Gift Guide: Baby's First Christmas
Dec. 5, 2011— -- intro: New parents want to treasure the memory of baby's first Christmas.
There are plenty of gift ideas for parents and babies to help mark the occasion, from picture frames, memory books and keepsakes that document baby's first year to personalized Christmas tree ornaments, Christmas-themed outfits and much more.
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text: Trim the tree with a special keepsake ornament, a traditional way to mark baby's first Christmas and remember it for years to come. A footprint or handprint ornament kit is a special way to capture your baby's tiny fingers and toes.
Pearhead Baby Hanging Keepsake (Pictured); $14.95; Available at Amazon.com
BabyPrints Ornament; $12; Giggle.com
Baby's First Christmas Carriage Ornament; $19.95; Lenox.comLenox offers a wide selection of classic styles dated 2011, from a carriage to a rattle, including many that can be personalized.
Waterford 2011 Silver Baby's First Christmas Ornament; $39.99; Available at Amazon.com
Baby's First Christmas Silver Hand Stamped Ornament; $28; Etsy.comAnd there are dozens of affordable options at Etsy, including this hand-stamped ornament, that can be personalized.
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text: Pillows, quilts and memory boxes can be personalized with baby's name and birth date.
Birth Announcement Pillows; $80; Uncommon GoodsThese birth announcement pillows are a wonderful way to commemorate your baby's birth date and stats on an item that's both unique and useful.
100 Good Wishes Baby Quilt; Starting at $99.95, Red EnvelopeThis cotton quilt has 100 wishes for baby, such as virtue, charm, candor, confidence, enchantment, vigor. It can be personalized with baby's name and birth date. According to the website, it was inspired by Chinese tradition of celebrating a child's birth with a quilt of wishes made by family and friends.
Chamois Stroller Blanket; $29.00 – $39.50, Pottery Barn KidsThis chamois quilt from Pottery Barn Kids can be embroidered with your baby's name and birth date for an additional $7 and is available in a variety of colors. Measures 30" wide x 40" long.
Birth Year Box; $45; Uncommon Goods, This birth year box is a great way to gather all your baby's mementos from the first year.
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quicklist: 3title: Memory Books
text: It's not too late to start a memory book or "brag book" for a baby born in 2011, to track milestones, information about mom and dad and photos and keepsakes.
Baby's First Book; $68, Rag and Bone BinderyRag and Bone Bindery offers a collection of beautiful handcrafted baby memory books or "brag" books. The books are ribbon-bound, and have 24 fill-in pages such as "How Mom and Dad met", "How we picked your name", "The Big Day" and more. The book includes a envelope to hold clippings from baby's first haircut and other mementos.
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quicklist: 4title: First-Year Photos
text: There's no shortage of photo-themed items and frames to mark baby's first year. Photo sites like Shutterfly and Kodak Gallery offer countless items, from blankets and journals to coffee mugs and mouse pads.
First Year Frames allow you display monthly photos for your child's first 12 months, and versions can be found at many different price points and retailers.
Pearhead Time Frame (Pictured); $24.95; Available at Amazon.com
Silver Leaf First Year Frame; $62; Pottery Barn Kids
And of course you can mark Christmas Day with a themed picture frame, like this one from Giggle.com.
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text: Even if they only wear it once, there's nothing cuter than babies in soft and cozy holiday PJ's on Christmas morning.
Red Reindeer One Piece; $29.50; Pottery Barn KidsThis cotton one-piece with an embroidered reindeer on the front will keep your little one cozy and warm. Personalization is available on the back of the one-piece on the bottom flap for an additional $7.
Carter's Santa Sleep 'N Play; $13.20; Amazon.com This one-piece says Baby's First Christmas and has Santa feet.
Baby's First Christmas Santa and Sleigh Bib; $19.99; Amazon.com
Baby's First Christmas Funny Long-Sleeved Onesie; $18; Etsy.comThis funny onesie reads "Dear Santa, Other Than That Whole Colic Thing, I've Been Really Good! P.S., It's My First Christmas, So That Helps, Right?" It can be personalized with baby's name.
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