They’ll probably be more interested in the boxes and bows anyway!
2. Delegate
Plan ahead and put your guests in charge of special jobs. Photography is a great one to hand over – you won’t have time and will want a record of this special day.
3. Rule The Routine
One of the benefits of hosting Christmas is that you can do it on your terms and time dinner around baby’s routine. Use nap time to prepare the veggies, to enjoy your own meal or open presents.
4. One Christmas Outfit Just Isn’t Enough
Have a couple of Christmas outfits in reserve for baby and for you – just in case baby spreads more than just joy this Christmas!
5. Say ‘Yes’
If anyone suggests they bring a dish or a side order accept their offer. It will make your life easier and allow you to spend more time with your family.
6. Baby Proof The Tree
Avoid decorating the lower branches of the tree. Baubles are really tempting to babies, so make sure they are out of reach.
7. Teach Them How To Share
If you have two sets of grandparents coming they will all want to spend time with their baby grandchild. Consider giving them a specific baby related role on the day to ensure they get their fix!
8. Give Baby A Break
Whilst babies love attention, too much from different people at once could make them irritable and fractious, so make sure they get their quiet time too.
9. Keep A Watchful Eye
If older children are sharing your day watch out for unwrapped presents with small pieces that baby could get hold of.
10. Have a HiPPy Christmas
Follow the HiPP Organic Christmas menu for a stress free meal that baby will love…
The HiPP Organic Mini Christmas Menu
Festive Brekkie
HiPP Organic Apple and Cranberry Breakfast (4 months+) 78p
Christmas Dinner
HiPP Organic Parsnip, Potato and Turkey Casserole (7 months+) 92p
Dessert
HiPP Organic Apple and Apricot Dessert (7 months+) 92p
Snack
Clementine– A great tradition and a healthy snack
The HiPP Organic range is available from supermarkets nationwide.
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Celebrating with the family, especially my children. It is Bud's third Christmas and he understand quite a bit of what is going on this year, it will be Little Miss' first Christmas and our first as a family of four. A very exciting Christmas ahead!
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ReplyDeleteCheese! I've been healthy eating all year and so I don't get to eat my favourite stuff. I'm going to have a few days of indulgence! I know its sad, think of it as a confession.
ReplyDeleteSpending time with the children and family and it's our youngest's 1st Christmas
ReplyDeleteMaking it extra special for the children and spending extra quality time with family and close friends
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ReplyDeleteSpending our 2nd xmas together as a family! My daughter was only 2 months old last xmas so it will be nice to see her get more involved this year! :) xxx
ReplyDeleteMax seeing the tree and unwrapping presents himself this yar :)
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ReplyDeleteEnjoying rich fatty foods guilt free for a few days at least x
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ReplyDeleteThis is our son's first Christmas, he has just turned 6 Months! It's going to be just the three of us, going to spoil him rotten. Looking forward to having a little tipple and watching some good old Christmas TV
ReplyDeleteSpending time with my family and I'm hoping to feel my baby kick for the first time over Christmas.
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ReplyDeleteIt is my daughter's (firstborn) first christmas, she is 7 months old, i am so excited. I just know that having her around is going to make it the best christmas ever!
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ReplyDeletespending time with all extended family and seeing my daughters reaction to her first christmas, it's going to be a very special one this year!
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Having all the family together, especially my Granddaughter's first Christmas
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ReplyDeleteMy first christmas with my beautiful baby boy and some very excited grandparents!
ReplyDeleteHaving all of my family under one roof to celebrate this special time together :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to our last Christmas as a family of 3 as next year there will be 4 of us!
ReplyDeleteThe tiny excited voices first thing in the morning when they discover their stockings - best feeling in the world x
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ReplyDeleteFamily time,my daughter will be 1 in Jan so we want to enjoy Jessicas first xmas quietly and really keep it as cosy and straightforward as possible! So no travelling !!
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ReplyDeletecelebrating it with my son who is 3 and really getting into the Christmas spirit
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ReplyDeletea quiet time with nobody having to go to work!
ReplyDeleteSpending a whole week relaxing with my two boys. No rushing around in the mornings getting everyone fed, dressed and out the door before 8am to get one to school, the other to nursery and myself to work by 8.30am!
ReplyDeleteAll the family being there as we don't often get together
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ReplyDeleteHaving the day off from my job as a carer to be spoil by my family
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