Baby’s first Christmas

If you don’t have a tradition of putting up a Christmas tree in your house, get ready for the magic that happens when the kids arrive! The desire to create a fantasy world from the child’s first Christmas successes. The truth is, everything gets happier and prettier. Try dressing your child in a leprechaun outfit to see if we’re not telling the truth!

To make your Christmas with the baby even more unforgettable, here are some suggestions:

Christmas tree

• Forget the glass balls. With a small child at home, everything must be plastic. Avoid glittery ornaments (if you can): since the baby brings everything to his mouth and will be enchanted by the trinkets, this glitter will certainly not only be on his hands.

• A very nice way to personalize the tree is to print the photos and insert them in acrylic spheres: in black and white, with a red bow, they look even more charming. Alternatively, there are framed tree ornaments. You can hang photos of the baby and the whole family, they will love to see each other there.

• Pay attention to the flasher: if the child is already crawling, he will want to unplug the cord from the outlet.

• Protect the base: the ideal is to prevent the child from getting close to the base of the pine tree, which could fall on it.

• Avoid snow effect trees if you have a baby in the house. This is because the small white powder falls from the branches all the time and your child can put it in his mouth.

Fear of Santa Claus

The younger the child, the easier it will be to take that classic Christmas photo of your little one with Santa. When the child is already almost 1 year old, he is usually scared of Santa Claus and cries of despair in an attempt to keep a memory are not uncommon.

One trick that usually works for taking the picture is to stand with the baby on your lap, distract him to look straight ahead, and without him noticing, Santa is approaching from behind you. With any luck, your child won’t even notice there was an intruder in the photo. But the most important thing is to always respect the child. If he doesn’t want to or is afraid, don’t force him. He will only traumatize you.

There are ways, however, to try and lessen this fear, especially if he’s already over 1 year old. About a month before the date, she starts reading Christmas books and showing pictures of Santa Claus. Repeat the stories, ask him to choose the decorations, ask him to decorate the tree together, draw or write a letter… This will create in him a curiosity and a fascination that can overcome fear.

And preferably avoid your child sitting on Santa’s lap. There are reports of mothers about inappropriate and harassing behavior. So if he can’t sit next to you, keep an eye out!

Photo essay

A Christmas-themed photo shoot is worth hiring, for the sake of excessive sweetness. If you can’t afford it or don’t want to spend it, buy a Santa suit or hat and take pictures of your child at home – he might just be holding a bauble from the tree. They will also be beautiful.

noise and fire

Young children, especially newborns, are very sensitive to loud sounds. If there are fires on the street, close the windows to drown out the noise or try to leave it in a more secluded and quiet place.

It is natural for the baby to be more reluctant to sleep, due to agitation with movements and sounds. But he tries not to take you too far from bedtime, at the risk of ending Christmas under a lot of crying. One tip for him to stay up a little later is to delay his afternoon nap.

gifts

There is no need to buy an expensive gift in the first year of life. Also because, many times, children are happier with the packaging and the noise the packaging makes than with the object itself.

For example, it is worth creating a personalized keepsake that serves the whole family: a photo album for the baby’s first Christmas, a hand-made booklet that tells his story and that of the family… This is a gift that you can also make for grandparents, who will love it.

What can children eat for Christmas dinner

Christmas sweets are irresistible, but they really should be to the taste of adults. Until the age of 2, it is ideal for children not to eat sugar. Some homemade recipes, of course, are healthier, like traditional Christmas cookies that only call for honey to sweeten. In this case, remember that honey is allowed for children over 1 year old. The safest thing is to focus on typical fruits for dessert.

Likewise, chestnuts and walnuts, so traditional, cannot be offered before the baby is 12 months old, at risk of allergy. And when offering, avoid large pieces, due to the danger of choking.

Cod and pork should also be left over for next Christmas, when the child is over 1 year old, as well as anything that is too salty – chester and turkey are usually released, as long as they are not too salty. Bet on lentils, which can make a delicious gruel, and rice with vegetables. Sauces that take mayonnaise should be off the menu for now.

What can a nursing mother eat?

If you are breastfeeding and unsure what to eat, there are usually no restrictions for the mother. Foods are only removed from your diet if, by chance, they trigger an allergic reaction or gastrointestinal upset in your baby.

As far as alcoholic beverages are concerned, we must not stop toasting, as long as they are in moderation. A beer or a glass of wine or sparkling wine won’t hurt. However, avoid breastfeeding for the next two hours. Mothers of children under 6 months of age, especially if they are breastfeeding on demand, should avoid consumption.

Family and friends outings

Christmas is a delight precisely because it brings together the people we love to fraternize. But that also means that many people, who haven’t seen their baby for a long time (or didn’t even know about it), will want to pick him up. From womb to womb, it can be frightened or irritated, and the child is responsible for this relationship. Respect his will and do not give in to the pleas of family and friends. Your child is a person and must respect his individuality, his fears and desires of him.

If he’s crying, tell him he’s scared and that another time the adult might try to pick him up, but it’s not a good time. Don’t worry about the comments that may come. It may also be that someone offers sweets to the child. Of course, at parties we can break some rules. But young children should not eat sweets, either incorporated or industrialized – and under 6 months should eat only milk. Be firm in your rules.

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Ben

Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.