Having a baby is a very special event not just for the parents but for the entire extended family. Baby's first Christmas is one you'll want to remember forever. Christmastime is a time when families gather and often extended family members are together that you don't see all the time. Here are some tips to make baby's first Christmas memorable.
Remember your camera or camcorder - or both! These items are a must-have for your Christmas list. Just as you carry a stroller, wipes and other baby necessities - you now need to carry the camera and camcorder for baby's first Christmas. You'll want to take many photos of your beautiful baby with family and friends during Christmas. Remember to charge your batteries or even get new ones before the holidays start.
Some Mommies fuss about having the baby in a "perfect" outfit for Christmas. What matters more is that the baby is wearing something comfortable. If you are visiting family you don't see regularly, you don't know if their house will be too warm or too cold. Choose a baby outfit that can be dressed in layers so you can add or subtract clothing easily for your baby's comfort.
Most babies dribble or drool food or spit as Christmas goes on - making that perfect outfit somehow seem less perfect. Simply choose something charming and let your baby look more beautiful than their outfit.
If you are visiting family for Christmas, now is the perfect time to let others hold or feed the baby. Even if they do this for a few moments, this can be the highlight of their Christmas and gives them a special moment with your baby. They may even recall this moment years from now. Make an effort to include everyone and let them do something with the baby during Christmastime.