12 best gifts for baby's first Christmas

With December in full swing, you may be thinking about the best gifts to get for your baby’s first Christmas. The festive season is an incredibly exciting time with a little one, and there is a variety of toys on the market that will mark the occasion perfectly. This is my first Christmas with my little bub and I must admit that I’ve been so excited walking around the shops. I’ve decided to keep the presents small because it is his first visit from Father Christmas. From wooden toys to interactive offerings, take a look at my gift guide for baby’s first Christmas.

TwoMoonsGiftCo Personalised Santa Sack

Add a special touch to the big day with this personalised Santa sack, which can be customised with your little one’s name and choice of adorable Christmas designs.

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Rainbow Lights Piano

Perfect for getting your little bub familiar with different sounds, this piano features two nursery rhyme classics: The Wheels on the Bus and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Both can be played on the piano thanks to some helpful number instructions. This also includes a variety of features to teach your baby to say numbers in French and learn colours when the time comes.

VTech Learning Activity Table

This activity table will keep baby busy thanks to the different features, including piano keys with songs to sing along to, a play phone and an interactive clock. This will also get them acquainted with colours, numbers and animals. The table can be dismantled making it super versatile.

My 1st Years Personalised Wooden Drum Toy

If you’re on the lookout for a first instrument, this is a great pick from My 1st Years. This includes a circular wooden drum and beaters to encourage them to make their own music. Plus, this can be personalised with their name.

Tooky Toy Wooden Shape Sorter

This shape sorter is bound to keep your little one busy during playtime. This comes with 12 blocks in striking colours that can be matched with the shapes on the cube.

VTech Baby My 1st Gift Set

This gift set includes a variety of toys that are perfect for younger babies, including a light-up keyboard, a mirror, a squeaky toy and a shaker. The different textures and sounds are guaranteed to make playtime fun.

My 1st Years Personalised Pastel Xylophone Wooden Toy

A great musical pick, this colourful wooden xylophone will have your baby playing different tunes and experimenting with a variety of interesting sounds. This also helps with hand-eye coordination and can be personalised with their name.

Little Lot Pull Along Musical Tortoise

This tortoise will get your bub moving around thanks to the pull-along feature. This includes three different modes, including songs, animal noises or a mixture of both. This also features light-up buttons that can be pressed while they’re on the move.