20 sweet gifts for your baby's first Christmas
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Did 2020 bring a new bundle of joy for you or someone you know? Then it's time to celebrate!
Make this first Christmas extra special for the little angel on your holiday gift list. From festive outfits to precious keepsakes, our adorable baby gift ideas are sure to make this occasion even merrier. At the very least, we promise you'll say "Awww!"
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Bestselling gifts for baby's first Christmas
1. Baby Handprint or Footprint Keepsake Ornament
2-Pack No-Bake Baby Handprint and Footprint Holiday Ornament Kit
2-Pack No-Bake Baby Handprint and Footprint Holiday Ornament Kit $14.79 at Amazon
2-Pack No-Bake Baby Handprint and Footprint Holiday Ornament Kit $9.99 at Target
2-Pack No-Bake Baby Handprint and Footprint Holiday Ornament Kit $12.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond
This Amazon bestseller makes it easy to take an imprint of your baby's hand or foot and turn it into a forever keepsake. This makes a great gift for any new mom.
2. Santa's Workshop Play Set
Santa's Workshop Play Set
Santa's Workshop Play Set $24.95 at Amazon
Santa's Workshop Play Set $24.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond
What a magical gift! This five-piece soft play set includes a snowman, elf, reindeer and Santa, of course!
3. Christmas Handprint Plate Kit
Mud Pie Christmas Tree Handprint Plate
Mud Pie Christmas Tree Handprint Plate $16.10 at Amazon
Isn't this plate from Mud Pie so cute? Capture your little one's handprint on the Christmas plate and it will last a lifetime.
Baby's first Christmas ornaments
1. Baby's First Christmas Wood Wedding Ornament
Baby's First Christmas Ornament
Baby's First Christmas Ornament $11.99 at Etsy
Add some rustic flair to the Christmas tree with this cute wooden ornament. With a dozen different adorable animals and four ribbons to choose from, this customizable decoration can also be engraved with the newborn's name and year of birth.
2. Baby's First Christmas Roaring With Love Lion
Hallmark Baby's First Christmas Roaring With Love Lion
Hallmark Baby's First Christmas Roaring With Love Lion $17.99 at Amazon
Hallmark Baby's First Christmas Roaring With Love Lion $17.99 at Kohl's
Cherish your little cub's first holiday with this precious ornament. Handcrafted with fabric accents, this keepsake lion is designed to bring smiles to every baby boy or girl.
3. Baby's First Christmas Pewter Frame Ornaments
Baby's First Christmas Pewter Frame Ornaments
Baby's First Christmas Pewter Frame Ornaments $19.50 at Pottery Barn Kids
These pewter ornaments are a classic keepsake they'll keep for years to come. With a few different styles to choose from, they're the perfect gift for any new parent on your list.
Baby's first Christmas clothing
1. Reindeer Lights Romper
Baby Reindeer Lights Rompers - Just One You® made by carter's
Baby Reindeer Lights Rompers - Just One You® made by carter's $9.99 at Target
While this can certainly double as a Halloween costume, we think it's a perfect way to make an entrance at Grandma's house on Christmas Eve.
2. Gnome Sweet Gnome Sweater Jacket
Gnome Sweet Gnome Sweater Jacket
Gnome Sweet Gnome Sweater Jacket $44.80 at Hanna Andersson
Little gnomes will easily snuggle up inside this sweater jacket lined with soft sherpa fleece.
3. Zutano Unisex Elf Romper
Zutano Unisex-Baby Newborn Cozie Elf Romper
Zutano Unisex-Baby Newborn Cozie Elf Romper $34.13 at Amazon
Super soft and cozy, this hooded romper from Zutano is perfect for little elves.
4. Snowy Santa Baby Stocking Hat
Snowy Santa Baby Stocking Hat
Snowy Santa Baby Stocking Hat $24.00 at Amazon
This soft, crocheted hat is perfect for newborns. The wearable gift also comes with a cute "My First Christmas" tag.
5. Christmas Reindeer Matching Family Pajamas
Christmas Reindeer Matching Family Pajamas
Christmas Reindeer Matching Family Pajamas $29.99 at Amazon
Awww, how cute! These matching Christmas pajamas come in all different sizes. Everyone will be ready to say cheese come Christmas morning.
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Baby's first Christmas gifts
1. Jellycat Dog Soother Blanket
Jellycat Dog Soother Blanket
Your young one will easily cozy up to this sweet doggo. It also doubles as a super soft security blanket.
2. "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?," by Eric Carle
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?: 50th Anniversary Edition
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?: 50th Anniversary Edition $8.27 at Bookshop
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?: 50th Anniversary Edition $8.99 at Barnes and Noble
Introduce the budding bookworm to this timeless classic by Eric Carle. Their growing hands and eyes will also love the padded pages and colorful illustrations.
3. Skip Hop Hedgehog Accordion
Skip Hop Hedgehog Accordion
Skip Hop Hedgehog Accordion $15.00 at Nordstrom
Skip Hop Hedgehog Accordion $14.99 at Target
Skip Hop Hedgehog Accordion $14.99 at Amazon
This colorful, whimsical hedgehog is a perfect first instrument for developing musicians. As an added bonus, its rubber body is also good for soothing teething toddlers.
4. Musical Farmhouse Cube
Musical Farmyard Cube Learning Toy
Musical Farmyard Cube Learning Toy $19.99 at Melissa and Doug
Musical Farmyard Cube Learning Toy $15.99 at Best Buy
Musical Farmyard Cube Learning Toy $14.94 at Amazon
With plenty of multisensory features and animal sounds, this compact "farmhouse" is great for the baby who's always on the go. Along with being a joyful playtime favorite, the interactive activity cube also helps build essential physical, cognitive and social skills.
5. Plush Elk Stuffed Animal
Stuffed Animal Elk Plush Doll
Stuffed Animal Elk Plush Doll $11.99 at Amazon
This stuffed animal is perfect to cuddle up with — and will probably become your baby's first best friend.
6. Reed & Burton Duck Bank
Reed & Barton Silver Plate Duck Bank
Reed & Barton Silver Plate Duck Bank $60.00 at Amazon
It's never too early to save! This adorable silver duck will be a lasting treasure. Airplanes and piggy banks are also available.
7. Step2 My First Gingerbread House
Step2 My First Gingerbread House
Your baby will have so much fun decorating his or her first gingerbread house! This kit comes with easy-to-use accessories like gum drops, frosting swirls and candies.
8. Step2 My First Christmas Tree
Step2 My First Christmas Tree with Bonus Ornaments
Step2 My First Christmas Tree with Bonus Ornaments $46.43 at Amazon
Step2 My First Christmas Tree with Bonus Ornaments $77.92 at Walmart
Step2 My First Christmas Tree with Bonus Ornaments $49.99 at Target
Your baby will love to have his or her very own Christmas tree! Decorate the tree with ornaments and watch the train go around the tracks.
9. First Christmas Personalized Teddy Bear
First Christmas Personalized Teddy Bear
First Christmas Personalized Teddy Bear $23.99 at Personalization Mall
This floppy teddy bear will be cherished for a lifetime. It can also be personalized, making it extra special.
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