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- 1/28
Baby’s First Christmas Is a Huge Deal — Make It the Best Yet With One of These 25 Gifts
There's something beautiful and special about celebrating your baby's first Christmas. Sure, baby's first Christmas gifts aren't going to actually be remembered by your little one, but it's a meaningful parenting milestone holiday that you'll never forget. Babies are so much fun — they alight at the smallest of things. Squishy toy? Giggles for days. Crinkly paper? Say less. They're learning everything, so everything is novel and new. Watching them discover the world around them, especially for their first Christmas — the lights, the tradition, the sweet joy of the season — really makes it all the more magical.
When it comes to a baby's first Christmas gift, the gift really depends on when your baby was born. December baby? They’re barely out of their human host, so basic is best. Maybe even something just for the parents. But for a January baby? They’re practically a toddler. There’s so much that they would love. I’ve chosen a wide range of fun things babies can enjoy for their first Christmas — check out our top baby’s first Christmas gift picks below!
Best Products; Courtesy - 2/28
1) Infant Pacifier - Reindeer
WubbaNub
amazon.com
$16.95
This might be the cutest pacifier that I've ever seen — it's just so sweet. What little baby wouldn't want a reindeer to hold onto while they soothe themself with their pacifier?
Wubbanubs are a lifesaver. They’re a safer way to keep your baby’s pacifier with them when they don’t have the grip strength or motor skills to hold onto the hook or the back of a pacifier. This one just happens to be holiday-themed.
amazon.com - 3/28
2) Baby Hand and Footprint Kit
Casting Keepsakes
amazon.com
$16.99
There are a ton of handprint and footprint kits on the market. What sets this one apart is that it comes with letter stamps that you can use to write names and dates on the ornaments with style. It comes with enough of the plaster for two ornaments, several ribbons, and the stamp, all for under $20.
amazon.com - 4/28
3) Custom Boho Wood Personalized Initial & Name Sign
Imaginate
amazon.com
$34.99
Personalized name art has a tendency to lean towards cheesy. But there’s something special about this wooden sign with its faux-cane insert and carved name at the bottom. It’s graphic without being too childlike and something your child can have in their room for years on end. And think if they have a junior one day!
amazon.com - 5/28
4) Knitted name light
StripeyFlamingo
etsy.com
$28.00
I've never seen anything like this adorable lit up, knitted name sign. It's so unlike any other name art out there, isn't it? Whether you're looking for something sweet or maybe even a little bit cowgirl, this name art will fit the bill. It's customizable and affordable! The style is almost too precious.
etsy.com - 6/28
5) Teething Toy Ring
baby elefun
amazon.com
$6.98
Teething rings are a necessity, and this is one of the best ones out there. It’s sweet looking, sure — but it’s also easy to hold in baby hands, has tons of textures to soothe gums, and lasts forever. It’s made of medical-grade silicone as well, so you don’t need to worry about what your baby is chomping down on for hours at a time.
amazon.com - 7/28
6) Baby's First Blocks
Fisher-Price
amazon.com
$10.99
Yes, this is a more muted color palette than you'd probably expect, but look at the little forest animals on the front! They are so cute. This whole thing is just nice to look at, fun for kids, and really useful as far as motor skill learning is concerned. It also teaches them shape sorting and minor motor manipulation.
amazon.com - 8/28
7) Soothe & Glow Seahorse
Fisher-Price
amazon.com
$16.88
Every kid needs a Fisher-Price Soothe & Glow seahorse. The battery-operated soother lights up and plays gentle music when squeezed.
It's just enough to help baby drift off into dreamland comfortably, providing just enough light to see their surroundings but not too much that it keeps them up.
amazon.com - 9/28
8) Glow & Discover Light Bar Activity Station
Baby Einstein
amazon.com
$19.98
For baby’s first Christmas, why not give baby the gift of music? Baby Einstein’s activity bar lights up, plays music, teaches color, and more. Babies can kick at it, or use it during tummy time. When they’re a little older, babies can sit at it and play for hours.
amazon.com - 10/28
9) Baby Lil' Critters Moosical Beads
VTech
amazon.com
$14.99
Take a soft rattle, but give it pizazz. Also, make it a teether. You might as well also make it educational. Oh, and make it a stinking delightful cow. Perfect.
In all seriousness, I’ve gifted this to tons of babies, and they all love it more than life itself. For $15, it’s just about the perfect “little” gift.
amazon.com - 11/28
10) Rudolph Rattle
Kids Preferred
amazon.com
$25.50
A Rudolph rattle, plush, and teether set? Say less. Everyone's favorite red-nosed Cervidae would make a great gift, stocking stuffer, or even used as something that ties off the gift, instead of a bow. Isn't that a cute idea?
amazon.com - 12/28
11) 3-Stage Developmental Crawling Toy
Skip Hop
amazon.com
$26.99
I had one kid who couldn’t wait to be on the move and one who was so happy just sitting by the dog and eating goldfish crackers. I could’ve used this crawling toy for motivation — and having seen it work, I can tell you that it’s pretty awesome.
It’s a three-stage toy that wiggles and lights up, plays music, and eventually rolls away, making your baby chase it. Also, if you have a Viszla, they, too, will chase it. And fair warning: Cats love to play with it too!
amazon.com - 13/28
12) Large Waterproof Foam Padded Play Mat
JumpOff Jo
amazon.com
$42.49
Listen, kids are not easy on anything, and that includes their very own bodies. That’s why a mat like this one is a brilliant idea. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, but it’s also thick, waterproof, and dampens sound as well. Somersaults and learning to walk and dance parties are happy and safer on this mat.
amazon.com - 14/28
13) Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Out Xylophone
Hape
amazon.com
$19.99
Again, this is something you get for your niece or nephew. Because while it is so much fun, and kids love this so much that the joy practically oozes from their pores, it's not the most fun for the parents.
amazon.com - 15/28
14) The Baby Bauhaus Set
Follies
playfollies.com
$60.00
Soft building blocks are one of the best gifts you can give a little one. They can throw them, chew on them, roll over on them, whatever. With this set, you get bright, bold artwork that draws in the eye and keeps kids engaged. It’s super high-quality, so more than one kid could definitely play with these.
playfollies.com - 16/28
15) Busy Baby Mat
Busy Baby
busybabymat.com
$29.99
One of the most innovative things I’ve seen in a long time, the Busy baby mat holds toys on its bungees, acts as a placemat, can be wrapped around the car seat handle or shopping cart, and you can place toys on them. It’s pure genius — and your baby is going to love it.
busybabymat.com - 17/28
16) Ombre Name Blanket
BaubleBar
baublebar.com
$88.00
Baby blankets are always a good gift idea, but this one is especially wonderful because it's personalized with their name in bold, bright colors on softly-woven fibers.
Bauble Bar is known for their custom gifts, and this one just sings to me for the holidays. Imagine wrapping this in gorgeous tissue and twine. Perfection.
baublebar.com - 18/28
17) Baby Holiday Romper in Combed Cotton
Hanna Andersson
hannaandersson.com
$36.00
A precious Fair Isle baby romper makes the holiday extra sweet and cozy. Plus, the buttoned bottom helps with diaper changes.
Your child will likely cycle through a lot of holiday outfits throughout their lives, so why not start them off with something high-quality, something that has the potential to become an heirloom? Their children could potentially wear this as a baby.
hannaandersson.com - 19/28
18) Ocean Tummy Time Toy
crate and barrel
crateandbarrel.com
$69.00
Tummy time can be a real chore, but it doesn’t have to be. It can be fun, it can be cute, and it can be oh-so-very soft. This wedge from Crate and Barrel is downright adorable with the narwhal, silly crap, peeking starfish, and pocketed seahorse. It has all the interest, and dimension kids need when they’re working on those neck muscles, and when they get older, it’s just a cute pillow.
crateandbarrel.com - 20/28
19) Sherpa Bunny Plush Rocker
pottery barn
potterybarnkids.com
$143.00
Who gave this rocker the right to be this cute? From the floppy ears to the luxurious sherpa material, it’s everything you dream of in a rocker. Plus, you can put their name right on the rail, thanks to Pottery Barn’s personalization option.
And don’t worry — just because it’s sweet as heck doesn’t mean it’s not durable. Quite the opposite, in fact. The solid wood frame can really take a rocking.
potterybarnkids.com - 21/28
20) Baby Keepsake Box, Slate
Vault
maisonette.com
$41.37
Again, this one is a gift for the parents, mainly, but also for the kids in the future. A gorgeous baby box with places for ultrasound pics, first booties, locks of hair, and the hospital receiving blanket. It’s something to hold history that you don’t need to curate — it’s done for you.
maisonette.com - 22/28
21) Snowman Christmas Stocking
Crate and Barrel
crateandbarrel.com
$39.95
The first Christmas means getting that first stocking. And there’s a lot riding on it. This stocking sets the tone for the holiday decor in many ways. I like that this one is just childish enough to make sense, but not so silly that it becomes a clashing “What?” on your mantle every year.
crateandbarrel.com - 23/28
22) Flop and Play Elephant
Gund
amazon.com
$31.95
Squeeze one foot, and the elephant sings you a song — squeeze the other, and it plays with you. His little ears flop up and down sweetly, too.
Gund is known for their high-quality products, which is exactly what this is. It’s soft and cuddly, it will warm your baby’s heart for years to come — and it will definitely be a huge win of a gift.
amazon.com - 24/28
23) Personalized Color Blanket | Hunter
Caden Lane
cadenlane.com
$58.00
Looking for a soft and sweet personalized blanket that's ready to ship in a few days and doesn't cost a fortune? Look no further than Caden Lane. Their stuff is excellent, like this super soft microfleece blanket, and it doesn't take forever to arrive. It's really a great gift or addition to any nursery.
cadenlane.com - 25/28
24) Ball Pit
Crate and Barrel
crateandbarrel.com
$179.00
This is something you buy for your niece or nephew’s first Christmas. Especially for those January babies. Will your siblings hate you for it? Maybe. But you’ll forever be the fun aunt or uncle, and it’s really important that you secure that title right away before your in-laws try.
crateandbarrel.com - 26/28
25) Play Cube
Small Foot
maisonette.com
$129.99
A showstopper of a gift, honestly. It's part walking toy, part puzzle box, part learning gift. It's made of durable hardwood with nontoxic paints and dyes, and it's built to last a lifetime. The blocks have slightly rounded edges for safety, and the spinning parts on top are securely fastened.
maisonette.com - 27/28
26) Pull and Play Squirrel
0-6 months
maisonette.com
$19.50
There are a lot of pull and play toys that attach to car seats or strollers, but few are as fetching as this furry squirrel. You or the child can pull him down through the acorn, and he plays the “Cradle Song” by Brahms. Can you even handle the cuteness!?
maisonette.com - 28/28
27) Pastel Rainbow
Dena
thetot.com
$18.39
There are a ton of Montessori rainbows on the market. One major issue? They’re dang pricey. Sometimes upwards of $100. I’m not kidding. Don’t worry, I’ve got you. This one is under $20 and just as much fun. Kids can shape, stack, and learn without a single Benjamin escaping your wallet.
thetot.com
