" Tips for a successful Merry Christmas "

Every year again... Stop! This time is different. The new baby has arrived and you are celebrating your first Christmas with your baby. We have put together a few tips to help new parents avoid the Christmas rush, even with a child. We also reveal ideas for great presents.

Oh, merry Christmas - a new family member enriches the festivities

The festive season is full of emotions and wonderful moments. And as soon as a couple becomes a family, a new and unique tradition of celebrating Christmas emerges. At the same time, the question arises as to whether something will change with the little one. There are indeed a few things to consider, but we can give the all-clear in advance:

With a little planning and some inner peace, everything can be implemented quite easily. And you'll have an all-round successful celebration.

Plan ahead for the first Christmas with your baby

Don't forget that you are a little less flexible around the house with a baby than you were before. Last-minute shopping and errands are now the exception. So think carefully about what you want to prepare and make an exact list of all the ingredients and food.

A new family member enriches the festivities

In addition to the food and decorations, you should consider other aspects and ask yourself the following questions:

• Is there enough crockery available?
• Are there suitable tablecloths?
• Are there enough candles?
• Are there napkins with Christmas motifs and does the Christmas tree need new decorations?

As far as presents are concerned, you won't have any stress with your baby yet. At this age, children are still quite undemanding and as baby gifts are mainly smaller toys and accessories for baby equipment.

You can give the rest of the family a little nudge in this direction.

At home or at the grandparents'?

Of course, most people spend their first Christmas with their baby at home under their own Christmas tree. Parents want to enjoy such a moment with their child in peace and quiet. It's time to bring new traditions to life. Because now you are the parents and this Christmas you are laying the foundations for the years to come. During the holidays, however, you can consider visiting the grandparents or inviting them over. In the first year of life, it is usually a little more pleasant for the baby if everything takes place in familiar surroundings. Especially if it has been a tradition to invite friends as well as family.

At home or rather with the grandparents

Don't have high expectations, don't do anything out of the ordinary!

For your very young child, Christmas is, to put it bluntly, a time like any other. He has his set times for meals and bedtimes. The less you shake things up, the calmer your little darling will be about all the hustle and bustle. So don't take on too much for your first Christmas with your baby. Even if the advertising often shows a harmonious picture of a large family with countless delicacies. The reality is somewhat different.

Don't try to experiment too much when preparing food. When it comes to baby food, stick to milk and the familiar porridge anyway, which you can serve in beautifully designed children's plates with names with names. Don't set fixed times for certain things. It's better to plan loosely and flexibly, as your little one will still have a major influence on the schedule.

Create great memories: Singing carols and decorating the Christmas tree

Every family celebrates the big Christmas in its own way. Over the years, wonderful rituals and traditions develop that become magical childhood memories. You certainly know this too. You hear or sing a certain Christmas carol and you feel like a child again. If you feel the magic of Christmas, then your children will too. If you are celebrating your first Christmas with your baby, create your own little memories. Sing Christmas carols, for example. Soft candlelight and dimmed lights create a feeling of security and love.

Create great memories

What do you give your baby for their first Christmas?

With all the preparations and thoughts surrounding Christmas, presents are of course a must. In the first year of life, the focus is on baby things and baby items. If friends and acquaintances are still looking for nice presents, don't necessarily leave everything to chance. It is helpful to say what is still missing from the baby equipment and what you would also be happy about. The selection of suitable baby gifts for Christmas is enormous.

Gifts for on the go

Diapers and other items should not be missing on a trip. A pretty changing bag or diaper bag has plenty of space for them.

A pacifier with pacifier chain is an absolutely essential piece of baby equipment and is ideal as a Christmas present. If you wish, you can also make the dummy chain yourself. As craft materials There is a wide selection of wooden craft beads, motif beads or - suitable for the Christmas season - small bells available.

Gifts for cuddling

Closeness and security are extremely important in the early months of life and especially in the cold season. For the first Christmas, it's best to give your baby cuddly baby blankets and baby cushions decorated with fun motifs.

Another great idea is a cute cuddly toy that combines the play and cuddle factor of a cuddly toy with the comforting effect of a heat cushion.

Gifts to play with

The first baby toy for your little one is usually a pretty grasping toy. Equipped with various elements, it draws attention to itself and the child enjoys playing with it. You can also easily make a grasping toy yourself with the appropriate craft materials.

As soon as they become a little more mobile, pull-along and push-along animals are the order of the day. A wooden train set with a name is still a popular classic under the Christmas tree.

First Christmas with a baby - an unforgettable experience

Christmas is still a big event for many people, even after many years - and the merry Christmas is even better when you can celebrate it for the first time with a new family member. Enjoying the colorful festivities together with your youngest offspring is simply wonderful. It's just important that you don't get into a rush and don't take on too much.

First Christmas with the baby