Baby's First Christmas: Presents For Babies Under 12 Months
16 Adorable Yet Useful Gift Ideas For Your Baby's First Christmas
Amy Packham— The Huffington Post UK
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Your baby's first Christmas is going to be a special day, but perhaps more for you than it is for them.
As they're not yet old enough to understand what Christmas is really about, they're likely to be just as enthralled with the wrapping paper and baubles as they are with a sack full of toys.
But there are always tonnes of practical things you need for a new baby, that would probably be a lot more useful.
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Our gift ideas include some Christmas memorabilia to mark your child's first Christmas, practical things for your baby and a few toys to keep them busy. So it's a useful guide for any friends who are asking for present inspiration. Trust us, you'll thank us when your living room isn't drowning in teddies.
If you're buying for someone else's baby rather than your own, chat to the parents to see what would be most useful and to avoid doubling up on presents.
Always check the age recommendations if you're buying toys for a baby, but do bear in mind parents might welcome toys that can be kept safe and then used in the coming months.
Oh, and don't be disheartened if your little one is much more interested in the Christmas wrapping paper than he or she is with their new rattle...
Baby's First Christmas: Present Ideas
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Star Fleece Baby Wrap(02 of17)
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Aside from being ridiculously cute, this is the perfect item to keep your baby cosy after a bath and before bed. Comes in 10 different colours. £25. www.notonthehighstreet.com.
Milestone Baby Cards(03 of17)
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Record all those precious milestones that you never want to forget by photographing your baby with these adorable milestone cards, showing the first time they sit up, have their hair cut and say their first word. £13. www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk.
Baby's Rattle Fun Pack(04 of17)
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You might not like the noise that comes from these two, brightly-coloured toys when they're shaken, but your baby most definitely will. £7.99. www.argos.co.uk.
Personalised Angel Slate(05 of17)
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This slate hanging from rope looks stylish and can be engraved with your own personal message to commemorate your baby's first Christmas. £16.99. www.ijustloveit.co.uk.
Humpty Dumpty Fleece Blanket(06 of17)
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This fleece pram blanket will keep your baby warm and cosy on winter walks or as they're cuddled up in your arms. And of course, it's got Humpty Dumpty on it - who doesn't love a good nursery rhyme?£10. www.bizzigrowin.com.
Penguin Sleepsuits(07 of17)
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You can never have enough bodysuits for your baby and this sweet set of three have a penguin pattern and the words 'hug me' on the front of one. £15. www.mothercare.com.
Colourful Sock Box(08 of17)
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You want to keep their feet warm and yet their socks are constantly falling off - it's an inevitable part of parenthood. We love this brightly-coloured sock box with seven pairs and all different designs. £12.80. www.boden.co.uk.
Pudding Bibs(09 of17)
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You might only use them at Christmas, but babies bibs are just one of those things that you can't have enough of. Keep them as a momento of their first Christmas, too. £5 for a pack of two.www.next.co.uk.
Teething Turtle(10 of17)
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This toy's bright colours will catch your baby's attention, and the teether element of this toy will help soothe tears brought on by a sore mouth. There are a variety of textures for your baby to chew and bite, as well as the option for it to play some calming music. £18.45. www.fisher-price.com.
Everyday Soft Cotton Hat(11 of17)
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Hats My Baby have a great selection of hat designs for everyday use, with soft cotton material and available in two sizes. Personally, we liked the bright-coloured aqua striped hat. You can't go wrong really. £7.95. www.hatsmybaby.co.uk.
Personalised Christmas Bauble(12 of17)
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sweet personalised bauble with engraved lettering and a bright colour of your choice. £9.50. www.notonthehighstreet.com.
Baby's Santa Outfit(13 of17)
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They might not know what's going on, but of course you need a baby Christmas outfit for Christmas day. This Santa outfit is a three-piece set with a top, trousers and a Santa's hat. Adorable. Available from three months up. £8. www.matalan.co.uk.
Baby Rocker(14 of17)
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This baby rocker can be used as a calming rocker but it also vibrates to soothe your little one to sleep. It folds down flat, comes with a handy travel bag and two bouncing soft toys. £49.99. www.toysrus.co.uk.
Moses Basket Rocking Stand(15 of17)
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Gently rock your baby to sleep with this moses basket stand with a curved base. £30. www.thewhitecompany.co.uk.
Organic Scratch Mitts(16 of17)
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These mitts made from organic cotton will be a saviour to have through the cold winter months. A pack of two - £3.50. www.johnlewis.com.
Sensory Learning Tunnel(17 of17)
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The different colours, patterns, reflections and sounds in this tunnel will fascinate your baby as they learn to crawl through. £30. www.debenhams.com.
My daughter loves dressing up for Halloween with our dog Zero ( who was also born on Halloween) (credit:Julia Booker)
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This was last year... The biker gang (credit:Caroline Serafinas Garzon)
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Best friends fur-ever. (credit:Julie Dwyer)
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Baby's first (fruit salad) and second (superheroes) Halloweens. (credit:Shannon Dicely)
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Happy Hippies(23 of26)
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