Your baby’s first Christmas can be a magical time, as you look ahead hopefully to a lifetime of festive family traditions and good times. If you’re looking for a way to make it special, you might like to give them a precious keepsake that they can treasure as they grow up.
Here are a few cute ideas to help you do that.
A memory box
Buy a wooden box or upcycle one you already own, perhaps painting the lid in a playful pastel colour. Ensure there’s plenty of space in there for the possessions your child will add across their lifetime.
You may want to kick start the collection with a few precious photos and any extra special gifts from friends and family.
A personalised decorative piece
Another fun idea is a personalised bauble with your child’s name, a photo or graphic writing of “My first Christmas”. With a variety of types of baubles to choose from that’ll last a good few years, you could also make some diy glands to hang around the tree, and even your home’s hallways, as a simple yet very effective decoration
As your child gets slightly older, picking out fun and unique items becomes more enjoyable. Including both indoor and outdoor pieces for the festive season. Showcasing their interest is a common and creative activity for your child.
A personalised book
It’s not too hard to find online shops that can create personalised books. The main character could be your child, a feature that is sure to delight and entertain them as they progress into toddlerhood. Some stories can even be tailored so they begin in the month of your child’s birth.
There are also some adorable nursery books that you can personalise. Get your child’s name printed on the front and inside, there will be poems and songs that kids have enjoyed for generations.
A personalised stocking
A stocking for the truckload of presents your baby is likely to receive is a lovely touch. Year after year, you can watch their eyes light up on Christmas morning as they reach for the gifts inside.
Get their name printed on or if you’re feeling creative, you or a family member could sew the stocking personally. Then, just stitch a piece of fabric in the shape of the child’s first initial to the front.
Your baby’s first Christmas is a momentous occasion. A personal keepsake is the perfect gift for the occasion!