Christmas Baby and Presents

Lauren and Josh · November 2015

Our baby is due Dec. 4th. I'm trying to figure out if other moms are buying Christmas for their baby. Our little girl will be only a couple of weeks old and I'm having a hard time not buying because it's still her first Christmas whether she remembers it or not. Other people are telling me not to buy a lot because she won't know it's Christmas. Honestly it would be easier to not buy a lot this year just because we've spent so much buying everything she needs for her arrival. I'm just feeling conflicted with it being her "first Christmas". What are the rest of you doing? Also what type of gifts are you buying for your newborn?

mroth91 · November 2015

We have a 6 year old son so we will mostly focus on him this year especially with me being on maternity leave and no pay. We will buy our newborn son a few things like toys, a few cute 1st christmas clothing and probably a baby's first ornament and I'm sure family will buy for him I'll probably suggest small things because I know they wont listen if I tell them not to buy anything

DCBengalBelle · November 2015

I completely understand how you feel. I think we have decided to buy baby one of those play mats/gyms. Most likely I'll purchase some cute clothes for the spring and maybe a few toys. I also have a three year old and want him to feel extra special this Christmas.

KRH6829 · November 2015

We will be buying our little girl a couple of small gifts. She is due 12/6 so she'll definitely be here and her big brother who is two will probably get her a gift too!

ssn109 · November 2015

I'm going to wrap up a few things I'm picking up that he still needs, and calling those Christmas gifts. That way we're still celebrating his first Christmas, but it's stuff I would have bought anyway. I figure next year, when he can participate in opening his gifts, it'll be more fun.

itstheblackwidowbaby · November 2015

We'll be buying some "first Christmas" crap and stocking up on holiday stuff for LO next year. He might get a few new onesies. I think for the most part we'll just let the grandparents spoil him this year.

NJPita22 · November 2015

Of course Santa comes for ALL kids and my three (almost 4) year old has already asked if Santa will be bringing her new baby presents and yes he will. But I'm not going crazy. I'm buying baby's first ornament with birth theme and a personalized blanket (unsure if I'll do Christmas blanket or regular) maybe a few other small things.

Cmagno · November 2015

I made matching blankets for LO and DD and we will wrap a few other small things for each of the girls. DD is 2 and I think she'll have fun opening gifts and helping open gifts for her sister.

mhwood · November 2015

With my other 2 daughters (born Nov. 29 & Dec.3 respectively) I bought a "baby's first Christmas ornament" and I did a stocking filled with little things like socks, soothers, some bath toys, etc.

We only do a the Want/Need/Wear/Read plus Santa gift and stocking for the other girls and have for going on 19 Christmases now....we don't plan on doing anything different with this one.

Mizuiro007 · November 2015

Like others have said, we'll get some things we still need and call them Christmas, Christmas PJs and a Christmas outfit for both kids, MIL bought a stocking and I'll put some teethers and small rattle and grasping toys in it like we did last year with DS (October baby). I also plan to get a new blanket for each and a couple other things we've already put back for DS. Both will also be getting new clothes I've been putting back in the next size ( if they don't need them sooner).

Mother0fDragons · November 2015

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kepoole · November 2015

NJPita22 said:
Of course Santa comes for ALL kids and my three (almost 4) year old has already asked if Santa will be bringing her new baby presents and yes he will. But I'm not going crazy. I'm buying baby's first ornament with birth theme and a personalized blanket (unsure if I'll do Christmas blanket or regular) maybe a few other small things.

This is my deal, my 6 yr old will question why Santa didn't bring her baby sister anything if I forego her presents this year. LOL. I plan to just get a couple little things, maybe a stuffed elephant (to go with her nursery theme) and an outfit or something. Not much but SOMETHING.

Lauren and Josh · November 2015

This makes me feel so much better. We have bought some "starting early so we don't have to shop once she's here". We did a stocking and some toys that she can use once she's older. Most toys are for 6months plus but if we don't buy them now we will have to eventually but it's nice to know other moms aren't going crazy. This is our first child so we are still excited to buy but it's just so expensive buying all the necessities and also being off work without income for 6wks. Having a baby during this time of year can be very stressful.

MerBot · November 2015

No.... the baby won't know or care and it doesn't matter to us whether we wrap up special Christmas gifts for the baby or not.

But then again, we know LO will be inundated with a ton-load of gifts from family...

dec15mum · November 2015

I'll wrap up his Christmas outfit and a teddy but nothing massive.
I'm not even buying anyone else massive presents, something small and cheap for everyone

TomekiaB · November 2015

I bought some cute Christmas pajamas and onesies for the holidays, which I'm not wrapping. I will also buy a Christmas book or 2 and a hat for some holiday themed newborn pictures. I haven't found the 1st Christmas ornament yet.

As far as actual gifts I plan on wrapping most of the baby toys I bought (about 5 small toys from rattles, teethers and stuffed animals). I'm due the 14th so I figure baby wont be awake enough to "play" with the toys much before Christmas anyway. I am contemplating wrapping a bigger item such as the swing, stroller or highchair that we will buy but haven't gotten yet.

esscapelle · November 2015

I won't be buying baby any gifts...I know that grandma & grandpa on both sides will be, so no need for us to. All I'm planning to do is get him a Christmas outfit to wear!

ToneGirl · November 2015

I got her a few things in case she arrives before Christmas...my 6 year old son will wonder why Santa didn't bring her anything if I don't. I'm sure the grandparents will be getting her stuff too. My mom already acted like she was going to get a lot of the stuff on my registry that was not purchased from the shower so I'm sure she will be spoiled too!

cmcweeney · November 2015

Maybe you can just buy a first Christmas keepsake or outfit. Or things your baby may need if anything. We are buying the baby Christmas gifts but only because we have 2 other kids that will wonder why there are no gifts for the new baby! But we aren't buying anything extravagant.

NellieHarringtonCarter · November 2015

I'm not sure when our LO is arriving (sometime between the 18th and the 25th, probably), but we aren't really going to go out with gifts. I don't think we even went all out for our first daughter's first Christmas, and she was 6 months old at the time.

Relatives buy a ton of gifts anyway, and we really don't make a big deal over Santa (Sure, we might label a gift or two from Santa, like we would label that a gift is from a pet or a sibling/cousin that is obviously too young to purchase anything on their own). So we will probably buy one small gift for the baby and label it from Santa, and then let our 5 year old pick out something "from her" to the baby.

momotheflyinglemur · November 2015

I think this one is definitely up to you as a person. We are starting our own stockings this year, so I think that we will put a couple little unwrapped things for baby in there. I am also due all of 4 days before Christmas and I personally feel that there is no real reason to wrap presents for babies under three.

rain0831boww · November 2015

I'm not essentially getting her anything. I did get a couple outfits for when we visit family on Christmas Eve and Day but that's it. I do also want to get some type of ornament and stocking for her first Christmas but I am not going to bother getting gifts and wrapping them for her so I can open what I just wrapped.

I'm sure family members will be spoiling her anyway.

Gingermom15 · November 2015

We're getting a keepsake personalized stocking and ornament. Nothing else. He won't be aware and won't care, and as PP said I don't want to unwrap a gift I just wrapped.

soulfish · November 2015

We haven't puchased any clothing yet because we don't know if we're having a boy or a girl. We'll use the gender neutral baby shower gifts until Christmas when baby will get lots of new clothes. I can't wait to shop!!!

neanerbeaner4 · November 2015

I am due the 19th, so baby boy may not even be here until Christmas or later. I, personally, don't plan on buying anything specific for him. However, my siblings, as a way to not end up spending $$$$ because there are so many nibblings (nieces and nephews) draw names, and we are going to be included in that this year. So, he will get some gifts. And, like PP said, I hope to get him a stocking and maybe a baby's first Christmas ornament or something. If he arrives in time for the day.

Taylovesbrad · November 2015

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redfallon · November 2015

Our DD was born in September 2013 and we didn't get her anything for that Christmas. She had an outfit hand-me-down from her cousin. I got her a Baby's 1st Christmas ornament, although I didn't buy it until the following year and had the 2013 date put on it.

This baby is due the 22nd, and I don't know if this will be his first Christmas or not, so I'm not getting any 1st Christmas stuff or a stocking ahead of time. Essentially, no, we aren't buying him anything. He will probably get stuff from other family members.

ramfam2507 · November 2015

Does it count if I stick a box of diapers under the tree??

If my parents or in laws ask what baby wants for Christmas, I'm directing them to my registry.

groovylocks · November 2015

So this year, our gift to our daughter is her new nursery and all the little things we've chosen so carefully for her

I mean sure, there are going to be holiday presents for her (us) to open but we're going on the assumption that SHE doesn't care and so any gifts we get are really for US, the parents and the grandparents.

I'm going to give her gifts that she WILL enjoy right away. Lots of sensory enjoyment. Good food that will leak into the breastmilk. Beautiful music filling the house. Interesting smells. Soft clothing. Ambient lighting. Lots of hugs and love. That kind of thing. I think that will hold her attention a wee bit and will make her first few weeks a rich and inviting experience.

Melissadmag · November 2015

I bought 2 baby books where the main characters have the same name as my LO. That's about all she's getting from us unless hubby is planning on getting her more. Between being on maternity leave, having put every extra penny into stuff for LO this year already, and her potentially only being a few days/weeks old I don't see the point in getting her any more "stuff" than that. Next year though, oh next year there will be gifts coming out the wazoo! lol.

baloghc1 · November 2015

My twins should be scheduled for delivery between 12/8-12/15, no set date yet but my husband and I were not planning on buying them Christmas presents. I don't think we did with my first either and he was born in October. However my other kids are 4 and almost 3 and a coworker told me that I should get each baby a little something, even bottles or sippy cups they would use when their big, bc my older boys will be upset that Santa forgot to get the twins something for Christmas. I think she has a point so well do a little something and get them stockings with their names to hang with the older boys.

candi35 · November 2015

I won't be buying anything this Christmas for dd, we spent a lot just preparing for her arrival. I'm sure with the grandparents visiting they will get her something.

Me (35), DH (52)

DS (17)

DS (11)

DS (9)

DD - 12/15 (repeat c section )

biz201 · November 2015

We're opening a savings account this Xmas for the baby as it seems pointless getting presents this year. (Due 12/5)

mrs14678 · November 2015

I looked for a thread about this specifically, but didn't find one.... Maybe it's okay here. If not, I can start a new one. Let me know.
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What are you ladies planning as far as giving presents to others? We are moving to a new town between Christmas and New Year and Baby Q is due Dec 14. Hubby graduates Dec 18 from the DPS Academy, too, so it's already going to be extremely hectic. I'm thinking gift cards for the siblings, and framed pictures of newborn Q for the rest of the relatives. Is that tacky? Any clever-er ideas? We are on a limited budget too, since we will be overlapping rents/utilities/moving expenses AND a new baby.

MerBot · November 2015

ArielleRene said:
I looked for a thread about this specifically, but didn't find one.... Maybe it's okay here. If not, I can start a new one. Let me know.
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What are you ladies planning as far as giving presents to others? We are moving to a new town between Christmas and New Year and Baby Q is due Dec 14. Hubby graduates Dec 18 from the DPS Academy, too, so it's already going to be extremely hectic. I'm thinking gift cards for the siblings, and framed pictures of newborn Q for the rest of the relatives. Is that tacky? Any clever-er ideas? We are on a limited budget too, since we will be overlapping rents/utilities/moving expenses AND a new baby.

We won't be visiting, so I am going to order gifts online and have them shipped to family in another city - just have my sister or brother wrap them for me.

We draw names for siblings, do a group gift for parents and that's it.

When in doubt I try to give a fancy version of food/drink they love like great coffee or cheese or wine.

Some home stores have a really good LED-light-bulb sale on right now so I was also going to have a sibling pick up LED light bulbs for one of my more practical siblings to upgrade/save energy on bills from now on - gift that they'll actually use and keeps on giving! (Only of course if someone actually appreciates this!)

Belles81 · November 2015

In my opinion buy if you can afford to buy. Remembering that the babys birthday will be a year away. So all the toys and things she will need during her 1 year development you will need to buy at some stage anyway.

TomekiaB · November 2015

I only exchange presents with our immediate family when I am not home for the Christmas. I did a photo album for my parents and in-laws with wedding pictures the Christmas after our wedding (using snapfish). I filled a little under half with basic wedding pictures that were the same for each recipient and I edited each album to include the pictures of that family for the rest of the pictures everyone loved it. So, I think the grandparents etc will love baby pictures (and next year you can do baby pictures with those family members if you want too). Snapfish and shutterfly have great sales leading up to Christmas and so many product options (coffee mugs, calendars, photo albums etc.) which are great gifts for the people who "don't need or want anything."

mrs14678 · November 2015

This is why I feel like Charlie Brown this year. It's so commercial! Haha. I usually bake a bunch of cookies and things, but my kitchen will be packed by then, except for like....2 plates, cups, forks.... I don't think my family would be offended cos they have military background and understand moving, but hubby's dad's family is very materialistic. It's not the value of the present, it's the amount of presents.....maybe I'll shop for something for them. At the same time, I want to say "I made you your first grandkids (on both sides) all year. I worked hard enough. Deal with it. We are moving. We can't afford lots of presents or time to make the usual heart-felt things!"
I was considering maybe ordering grandparent themed tshirts or something. I love the idea of a mug or shutterfly/snapfish something or other. Thanks for that suggestion, @TomekiaB !

TomekiaB · November 2015

@ArielleRene The photo gifts are a hit with my older less tech savvy relatives, it is the equivalent of self-publishing to them. I typically get 40-60% off on my snapfish projects in November/December so watch for sales

neferhathor · November 2015

We will probably just get the baby a couple of small toys that we would have gotten anyway. We still have a lot of baby toys from our older kids so she won't need much (if anything).

abloom6510 · November 2015

My son is 7, and she should be here 3-4 weeks before Christmas so Santa cannot not visit her and we can't not get get anything

. Santa will be bringing diapers and wipes, and we will wrap up the swing were ordered her from Mommy & Daddy. I am thinking we will let him pick out a first Christmas ornament or some sort of keepsake for her.

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