5 ways to celebrate baby's first Christmas
- Customize your baby's Christmas story: There are some great options out there where you can have your child's name and even their picture inserted into a book made especially for them. Imagine being able to read their very own Christmas story to them every December. What a lovely keepsake to have from their very first Christmas.
- DIY the first stocking: A new baby in the house means a new stocking to add to the mantel. And what better way to mark their first Christmas than by making them their very own stocking. And don't worry if you are not super-crafty – there are tons of tutorials on YouTube. And if worse comes to worse, you can always just order them a custome-made one – it is the thought that counts after all!
- Start a new family tradition: Christmas time is all about traditions, and one of the best things about becoming a family is being able to create family traditions of your own, while also carrying on some of the traditions you grew up with. This can be any big or small little thing, like placing certain ornaments where they belong, getting new Christmas pyjamas for the holidays, or going for a walk on Christmas Eve to look for Santa. Be creative. Remember these are the traditions your children will love and remember in years to come.
- Personalise an ornament for your baby: So many options available, but aim for something that includes your baby's name, and the year.
- Create a Christmas time capsule: How special would it be to fill a box of memories and keepsakes from your baby's first Christmas? From the tiny Santa hat you made them wear for the photos, to the first Christmas card you sent out where their name was added, or the first letter for Santa. Gathering these together will be such a special thing for your baby to have from their very first festive season.
