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Baby's First Christmas: Ornaments, Keepsakes & Cozy Gifts

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A baby's first Christmas is so special, and I love helping new parents in our family capture the memories. From personalized ornaments to matching pajamas and first toys, these are the gifts that become treasured keepsakes. I have given many of them ...
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Ornaments & Keepsakes

Ornaments and keepsakes to remember the very first Christmas.

 
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The Pearhead keepsake box has little compartments for a first curl, hospital bracelet, and tiny mementos from the early months. I love its soft linen finish. I filled one for our daughter, and opening it every December to add her ornament has become ...
Pearhead Baby's My First Keepsake Box
 
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The Lucy Darling memory book has beautiful illustrations and simple prompts for recording a baby's first year, including the first holidays. I love its modern design. I gave one to my sister at her baby shower, and she filled in the first Christmas p...
Lucy Darling Baby's First Year Memory Book
 
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The Pearhead Babyprints ornament kit makes two clay keepsakes from tiny hands and feet, one for us and one for the grandparents. I love how simple the dough is to press. We made a pair for our nephew's first Christmas, and my sister cried when she hu...
Pearhead Babyprints 2-Pack Baby Handprint and Footprint Ornament Kit

Holiday Pajamas & Outfits

Cozy pajamas and festive outfits for holiday photos.

 
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Burt's Bees Baby organic cotton pajamas are soft, snug, and perfect for cozy holiday mornings and first Christmas photos. I love that the organic cotton is gentle on sensitive skin. Our son wore matching pajamas with his cousins, and the picture stil...
Burt's Bees Baby Organic Cotton Pajama Set
 
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The Kyte Baby sleep bag is buttery soft bamboo that keeps babies cozy and safe through cold winter nights. I love how breathable it is. I gave one to my niece for her baby's first winter, and she says it is the only sleep sack that helps him sleep th...
Kyte BABY The Original Sleep Bag Wearable Blanket
 
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The Carter's Baby's First Christmas bib is a sweet and practical way to dress up for holiday dinner and protect the outfit. I love the festive message, and so does my partner. Our daughter wore it at her first Christmas brunch, and it made the cutest...
Carter's Baby's First Christmas Bib
 
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The Little Me wearable swaddle keeps newborns snug and secure during cold holiday nights. I love how easy the closures are for tired parents. My sister used one every night with her newborn, and she says it was the most practical gift she received th...
Little Me Newborn Wearable Swaddle Blanket
 
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The Burt's Bees Baby organic cotton rompers are soft, stretchy, and easy to snap on during sleepy holiday mornings. I love the sweet prints and the gentle fabric. I tuck a pair into every first Christmas gift I give, and my niece tells me her baby li...
Burt's Bees Baby 2-Pack Organic Cotton Rompers
 
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The Carter's Christmas footed pajamas are soft, cozy, and covered in cheerful holiday icons that look adorable in photos. I love the easy zipper for late night changes. Our son wore his on Christmas morning, and I still smile when I see the picture o...
Carter's Baby Boys & Girls Christmas Icon Long Sleeve Footed Pajamas
 
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The Hudson Baby Christmas dress is soft cotton with a sweet holiday scene that is perfect for family gatherings. I love that it is comfortable enough for crawling. My niece's daughter wore it to her first Christmas dinner, and she looked so festive i...
Hudson Baby Infant and Toddler Girl Cotton Dress Christmas Scene

First Gifts & Toys

Soft toys and first gifts babies will love.

 
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The Jellycat Bashful Bunny is the softest first friend, and the peony detail makes it extra sweet for a baby girl. I love how cuddly it is. My daughter still sleeps with the bunny my sister gave her for her first Christmas, and it is her most treasur...
Jellycat Bashful Bunny Peony Stuffed Animal
 
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Fisher-Price Baby's First Blocks teach shapes and sorting with chunky pieces sized for little hands. I love that they are a timeless classic. Our son played with them for hours on his first Christmas morning, and I still remember the giggles as he dr...
Fisher-Price Baby's First Blocks
 
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Sophie la Girafe is a classic teething toy made of natural rubber that soothes sore gums. I love its gentle squeak and soft texture. It was the first toy all of our kids reached for, and I now give one to every new baby in our family as a first Chris...
Sophie la Girafe Teething Toy
 
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The Comfy Cubs wooden play gym has hanging toys that encourage babies to reach, kick, and explore during tummy time. I love its natural wood look. It looked so pretty under our Christmas tree, and our daughter spent her first holiday happily batting ...
Comfy Cubs Wooden Baby Play Gym Set
 
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The Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack is the classic ring stacker that teaches size and coordination. I love its bright, cheerful colors. My partner had one as a baby, and it was so special to watch our son play with the same toy on his first Christmas morni...
Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack Roly-Poly Ring Stacking Toy
 
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The Fred and Friends Buff Baby barbell rattle is a funny gift that makes everyone laugh while babies shake it happily. I love its playful design. I gave one to my gym loving brother for his son's first Christmas, and the photos of the baby lifting it...
Fred and Friends Buff Baby Barbell Rattle
 
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The Parker Baby Co. muslin lovey is a soft, breathable comfort blanket that babies love to snuggle. I love the gentle, breathable fabric. Our son carried his everywhere during his first year, and I tuck one into every baby gift I give during the holi...
Parker Baby Co. Muslin Lovey
 
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The Hape grand piano toy has real tuned keys and a charming design that makes little ones feel like musicians. I love that it is made of wood. Our daughter played Christmas songs on it with her grandmother, and it is still a favorite in our playroom ...
Hape Deluxe Grand Piano Toy
 
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The Skip Hop Explore and More activity center grows from a seated play station to a play table as babies get older. I love all the spinning, crinkling toys around the seat. My sister set it up near her tree, and her baby happily played there while we...
Skip Hop Explore and More Baby's View 3-Stage Activity Center
 
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The Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes toy plays classical melodies with colorful lights at the press of a big button. I love that it is small enough for the diaper bag. It kept our son happy during long holiday car rides to see family, and I give one to...
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy
 
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The VTech Stroll and Discover walker has a removable activity panel for floor play and a sturdy handle for those first wobbly steps. I love that it grows with a baby. Our daughter took her first steps pushing it around our living room, and my partner...
VTech Stroll and Discover Activity Walker
 
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Lamaze Freddie the Firefly has crinkly wings, a squeaker, and bright patterns that captivate little babies. I love that it clips onto strollers and car seats. It was the first toy our son reached for, and I tuck one into every baby stocking I fill du...
Lamaze Clip and Go Freddie the Firefly
 
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The Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn puppy sings songs and teaches words, colors, and body parts as babies squeeze his paws. I love that the content grows with them. Our daughter carried hers everywhere after her first Christmas, and I can still sing eve...
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy
 
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The Melissa and Doug Itsy Bitsy Spider soft book has crinkly pages, textures, and a little spider to move through the story. I love that it is safe for chewing. We read it together on our son's first Christmas morning, and my partner still does the s...
Melissa & Doug K's Kids Itsy Bitsy Spider Soft Activity Book