10 personalised gifts for your baby's first Christmas
Celebrate your baby's first experience of the most magical time of the year with these personalised gifts including stockings, baubles, blankets and more
One way to mark the arrival of a new baby around Christmas is with a memorable gift, and there are plenty of options available to do just that. Adding a little one’s name, date of birth or even footprint adds a unique, personal touch which it even more sentimental.
Below, we have gathered some of our favourite personalised baby’s first Christmas gifts to inspire your choices this year. We have included everything from stockings and baby grows to photo frames and baubles, so there should be plenty to choose from.
If you’re looking for more gift ideas for older little ones, we have a list of the best personalised Christmas gifts for kids, the must-have 2021 toys (all tried and tested by us) and even the best Christmas outfits for babies and children, to make sure all the kids are kitted out for the festivities. We've also got a selection of gifts for new mums.
Here is our pick of the best personalised gifts for baby’s first Christmas...
1. Personalised Penguin Christmas Sack, £24
Size: H70cm x W45cm
With a new baby joining the family, you’re bound to have lots of new toys and presents being delivered by happy friends and family, and that’s before you add all the ones you’ve got wrapped and ready yourself!
This sweet Christmas sack is the perfect way to keep all your little one’s exciting gifts together and you can reuse it every year as they grow. You can personalise the sack by adding their name in embroidery too, so it feels really their own.
One My 1st Years customer described it as a “lovely item with personalisation and lots of space.” Another agreed and praised the, “excellent quality, delivery and presentation.”
Available from: My 1st Years
2. Personalised Small Christmas Scene Stocking, £19.80
Size: H48cm x W29cm
If you want a matching set, you can also get this stocking (the sacks and stockings are available in a range of designs in red or grey) for full coordination this Christmas. A stocking is also a traditional choice and may be more practical if the sack is a little large for what you are looking for.
This stocking is topped with a fluffy faux fur cuff and can be personalised with the new baby’s name (up to 9 letters) for an extra thoughtful touch.
Previous buyers who left reviews on the My 1st Years website seemed pleased with the product, describing it as a “really lovely quality gift” and a “gorgeous stocking,” which is “beautifully made.”
Available from: My 1st Years
3. Personalised First Christmas Story Book, £23
Get your child involved in literature from the very start by adding them into their own story. The story is all about Christmas and you can add your child’s name and even select the character which looks most like them.
The book is available in either hard or soft cover and you can add a gifting message on the back of it, too.
“I'm so happy with the gift for our first Grand Niece she is going to just love it,” said one buyer, while another said they, “really loved the text and illustrations.”
Available from: Not on the High Street
4. Personalised Reindeer Delivery Baby Grow, £18.99
Size: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 12-18 months
These adorable baby grows feature Rudolph the red-nose reindeer and is a lovely gift for baby's first Christmas! With up to 12 character allowance, you can personalise the baby grow with their name which also makes a cute keepsake for many years to come.
Made with 100% organic cotton, you can guarantee great quality and that your baby will be nice and comfortable whenever they wear the baby grow.
Available from: Getting Personal
5. Personalised Baby Penguin Footprint Kit, £28
Kit sizes: extra small, small, medium, large and extra large
With a new baby, you’ll want to remember every moment and mark all their milestones. This creative footprint set allows you to keep a record of their tiny prints (they won’t be that small for long!). Inside you'll find the penguin print as well as a safe inkpad and instructions explaining exactly what to do.
For a newborn you will need the extra small kit, although you can select different sizes right up to 12 years old to keep a running record as they grow.
The penguin theme is perfect for Christmas and would look adorable hung up at home on display. You can also request to have your baby’s name beneath the picture.
Available from: Not on the High Street
6. Personalised Baby's First Christmas Bauble, £9.99
This Christmas bauble is a great gift idea for new parents or to keep for your own little one. The keepsake can be used year after year as a memory of that first special Christmas.
The bauble can be personalised with a special message and even arrives in a velvet pouch ready for gifting. It's decorated with pretty snowflakes, with the personal message printed onto clear acrylic.
Available from: Amazon
7. Engraved Wooden Photo Frame, £17.99
Sizes: Small (H18cm x W23cm), medium (H20.5cm x W25.55cm) and large (H26cm x W23cm)
This engraved frame is made from oak and is an ideal way to show off a new family photograph at Christmas. The natural wood means it should fit into your décor for display all year round, not just at Christmas.
If you are buying it as a gift you can also select a luxury gift box option. This product has the option to add both a name and a date alongside the floral engravings and you have up to 18 characters for each to play with.
There's also flexibility to select the frame size in small, medium or large depending on the size of the photograph you’d like to display.
Available from: Getting Personal
8. Gingerbread Soft Knit Christmas Baby Blanket, £35
Dimensions: 86cm x 100cm
This novelty blanket lines up with your baby's head when laying down to transform them into a living gingerbread biscuit – a great gift for some fun festive photos! The double fine knit blanket is made from 100% cotton, so it should be soft, cosy and breathable.
The blanket features pom-pom buttons and can be embroidered with a chosen name for an extra personal touch. You can also select gift box or wrapping options, meaning it will be ready to give on Christmas day.
Available from: Not on the High Street
9. Personalised First Christmas Reindeer Babygrow, £14.95
Sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-12 months
Newborns can never have enough baby grows and this festive themed outfit features a reindeer along with your chosen name and a "First Christmas" message.
The long-sleeves on this babygrow are ideal for the colder months and it is also made from 100% cotton, meaning it should be soft and breathable, too.
A couple of reviews mentioned the baby grow could be on the larger size, so if you are deciding between sizes it might be a wise idea to opt for the smaller of the two.
Available from: Amazon
10. Personalised Bib - First Christmas Dinner, £11.99
One of the best things about Christmas is the food. While brand new littles ones won’t be able to tuck into a full roast dinner just yet, they can join in the action with their very own themed bib.
This bib is made from 100% cotton and can be printed with a chosen name (up to 11 letters). It is printed with smiling vegetables and a Christmas pudding, and it reads “First Christmas Dinner”, making it a memorable keepsake to look back on in the future.
The bib can also be chucked right into the washing machine at 40 degrees, so it’s easy to keep clean, too.
Available from: Getting Personal
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Janet is a Digital Journalist for MadeForMums and mother to a boy and girl both under 4. With a keen eye and passion for creating online media content, she enjoys sharing her own journey of motherhood, and providing encouragement for new mums.
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