Best Gifts for Baby’s First Christmas: Practical, Personal and Budget-Friendly

There’s something about baby’s first Christmas that turns even the most sensible of us into someone who suddenly thinks the baby needs… everything. But honestly? They don’t. A few thoughtful bits go a long way...things you’ll actually use, actually keep and won’t regret buying in January.

Here are five ideas that feel special without being a total faff (or a total splurge).

1. A keepsake you’ll actually want to keep

Whether it’s a tiny blanket, a Christmas bauble or a robe with their name stitched on it, pick something that feels sentimental, the kind of thing you’ll pull out in ten years and go, “I remember buying this…and I remember that baby smell too.”

💡 Cubbi Tip: Shop My 1st Years for personalised keepsakes you’ll treasure forever.

2. A soft toy that becomes the sidekick

Every child has that one toy. The one that gets dragged through every room, every car journey and occasionally dipped in yoghurt. Start strong with a soft toy that’s cute, cuddly and built for chaos.

💡 Cubbi Tip: Mabel & Fox has sturdy soft toys they’ll be able to drag around until they’re 18.

3. A first trike for big outdoor energy

If you want a gift that feels like a milestone but doesn’t require a whole instruction manual, go trike. It’s great for little fresh-air outings and gives you an excuse to leave the house when the walls start closing in.

💡 Cubbi Tip: Kiddies Kingdom has the perfect range for that first little trike moment.

4. A Christmas outfit you’ll want to pass down

Forget the novelty stuff — go for something cute, cosy and classic. The kind of outfit you look at and think, “Yep, I’m keeping that for a future sibling… or maybe even a grandchild.”

💡 Cubbi Tip: Shop Cozy Crew Club for Christmas outfits that'll last generations.

5. A photo book that sums up the chaos (and the magic)

A simple little book of their first months — the sleepy photos, the tiny hands, the “why did no one warn me?” moments. It’s one of those gifts you’ll keep on the shelf and flick through whenever you feel sentimental.

💡 Cubbi Tip: Create your album with Snapfish for easy, affordable portrait books.

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