If you’re celebrating your baby’s first Christmas this year, make sure you’ve got the perfect festive outfit to help your little one win over the hearts of all your family and friends.
We’ve chosen our favourite Christmas Day newborn outfits, from stylish and understated to all-out festive prints. If you're lucky enough to have a newborn for Christmas or are expecting in December, the most important thing about festive clothes are that they are comfy and easy to whip on and off, but that doesn't mean to can't sprinkle a little Christmas magic over what their Christmas wardrobe. A first Christmas is a pretty big deal. Plus, Christmas outfits make a great addition to a Christmas eve box or stocking.
We'll draw the line when it comes to scratchy jumpers and full-blown outfits that will most likely get sick and poo on in a number of hours, but there's so many beautiful (and cosy) Christmas outfits for newborns out there to make sure you have those precious memories and photos to cherish forever.
To save you from trawling the internet for outfit inspiration (you've got more important things to do, like getting ready to give birth or ticking off your nesting to-do list), we've picked our pick of the most adorable Christmas day newborn outfits. Just to prewarn you, it doesn't get much cuter than this.
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Best dress-up Christmas newborn outfit
JoJo Maman Bebewww.jojomamanbebe.co.uk
This gorgeous Elf outfit will make even The Grinch smile. Features a festive green elf outfit (complete with belt), a hat and candy cane legs. We love the popper opening for for easy changing.
Pros
- Two-piece design
- Matching hat
- Matching items available
Cons
- Only smaller sizes available
| Material | 80 per cent cotton, 20 percent polyester, 100 per cent cotton<br> |
| Washing instructions | Machine washable |
| Ages | Newborn, 0-3 months |
- Easy poppers
- Matching hat
Best traditional Christmas newborn outfit
John Lewis www.johnlewis.com
There's no better time to dress up than at Christmas and these traditional tartan dungarees will make sure your little one is the smartest in the room. The festive tartan dungarees are super soft and the integrated soft bodysuit will make sure they will be snug and warm.
Pros
- Embroidery detail
- Integrated bodysuit
- Super soft cotton material
Cons
- Only available up to 6-9 months
| Material | Dungarees: 100 per cent cotton, bodysuit: 96 per cent cotton, 4 per cent elastane, Collar: 100 per cent cotton |
| Washing intructions | Machine washable at 30°C |
| Ages | Newborn, 1-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-9 months |
- Practical and stylish
- Keep forever
- Handy popper fastenings
Best personalised Christmas day outfit
MY 1st YearsWho doesn't love a personalised gift? You can add any name you like to this Rudolph fleece onesie, something you can cherish forever. The simple ivory fleece sleepsuit will be soft and gentle on baby's skin.
Pros
- Has closed feet and cute bear ears
- Fleece material
- Can be personalised
Cons
- Not suitable for sleep
| Material | 100 per cent polyester |
| Washing instructions | Wash before first use |
| Ages | Newborn, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months |
- Suitable from 0 Months to 18 Months
- Personalisation available
- Fleece material