15 keepsake ornaments to celebrate your baby’s first Christmas

Simple and timeless, this hand-stamped brass ornament is an instant heirloom. And because it’s brass you don’t have to worry about it breaking by way of curious hands or an ill-packed box!

Celebrate your child’s first holiday season with this gorgeous yet simple toy block shaped memento. Embellished with a teddy bear and tree as well as the year, it can be engraved with their name to make it extra special. 

For a celebratory splurge, Waterford is just the ticket. From the giftable presentation to the gorgeous details of the actual crystal, it’s a luxe stunner to cherish for years to come.

This gorgeous handcrafted glass Old St. Nick ornament is a showstopping keepsake to honor your baby’s first Christmas. Detailed with a hand-painted Santa pushing a pram, it’s simultaneously unique and playful.

This personalizable baby block shaped ornament is a cute symbol to remember your little one’s first holiday season with! With options to include your baby’s name, a date, and their height or weight, this customizable memento will truly be one of a kind.

A rocking horse is a timeless choice for a Baby’s 1st Christmas ornament, and this beauty by Lenox does not disappoint. Channeling a favorite Christmas carol, you’ll notice that this “horse” has a shiny red nose and isn’t actually a horse at all. Hanging from a bright, festive ribbon, Rocking Rudolph makes for a beautiful Baby’s 1st Christmas gift that will last for a very long time.

This beautiful two-toned wooden ornament is found on Etsy. Simple and rustic with a wooden bead and twine accents, baby’s name comes in four different font colors so you can personalize it any way you’d like.

Here’s another unique option from an Etsy seller that comes in a variety of styles—including a crescent moon, snowflakes, or mountains—and will have baby’s name on it as well. The mountain style pictured here is made with a combination of alder wood and clear acrylic, creating a stunning aesthetic for a Baby’s 1st Christmas ornament.

How about putting the new baby’s birth stats on a onesie and making it into an ornament?! We are loving this option sold on Etsy—and bonus, it comes in a variety of styles which means you can truly make it your own. Made on acrylic with either a painted or solid background color (your choice!), you can also choose the text color as you add in all of baby’s important info.

Since a new baby really is the Best. Gift. Ever… this personalized porcelain ornament could not be more perfect! One side has bright, cheery Christmas font, plus baby’s name and birthdate, but the other side has your favorite picture ever. This one’s sure to bring everyone joy as you all decorate the tree with each passing year.

This porcelain baby rattle with a gold cord as well as blue and pink ribbons is a beautiful choice to celebrate baby’s first Christmas. Timeless and elegant, an ornament like one will be a family treasure for years to come.

We are loving this adorable and classic porcelain rattle from Hallmark. It’s simple, yet elegant white and gold design would look beautiful on any tree. The extra touch of “2023” will always remind you of why this year was so special.

Disney lovers! You won’t want to miss this classic Hallmark Mickey Mouse ornament to commemorate baby’s 1st Christmas. Made from a durable resin material, Mickey will be baby’s first introduction into the magic of Disney and a reminder of all the dreams and wishes you hope will come true for the new little one in your life.

Another treasured keepsake idea—Baby’s First Bootie. This beautiful ornament is plated in silver for a stunning shine and comes with a 2023 heart charm. Hanging from a soft velvet string, it’s not hard to see why this one’s such a favorite.