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How to Celebrate Baby's First Christmas

One day blurs into another in an endless rotation of family and friends, there’s no reason to take off your pyjamas and you’ve eaten nothing but leftovers for days.  

In some ways, the first weeks with a new baby mirror the intense highs and lows of the festive season.  

If you’re a new parent who wants to celebrate the season, without straying too far from your new routine, you’ve come to the right place.  

We’ve put together a guide to make their first Christmas feel special. Whether it’s taking the stress out of socialising, starting your own traditions or baby-proofing the Christmas tree, we’ve got you.  

How to celebrate baby's first Christmas

Navigating the festive season with a new baby doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ve put together some tips to take the stress out of season (after all, if you’ve got a newborn at Christmas, you’ve got twice the reason to celebrate). 

  • Keep it close to home: Most new parents barely have the energy to hang a bauble, never mind host the holidays! A new baby is the perfect excuse to postpone the party and take things a little slower with your new family.  
  • Dine, then dash:  Hang up your hosting gloves, it’s your year to sit back and let someone else cook Christmas dinner.
  • Quality time: Your baby can enjoy some mashed sweet potato or pureed carrots at the dinner table with everyone else. They may only manage a mouthful, but they’ll love being involved.  
  • Practical presents: Don’t worry about spending a fortune on Christmas gifts for them –you'll have plenty of time to spoil them once they’re old enough to remember it!  
  • Babyproofing: Deck the halls (walls, floors, and tree) with newborn-friendly decorations for their safety, and your peace of mind. Stick to soft, plush ornaments anywhere they can reach (particularly if they’re starting to crawl). 
  • Stick to their routine: New parents have enough on their plates, without worrying about going ‘all-out’ for the holidays. The nappy changes, feeds and nap times won’t wait, but the rest can.  

Don’t forget, although this is your baby’s first Christmas, it’s also your first Christmas as a parent. However you’re feeling is ok!