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Celebrating Baby’s 1st Christmas: Ideas for the Festive Season

Christmas is a magical time, but there’s something extra special about celebrating

Christmas is a magical time, but there’s something extra special about celebrating your baby’s 1st Christmas. It’s a milestone filled with joy, wonder, and the opportunity to start new traditions as a family. We’ve had some requests for ways to make your little one’s first festive season. Here are some ideas to ensure your baby’s 1st Christmas is as special as they are.

1. Create a Handprint or Footprint Ornament

Capture the tiny cuteness of your baby’s hand or foot by creating a personalised ornament. You can use safe, non-toxic clay kits to make an imprint, which can then be decorated and hung on your Christmas tree. It’s not only a fun activity but also a precious keepsake you’ll cherish for years to come.

2. Schedule a Photo Shoot with Santa

What’s a first Christmas without a photo of your baby with Santa?! Whether it’s at a local event or a DIY setup at home, capturing your baby’s bewildered or beaming face next to Santa will be a picture you’ll treasure forever.

3. Start a Christmas Eve Box Tradition

Create a special Christmas Eve box filled with goodies for your baby. You can include a festive onesie, a Christmas storybook, a soft toy, and anything else that will make their first Christmas Eve cosy and memorable. It’s a wonderful tradition you can continue as they grow. You can check out our Christmas Eve box HERE

4. Personalized Christmas Stocking

Get a stocking personalised with your baby’s name and hang it with care. Fill it with baby-friendly items like teething toys, soft blocks, and sensory books. It’s a delightful way for your baby to join in the excitement of Christmas morning.

5. Donate to a Charity in Their Name

Teach the spirit of giving early by donating to a charity in your baby’s name. Choose a cause close to your heart or one that benefits children and families. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate and give back during the festive season.

6. Baby’s First Christmas Book

Start a collection of Christmas books for your baby, beginning with their first year. Choose a special book each year to read together on Christmas Eve. It’s a lovely tradition that builds a library of cherished memories and stories.

7. Visit a Christmas Market

If your baby is comfortable with outings, a visit to a local Christmas market can be a magical experience. The lights, music, and festive atmosphere are a sensory delight. Just be sure to keep your baby warm and cosy!

8. Make a Time Capsule

Gather mementos from your baby’s first Christmas—photos, ornaments, cards—and place them in a time capsule to be opened in the future. It’s a unique way to capture the memories of this special milestone.

9. Enjoy the Simple Moments

Above all, remember to cherish the simple moments. Cuddles by the Christmas tree, singing carols and reading books are just as memorable as any planned activity.

Your baby’s first Christmas is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. By incorporating some of these ideas, you can ensure it’s filled with love, laughter, and the beginning of many family traditions.

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