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.
Best newborn Christmas outfits at a glance:
• Best personalised: Rudolph fleece onesie, buy now on MY 1st Years
• Best romper: Penguin Fair Isle Knitted Jumpsuit,buy now on MORI
• Best traditional: My First Christmas Tartan Dungarees, buy now on John Lewis
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 knitted Christmas newborn outfit
John Lewis www.johnlewis.com
If you don't want to go full-blown Christmas, a festive cardigan is a great addition to a simple sleepsuit. There is nothing sweeter than a baby in a knitted cardi and we adore this cream one from John Lewis.
Pros
- Lovely and soft with Christmas pudding design
- Neutral and understated
- Lots of sizes available
Cons
- Do not tumble dry
| Material | 40% wool, 30% viscose, 20% polyamide, 10% cashmere |
| Washing instructions | Machine washable at 30 degrees. Do not tumble dry |
| Ages | Newborn, 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months |
- Wool blend
- Much-loved British brand
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 newborn outfit
MY 1st Yearswww.my1styears.com
Who 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
Best neutral Christmas newborn outfit
M&S www.marksandspencer.com
Neutral baby clothes lovers will adore this simple and aesthetically pleasing newborn Christmas sleepsuit complete with the most adorable embroidered festive scene.
Pros
- Soft
- Neutral and simple
- Simple poppers
- Lots of sizes
Cons
- Might be hard to keep clean!
| Material | 80 per cent cotton, 20 per cent polyester |
| Washing instructions | Wash at 40 degrees |
| Ages | Newborn, 1 month, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months |
- Soft, gentle material
- Integral mits
- Anti-slip technology to prevent falls
Best character Christmas newborn outfit
JoJo Maman Bebewww.jojomamanbebe.co.uk
We love nothing more than dressing up our cherubs in character clothing from our favourite books and films. This Peter Rabbit baby sleepsuit and hat set is beautiful and will last for generations to come.
Pros
- All-over print
- Includes scratch mittens
- 100 per cent cotton
Cons
- Sizing comes up big
| Material | 100 per cent cotton |
| Washing instructions | Machine wash at 40 degrees |
| Ages | Newborn to 12 - 18 months |
- 100 per cent cotton
- Made with BCI cotton, which promotes sustainable standards in cotton farming
Best festive print Christmas newborn outfit
Avery Row www.avery-row.com
This sleepsuit from Avery Row not only features a lovely unique festive forest print but it is made from 100 per cent organic cotton jersey. Perfect for the Christmas snuggles.
Pros
- Made from sustainable organic cotton
- Beautiful festive forest print
- Zip opening
Cons
- No newborn size, starts from 0-3 months
| Material | 100 per cent GOTS Organic Cotton |
| Washing instructions | Machine wash at 30 degrees |
| Ages | 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months |
- 100 per cent organic cotton
- Fold-over Mitts up to age 12 months
- Grip Foot pads over age 6 months
Best romper Christmas newborn outfit
MORIbabymori.com
All in ones or rompers are a comfortable choice for tiny ones, as you've got no zips or endless poppers to contend with. We love this traditional fair isle print from MORI, that will see you through winter, not just Christmas.
Pros
- Beautiful fair isle print
- Made from 100 per cent organic cotton
- Not just for Christmas
Cons
- No feet
| Material | 100 per cent organic cotton |
| Washing instructions | N/A |
| Ages | 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months |
- Design not just for Christmas
- Made from 100 per cent cotton
Best two-piece Christmas newborn outfit
Bootswww.boots.com
This cosy knitted outfit makes a special outfit for Christmas, with the trousers easy to whip off during nappy changes. We love the fluffy red-nosed reindeer characters that are super soft to touch.
Pros
- Lovely soft knitted texture
- Machines washable
Cons
- No feet, so make sure you keep those feet warm
| Material | 100 per cent cotton |
| Washing instructions | Machine washable |
| Ages | 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 12-18 months |
- Stretchy waistband
- 100 per cent cotton
- Fluffy character design
Christmas Day newborn outfit FAQs
Are Christmas newborn outfits a good idea?
We wholeheartedly think so, yes. Think of the memories. Even though your little one will have no idea it is Christmas, you do and you can use the opportunity to take lots of photos of your baby in their outfit for the big day, seasonal parties, and outings. Trust us when we say it will be the only time where they will sit still for a photo.
What material is best for Christmas newborn outfits?
The more snuggly the better. Soft, breathable materials such as cotton are preferred to keep newborns comfortable.
Hannah Mellin is a Commercial Content Writer, specialising in parenting. She creates listicles, how-to guides and product reviews of all aspects and products of family life. She's mum to an almost one-year-old and is navigating her way through first-time parenthood, every developmental leap at a time.