In this video I’m sharing exactly what we got Freya for Christmas at seven months old – her very first Christmas – and how I’m keeping it all feeling special without going completely over the top. We’ve decided to follow the “eight gift rule” every year, so I talk you through what that looks like for a baby: something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read, something used, something made, something to do, and something to play. It helped me stay focused and not just buy random bits because they’re cute. I also show you what’s going in Freya’s Christmas Eve box and her stocking, plus what we’re putting under the tree, including some really lovely personalised bits (I’m a sucker for anything with her name on). I share where everything is from (lots of Etsy, plus Next and Amazon), and I chat through the overall cost and even the wrapping paper I’m using. If you’re shopping for a baby’s first Christmas in the UK and want ideas that are practical but still feel magical, this is basically my full plan in one place.