MORNING TIME

When you go into your baby's room, say, "Merry Christmas! It's Jesus' birthday! A long time ago, Jesus was a baby, just like you!" Touch your baby's nose or tummy when you say "you."

 FEEDING TIME

While feeding your baby this month, say, "God gave us [name of food]. God gave us [name of drink]. God gave us Jesus!"

 CUDDLE TIME

Cuddle with your baby this month and pray, "Dear God, this time of year can get busy with a lot of good things, just maybe not the most important things. Help me focus on You giving us Jesus and what that really means. I want [baby's name] to grow up celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. I love You, God, and I am thankful for Jesus. In Jesus' name, amen."

 BATH TIME

Add a baby doll to bath time. Pretend it is baby Jesus and sing, "Happy Birthday" to Jesus while you bathe your baby.

Christmas may be one of the best holidays to create some family traditions. Whether your traditions remain constant or change with the phases, go ahead and try a few this year and make your baby’s first Christmas one to remember. 

Four Gift Ideas: If you are wary of too many gifts for one little baby, or you don’t want your home filled with loud noise makers and bright plastic obstacles to trip over, ask doting friends and relatives to choose gifts that fit in one of four categories: something they want, something they need, something they wear, something they read.

One Gift Tradition: Start a tradition of new Christmas pajamas on Christmas Eve, a special Christmas ornament to put on the tree, or a Christmas book to read before bed . . .

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