Quick answer: The best first Christmas gifts for a baby are ones the family will actually use and keep: a "My First Christmas" outfit for photos, clothes in a size the baby will grow into (3–6 months or 6–12 months), and a keepsake from the person giving it, like an "Auntie is my Bestie" or "Grandma's Little Love" bodysuit. Tenth & Pine organic baby bodysuits start at $30, are milled, cut, sewn and finished in the USA from certified organic cotton, and come in sizes 0–3M through 18–24M. Order by the first half of December. That is when most of our holiday orders come in.
Quick facts
- Price range: kids tees $26–$28, baby bodysuits $30–$32, 2-packs $55, a long sleeve 3-pack $68, and digital gift cards from $25.
- Safest gift size: 3–6M. It was our most-bought baby size last holiday season, ahead of 0–3M.
- Most-gifted design last year: Auntie is my Bestie, which sold more than twice as many units as any other style that season.
- Materials: certified organic cotton, nickel-free snaps and water-based inks.
- Where it's made: baby bodysuits and kids tees are made in the USA in small batches. Tenth & Pine is also sold at Nordstrom and Maisonette.
What our holiday orders tell us about gifting baby clothes
Most gift guides are built from opinions. This one starts with data. We looked at every Tenth & Pine order placed between November 1 and December 25, 2025: 628 orders and about 680 baby-size bodysuits. Here is what holiday shoppers actually bought.
| Baby size | Share of holiday baby units | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3M | 29% | Popular, but families often already have plenty of newborn clothes |
| 3–6M | 30% | The most-bought size, and the safest pick for a newborn gift |
| 6–12M | 25% | A smart pick for babies born in summer or early fall |
| 12–18M | 14% | For first-birthday-age babies at Christmas |
| 18–24M | 2% | Most families move to kids tees at this age |
- 71% of holiday baby gifts were 3 months or bigger. Gift-givers size up, and families get more wear out of it.
- Family-member designs are the gift. Auntie, Grandma and Grandpa designs made up nearly a quarter of units among our top 25 holiday styles.
- The first two weeks of December are the busiest. They brought in more than a third of all holiday orders. The week of December 15, orders fell by half, as shoppers ran out of shipping time.
- The average holiday order was about $46, roughly one bodysuit plus one kids tee, which is why a matching sibling set makes such an easy gift.
Best gifts for baby's first Christmas
A first Christmas outfit is the one gift parents photograph, frame and save. These are our holiday bodysuits, each in natural certified organic cotton. Long sleeve is $32 and short sleeve is $30.
- My First Christmas: a green wreath and red heart. The classic first-Christmas photo outfit, also in short sleeve.
- Santa's Little Helper: Santa hat lettering, sweet for visits with Santa.
- Chillin' With My Gnomies: three red gnomes for the family that likes a pun.
- Believe: Santa's sleigh and reindeer with red script.
- Christmas Movie Marathon Club: for cozy nights on the couch, with matching kids and adult tees.
- Cookies, Christmas Classics, Cocoa: a holiday-baking favorite.
- Snowman and Christmas Reindeer: winter designs that work through January.
See all 30 designs in our Christmas bodysuits collection.
Gifts from the family: Auntie, Uncle, Grandma and Grandpa
The gift that says who it's from was our biggest holiday category last year. Relatives love giving them, and parents love the photo that follows.
- From Auntie: Auntie is my Bestie, our number one style last holiday season. Also in short sleeve and as a kids tee.
- From Uncle: Uncle is my Bestie, or the Auntie + Uncle 2-pack ($55) when they shop together.
- From Grandma: Grandma's Little Love or Grandma is my Bestie.
- From Grandpa: Grandpa is my Bestie or Grandpa's Little Love.
- From Mom and Dad: Mama's Favorite Gift and Dada's Favorite Gift, or the Mama + Dada 2-pack.
Matching Christmas outfits for siblings and the whole family
Most of our holiday designs come as a baby bodysuit, a kids tee and, for many, an adult tee, so siblings and parents can match without looking identical.
- Pick one design the whole family likes, such as Little Elf, Christmas Movie Marathon Club or Chillin' With My Gnomies.
- Choose the baby piece: for example the Little Elf bodysuit ($32).
- Add the sibling tee: the Little Elf kids tee ($28), in toddler and kids sizes.
- Finish with the parents: Mama Elf and Papa Elf adult tees. Some adult styles are preorder, so check the ship date on the product page.
Shop every set in sibling matching outfits, parent + child matching and family matching.
Organic baby gifts by budget
| Budget | Gift idea | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30 | Kids Christmas tee, short sleeve bodysuit or a gift card | $25–$30 |
| $30–$60 | Long sleeve first Christmas bodysuit, or a bodysuit + sibling tee set | $32–$60 |
| $55 | A 2-pack, like Auntie + Uncle | $55 |
| $60 and up | The long sleeve 3-pack or a full family matching set | $68+ |
What size baby clothes should you buy as a Christmas gift?
Size up. Go by the baby's height and weight if you can get them, and by age if you can't.
- Born in the last two months: choose 3–6M. Newborn sizes are usually already covered.
- Two to six months old: choose 6–12M so it fits through winter.
- Six to twelve months old: choose 12–18M.
- Between sizes or a big baby: go one size up. Organic cotton has a little stretch, and a bodysuit that's a bit long still works with pants.
Our bodysuit sizes by height: 0–3M fits 15–20 in, 3–6M fits 21–25 in, 6–12M fits 26–29 in, 12–18M fits 30–32 in and 18–24M fits 33–35 in. See the full size chart.
Why choose organic, made-in-USA baby clothes as a gift?
- It's worn against the skin all day. Certified organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.
- It holds up to constant washing. A well-made bodysuit can be handed down to the next baby, which makes it a real keepsake.
- You know where it was made. Our baby bodysuits and kids tees are milled, cut, sewn and finished in the USA. Read more on our Made in USA page.
- It's from a family brand. Kerynn Molnar started Tenth & Pine in 2016, six months after her first daughter was born. Read our story.
New to the bodysuit vs. onesie question? Our guide Bodysuit vs. Onesie® explains it, with a size chart.
When to order for Christmas delivery
- Black Friday through the first week of December: the best time to order, with the widest choice of sizes.
- December 8–14: still a good window, and one of our two busiest weeks.
- After mid-December: check our shipping policy for current delivery times, or send a digital gift card, which arrives by email right away.
Frequently asked questions
What do you buy a baby for their first Christmas?
Choose something the family will use and keep: a "My First Christmas" outfit for photos, clothes in a size the baby will grow into, or a keepsake from the person giving it, like an "Auntie is my Bestie" or "Grandma's Little Love" bodysuit.
What size should I buy for a baby's Christmas gift?
Size up. For a baby born in the last couple of months, 3–6M is the safest choice. It was the most-bought baby size in Tenth & Pine holiday orders last year, and 71% of holiday baby gifts were 3 months or bigger.
How much should you spend on a baby's first Christmas gift?
There's no rule. A meaningful gift doesn't have to cost much. Organic baby bodysuits from Tenth & Pine are $30–$32, matching sibling sets run about $56–$60, and digital gift cards start at $25.
Are organic baby clothes a good gift?
Yes. Babies wear bodysuits against their skin all day, and certified organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Well-made organic pieces also last long enough to hand down.
Is a Christmas bodysuit the same as a Christmas onesie?
Yes. It's the same snap-bottom baby top. Onesies® is a registered trademark of Gerber Childrenswear LLC, so other brands, including Tenth & Pine, call it a bodysuit.
Can I return a holiday gift?
Holiday items have an earlier return window than our regular styles, so check our returns and exchanges page before you order. If you're unsure of size, a gift card lets the family choose.
