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A baby’s first Christmas is always a special one, and a memorable milestone too for the parents, extended family and baby.
When it comes to finding the perfect gift for a baby on their first Christmas there are a plethora of gifts to buy, from cute clothing, muslins and baby essentials, to stories and memory boxes, plus much more.
While there is an overwhelming selection of gifts to buy a baby, the real difficulty is knowing when to stop shopping adorable booties for the new addition to the family.
Whether you are buying for your own baby, whether it is your first child or third, maybe the baby you are buying for is a niece, nephew, grandchild, or your best friend’s bub, we have whittled down the best baby gifts to suit all budgets.
While some may be inclined to shop pink or blue outfits depending on the gender, we often recommend buying clothing that is all white, soft greys or neutrals, purely so those baby buys can be passed down.
Best First Christmas Gifts For Baby
Christmas Finger Puppets
Spark festive fun with these adorable Christmas Finger Puppets from JoJo Maman Bébé. Featuring Father Christmas, a reindeer, robin, penguin and gingerbread man, they’re perfect for imaginative play and storytelling. Ideal for popping into a Christmas Eve box or gifting on the big day. Each character measures approx. 10cm and is suitable from birth. Plus, enjoy 3 for 2 on selected JoJo Maman Bébé toys – the perfect excuse to stock up!
First Christmas For You
The farmyard is full of festive cheer – Christmas is here for your little one! Count down to the big day with this cosy, personalised storybook.
Pure Cotton Check Romper
Nothing screams Christmas louder than tartan pyjamas, except for matching PJ sets the whole family can wear on Christmas Day. Why not mark the first Christmas in your matching nightwear and a photoshoot for your Christmas cards to relatives. All bases covered.
Personalised Christmas Eve Delivery Wooden Christmas Eve Box FSC®
Got a little one eagerly waiting for Santa? This charming Christmas Eve box is perfect for building excitement! Crafted from sturdy wood and styled like a parcel from Santa’s workshop, it features festive detailing and a brass clasp to keep surprises safe. Spacious enough for PJs, books, and treats, it can be personalised with their name for a magical, one-of-a-kind gift.
I Love You More Than Christmas
From Tim Warnes, beloved illustrator of I Love You to the Moon and Back, comes a festive tale celebrating love, family, and friendship at Christmas. With charming bear characters and cosy winter illustrations, this heartwarming story is the perfect gift for little ones and a delightful read in the countdown to Christmas. Little Bear adores everything about the season – the laughter, sleigh bells, and Santa too – but discovers there’s something even more magical than Christmas itself.
Baby Einstein Around We Grow 4 in 1 Discovery Centre
Children love nothing more than being stimulated with sensory toys, and this multifunctional set delivers that. It has toys to play with, as well as vibrant colours, songs so it is educational and interactive.
Gingerbread Comforter & Booties Set
A simple gift, but one that will be greatly appreciated this Christmas. A comforter is always an essential so you can never have too many when a newborn is around to help soothe them to sleep.
Luxe Playtime Gift Set
If your baby needs stimulating or teething toys, this bundle set has a variety of gifts inside to brighten their day. What we love is the muted colour palette of each toy, which makes a change to the bold hues of other toys we have seen. The set features a UFO Silicone Pulling Toy, Stacking Teething Rings, Stacking Cups, a Koala 2-in-1 Teether, a Silicone Phone Press Toy and a Pacifier Clip.
Fortnum’s Animal Enamel Alphabet Decoration
A small but luxury gift that can start a tradition when it comes to gifting future Christmas gifts for the little bundle of joy and the rest of the family.
Cream My First Christmas Sleepsuit
Looking for a festive yet comfy outfit for baby? The ‘My First Christmas’ sleepsuit is perfect. Made from a soft cotton blend, it features sweet Christmas appliqués, candy-cane trim, and fold-over scratch cuffs (up to 9–12 months). A cosy, adorable choice for their first big day!
Me to You Tiny Tatty Teddy Baby’s First Christmas Memory Book
If you are buying for several family members, or you are doing Secret Santa with the family, this gift, which retails for under £10. It’s sentimental, it is a keepsake, and the perfect Christmas gift for a newborn and new parents to build a memory box.
BEST LEARNING Learning Cube
If you are buying for a baby aged six to 12 months, this Learning Cube is a genius gift. It is a playful toy, but one that is educational too.
Personalised Born To Be Loved Snow Globe
If you are building a cosy sanctuary for your newborn you will be looking for trinkets to fill their bedroom with, and a Snow Globe has the perfect home in the baby bedroom at Christmas. Plus, this can be personalised, which makes the gift all the more special.
Personalised Giraffe Rocker Toy
If it is a baby’s first Christmas, but they are a little older then a rocker toy may be the perfect gift they can play on – but only when they are old enough to support themselves. Plus you can get it personalised with the little treasure’s name or even ‘My First Christmas’.
Tonies Toniebox 2 Starter Set Grey
The Tonies Toniebox is one gift children, and parents, are always grateful for. Plus, this present is not one that will be used for this Christmas and cast aside, it’s a gift that children can use for many more years to come. Simply attach a Tonies on top, and there is a plethora of characters to choose from, and you can listen to the stories or sing the iconic songs from Beauty and the Beast.
Christmas Stocking
Make baby’s first Christmas extra magical with this adorable personalised stocking. Crafted in soft knit with festive embroidery and a bright red trim, it’s a keepsake they’ll treasure for years. Spacious at 50cm x 31cm, it’s perfect for little surprises and features a handy hanging loop. A charming way to celebrate their very first visit from Santa!
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