Inside: The best First Christmas gift ideas for baby. From newborn Christmas gift Ideas to ideas for those little ones almost turning one.
Christmas with kids is my personal favorite. It’s such a magical time for kids and so special.
But that first Christmas with a baby you might wonder what do you get baby for their first Christmas? Should you even really get baby gifts for their first Christmas?
Personally, I like to get gifts for the baby’s first Christmas, BUT I keep it simple.

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Depending on when your little one is born you might have a little one that is a few weeks or days old, or, you might have a little one that is 11 months old.
What you gift your little one for their first Christmas will vary based on how old your baby is during the holidays.

Baby’s First Christmas Gift Guide
For my first baby, we kept it really simple and he only got a couple of gifts for his first Christmas including mostly practical things with a couple of toys.
With our other 3 babies, things were a little different. While we still kept their first Christmas gifts simple we did a little more because our older kids were very aware of Santa and gifts.
A baby’s first Christmas is probably the easiest, they don’t really care what they get and are just excited to be there (and eat all the wrapping paper if they are old enough).
Most of the time at our house baby’s Christmas gifts aren’t really big or expensive, just a couple of fun things and things that they need.
1st Christmas Gift Ideas
The baby gift ideas I share in this gift guide are all things that my kids have loved and we have personally used. Not only do these items make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers they are also fun for baby showers or a baby’s first birthday.
Side Note: The range of times included in this post are things that would be great gifts for newborns all the way through the first year. So depending on the age of your baby their first Christmas some of these items they might have already outgrown.
Baby's First Christmas Gift Ideas
Little Yoga Socks
Little Yoga Socks are the cutest and softest grip socks for your little one. There are so many cute designs including seasonal ones. Even past the baby years these socks are perfect for the trampoline park.
Melissa & Doug Rainbow Caterpillar Gear Toy With 6 Interchangeable Gears
This toy is one my kids loved as babies and they played with it through early elementary age.
KeepGoing Travel First Aid Kit for Kids
These first aid kits are such a useful gift (and a great stocking stuffer). They have everything you need for the little scrapes and bumps your little one gets.
I have both the large and small size first aid kits and I keep the small one in my diaper bag/ purse. The larger one I keep in my car and take it with us when we travel.
Oball Classic Ball
The Oball toys are some of my favorites because they are so easy for little hands to hold on to. Also, you can easily hook them to the car seat, stroller, or highchair so it doesn't fall on the ground.
The First Years Stack Up Cup Toys
These cups are fun for kids to hit together and of course to build a tower for your little one to push over. They make a great stocking stuffer and will get played with far past the first year.
VTech Click and Count Remote
When our little ones start wanting the tv remote or our phones a remote toy is something they love.
Nuby Ice Gel Teether Keys
These keys are great for teething babies that want everything in their mouth. Plus my preschooler still likes to play with them and pretend they are her keys.
Bright Starts Lots of Links Rings Toys
My babies have loved to chew on these when teething, plus they are great for hanging toys on the car seat and stroller.
Indestructibles
The Indestructibles books are my favorite books for babies. They are really indestructible we have had one for 6 years and it's still going strong. They can get wet, you can wash them and they don't rip!
Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup
Once my little ones start wanting to drink water from a cup I love the 360 cups. If your little one is on the older end for their first Christmas these are a great stocking stuffer.
Holiday Pajamas
Holiday pajamas are one of our favorite Christmas traditions. There are so many fun holiday pajamas and you can even find fun matching ones for the whole family.
aden + anais Swaddle Blanket
If your baby's first Christmas is shortly after they are born these swaddle blankets are a useful gift and they are so soft.
Good Night, Gorilla
Good Night Gorilla is one of my family's favorite books. We started reading it when my oldest was a baby and we still love reading it.
Guess How Much I Love You
Guess How Much I Love you is another favorite book to read to little ones.
Ergobaby Metro+ Compact Baby Stroller
This stroller is one of our favorites. It's perfect for traveling, it takes up minimal space in your car and it lays flat for naps on the go!
Fisher-Price Animal Activity Jumperoo
By about 6 months my babies have all loved this jumperoo. It's perfect for them to jump and see everything.
Little Tikes First Slide Toddler Slide
If your little one is close to turning 1 for their first Christmas then this slide is a fun idea. They will be able to start playing on it at about 1 and enjoy it for a few years as they grow.
Mega Bloks First Builders Big Building Bag
Mega Bloks are great building blocks for little builders. Plus they make great towers to push over.
Car Mirror Baby Rear Facing Seat
My kids love being able to look in their mirror while in their car seats. Plus I like being able to check on them, when they are rear-facing the mirror lets you see them.
Melissa & Doug First Shapes Jumbo Knob Wooden Puzzle
The wooden puzzles with jumbo knobs are perfect for little hands. While it might take some time for your little one to figure out how to do a puzzle they will still love playing with this while they learn.
Barnyard Animals with Sounds Carrier Set
My oldest was given this animal set as a baby and all of my kids have loved playing with it as babies and as they have gotten older. It's a fun way to learn the animal names and sounds.
Baby Teething Toys
This teething toy is fun and unique. It has several different textures which my little one loves. It's a great size for a stocking stuffer for your baby's first Christmas.
FridaBaby Baby's First Toothbrush
I love these toothbrushes that fit on your finger for brushing my baby's gums and teeth. It makes it so much easier and you can feel what you're doing so much better.
Little Tikes Push and Ride Racer
By about age 1 all of my babies have loved their push and ride toys. The one we have they don't make anymore but this one is a great option and it's
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love these ideas! my daughter will be almost 8 months on christmas. added a few to my wish list for her (:
Awesome I’m glad you found it helpful. Have a Merry Christmas!
Thanks for the tips! I have already been thinking about what to get our youngest for his first Christmas so this is great!
Glad it helped! Good luck with the holiday shopping!
These gift ideas are so great! My little ones already have some of these and they are huge hits!
Thanks, these are some of our favorites.
This gift guide is spot on, my kids had all of these in their first year and loved them all!
Thanks. Glad to know other kids liked these toys too.
So many of the toys you listed were some of my daughter’s favorites her first Christmas! Those links and the Rock-a-Stack especially!
Thanks. Isn’t it great that most of these toys don’t need batteries?
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This is a really well done gift guide – so easy to follow!
Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback.
Love Oball toys! And those Indestructible books look awesome.
The Oball toys are awesome. Whoever thought of them was a genius.
What an awesome first gift guide! My kids like a lot of these!
Thanks. These are some of our favorite toys.