Baby's first Christmas: outfits, photos and keepsakes

The first Christmas with a baby at home is special: everything is new, and every photo becomes a memory. Here are ideas for dressing them and for photos that almost take themselves.

Outfits for their first Christmas

• For Christmas dinner: a knitted set with jumper and leggings, or red and green checks. Smart and comfortable for being held all evening.
• For Christmas morning: footed Christmas pyjamas. Super comfy and perfect for photos while opening presents.
• Little touches: a «My first Christmas» bib or bodysuit is the keepsake most often saved.

Find it all in our Christmas collection.

The matching family photo

Photos in matching pyjamas are a social media favourite. To get them right:

• Take the photo after the nap, not before.
• Use natural light, near a window, and avoid the flash.
• Get down to the baby's eye level instead of shooting from above.
• Use burst mode: out of twenty shots, there's always a magical one.

You don't need to match exactly: sharing a colour or a print already looks lovely.

Keepsakes to treasure

• Keep the first-Christmas bodysuit or bib in a memory box.
• Write a note about what happened that day and who was there.
• Repeat the photo every year in the same spot: you'll see them grow.

And if you're looking for a present for another baby, our gift sets arrive ready to wrap.