Celebrating Baby’s First Christmas

There are plenty of things about Christmas that can be left to the last minute but other areas that should be looked at as early as possible.  One of those areas is celebrating a baby’s first Christmas, whether your own baby or one in the family.  Marking this milestone is something that should be given careful consideration so here is some inspiration to get you started.

The little stuff

We know that Christmas cards are important and getting the right one can be agonising for some people.  Okay, the baby won’t make much of it as it isn’t edible or something to play with but can be kept as a memento for them to see in later years.  One of the top options for Baby’s First Christmas cards are those that feature a real picture of the baby as well as a personalised message.  A newborn picture or even one just taken recently can be ideal and there are plenty of places to get that special card made.  If you can’t get a picture card, then a picture of the baby with a personalised frame is another nice keepsake, perhaps with a special message added.

Clothes

We all have those Christmas clothes that we wear on Christmas day and Boxing Day and may look completely daft but are part of the family tradition.  When it comes to the smallest member of the family, a Christmas themed all-in-one or pyjamas might be an idea thing.  After all, a little baby isn’t too worried about how daft it looks in an elves or tree ornament pattern onesie but their parents will adore how cute they look!  Add in a first Christmas bib to help cope with the mess of Christmas dinner will be a welcome addition for the parents and a personalised one adds that special touch.

Christmas traditions

Hanging up a stocking for those special little presents is something done in most households and there needs to be an extra one added for the new arrival.  There are some great handmade ones for something a little different or even get together with the older kids for a craft session and make one yourself, perhaps a new one for all members of the household so they don’t feel left out.

Personalised baubles for the tree are another great memento that can be brought out each year and enjoyed.  Names and the year are popular choices for a personalised ornament as well as a message who the bauble is from.  Handmade ones are another option to make with the kids.  Wooden ornaments with a name on them are a simple option if you are nervous of breakable glass baubles.

A personalised storybook for Christmas night is a present that can last for a number of years.  With a Santa themed story or the ‘night before Christmas’ theme, this is something that can become part of the Christmas Eve tradition, reading the story before going to sleep on the big night – assuming you can get them to go to sleep at all!