The start of December only means one thing: It’s Tiiime! (in the voice of Mariah Carey, of course). While some of us have waited for this moment since the end of Halloween, others aren’t as creative in preparing for the festive season and making Christmas as magical as possible. 

But, as mothers, if not for ourselves, then for our kids, we have the responsibility and the honour to make the best of this time of the year. It will help our kids have an amazing time and teach them valuable lessons about tradition, giving, and being kind. While some people say: why bother when your kids probably won’t even remember, we’re here to say: even if that’s true, you will! 

Decorate

Nothing says more Christmas than festive decor. Whether you love the subtle and warm flickering lights, cottage greenery, a natural minimalistic Christmas tree, or light-up-the-whole neighbourhood decor, you must agree that putting the decor up marks the beginning of the festive season. You might wonder if your last-year ornaments aren’t child-friendly. You may be worried that they’ve become boring over the years. Or, you want to start fresh to make it as magical as possible. Here’s why starting a charming and delightful Christmas felt ornament collection is an excellent idea for decorating your home.

Felt Christmas ornaments are small decorations made of soft, malleable felt. They come in various forms, colours, and patterns, ranging from amusing animals to vintage felt ornaments. Because they’re lightweight, you can conveniently use them as ornamental accents at home in your kid’s room or hang them on wreaths, garlands, or your Christmas tree. High-contrast black and white felt Xmas ornaments, such as snowmen, penguins and polar bears can catch your newborn attention while colourful fairies, mice, and foxes are great for toddlers and older children.

The best thing about a Christmas felt ornament is that it doubles as a toy perfect for imaginative and pretend play. If you know the many benefits of using figurine toys in pretend play, such as enhancing creativity and imagination, expressing and managing emotions, building problem-solving skills, and many more, you likely encourage it to make it a part of your kids’ daily lives. 

When browsing the range of felt Christmas ornaments in Australia, you’ll even find finger puppet sets, such as Santa and its Company, and Nutcracker and the Mouse King– charming collections, perfect for storytelling, imaginative play, or as a festive decoration that brings the magic of the holiday classic to life. 

Take a Lot of Photos

As we mentioned previously, your baby certainly won’t (and even your older kid might not) remember this Christmas regardless of how much effort you put into it. Catching these precious moments in photos will help turn them into forever memories. For a DIY photoshoot session, you can create a festive backdrop in your backyard or at home and ask a friend or a family member to do the job. Or, you can hire professionals. 

Memorable occasions call for a unique ensemble, so dress yourself and your bub in Christmas outfits. Can you imagine a better excuse for shopping for adorable outfits? Since Christmas in Australia can get warm, choose light, breathable fabrics and don’t forget your sunscreen and hats if you plan to spend the day outside.

You can frame your favourite pictures, and display them on a wall in your home Or, select one you adore and send it as a personalised Christmas card to your closest loved ones. That way you can send a current photo to family members who live far away. If you’re asking yourself: If it’s your child’s first Christmas, you can even put them in a scrapbook to celebrate it properly.

Turn Up the Christmas Music

Don’t hesitate to sing your favourite holiday songs because babies adore music and, best of all, they aren’t yet able to express their ideas about your taste in music. From the old favourites on your Christmas playlist to humorous tunes during infant rhyme time sessions or Christmas carols at church. Your baby will love listening to you sing, and you might even have a hand in influencing their future musical preferences.

Adapt Christmas to Your Family’s Needs 

Christmas can be a hectic time of year, and unluckily, children’s, especially babies’s needs don’t often align with that. Your baby’s sleep and feeding cycle may be severely disrupted by late-night gift wrapping and substantial mid-afternoon meals. Not to mention your joy! But it’s a chance to change things up when you celebrate your baby’s first Christmas. 

To accommodate the baby’s nap, try moving the Christmas dinner. Or (sigh with relief) ditch the turkey completely and have a quick-fix lunch instead. It will feel much easier on Christmas day if the pressure is removed. That also applies to the entire holiday season: since children are unpredictable, try some new family customs, relax on schedule, and go with the flow.