Baby’s first Christmas is the most special time! Your new bundle of joy brings all sorts of excitement. Christmas will never feel the same–but in the best way possible. Treasure every moment with your little one. Christmas may be your baby’s first holiday but one things for sure it will definitely be your baby’s last, first Christmas.
However, many months your baby is, it is sure to be wonderful. Take lots of family pictures and pictures of baby. But don’t just take the photos, have them printed, framed or tucked nicely into a photo album. No matter how big baby your is getting, she will never again seem so small.
This Christmas season will be one of new traditions and lots of memories. Like a big glass of hot cocoa, drink it all up. Check out some of the Baby’s First Christmas Musts!
Baby’s First Christmas Musts
A to-do list for Baby and Family this Christmas Season
Take a Family Photo. If you don’t have a family photo tradition yet, this is the perfect time to look for the right one. Maybe you would like to gather around the Christmas tree and take a photo? Perhaps you would like a formal picture in your nice Christmas clothes in front of a roaring fire place. Or maybe even a photo in Christmas Jammies holding on to the banister of the stair case.
Make Hand Print and Feet Print bulbs. Baby is only going to be small once. Capture those little feet and fingers in paint and show them off on your Christmas Tree. In another years time you will be amazed at how much those little toes and fingers have grown.
Baby Photo Shoot. Make Baby’s First Christmas Special by doing a photoshoot. You can have it done professionally or just use your phone. Either way make it special and have an “aww” moment. There are lots of options such as a santa cap and booties, snowman, or angel.
New Christmas Pajamas. A new baby will be constantly outgrowing jammies. This is the perfect time to get some new ones to celebrate the holiday season. Don’t wait until Christmas, get new pajamas December 1st so you and baby can enjoy them all season!
Pick out Baby’s First Stocking. The stockings will be hung up, all in a row, with one new addition! There are endless options for baby’s first stocking. You can go with a more traditional red, white and green option. Or you can explore a baby girl christmas stockings or have a stocking personalized.
Touch Snow. If baby will be closer to one by Christmas time, he or she will probably enjoy playing with some snow. Unlike the first time at the beach, [clean] snow will be much tastier if it finds its way into baby’s mouth. This will also make for good memories to add to the Christmas photo album.
Watch a Christmas Movie. Baby may be to small to remember, but these will be special family moments. Take the time to slow down and snuggle up with your littles. Watch one of the many Christmas favorites like, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Carol, or Elf. Another option is to watch some classics like, A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th Street, or It’s a Wonderful Life.
Read Christmas Books. Find some favorite stories to read. Baby may be to small to understand now, but it will make for some fun traditions when baby is older. Make sure to right a special note for baby to read when she grows up about the why you are giving the book, and perhaps the first time you read it out loud with baby.
Baby’s First Christmas Clothes
Since baby will only have one First Christmas, take advantage of all of the cute clothes and accessories to celebrate the season. First Christmas clothes are a fun way to tell a story in pictures for scrapbooks, memory books, or photo albums. Plus the little ones just look so adorable!
What are your special traditions for a new baby? Leave a comment below letting us know.
