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- From birth’ pushchairs often use a carrycot (either included or sold separately) and usually have both parent-facing and world-facing seat options
- From birth’ pushchairs often use a carrycot (either included or sold separately) and usually have both parent-facing and world-facing seat options
Christmas is a time for gathering, slowing down and sharing special moments with those who matter most. And while your baby may be the smallest person around the table, they’re still very much part of the celebration.
Whether they’re just starting their weaning journey or simply taking in the atmosphere from a cosy spot nearby, there are plenty of ways to make sure they feel included in the joy of Christmas dinner.
To help, we’re sharing a few baby Christmas dinner essentials, along with reassuring guidance, that’ll make it an enjoyable and memorable experience without adding pressure to an already busy day!
Can Baby Join Christmas Dinner?
Absolutely! Whether tiny newborn or excited toddler, there’s a place for every little one at the Christmas table. If your baby has started weaning (usually around six months), they can try small, suitable festive flavours, like soft vegetables, mashed potato or a Christmas dinner puree. But even if they’re not quite ready for solids, sitting at the table means they can still watch, listen and be amongst the excitement, while building familiarity with family mealtimes.
There’s no need to worry about how much they eat or whether they try everything on the plate – at this stage and on this day, it’s all about experience.
Seating Baby at the Christmas Dinner Table
Creating a safe, supportive space for baby at the table helps the whole family relax. Whether your little one is tasting their first Christmas weaning foods or enjoying the view from their seat, the right setup makes festive mealtimes feel easier.
Highchairs
A highchair provides the stability babies need when exploring new foods on their weaning journey, plus it brings them to the same height as the family table, making them feel truly included. Supportive cushions keep them comfortable, an adjustable design helps you get the right fit as they grow, and easy-clean surfaces make post-dinner messes much less time-consuming.
Our range includes these key features, making your festive mealtime all the more smooth. Our Eno Highchair combines a sleek, modern design with one-hand fold, easy-clean cushioning and straps, plus multiple seat and footrest positions to grow with your little one. Juice brings Scandi style in three contemporary colours and converts into a junior chair for later years. And, for a great-value, space-saving option, our adjustable Snax Highchair offers six height and recline positions plus a removable tray – perfect for bringing baby right up to the Christmas table.
Bouncers
If your little one isn’t weaning yet, a baby bouncer is a cosy alternative. It keeps them snug, supported, and close by so they can feel part of the festivities without being held the entire time.
Tempo, our 3-in-1 Rocker Bouncer, offers a safe, soothing spot that’s ideal for newborns to relax in. With its unique shape, it shifts effortlessly between a gentle reclined rocker, a fixed bouncer for self-bouncing, and an inclined bouncer when they want to look around and join the action. For even closer connection at Christmas dinner, our Eno Bouncer can be used on the floor or elevated by docking it onto the Eno Highchair. This means even tiny newborns can be raised to table height, so they can join the festive buzz even if they aren’t eating, while you enjoy your meal without feeling detached or distracted.
Booster Seats
Visiting family for Christmas? A booster seat is a brilliant, portable option for older babies and toddlers. It attaches to most dining chairs, giving your little one a safe spot at the table wherever the festivities take you.
Our Bug 3-in-1 Floor and Booster Seat is designed to adapt as your little one grows, starting as a safe spot for pre-weaning babies to sit and play from around 3 months old. Once they reach 6 months, you can secure it to a dining chair so they can join you at the dinner table in chair mode, complete with a removable, easy-clean tray. And when they’re a little older, Bug switches to booster mode, giving toddlers more room to sit comfortably with clever crumb stoppers to simplify clean-ups.
Weaning Sets for Merry Mealtimes
Baby’s first Christmas dinner is full of excitement – and, if moving on to solid foods, probably a fair bit of mess too! The right weaning essentials can help keep things cleaner and calmer, giving little ones the confidence to explore and you the chance to enjoy your own meal…while it’s still warm!
Weaning Sets
Baby-friendly plates and bowls with grippy bases help keep food where it belongs, while sectioned trays are great for offering a small selection of safe festive tastes – think mashed carrots, softly cooked greens or a spoonful of parsnip puree. And don’t forget, small hands need small tools. Soft-grip spoons and forks make it easier for babies to try self-feeding, as they copy relatives around the table.
Our complete mealtime sets have all the essentials, perfect for equipping baby for their first Christmas dinner. A three-section plate and a bowl with suction bases, mini fork and spoon for developing grip and hand-to-mouth skills, and a silicone bib. Choose from our dishwasher-safe Silicone Set, made from LFGB food-grade silicone – more odour resistant and durable, so items won’t break when dropped (or hurled!) from highchairs – or our equally attractive Bamboo Set, crafted from eco-friendly bamboo and LFGB food-grade silicone.
Sippy Cups
Between warm homes, visitors coming and going, and lots of excitement, it’s easy for little ones to get thirsty. A spill-resistant sippy cup with easy-grip handles helps them stay hydrated throughout the day – and keeps the tablecloth that bit dryer in the process.
Supporting your baby from first sips to independent cup-drinking, our Silicone 3-in-1 Sippy Cup features an interchangeable lid with a sippy cup top for babies who are just getting to grips with drinking from a cup, as well as a straw top for when they reach toddlerhood. Available in a choice of three colours that co-ordinate effortlessly with the rest of our silicone weaning range – and hopefully your festive table décor too!
Protecting Their Festive Finery
Christmas dinner and mess go hand-in-hand – especially when a baby is involved. Adding a bib to their attire doesn’t take away from their festive look; it simply keeps their outfit looking its best for longer.
Fabric Bibs
Soft, comfortable and easy to throw in the washer, fabric bibs are perfect for feeds, snacks and mealtime moments throughout Christmas Day. Our range includes a wide choice of beautiful colour-coordinated sets in soft cotton, plus there’s even a special ‘My First Christmas 2025’ design.
Silicone Bibs
Silicone bibs with handy crumb catchers are great for wriggly little eaters and easy to wipe clean. Choose from colours to coordinate with our silicone weaning sets or cute Christmas-themed designs.
Long-Sleeve Bibs
For the main event – or anything involving gravy – a long-sleeve bib is your best friend. They offer full coverage, protect clothes, and are also ideal for Christmas crafts or messy play. Our range is made up of cute coordinating 2-pack sets, including a ‘Santa & Friends’ Christmas special.
A Christmas Dinner to Remember
Your baby’s first Christmas dinner is less about the food and more about the feeling – connection, comfort and being together as a family. With thoughtful seating, practical weaning essentials and a few handy bibs, you can feel prepared for the smallest family members to join in the festivities around the table, no matter their age or stage.
