blanket to keep the baby warm. And what’s more? Find one with a stuffed animal at one end, like a bear or unicorn, to keep the baby safe through the night. A perfect gift for a 0-3-month-old baby.
4. Knitted rattle
This gift is not only elegant. What makes this knitted rattle one of the best baby’s first Christmas gifts is how easy it is for a baby’s tiny hands to hold and shake, encouraging their motor skills. The colors and appeal are also quintessential of the holiday season.
Get a knitted rattle made from 100% organic cotton for a truly soft, sensational feel. If you could get the reindeer or elf design, that’s the icing on the cake!
5. Animated stuffed animal
This first Christmas gift idea will make any baby go ga-ga! It’s unlike a regular toy; this stuffed animal flaps its ears, sings songs, and plays peekaboo!
Without a doubt, this is one of the best first Christmas gifts for baby.
6. Mega Bloks first builders
The Mega Blok set is a great way to get a baby’s motor and construction learning skills underway. It also helps promote creative thinking. With so many blocks, up to 150, the Mega Blok set will sure keep your infant’s tiny little hands and mind busy.
7. Santa’s workshop
Can’t go to the North Pole? Bring the North Pole to you!
This five-piece magical gift comprises Santa, his elves and reindeer, a snowman, and their workshop!. Help your baby experience their first Christmas right with Santa.
8. “My first Christmas” PJ
How would you know your first Christmas gift when you grow up? When you see it labeled!
Get a one-piece pajama with “My First Christmas” knitted for that beloved baby. Perhaps, the PJ will be kept for years until the child can read it. Just think about how they’d feel with the realization.
You can as well buy new pajamas for the whole family, including the newest member, and take a group holiday photo. This will surely stand the test of time.
9. Musical cube
With many multisensory features and animal sounds, the musical farmyard cube learning toy is an excellent interactive toy to gift your baby for their first Christmas.
The toy does not only bring joy and laughter to your infant but helps build their cognitive skills. One of the best baby toys for first Christmas, indeed!
10. Gnome sweater jacket
If you’re looking for extremely cute and fashionable clothing to gift an infant for their first Christmas, the gnome sweater jacket never disappoints. Whether it’s a baby boy or baby girl, it fits perfectly.
What’s more? Little gnomes will sneak up inside this jacket to play with your kids! Nah, you know that’s not true. Notwithstanding, this is an adorable baby gift your young’un will love to wear. Just so you know, it’s my personal favorite baby first Christmas gift.
11. Play mat
A play mat makes for an incredible baby’s first Christmas gift, regardless of age. Designed by child development experts, this baby gym is sure to engage your young one with playful activities all day long. The mat comes with five different play zones and is convertible to form a comfortable fort, making it one of the best first Christmas presents for your baby.
As a plus, this baby activity gym is eco-friendly as it is stylish. So if you’re concerned about your carbon footprint, this is one way to reduce it while giving that infant the best this holiday season.
12. Christmas gift set
If you’re unsure what to buy, go for a Christmas gift set, like the Sophie la Giraffe Christmas gift set. With a friendly-looking giraffe, baby beanie, and snug slippers, this is a perfect gift for your child this Christmas.
13. Baby shusher
Fascinated by technology? Here’s one more to awe you.
A baby shusher is a sound machine with real soothing sounds installed to calm your baby. The rhythmic sound engages your baby’s natural calming reflex.
A must-have toy for babies, the sound machine makes a delightful first Christmas gift that’ll keep your infant calm.
14. Name puzzle
A customized name puzzle gift is another incredible way to develop that infant’s motor skills and creative thinking. Customize the puzzle with their name on it and let them arrange it whenever they want.
Trust me, that lovely baby can get so fascinated with the puzzle and play it for years to come, even as they learn to read and spell their name.
15. Baby Dream machine sleep starter set
If you can afford it, the Baby Dream machine sleep starter set makes an even better first Christmas gift than the Baby Shusher. It comes with a sound machine, humidifier, and diffuser to create a perfect sleeping environment for your baby.
This Christmas gift can help you transform your baby’s bedroom from holiday madness to a cozy Christmas slumber in no time.
16. Affordable Baby Car toy
An affordable 3-in-1 Sit, Stride, and Ride toy can be used as a push walker to encourage your baby’s transition to walking. It also works as a ride-on toy, or the baby can simply sit in front of it and play with the colorful buttons. The perfect Christmas present for beginner walkers.
It can also be a sweet keepsake for the next newborn.
17. Baby’s first Christmas socks
Stockings for your baby may sound cliché, but when they speak Christmas, it’s a whole new experience. Get something Christmas-themed, and if possible, customize the socks with the baby’s name and a Merry Christmas wish. Not only will they keep your baby warm; this special gift will make your little one look cutely Christmas-y.
It is simple, but nothing can be sweeter. These colorful, customized socks are arguably the best baby’s first Christmas gift you can think of.
Wrapping up
There are so many amazing gift ideas for a baby’s first Christmas. We can go on and on. To make your pick, think about what’s thoughtful, what resonates with you, and the feeling you want the baby [and their parents] to have.
