
How to Dress a Baby for Christmas
4 min read | 4 November 2020
6 min read | 14 October 2025
Christmas is such a magical time of year, especially when it’s your little one’s first (or second, or third!) festive season. Dressing your baby in a Christmas outfit makes those family moments extra special, while also helping to create traditions and memories you’ll look back on for years to come.
In this guide, we’ll share some of our favourite baby Christmas outfit ideas from our Christmas Collection. From cosy pyjamas to playful Santa outfits, we’ll help you dress your little one for every festive occasion.
The festive season often begins with pulling out the decorations and setting up the tree. It’s such a special moment, and dressing your little one in a festive outfit makes it even more memorable.
Our Festive Gingham Overalls or Christmas Letterbox Tee paired with leggings makes a simple but adorable tree-decorating look.
Decorating tip:
let your little ones pick out their own
Christmas decorationsfor festive fun!
Meeting Santa is a milestone in many families’ Christmas traditions. It’s the perfect opportunity to dress your little one in something festive and photo-ready.
Our
Postie Santa Bodysuitpaired with the Baby Santa Hat and Elf Booties makes for the cutest first Christmas outfits for a Santa photo.
For toddlers, try the
Christmas Postal Van Teepaired with our Festive Gingham Shorts or a Christmas Dress, which are festive yet comfortable options for sitting on Santa’s lap.
Family photos are treasured keepsakes, and Christmas is the perfect time to capture them. Many families also use these photos for Christmas cards or family newsletters, making festive outfits even more meaningful. Coordinating siblings in festive outfits makes those photos extra special.
Purebaby’s Christmas Collection includes outfits for babies through to size 5, so siblings can match in prints while each wearing a style that suits them best.
Styling Tip:
Coordinate siblings with matching prints or colours - try a
polo-style growsuitfor babies, and a polo shirt and shorts or festive dress for toddlers.
As the excitement builds, Christmas Eve is all about getting cosy before the big day, while Christmas morning is filled with joy as little ones unwrap their gifts. Matching pyjamas make both occasions extra magical.
for babies and toddlers, featuring seasonal prints like Festive Friends and Christmas Wishes.
Short Sleeve Zip Growsuits for younger babies that want to join in on the matching fun!
Styling Tip:
Layer pyjamas under a cosy cardigan or knitted jumper for added warmth on cooler Christmas mornings.
Christmas Day is filled with family gatherings, delicious food and festive cheer. Choosing an outfit that balances style with comfort ensures your little one enjoys the day as much as everyone else.
For babies, opt for a comfortable yet dressy option like our Postie Santa Bodysuit or Heart Gingham Overall Bodysuit.
Toddlers might enjoy a Christmas Tee and Shorts set for easy all-day wear, or a special
Christmas Dresswith delicate details like embroidery and appliqué.
Styling Tip:
Pair Christmas Day Outfits with sweet accessories such as hair clips, headbands or our
My First Christmas Crown.
A Christmas outfit is more than just clothing, it’s a memory in the making. Gifting a festive growsuit, t-shirt, or Christmas dress is a beautiful way to celebrate a little one’s first holiday season. For grandparents, godparents, or friends, choosing a Purebaby outfit means giving something practical, precious, and full of meaning. These pieces not only keep babies comfortable on the day, but they also live on in photos, scrapbooks, and family stories for years to come.
Christmas is about family, love and the little traditions that make the season magical. Dressing your baby in a special outfit is one of those traditions that helps create memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Whether it’s cosy pyjamas for Christmas morning, a festive romper for Santa photos, or a sweet dress for Christmas Day lunch, these pieces become part of your family story. With Purebaby’s Christmas Collection, you can feel confident that your little one will be comfortable, cared for and dressed beautifully for every occasion.
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