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Well, Christmas is fast approaching. How is it already November?! I mean seriously it feels like it was just summer yesterday. I am sure I am not the only person who feels this way…Where does the time go?
A few years ago my husband and his family decided the best way to do Christmas is by pulling names out of a hat. The person you chose gets 1 large present with a budget of $100 or less. We’re also allowed to do stocking stuffers and small things for everyone else if we want, but it’s not required. Since not everyone is buying a gift for that person we really want to know what they want or need. What is something they wanted all year but never purchased for themselves? To accomplish this each family member writes a list including:
- Something you want
- Something you need
- Something to wear
- Something to read
- Something to do (an experience)
This list also comes in handy for the other family members who might want to buy a stocking stuffer or something small. For example, I might not pull my father-in-law but I still want to buy him something small like a book he wants.
This year is M’s first Christmas and it has been a while since my husband’s family had to buy anything for a baby. M is the first grandchild, so like the helpful daughter-in-law, I am… Here is M’s Christmas list.
Something He Wants: I know M is a baby and doesn’t actually “want” anything. But I have a few things on the list that he might be happy to have and play with.
Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube – Classic Wooden Toy With 12 Shapes
HABA Kringelring Wooden Baby Rattle Clutching Toy & Teether (Made in Germany)
Hohner Kids Toddler Music Band
Boon Scrubble Interchangeable Bath Toy
Oball Grasp and Splash Gift Set
Something He Needs: This could be anything that he could need…Meaning something that we would go out and buy him out of necessity.
7AM Enfant Nido (Car Seat Cover)
Martofbaby Baby Swim Diapers Cute Cloth Nappy Neoprene Swimpants 2pcs Adjustable for 0 to 36 Months
Something to Wear:
M will wear pretty much anything. We love to Shop Gymboree’s Baby Boy Collection.
It is also a tradition in my family and I’ve taken the tradition to my husband’s family buying pajamas. We usually get matching or coordinating pajamas. We open these on Christmas Eve so we are all in the same pajamas on Christmas Morning. This year we are doing Pat Pat Christmas Family Matching Outfits.
Something to Read:
If you’ve visited the blog before you know we are avid readers! I could write hundreds of book titles to fill M’s personal library…but then that might be all he would get for Christmas. Instead, a subscription for Bookroo’s Junior Box. would be perfect. Bookroo subscription sends you 2 picture books or 3 board books a month for $17.99 plus s/h. A friend of mine just got a subscription for her daughters and it’s awesome.
3 Packs Soft Fabric Baby Cloth Books
Something To Do:
We have a great Parks and Rec system so a membership to the Bend Parks and Rec program(s). It could be for swimming lessons, Mommy and Me classes, etc.
A year membership to the High Desert Museum.
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Putting together lists for babies who can’t really tell you what they want can definitely be a challenge. By no means is this list all-encompassing, but it’s a great place to start. I love shopping for babies because everything is so new to them and they don’t care much about what they get as long as they can put it in their mouth. What would you put on your Christmas list for a baby 0-12 months? How does your family do Christmas gifts?
17 replies on “A Gift Guide for Baby’s First Christmas”
I have a new baby and this list is great! Thanks girl!
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I have a new baby! This list is the best! Great post!
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Great little list! All these items are fabulous options for baby’s first Christmas!
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Totally relevant to me right now! This year will be my baby’s first Christmas, so these are great ideas for me to think about getting 🙂
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Love this list! My youngest just turned 15 months a week ago, and I am scrambling around for ideas. I did purchase her a ‘My First Baby Doll’ the other day ❤️ Love the block sorting toy!
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Great list! The swim diapers are adorable!
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Loved ypur list I am sure new moms will be happy to see your post who are planning for first Christmas with the little munchkin.
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Lots of wonderful products on this list! Love it!
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Great list! It will be my baby’s second Christmas this year. She loves books so I will definitely give her something to read.
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This is a great Idea. Love so many of the products on this list. We will be for sure getting lots of books for chirstmad this year.
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this is an awesome gift idea list this year! thanks for sharing 🙂
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This is interestimg for me. We are planning to have our child. Hopefully soon!
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This is such a great idea! My little guy will be turning 4 months when Christmas rolls around and I’ve been thinking about possible gifts or ideas i can give our family. Great read!
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I love this break down – I am guilty of even wrapping diapers and wipes for Christmas. When they are that little opening the paper is the fun part.
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What an awesome list! I’m so jealous though, because now that my kids have grown, all the cool toys are invented 🙂
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Love that you kept this simple. It’s impossible not to shop for the baby but they need so little. Great list.
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Great list! I wish I had this when I was looking for what to buy when my son was one.
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