There's only one first December. The first stocking with their name on it, the first candle lit while they watch from a lap, the first photo with a grandparent who has waited a long time to hold them. Years from now, those pictures are what you'll reach for, and what they were wearing becomes part of the story. We've gathered our favorite first-holiday pieces below, grouped by the moment they're made for, so you can plan the month one photo at a time.
Before You Shop: Buy for December, Not Today
Babies grow fast in the fall. If your little one is near the top of a size range now, choose the next size up so it still fits on Christmas morning or the last night of Hanukkah. Soft, stretchy fabrics forgive a little extra room, and a cuff rolled once looks sweet in photos. When in doubt, bring baby by the shop and we'll pull a few sizes for you to compare.
The Holiday Card Photo
This is the one that goes on the fridge of every relative you have, so choose something simple that lets their face do the talking.
- My First Christmas Long Sleeve Bodysuit – Grey ($24.50). Soft heather grey with a classic red message, easy for boys or girls and lovely with a plain white backdrop. Sizes 0–6 and 6–12 months.
- Ruffled Bodysuit Dress – Gold Foil Reindeer ($19.99, regularly $45). Buttery-soft bamboo with a gentle ruffle and a glint of gold foil that catches the tree lights. Sizes 0–3 through 12–18 months.
- Collared Flannel Romper – Holiday Plaid ($39.99, regularly $68). A little collar and a red-and-green plaid that looks like a tiny grandpa in the very best way. Sizes 0–3, 3–6 and 12–18 months.
Family Gatherings & Holiday Visits
For dinners, church, Hanukkah parties and trips to see the grandparents, something a little dressier that still lets them nap, crawl and be passed around the room.
- Tulle Skirt Bodysuit Dress – Santa Medley ($19.99, regularly $59). A soft bamboo bodysuit on top and a twirl of tulle below, dressy for the photos and easy for diaper changes. Sizes 3–6 through 12–18 months.
- Plaid Ruffle Neck Dress – Walnut ($56). Warm walnut plaid with a ruffled collar, the kind of classic dress that looks just as right in a photo album twenty years from now. Fits 9 to 24 months.
- Ruffled Shoulder Sweatshirt – Gingerbread House ($34.99, regularly $45). Cozy French terry with an embroidered gingerbread house and ruffles at the shoulders. Dressy enough for a visit, comfy enough for the car ride there. Sizes 6–12 months through 18–24 months, plus 5–6 years for a big sister.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Morning
The pajama photo by the tree is a tradition worth starting early. Soft, breathable bamboo keeps little ones comfortable through a long, exciting night.
- Bamboo Convertible Romper – Golf Santa Green ($29.99, regularly $43). A two-way zipper makes middle-of-the-night changes quick, so nobody has to fully wake up. Sizes 0–3 and 3–6 months.
- Bamboo Ruffled Footie – Mrs. Claus Pink ($29.99, regularly $43). Rosy pink with a sweet ruffle, for the littlest Mrs. Claus. Sizes 0–3 through 6–9 months.
- Fair Isle Reindeer Pajama Set – Navy/Red ($38). A classic Fair Isle print in cotton for toddlers and older siblings, so the whole crew matches in the morning photo. Sizes 12–18 months through 6/7 years.
- Organic Cotton Pajama Set – Festive Nutcrackers ($39.99, regularly $58). Charming nutcrackers on soft organic cotton, lovely for a big sister on her first Christmas as a sibling. Sizes 12–18 months through 8/9 years.
Eight Nights of Hanukkah
Hanukkah begins at sundown on Friday, December 4 this year, which leaves plenty of time to plan eight cozy nights.
- Bamboo Pajama Set – Hanukkah Snowflakes ($24.99, regularly $43). Wintry blue snowflakes on silky-soft bamboo. Sizes 3T/4T through 5Y/6Y, perfect for a toddler or big sibling to wear while baby watches the candles.
- I Love You a Latke Touch & Feel Book ($9.99). A sweet board book with textures to touch, and a lovely one to read together on the first night. We have just one on the shelf.
Little Extras That Finish the Look
- Family Christmas 3-Pair Sock Set – Red & Green Plaid ($14.99, regularly $24.99). Matching socks for Daddy, Mommy and baby. Line up all six feet for the sweetest close-up of the season.
- Candy Cane Confetti Tulle Bow Clip – Red & White ($11.99, regularly $14.99). A full six-inch tulle bow for toddlers and big sisters who want to sparkle in the family photo.
A Few Tips for First-Holiday Photos
- Plan around naps, not the clock. A rested baby an hour after waking gives you far better pictures than a perfect setup at the wrong time.
- Use window light. Morning light by a window is softer and kinder than flash, and it makes the tree glow in the background.
- Keep a spare outfit close. First holidays come with first spills. Having a backup on hand means one messy moment doesn't end the photo session.
- Get in the picture. Hand the camera to someone else at least once. Your little one will want to see you in these photos someday too.
Come Find Their First-Holiday Outfit
We'd love to help you choose in person. Stop by our boutique at 340 G Street in Downtown Davis, at the corner of 4th & G, and we'll help with sizing, pull together a matching sibling look, and wrap it beautifully for you. Gift wrapping is always free in the shop. Many of these pieces have just one or two in each size, so earlier is better. We're open Sunday 11–4, and Monday and Wednesday through Saturday 10–5:30 (closed Tuesdays). Ordering online? Free local pickup is usually ready the same business day when you order before 2pm PT.
For more holiday ideas, browse our Christmas Gifts collection, the full Holiday Shop and our Holiday Gift Guide 2026.
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