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Baby's First Holidays
Making Them Memorable and Stress Free
By Gina Roberts-Grey, LCSW
Scherrer also found partnering with a friend to go holiday shopping helpful. "In case you find something you want to try on or need to go to the restroom, you can," she says. This also offers companionship and adult conversation during a long outing.
Taking a few minutes for him to feel connected to you can stave off a baby meltdown. Using a break to read him a book and spend some time in your arms out of the stroller helps keep Baby from becoming agitated with the chaos of the day. It also reduces your guilt for not having the time to spend doting on him because you're preparing for the holidays.
Well-wishing relatives always enjoy showering a baby with gifts during the holidays. You can eliminate standing in line to return duplicate items by registering your baby's holiday wish list at your local toy or department store. Several national chains offer gift registry services that can be accessed from the Internet or any store location.
The ironic tale of the child who enjoyed playing more with the box than the toy that came in it is actually quite accurate. If your child has already amassed a treasure trove of gifts, consider setting up a college or savings account for holiday gift givers to contribute to.
Danielle and George Schmidtke from Syracuse, N.Y., found that letting their family know they'd like them to focus on their baby's future was quite helpful. "We [found that] giving our daughter gifts that would enhance her life and future an excellent way to direct generous holiday benefactors," says Danielle Schmidtke. "Since she was little and didn't have the concept of the holidays, she had a great time playing with a few small items and now has a great nest egg started for her education."
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