Gift Givers Guide: Baby’s First Christmas Gifts
Our Experts Weigh in on What to Buy for Baby’s First Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and this year is even more special because it’s baby’s first Christmas! There will be lots of moments to cherish (and lots of family photos to take!), from baby’s first visit to see Santa Claus to baby’s first time experiencing the sparkle of Christmas lights. While the entire season of baby’s first Christmas will undoubtedly be packed with memorable family activities, the final excitement-filled moment will – of course! - be opening up baby’s first Christmas gifts on Christmas morning.
The Snow Snuggles Holiday Gift Box from Nurtured 9
To help you decide what to buy for baby’s first Christmas, the mom-and-baby gifting experts at Nurtured 9 have rounded up their tips!
What do you get a baby for his/her first Christmas?
Splurge or Chip in for Big Ticket Baby Items (bigger strollers and car seats, high chairs, and nursery items)
If you’re part of the new baby’s close-knit family circle (ex: grandparents or other close relatives), ask mom and dad what gifts for baby’s first Christmas would be most helpful for them to receive. Mom and dad might be eyeing a big-ticket baby item they’d like to purchase this holiday season while stores are having their biggest sales, so if you have the means to contribute a larger gift, now’s the time to find out what’s on their wish list for baby’s first Christmas present! (If your budget is limited, why not offer to team up with a few other relatives and all chip in for the larger gift?)
Some of the more expensive baby items that make very generous Christmas gifts could include a stroller (for example, if the parents want a different style than the one they currently use, like a wagon or umbrella stroller), a car seat (baby will need to switch to a convertible car seat once he/she outgrows the infant car seat), a high chair (baby will be switching from liquids to solids around 4-6 months) or a special item for the nursery.
2. Items for Baby’s Next Stage of Development (bigger clothes and shoes, feeding supplies, babyproofing tools)
Another great baby’s first Christmas present idea is to find out if mom and dad could use any essentials that their little one will need during the next phase of development. Because as we know, babies grow so fast during that first year! Newborns in the tiniest onesies who only drink milk or formula and sleep all day will become older babies who eat solids, need sippy cups, and crawl all over the place in only a matter of a few months! As baby quickly moves from one milestone to the next, mom and dad will be trying to keep up with all of the items that go along with it, so if you’re especially close with mom and dad, consider asking if they could use the next size of clothes, more advanced feeding supplies (ex: sippy cups, silicone feeding mats, utensils, splash mat) or babyproofing items (ex: babygates).
However, this suggestion about what to buy for baby’s first Christmas comes with the caveat that if mom and dad get Amazon deliveries all week long and thoroughly enjoy their Target runs, they’ve likely got a handle on the essentials, so you may skip right over and instead find gifts for baby’s first Christmas that feel little less utilitarian and more special.
3. Luxe Beautifully Wrapped Baby’s First Christmas Presents (books, stuffed animals and loveys, teethers, knit cold-weather accessories, and more)
The final category of gifts for baby’s first Christmas are those “evergreen” baby items that are always appropriate and helpful! This is the best category of Christmas gifts for a baby because you simply can’t go wrong; even if the new family has something similar, it’s always helpful to have more clothes, teethers, stuffed animals and loveys, books, and cold-weather accessories.
We’ve ALL seen the teether that baby immediately drops on the dirty floor - Mama needs to have a small stash at her disposal! We also know that there are never enough baby board books to keep bedtime interesting (particularly for the parents!). We also have seen the onesie that immediately becomes soiled, so backups (plural) are crucial, or the solo bootie or mitten left behind at the park. So as a gift giver, if you send a new baby something in this category of gifts for baby’s first Christmas, you are golden!
Skip the Stores and Post Office. Send a Beautifully Wrapped Christmas Gift Directly to the Family
We don’t like spending our weekends in November and December going from store to store…then home to giftwrap…and then to the post office to ship all our gifts. (We doubt you enjoy that either!) It’s also not ideal to order a bunch of gifts for baby’s first Christmas online and have them shipped to mom and dad, only to arrive in multiple plastic bags without any semblance of a cohesive gift, and no card (except that flimsy gift receipt that falls out of the bag).
Instead, make it easy on yourself by sending a beautiful Christmas gift that’s been thoughtfully curated and elegantly gift wrapped, including a handwritten notecard (so the family knows who sent them this amazing Baby’s First Christmas Present!)
Nurtured 9’s Collection of Baby’s First Christmas Gifts
The Snow Snuggles New Baby Holiday Gift Box
Our first pick is this beautiful seasonal gift box that ships directly to the family’s doorstep. A handmade crocheted bonnet and bootie set will keep baby warm and toasty in the stroller, while an adorable winter-themed board book, a cuddly lovey, and silicone snowflake teether are perfect for bedtime soothing. Finally, a nontoxic clean-burning “Let it Snow” candle makes the perfect finishing touch for creating a relaxing mood at home. Snuggle season starts now with our baby’s first Christmas gift box!
If you’d like to send a Christmas gift for Mom as well as baby, our pick is this holiday themed care package! Cozy, festive, and full of holiday cheer for both Mom AND baby, this Baby’s First Christmas Present includes items that comfort and soothe Mama and her little one during their winter season together.
Staple gender-neutral baby gifts like an adorable onesie and newborn hat combo and diaper balm are just too sweet to resist. Baby will no doubt enjoy snuggles with our plush bunny stuffy and wooden & silicone rattle, which also gives the new parents a bit of breather from being the entertainment. Topped off with a wonderful board book for making memories together as a new family unit. Select holiday gift wrapping to make the gift feel more festive!
All things elevated that baby will need for bathtime this Christmas season! From the bubbly start to the plush towel-wrapped finish (with ears for extra cuteness of course), and all the sweet fun in between, the essentials are all at mom and dad’s fingertips in our signature diaper caddy. Select holiday gift wrapping to make the gift feel more festive!
More Baby's First Christmas Gift Ideas for Grandparents, Relatives, Friends, and coworkers
build-Your-Own baby’s first christmas gift Box
Customize baby’s first Christmas present by building your own! Pick your gift box, add your baby items, and we’ll gift wrap your beautiful present for you, complete with a handwritten notecard. Start curating baby’s Christmas gift today and we will ship it directly to the new family for you!
When trying to figure out what do you get a baby for his/her first Christmas, don’t stress! The most important part is showing the new parents how much you care about them and their growing family. They’ll be delighted with their thoughtful gift and will undoubtedly share lots of photos with you of the happy baby!