The Best “Baby’s First Christmas” Ornaments to Add to Your Tree
You’ve already received the best gift of all: your baby! Now it’s time to celebrate your first Christmas together as a family. There are so many ways to make this holiday season extra-special, from getting baby a heartfelt gift and a fancy first Christmas outfit for festive photos, to buying baby’s first Christmas ornament for your tree. Browsing for hangable keepsakes? Look no further than this shoppable inspiration. We’ve rounded up the cutest and most wonderfully personalized baby ornaments of 2022. No matter your style, there’s an option here that’ll fit right in with your holiday decor and mark this major life moment.
In this article:
Picture frame baby’s first Christmas ornament
Reindeer baby’s first Christmas ornament
Light up baby’s first Christmas ornament
Handprint baby’s first Christmas ornament
Heart-shaped baby’s first Christmas ornament
Baby block first Christmas ornament
Glass baby’s first Christmas ornament
Laser cut baby’s first Christmas ornament
Metal baby’s first Christmas ornament
Rustic Baby’s First Christmas Ornament
Double-sided baby’s first Christmas ornament
Twin babies’ first Christmas ornament
Vintage-inspired baby’s first Christmas ornament
Heirloom-quality baby’s first Christmas ornament
Felt baby’s first Christmas ornament
Picture frame baby’s first Christmas ornament

Looking for baby’s first Christmas photo ornament? This Mudpie one doesn’t disappoint. The round ceramic frame is decorated with a sweet message and the year. Insert a favorite photo of your little elf and admire the sweetness!
Reindeer baby’s first Christmas ornament

This baby ornament has plenty of rustic flair, with a wood-slice base and a fuzzy deer embellishment. Plus, you can personalize baby’s first Christmas ornament with their name and the year.
Light up baby’s first Christmas ornament

Brighten up your tree with this baby Christmas ornament, illuminated from within by candlelight (battery operated, of course). Personalize it with their name, a sweet message and—you guessed it—the year.
Handprint baby’s first Christmas ornament

Use this kit to turn your little one’s handprint or footprint into a glittery keepsake for baby’s first Christmas ornament. It comes with all the tools you need, plus easy-to-follow instructions. As baby grows, you’ll look back fondly on how tiny they were!
Heart-shaped baby’s first Christmas ornament

Display your little one’s birth stats on this personalized baby ornament. We love the heart shape, the fact that it’s double-sided and the seasonal snowflake accents.
Baby block first Christmas ornament

Thanks to this block-shaped option, you can get baby’s first Christmas ornament personalized on all six sides. Get it engraved with a special message, initials, a holiday image and more. Talk about a sweet keepsake.
Glass baby’s first Christmas ornament

Celebrate your little one's first Christmas in style with this classic glass bauble. It’s decorated with a friendly snowman and reads “My First Christmas.” Plus, this baby holiday ornament is perfectly packaged in a gift box with a coordinating tied ribbon for easy gift-giving and safe storage.
Laser cut baby’s first Christmas ornament

This first Christmas ornament is beautifully intricate. The laser-cut nursery scene is sure to impress your holiday guests. Personalize it with your little one’s name and the year.
Metal baby’s first Christmas ornament

If you’re going with a silver color-scheme for your tree, this metal option will fit right in. Add the date and a personalized note for a super-cute first Christmas ornament.
Rustic Baby’s First Christmas Ornament

Get baby’s first Christmas ornament personalized with their name, the year and a painted, tree-carrying pickup truck. How’s that for a cute country-inspired design?
Double-sided baby’s first Christmas ornaments

This next pick by Pearhead, lets you create an extra-special keepsake to commemorate baby’s first festive season. The oval ornament is double-sided, meaning you can insert a photo on one side and baby’s footprint or handprint on the other. A darling sight from every angle!
Twin babies’ first Christmas ornament

Shopping for a dynamic duo? This adorable bunny rabbit Christmas ornament has space for two names. Bonus: You can add their photo or a unique inscription on the back—just send the seller your preferred pic and information.
Vintage-inspired baby’s first Christmas ornament

Willing to splurge on baby’s first Christmas ornament? Look no further than this glittery bauble by Vietri. Inspired by childhood memories of Santa Claus, this artisan-crafted ornament has been hand-painted with an intricate holiday design and is ready to take pride of place on the tree.
Heirloom-quality baby’s first Christmas ornament

Speaking of heirlooms, there’s nothing quite like getting baby’s first Christmas ornament from Lenox. This silver-plated piece features Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and boasts a sweet message and the year.
Felt baby’s first Christmas ornament

How about a menagerie of felt ornaments? These adorable animals are handmade in a Fair Trade factory in Nepal, making them a truly unique addition to your holiday decor. Choose from a range of fuzzy friends, including a whale, kangaroo and twin lambs.
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