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I’m pretty sure you’re more excited about baby’s first Christmas than they actually are! It’s a great time to introduce the little one to the memorable traditions you grew up with or you’ll have a chance to create your own little traditions with them.
Sure, baby might be a little too young to appreciate or understand what’s going on, but Christmas does bring out a warm and fuzzy feeling in everyone! Not to mention the sparkly lights and glittery decorations that baby will be amused and mesmerized with.
With that said, we’ve listed down some tips to make the most of baby’s First Christmas…
1. Keep baby around you while you spruce up your home
Let baby watch as you set up the Christmas tree and decorations. They won’t get it on the first year, but trust me, keep doing this every year and baby will pick up the idea and excitement really soon! They’ll come to associate decorating as a thing that leads up to Christmas!
2. Stick to your routine
Try to keep baby’s day as normal as possible. It can be difficult with all the party hubbub, but baby will be calmer and less fussy! It’ll be ideal to sneak in an early bedtime the night before and an extra nap before the party, so baby won’t be overtired throughout the day.
3. It’s okay if baby fusses
Despite your best efforts, baby may still be overwhelmed with all that is going on. This may make them a bit uncomfortable and cranky. It’s fine if that happens! Don’t let it dampen your Christmas cheer. Just bring baby to a quiet room to calm him down. Put him down to sleep if you have to.
4. RESIST the urge to splurge on toys!
At this age, baby simply don’t need them. Especially if they are newborns! As many parents will agree, they’re better off playing with boxes or ribbons than the most expensive baby gadget out there. After all, the play value of a toy is 10% toy and 90% imagination!
Your friends and family will most likely be buying baby gifts anyway, so save the money! Consider getting them items to help with development instead.
5. Skip the visit to Santa
As a new parent, it’s extremely tempting to bring baby to visit Santa and get a picture for keepsake. Do think twice! While older children love him, babies often find Father Christmas to be a big and scary man.
6. Start new Christmas traditions
This one is really up to your creativity. There are plenty of ways to start a family tradition! You can consider making a Christmas ornament with baby’s handprint every year to put it up. They’ll have a memorable collection when they grow up!
Another idea is to bake a special cake or cookie with them. It might seem redundant now as baby can’t even eat it, but once they’ve past 1 year, they’ll be excited, and you can even get them involved in the process. You’ll definitely appreciate all the effort as your kids get older and start to talk about the wonderful traditions they grew up with.
7. Remember to baby-proof
With all the excitement going on, remember to keep baby’s safety in mind! Avoid having glass ornaments or decorations within baby’s reach. For toddlers, they will be picking ornaments off your tree and throwing it around. So, think twice before putting up your expensive collection!
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