Free gift finder · 21 ideas · prices checked October 2026
Baby's first Christmas gifts: 21 ideas with prices in £
A baby will not remember the first Christmas, but the family will: the outfit for the photo, the bauble that comes out of the box every year, a toy that makes noise. These ideas are sorted by price, each with the reason it works. Check the age range and size on the shop's page before you buy.
Under £10
#1 · £6 · ages 0–2
Christmas socks, 3-pack
Three pairs of festive socks, cheap enough for a stocking.
#2 · £7 · ages 0–2
Christmas rattle socks
Socks with a rattle built in: a small present that keeps a baby busy.
#3 · £9.95 · ages 0–2
Sonogram frame Christmas ornament
A tree ornament with a space for the scan photo, for expectant parents.
£10 to £20
#4 · £10 · ages 0–2
Christmas tree booties
Booties in a Christmas tree design: small, warm and photogenic.
#5 · £12 · ages 0–2
Soft toy hare from a bedtime storybook
A cuddly toy to go with a favourite bedtime book.
#6 · £14 · ages 0–2
My first Christmas sleepsuit
A sleepsuit that works for the Christmas photo and for the rest of winter.
#7 · £14.99 · ages 0–2
Baby's first year record book
A book to fill in during the first year, which becomes a keepsake.
#8 · £15.50 · ages 0–2
Baby's first Christmas bauble (bone china)
A bauble to hang on the tree every year; keep it out of reach of small hands.
#9 · £15.99 · ages 0–2
Teether in a gift box
A teething toy in a gift box, ready to give.
#10 · £16.99 · ages 0–2
Musical shake-and-jingle set
Baby-sized instruments to shake and bang.
#11 · £17.99 · ages 0–2
Tummy-time spinning book
A book that spins and rattles to keep a baby interested during tummy time.
£20 and over
#12 · £20 · ages 0–2
Christmas tutu and top set
A festive outfit for a party or a family photo.
#13 · £20 · ages 0–2
Christmas embroidered dungarees and top set
A two-piece outfit with Christmas embroidery.
#14 · £22 · ages 0–2
Fair Isle Christmas sleepsuit
A traditional pattern in a baby's sleepsuit.
#15 · £24 · ages 0–2
Christmas cardigan and dress set
A two-piece outfit for Christmas Day.
#16 · £25 · ages 0–2
Fair Isle Christmas jumper (baby)
A knitted jumper for the first Christmas photo.
#17 · £25 · ages 0–2
Silver-plated first-year photo frame
A frame for a favourite picture from the first year.
#18 · £33.50 · ages 0–2
Santa's sleigh zip sleepsuit
A zip-front sleepsuit that is quick to put on at night.
#19 · £38 · ages 0–2
Personalised knitted baby blanket
A soft blanket with a baby's name, which becomes a keepsake.
#20 · £45 · ages 0–2
Wooden Noah's ark toy
A wooden ark with animals that can be kept as a keepsake.
#21 · £45 · ages 0–2
Born in 2026 gift set
A gift set for a baby born this year.
Prices are exact shelf prices in pounds, read from John Lewis and The Works on 5 October 2026: we opened each product page and checked the price, the currency and that the item was in stock. Prices move with sales and Black Friday, so check at the shop. The links open a search at John Lewis, Argos or The Works, with no affiliate tracking: if a link ever earns us a commission, it will not change what we recommend.
How to choose
- Check the age range and size on the shop's page: baby sizes run small and big.
- A bauble or ornament with the year on it becomes a tradition.
- Soft, washable and safe for chewing beats anything with small parts.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for a baby's first Christmas?
A keepsake (bauble, photo frame, record book), a soft or musical toy, or a festive outfit for the family photo. Check the age range on the shop's page.
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