Our curated gift guide is packed with thoughtful and unique ideas – from snuggly soft toys and engaging sensory toys to heirloom keepsakes and practical items like bibs and swaddles. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or a friend, here are some of the most memorable gift ideas for a baby’s first Christmas.
What Do You Get a Baby For Their First Christmas?
For a baby’s first Christmas, choosing the right gift involves thoughtful consideration. So before we delve into specific gift ideas, let’s first take a look at what makes a great gift for a baby’s first Christmas:
- Age-Appropriate: Choose toys that aid in the baby’s development. Soft toys, rattles, and board books are great for little hands and minds.
- Sensory Experience: Babies explore through their senses. Toys with different textures, sounds, and bright colours are perfect for sensory play.
- Safety First: Ensure the gift is safe and age-appropriate. Avoid small parts and look for non-toxic, baby-safe materials.
- Comfort Items: Soft blankets, cuddly teddy bears, or a cozy swaddle can provide comfort and security to the baby.
- Memorable Keepsakes: Items like a ‘My First Christmas’ ornament or a baby memory book make for cherished keepsakes.
- Practical Gifts: Items like bibs, bath toys, or feeding sets are not only useful but can also be fun for the little one.
- Encourage Bonding: Gifts that promote interaction, like a play mat for floor time together, can enhance bonding and playtime.
- Room Decor: A cute night light or wall art for the nursery adds a special touch to the baby’s space.
Newborn Christmas Gift Ideas: 0 to 3 months
In their first few months, babies are rapidly developing their senses and motor skills. So gifts that stimulate their sight, sound, and touch are ideal. Here are some of our bestselling first Christmas gift ideas for newborns:
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Mr. Maria Miffy First Night Lamp
This enchanting night light is perfect for your little one’s nursery. Crafted from BPA-free silicone, the Miffy Lamp is lightweight, rechargeable, and dimmable, making it ideal for creating a soothing ambience for bedtime. Its portable design means it’s perfect for holidays and sleepovers, ensuring your child feels the comfort of home wherever they go.
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Mushie Organic Swaddle
Crafted from 100% organic cotton, this extra soft muslin swaddle is perfect for ensuring your baby stays snug and cosy. Its breathable fabric provides a delicate touch against your baby’s skin, making it ideal for swaddling, nursing, and cuddling. Plus, it comes in a variety of colours to suit every taste.
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Flatout Bear
This unique, cuddly companion is the perfect size for tiny hands. Made from 100% Australian sheepskin, this teddy bear is not only soft and flat but also a natural comforter. Easy to care for with cold spot cleaning, it’s a must-have for every Australian baby’s first Christmas.
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Miffy Sitting Corduroy
The Miffy plush, a baby-safe and soft toy, is the perfect gift for your little one’s first Christmas. Its corduroy fabric is ideal for cuddly moments and sensory exploration. Available in a variety of colours and sizes, it’s a classic, comforting choice for your baby’s playtime and a great addition to their first Christmas stocking.
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Haakaa Baby Nail Care Set
The Haakaa Baby Nail Care Set is the perfect gift for parents with a new baby. This set lets you gently file down nails without sharp edges, protecting their delicate skin. With five grinding pads and a pressure-activated arrest system, it’s safe for all ages. It’s a thoughtful gift especially for new parents, ensuring peaceful playtime and cuddles without scratches.
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Skip Hop Farmstand Avocado Stroller Toy
This adorable avocado stroller toy is perfect for your baby’s playtime, especially during strolls. Its easy-to-open design is great for little hands, revealing a fun peek-a-boo rattle inside. Soft, textured, and with cute details, it easily attaches to strollers or carriers. Ideal for sensory play and keeping your little one entertained on the go.
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Done by Deer To-Go Rattle
The Done by Deer To-Go Rattle makes a great stocking stuffer for your baby’s first Christmas. Its soft, squeezable animal design and jiggling sound are perfect for sensory play. Easily attachable to a pram, stroller, or activity centre, it’s ideal for on-the-go fun. Made with 100% cotton and a gentle polyester fill, it’s easy to care for and ensures safe playtime for your little one.
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Haakaa Fresh Food Teething Feeder & Cover Gift Set
The Haakaa Fresh Food Teething Feeder & Cover Set is perfect for a newborn baby’s transition to solids. It also doubles as a teething toy, soothing gums with its 100% food-grade silicone design. This feeder not only encourages self-feeding, independence, and fine motor skills but is also hygienic, durable, and easy to clean. Ideal for teething relief and keeping your little one happy and engaged.
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Matchstick Monkey Teether
The Matchstick Monkey teether is perfect for your baby’s teething needs. Its flexible, ergonomic design is easy for tiny hands to hold, targeting the source of teething pain. With various textures and soft silicone, it soothes sore gums effectively. Plus, it’s dishwasher safe and free from BPA, ensuring a safe chewing experience. This teether’s unique design prevents mould build-up, making it a hygienic choice for a baby’s first Christmas gift.
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Skip Hop Discoverosity Deluxe Activity Gym
Designed with Montessori experts, this play gym is perfect for nurturing your baby’s curiosity and development. It features sustainably sourced wooden arches and a plush playmat, along with five nature-inspired activity toys that stimulate vision, motor skills, and more. This gym offers various play modes, including tummy time, and comes with parent guide cards for milestone-driven play. It’s an ideal choice for your baby’s first Christmas, encouraging exploration and growth in a fun, engaging way.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Babies 3 to 6 Months
At this delightful stage, little ones are discovering the world around them. This makes it an ideal time to gift items that encourage sensory exploration and fine motor skills and provide comforting cuddles. Here are some gift ideas to add a sprinkle of festive magic to their first holiday season:
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Mamas and Papas Grateful Garden Activity Cube Toy
This soft activity cube is a delight for your baby’s senses and is perfect for their first Christmas. With various textures, crinkly leaves, and ribbons, it’s great for tactile exploration. It chimes, soothes sore gums with a teething ring, and easily attaches to a pram for fun on-the-go. A charming, sensory-rich toy for little hands!
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Skip Hop Farmstand Beetbox Crawl Ball
Get your baby grooving with this adorable crawl ball! Perfect for encouraging crawling, it plays beatbox-style songs and crinkle sounds when rolled, sparking both movement and musical creativity. With tactile features and fun sounds, it’s an engaging toy for your little one’s first Christmas.
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Skip Hop Moby Waterfall Bath Rinser
Make bathtime a breeze with Moby, the innovative rinser designed for tear-free rinses. Its interior fins ensure a steady, gentle flow, while the soft rubber lip protects your baby’s eyes from water. With an easy grip handle, it’s perfect for one-handed use, making it a practical and thoughtful gift for new parents this Christmas.
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Tiger Tribe Platypus Bath Racers
This bath toy is the perfect bathtime companion for your little one. Wind them up and watch them go, racing across the water with their adorable platypus arms. These Aussie critters are great for imaginative play and developing fine motor skills. Easy to hold and battery-free, they’re a fantastic gift for young kids, especially during their first Christmas.
Best Gifts for Babies 6 to 9 Months
As babies grow into the 6 to 9-month stage, their world is full of new discoveries and milestones. This Christmas, choose gifts and baby toys that cater to their developing fine motor skills, burgeoning curiosity, and love for interactive play. Check out some of our best baby gifts this Christmas:
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Janod 6-Block Puzzle
The Janod Shapes and Sounds Blocks are a brilliant choice for enhancing your baby’s sensory development. Each of the six FSC-certified wooden blocks offers a unique experience – from rattles to mirrors. They’re perfect for teaching shapes, colours, and sounds while improving fine motor skills.
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Mushie Stacking Cups
Mushie Stacking Cups are a vibrant and engaging way to boost your baby’s development. These colourful cups, inspired by Copenhagen’s Rundetårn, are perfect for hours of creative play. They enhance hand-eye coordination, balance, and gripping strength.
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Penguin My First Book Black and White Baby Book
This padded cloth book is ideal for your baby’s visual development. Designed with black-and-white illustrations and bright colours like yellow and red, it captures their attention and stimulates eyesight. Each page features touch-and-feel elements, engaging their senses.
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Plantoys Sensory Blocks
This set of 6 sensory blocks from PlanToys is a fantastic way to stimulate a baby’s senses. With 2 visual, 2 auditory, and 2 texture blocks, it’s perfect for touch, sound, and kinesthetic learning. Made from eco-friendly, chemical-free materials, these blocks are safe and durable, ideal for imaginative play.
First Christmas Gift Ideas for Older Babies (9-12 months)
As babies approach the end of their first year, they become more curious and active. Whether it’s a baby boy or a baby girl, celebrate this milestone in the little one’s life with gifts that are as special as their first year has been. Check out some of our top picks:
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Janod Cocoon Adjustable Activity Table
This beautifully crafted, French-designed toy brings endless fun to a baby’s playroom. With cogs to spin, shapes to sort, and a looping toy for the balls, it’s perfect for little hands and minds. The muted colours and contemporary design make it a stylish addition to any space. Ideal for solo or group play, it’s a great gift for a baby’s first Christmas, encouraging exploration and coordination.
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Izimini Baby Camping Chair
The IZIMINI Baby Chair is the ultimate choice for an active little one. Stylish and comfy, it’s perfect for beach days, picnics, or just relaxing at home. Lightweight and portable, it comes with a safety harness and is easy to clean. Plus, it has a handy storage pocket for essentials – a must-have for families who love to explore Australia’s great outdoors.
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Mushie Silicone Bib
Keep mealtime tidy and stylish with Mushie’s silicone bibs. Available in various fun and timeless designs, these bibs are perfect for your little one. The deep pocket catches food spills, and the comfortable, adjustable neck fasteners ensure a snug fit. Plus, they’re made from food-grade silicone, making them very easy to clean and air dry.
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Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair
First released in 1972, the Tripp Trapp® chair revolutionises seating for your little one. It grows with your child, ensuring a comfortable, ergonomic seat at every age. Perfect for bringing your baby boy or girl right to the dining table, it fosters family bonding and development. With adjustable seats and footrests, a variety of colours, and safe, non-toxic finishes, it’s a durable and stylish choice for your baby’s first Christmas and beyond.
Gift Ideas for Baby’s First Christmas Ornaments
Celebrating a baby’s first Christmas is a magical moment, and choosing the perfect ornament can make it even more special. If you’re planning to gift a little Christmas trinket for a baby, look for something that captures the essence of this milestone. Here are some of our top recommendations:
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Miffy Santa Plush Toy
Celebrate Christmas with Miffy, dressed in her Santa hat, ready to spread holiday cheer! Handmade with care, these Miffy & Friends soft toys by Bon Ton Toys are crafted from premium materials with 100% recycled PET filling. Ethically produced and nature-friendly, it’s the perfect accessory to the nursery Christmas tree to make a baby’s first holiday season extra special.
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Lilliputiens Stella Wobbly Rattle
This adorable, eco-friendly little reindeer can be both a toy and a festive nursery decor. Made with tactile fabric and a suction cup base, it’s perfect for babies aged 6 months and up. The FSC wooden discs in Stella’s body create a charming clacking sound, captivating your baby’s attention.
Baby’s First Christmas Clothing Ideas
A baby’s first Christmas clothing is a milestone on its own. Nothing beats the excitement of seeing the little one in Santa-themed bodysuits, cosy reindeer rompers, or cute elf hats, right? With that, here are some baby clothing recommendations that are sure to add a dash of festive magic to every little one’s first Christmas.
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Atelier Choux Christmas Eve Swaddle
Wrap the little one in the festive spirit with the Atelier Choux Swaddle, featuring charming “Christmas Eve” and “Christmas Morning” prints by Swedish illustrator Mattias Adolfsson. Made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton and printed with baby-safe ink, it’s versatile for swaddling, tummy time, or as a light blanket. You can also buy the complete newborn gift set with Christmas Eve Satin Bib and the Monceau Mansion gift box.
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Fox and Finch Faux Fur Onesie
Transform your baby into the cutest Christmas bunny with this plush fleece onesie! Its long sleeves, press stud front, and enclosed feet with paw pads ensure your little one stays warm and cosy. The hood with bunny ears and a cotton tail adds an adorable touch. Australian-owned and designed, this 100% polyester faux fur onesie is not only machine washable but also irresistibly cute for the festive season.
Shop the Best Gifts for Baby’s First Christmas at Metro Baby
Still not sure about what Christmas gift to give? Find the perfect present for your little one’s first Christmas at Metro Baby! Our vast collection is filled with heartwarming, safe, and engaging gifts that will make this once-in-a-lifetime moment extra magical. From cuddly soft toys to stimulating activity gyms, each item is chosen with love and care. Shop now at Metro Baby, and let’s make this milestone unforgettable.