First Christmas Christmas Cards

Introduce Your Little One with Baby’s First Christmas Cards

Make this holiday season unforgettable with a baby’s first Christmas card from Shutterfly. Our festive designs beautifully combine the joy of a birth announcement with holiday cheer, featuring wreaths, ornaments, ribbons, plaid patterns, mistletoe, and other seasonal touches. Sharing your newborn’s milestone with family and friends has never been easier.

How to Customize Baby’s First Christmas Cards

Get started by browsing our wide variety of new baby Christmas card templates — from classic holiday designs to whimsical, modern styles — to find one that perfectly suits your family. Then, upload your favorite photo of your newborn and make it truly your own with full customization options: choose from multiple photo layouts, background colors, fonts, trims, luxury foil or glitter accents, and premium paper types.

Add your baby’s name, birth details, and a heartfelt holiday message to create a Christmas card that family and friends will treasure. Shutterfly also makes sending your Christmas cards easy: enjoy free recipient addressing and mailing, so your cards arrive stress-free and perfectly polished.

What to Include on Your New Baby Christmas Card

Your newborn Christmas card becomes a keepsake when you include meaningful details. Add a photo of your little one, their name, birth date, weight, or a short holiday card message. Highlighting these special touches ensures your Christmas birth announcement card is both personal and memorable.

Adorable & Festive Baby’s First Christmas Card Ideas

Looking for ways to make your newborn’s first holiday extra special? Here are some infant Christmas card ideas to inspire your festive photos:

• Cozy Holiday Outfit: Dress your baby in a soft Santa suit, reindeer onesie, or festive holiday dress. Pair with a plush blanket or tiny stockings for an adorable photo.
• Winter Wonderland Scene: Set up a mini holiday scene with wrapped presents, twinkling lights, and pine branches. Your baby can sit among the decorations for a whimsical, storybook-style photo.
• Milestone Moments: Highlight your baby’s first smile, first laugh, or first holiday bath — candid moments that capture their personality.
• Seasonal Props: Include tiny Santa hats, elf shoes, or festive toys. Even a soft holiday-themed stuffed animal can add a playful touch.
• Family Traditions: Incorporate family heirlooms, like a favorite ornament or a cherished blanket, to connect your newborn’s first Christmas to your family story.

Beyond Baby Christmas Cards

Extend the holiday cheer with other keepsakes from Shutterfly. Pair your Christmas card with a custom baby’s first Christmas ornament, a photo book, or personalized gifts featuring your baby’s picture, like photo blankets, photo mugs, photo puzzles, canvas prints, and photo calendars. These treasures let you celebrate your newborn and create lasting memories for years to come.