That first Christmas after the birth of a living baby after loss is such a special and emotional time. Whether you are shopping for your own rainbow baby or looking for a gift for a loved one’s new rainbow baby, we have collected our favorite gifts below. Celebrate the family’s journey with these meaningful gifts for a rainbow baby’s first Christmas.
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Rainbow Baby’s First Christmas
1. Rainbow Baby’s First Christmas Ornament
Photo Credit: Weathered Raindrop & PALS
This darling personalized rainbow Christmas ornament is one of PALS 2023 Commemorative Holiday Ornaments we’re offering this year. It can customized with baby’s first name, and will be a treasured gift for a family with a new rainbow baby. Each year, as they put this keepsake on their tree, they’ll remember that precious first Christmas with their baby born after loss. Orders close on December 10th to ensure holiday delivery, so donβt delay in ordering.
2. Rainbow Christmas Stocking
Photo Credit: Target
This sweet knit rainbow Christmas stocking from Target makes such a thoughtful gift for a rainbow baby’s first Christmas. Aren’t the pom-poms just adorable?
Cozy Rainbows
3. Rainbow Swaddle Blanket and Hat Set
Photo Credit: Miaoberry Designs
This lovely rainbow organic muslin baby swaddle blanket and hat set from Miaoberry Designs is a favorite here in the PALS community. They are so soft and snuggly for new babies and make beautiful keepsake photos.
4. Rainbow Heart Zipper Footie
Photo Credit: Primary.com
Another favorite product in the PALS community are these rainbow heart zipper footies from Primary.com. The organic cotton is so soft, and the hearts are just so sweet. They’re also available in two-piece PJ sets for older kiddos. And, bonus, everything at Primary.com is currently 30% off, so buy a couple in different sizes for baby as they grow.
5. Rainbow Sprite Snuggler
Photo Credit: Slumberkins
Looking for a sweet and meaningful snuggler to gift a rainbow baby for Christmas? Slumberkins’ Rainbow Sprite is the perfect gift. The snuggler comes with an affirmation and board book. This gift is soft, beautiful, and an acknowledgement of the baby who came before.
6. Rainbow Sleep Bag
Photo Credit: Gunamuna
For the baby who is too big for swaddles, this Gunamuna rainbow sleep bag makes a great gift. It’s sweet, warm, and follows safe sleep guidelines. And, bonus, you can choose to give back to PALS with your purchase of any of the products from Gunamuna’s rainbow collection.
Rainbow Baby Toys
7. Rainbow Stacker Toy
Photo Credit: Melissa & Doug
The Rainbow Stacker Toy from Melissa & Doug is a classic toy that makes a great first Christmas gift and is a small rainbow baby acknowledgement.
8. Rainbow Name Puzzle
Photo Credit: The Little Blue Lion
Looking for a rainbow keepsake gift that can grow with baby? Gift this personalized rainbow name puzzle from Busy Puzzle on Etsy, available in pastel and primary colors.
Photo Credit: The Little Blue Lion
9. Cuddly Rainbow Activity Toy and Teether
Photo Credit: HABA
We love this very tactile teether activity toy from HABA. It’s a slight nod to the rainbow and baby will love it for all the textures, rattling sounds, and chewing possibilities.
10. Rainbow Baby Activity Gym
Photo Credit: Crate & Kids
This sweet cloud and rainbow activity mat from Crate & Kids will bring hours of playtime for baby and is a small nod to the family’s journey to this first Christmas with their rainbow baby.
Meaningful Picture Books
We love reading picture books to our children born after loss. They make a great gift anytime–Christmas is no exception. Here are a few favorites to consider.
11. It Had to Be You board book by Loryn Brantz
It Had to Be YouΒ is a precious love poem to a new baby.Β Loryn BrantzΒ wrote and illustrated this simple and striking board book for her daughter, who was born after a miscarriage. While the book has wide appeal, it is extra special for families who have experienced loss and infertility.Β βFor every one of our wishes, for every bump along the way, now that youβre here, weβve known all alongβ¦it had to be YOU!β
12. All the Colors of Christmas, written by Matthew Paul Turner and illustrated by Gillian Gamble
Looking for a holiday-themed book with a nod to rainbows? All the Colors of Christmas by Matthew Paul Turner celebrates the Christmas season, particularly the colors the infuse the holiday and all of the memorable sesnsations and experiences–including a festive market, sledding, and nativity scene–connected to those bright hues. (This book does have Christian religious themes.)
13. Dear Rainbow Baby, written by Samantha Gassman and illustrated by Timothy Lange
Dear Rainbow Baby by Samantha Gassman is a precious letter to a much-hoped-for baby after loss, told through the seasons of the year. βOne day in early spring, I dared to wonder again. Like a seed, the idea grew, stretching wild and free. So hopeful was my heart, as I dreamed of a you.β With beautiful watercolor illustrations, and a rainbow tucked in each illustration, the simple and meaningful verse draws the reader in.
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