How to Celebrate Baby's First Christmas

Author: Bambo Nature / Category: All Parents / Published: Dec-03-2024

The festive season is the most wonderful time of the year, full of tradition and celebration. Celebrating your baby's first Christmas makes this time even more special and will leave you with so many precious moments! You can celebrate it by taking part in some classic traditions and creating some new ones of your own. Here are some ideas to make your first Christmas together even more memorable:

9 ways to Celebrate Baby’s First Christmas

1. Decorate the nursery

Nothing says Christmas like a beautifully decorated house. When you’re decorating your house for Christmas, don’t forget your baby’s room! Hang some paper Christmas decorations, some fairy lights or set up a little tree to add a touch of festive spirit to your little one’s space. While your little one might be too young to help decorate, they’ll love staring at the tree's glittering lights and colorful decorations. You might also mark the occasion of your baby’s first Christmas with a special Christmas tree ornament.

2. Do fun Christmas crafts and DIYs

We’ve gathered a bunch of fun, colorful and entertaining Christmas-themed activities for you to do with babies during the holidays! You might also create or buy an ornament with your baby's name and birth, or make hand and footprint art and turn it into a holiday card for family and friends.

3. Have lots of family photo shoots

Capture the moments with a family photo session to commemorate your little one’s first Christmas. You can dress the baby in festive attire or even matching Christmas outfits! Dress up and take a series of baby Christmas photos of your family. You’ll be able to use the photos for Christmas cards or as Christmas gifts. You might even frame your favorites and hang them on your wall at home.

4. Hang baby’s first Christmas stocking

This year you’ll have a new Christmas stocking to hang! Give your baby their very own stocking that they’ll use each Christmas for years to come. Fill it with meaningful items like a stuffed reindeer, a first Christmas bib, or a book with Christmas bedtime stories.

5. Listen to Christmas music

Play your baby’s first Christmas songs or lullabies. You can even make a playlist to enjoy during the season and add new songs year after year.

6. Pay a visit to Santa

Remember the annual visit to Santa each year? This is a fun tradition you can continue with your loved ones. A photo of your baby with Santa each year will give you a fun and festive collection of photos to treasure.

7. Find the perfect Christmas gift

While your little one might be too young to get overly excited about presents, your baby’s first Christmas gift is something that will likely become a treasured item. One tradition that everyone loves is exchanging gifts. Your little one will love helping you rip the gift wrapping off and playing with the boxes and ribbons! From practical items like blankets and towels to fun playthings like soft toys and comforters, make sure the gifts under the Christmas tree are thoughtful and useful baby gifts.

8. Write baby’s first Christmas card

Share some thoughtful words with your little one in their very first Christmas Card. You could include some stories about your most treasured and fun memories from your first months together, and what you’re looking forward to in the year ahead.

9. Dress your Baby in a festive Christmas Outfit

A special occasion calls for a special outfit, and shopping for your baby’s first Christmas outfit is a fun part of the festive holiday season. They’ll be in lots of photos during Christmas, so this is a great excuse to buy that adorable outfit you’ve had your eye on!

These ideas can help make your baby's first Christmas truly special while creating lasting memories and traditions for the whole family!