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The Best “Baby’s First Christmas” Ornaments to Add to Your Tree

Commemorate this extra-special holiday season with a festive, personalized keepsake.
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Updated November 14, 2022
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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.

Picture frame baby’s first Christmas ornament

Mudpie Baby's First Christmas Ornament
Mudpie Baby's First Christmas Ornament
Image: Nordstrom
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Nordstrom | $16

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

Darkhorse Gifts Baby’s First Christmas Ornament in Deer
Darkhorse Gifts Baby’s First Christmas Ornament in Deer
Image: DarkhorseGifts | Etsy
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Etsy | $19

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

Personalization Mall Beyond the Moon Personalized Light Up Christmas Ornament
Personalization Mall Beyond the Moon Personalized Light Up Christmas Ornament
Image: Personalization Mall

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

Pottery Barn Kids Baby’s First Christmas Handprint Ornament Kit
Pottery Barn Kids Baby’s First Christmas Handprint Ornament Kit
Image: Pottery Barn Kids

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

My Very First Christmas Personalized Baby Ornament
My Very First Christmas Personalized Baby Ornament
Image: Bed, Bath and Beyond

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

BLOCKS Etc. Baby’s First Christmas Ornament
BLOCKS Etc. Baby’s First Christmas Ornament
Image: BLOCKSetc | Etsy

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

Coton Colors Baby’s First Christmas Glass Ornament
Coton Colors Baby’s First Christmas Glass Ornament
Image: Maisonette
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Maisonette | $23.95

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

Wallace Wood Ornaments Personalized Laser-Cut Hand-Painted Baby’s First Christmas Ornament
Wallace Wood Ornaments Personalized Laser-Cut Hand-Painted Baby’s First Christmas Ornament
Image: WallaceWoodOrnaments | Etsy
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Etsy | $22.95

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

The Silver Diva Baby's First Onesie Christmas Ornament
The Silver Diva Baby’s First Onesie Christmas Ornament
Image: TheSilverDiva | Etsy
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Etsy | $25

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

Mooseberry Design Co Watercolor Truck with Tree Personalized Baby’s First Christmas Ornament
Mooseberry Design Co Watercolor Truck with Tree Personalized Baby’s First Christmas Ornament
Image: MooseberryDesignCo | Etsy

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

Pearhead “Baby’s 1st Christmas” 2-Sided Babyprints and Photo Ornament in White
Pearhead “Baby’s 1st Christmas” 2-Sided Babyprints and Photo Ornament in White
Image: Amazon
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Amazon | $9.99

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

The Butterfly Press Personalized Twins Christmas Ornament
The Butterfly Press Personalized Twins Christmas Ornament
Image: TheButterflyPress | Etsy

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

Vietri Old St. Nick Baby’s First Christmas Ornament
Vietri Old St. Nick Baby’s First Christmas Ornament
Image: Saks Fifth Avenue

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

Lenox 2022 Baby's First Christmas Rudolph Ornament
Lenox 2022 Baby's First Christmas Rudolph Ornament
Image: Bed, Bath and Beyond
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Macy's | $19.99

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

West Elm Baby’s First Christmas Felt Ornaments
West Elm St. Jude Baby’s First Christmas Felt Ornaments
Image: West Elm
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West Elm | $15

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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