The Journal
10 Personalized Christmas Gift Ideas for Babies
A baby's first Christmas only happens once, which is exactly why so many parents and grandparents look for something a little more meaningful than another toy. Here are our favorite ways to make the holidays feel personal this year.
1. A name-embroidered holiday blanket
Our Christmas baby blankets are one of our most-gifted items every December — soft, seasonal, and personalized with the baby's name so it doubles as a keepsake long after the tree comes down.
2. A "Baby's First Christmas" keepsake box
A personalized keepsake box is a lovely place for parents to tuck away the ornament, the outfit, or the little card from Santa that they'll want to find again next year.
3. A memory book to start the holiday traditions
If you're shopping for a family that loves documenting everything, a baby memory book is a gift they'll actually use, year after year.
4. A matching gift set
For the baby who has (almost) everything, a coordinated gift set feels a little more special than a single item under the tree.
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