We’ve put together a list of the most memorable gifts, gadgets, and holiday paraphernalia to make baby’s first festive season perfect. Indulge and enjoy the magic.
Winnie-the-Pooh Plush Toy
Gifts can be tricky for the under-one set, but this giant Winnie-the-Pooh plush is cuddly, comforting and makes for a fantastic keepsake photo as well. Hey, it can even double as back support for when baby grows to love reading books on the floor.
Giant Winnie-the-Pooh Plush Toy, $99. Available at disneystore.com
Admiral Road Personalized Baby Blanket
If ever there was an occasion to dole out for a super soft and special personalized blanket from our beloved Admiral Road, this holiday season is it. Perfect for protecting baby from the cold floor, it also brightens any nursery with the complementary colours and animal themes.
Personalized Penguin Baby Blanket, $65. Available at admiralroad.com
Memory Capsule Ornament
Not only are these ornaments of the heirloom handcrafted variety, they offer a removable base so we can stash a memory inside the decoration for future reflection. Be it a note, tiny photo, ribbon, or lock of hair, we know we’ll treasure this keepsake forever.
Ornament with Removable Memory Capsule, $20. Available at finewoodornaments.com
Once Upon a Holiday Romper
We want junior to be warm, comfortable and cute-as-a-button this holiday season. That’s where this holiday romper takes centre stage. Easy to layer up for chilly nights or down for fire-lit living rooms, we’re pretty sure that our babe will be the best-dressed in all of our holiday snapshots.
Once Upon a Holiday Romper. $56 USD. Available at hannaandersson.com
Alexander Girard Heirloom Blocks
Baby’s first holiday is a great excuse to indulge in heirloom quality toys that will last for generations. We’re fond of these Alexander Girard blocks that will look elegant for years to come.
Alexander Girard Blocks, $153. Available at ellaandelliot.com
Ornament that Helps Kids
Not only will this festive ornament bring the perfect burst of colour to our little one’s first holiday, proceeds from its sale go towards helping kids. Every year we’ll pull it out and be thankful for our wee wonders.
An Ornament That Helps Kids. $10 USD. Available at hannaandersson.com
Personalized Christmas Stocking
There’s something so magical about unpacking the stockings, and having a fresh new checkered one with our baby’s moniker splashed on the cuff is even better. We’re digging the clean lines of this stocking so much we might get one with our own monogram.
Checkered Personalized Christmas Stocking Red Velvet Cuff, $30 USD. Available at merrystockings.com
Hockey Skate Stocking
Ok, so we got to pick out the stocking we like. Now we allow our dearest to pick this Canadiana-to-the-core hockey skate stocking – for stuffer overflow and patriotic pride, no doubt.
Black Hockey Skate Stocking, $20. Available at chapters.indigo.ca
Reindeer Rattle
A great prop for holiday photo shots, this age-appropriate toy is also a nice keepsake to bring out year after year as a decoration that sparks memories.
Reindeer Rattle, $12. Available at chapters.indigo.ca
Patouche Baby Booties
These soft unisex booties convey the perfect holiday style while also keeping tiny toes warm and safe. Made in Canada, this gift helps keep our holiday spend close by in our home and native land.
Baby Bootie, $24. Available at patouche.ca
