Our top 16 baby’s first Christmas gifts

1. Soft toy

First up on our list of baby’s first Christmas gifts is a soft toy. Babies love cuddling into something soft to go to sleep. It’s a comforter they rely on as it soothes them when sleeping. Every baby will have their favorite soft toy they simply can’t sleep without. As they grow, they’ll become so attached to their cuddly toy that they’ll take it everywhere. You might even still have your favorite teddy from when you were younger.

2. Clothes

Clothes are always the easiest option for baby’s first Christmas gifts. Babies can never have too many clothes. They always need changing and are forever growing. There’s just something so cute about shopping for tiny little baby clothes. If your baby isn’t very old, there’s not much else to buy them, so clothes are a good shout. Some choices of clothing could include:

• An outfit for Christmas Day
• Christmas pyjamas
• An elf costume
• Christmas bib
• Winter coat.

What clothes will you buy for your little one?

3. Books

Books are always a great gift for children, no matter their age. It’s important to encourage reading from a young age. Make it part of a daily routine to read to your child. It could be first thing on a morning or after bath time before bed. Your child will grow to love reading and look forward to the activity together.

Grab some soft cover or interactive books to familiarise your baby with colors, shapes, words, and numbers. Check out our blog full of ideas for Christmas books for children.

What book will your little one love?

4. Sensory toys

Don’t go away just yet, we still have more baby’s first Christmas gifts ideas to come. By four months old, babies can bring their hands together and use their eyes to coordinate hand movement. That’s why sensory toys make the perfect gifts for babies. They involve textures, sounds and bright colors, which all contribute to a baby’s development.

A blog by Parenting for Brain says children become more creative through sensory play. It builds their linguistics, cognitive, visual spatial, social and emotional skills.

Some sensory toys include:

• Tummy time water mat
• Sensory soft balls
• Lights
• Ribbon ring
• Rattle.

You could even make a hamper of your own sensory toys. We’re sure your baby will have fun exploring what’s inside of the box.

5. Bauble

A unique gift to buy your baby to celebrate their first Christmas is a special bauble. Celebrating your baby’s first Christmas is magical moment to spend as a family. Your little one is only a baby once, so cherish the moment with a special memory. Getting a personalized bauble for the tree is a great idea.

You can get a bauble with their name on. To make it even more meaningful, make a bauble with their footprint. It’s something you can treasure forever. In years to come, you’ll remember the day you made that bauble.

6. Walker

Do you have a baby aged nine to eleven months that is starting to find their feet? A walker is a good idea. Learning to walk is such a huge milestone for a baby and one parents don’t want to miss. That’s why this baby’s first Christmas gift is a must. As babies grow older, they want to explore and play. The way they do this is walking. A walker is a great way to encourage your little one until they can gain balance themselves. Introducing a walker is a great step to teaching them to walk independently. In no time, your little one will have aced walking, then they’ll start getting up to mischief as they explore.

7. Playmat

As your baby grows, they’ll become more aware of what’s around them and be capable of doing more things. A play mat is a great way to keep them interactive. It’s the perfect chance for you and your baby to play together. A playmat offers a wider range of visuals, sounds and textures, so there’s plenty to keep your baby engaged. Playmats are also perfect for tummy time. This is where they strengthen their neck and shoulder muscles and develop their motor skills.

There are many different playmats out there with different activities attached to them. Shop around and read reviews before buying one.

8. Bath toys

If you’re struggling for baby’s first Christmas gifts ideas, we still have more suggestions to come. If your little one hates bath time, make it even more fun buy playing with some bath toys. Bath time will be less stressful for you if your little one is enjoying the water. They’ll love splashing about in the bath with their new ducks.

9. Weaning set

It won’t be long before your baby will begin weaning, so be prepared and buy a weaning set for Christmas. Whilst your baby will still be drinking milk, they will begin trying all the delicious foods.

Be prepared for the weaning stage with the essentials. This includes:

• Plastic bibs to catch the food they spill (which will be a lot)
• Spoons and forks
• Plates and bowls
• Mat for under the high-chair for the many items of food that will end up on the floor
• First cup.

We wonder what foods your baby will love and hate. All babies seem to love the sweet stuff.

10. Teething toys

Your baby might have no teeth now, but they won’t stay that way forever. As they begin to grow, they’ll develop teeth and, as any parent knows, the teething stage can be difficult. Babies often feel under the weather and irritated as their teeth cut through.

To make this stage more bearable for your little one, try teething toys. These can make great Christmas gifts. There are so many teething toys to choose from, we recommend:

• Teething keys
• Teething mitt
• Elephant teether
• Teether toy
• Teething ring.

11. Cot mobiles

Keep reading our blog as we haven’t run out of ideas for baby’s first Christmas gifts yet. If you don’t have one already then, a mobile for the cot is ideal for babies. Young babies generally love mobiles. It helps to keep them calm and offers a sense of familiarity with the world around them. Choose a mobile that is colorful, slow moving and has different music to sooth them and keep them happy. The calming noises can help to get them to sleep. As parents, we all want a good night’s sleep.

12. Baby bouncer

If your baby is aged between three and six months, this idea is must for a Christmas present. By this age, they are becoming more familiar with the world around them. They can lift their head up, and their arms and legs too. Whenever your baby kicks their legs or moves their arms, the bouncer will bounce. They’ll love this sensation, and it will only encourage them to do it more. Most bouncers come with toys attached and play music adding extra entertainment for your little one.

Baby bouncers come in handy if you have jobs to do around the house. They keep your baby safe and entertained at the same time. Meaning you can get on with cooking the dinner or mopping the floors. It’s a win-win situation.

Are you all clued up?

So, to summarise, you should have plenty of suggestions of baby’s first Christmas gifts after reading this blog. Remember, clothes are always a great shout if you’re stuck on what else to get. Consider the baby’s age before buying gifts. If the little one is only a few weeks old, a soft toy is your best bet. If your baby is nine to eleven months, consider buying a walker to help them get on the move.

Most importantly, have fun as a family and treasure your baby’s first Christmas and make lots of memories.

Need more ideas?

Still looking for ideas for your baby’s first Christmas? Have you checked out our blog on baby’s first Christmas ideas? It’s packed full of suggestions of ways to spend your first Christmas as a family. You’ll definitely find an activity you will all enjoy.

Or, if you have more family visiting for Christmas have you read fun filled blog of It is packed with wonderful ideas to enjoy Christmas Day with loved ones.

The Santa Academy app – coming 2022!

Are you ready for more festive fun? Get ready for the Santa Academy app!

Christmas is coming and Santa needs your little one’s help. Throughout December your child can help Santa prepare for Christmas Eve. They can choose to enroll into Elf Ed, Reindeer Recruit or Fairy Fellow and immerse themselves in Santa’s world.

From December 1^st to Christmas Day, your child will unlock new areas, buildings, and characters on Lacus Island. Enter a magical island that is filled with fantastic activities for your little ones to enjoy.

Download the app from November 1^st, 2022. School starts December 1^st, 2022.

Santa Academy – the novel!

And there’s more! Get ready to read about Christmas on Lacus Island! In 2022, the Santa Academy Novel will hit the shelves.

Our creator, chief storyteller and author, Jill Newey, will tell the story of Christmas on Lacus Island. Your little one can join their favorite characters as they help Santa prepare for Christmas Eve.

What does it take for a huge operation like Christmas to run, year on year? Find out in the Santa Academy Novel. Coming Christmas 2022!