Would i be a terrible parent if I didnt get my infant anything for Christmas?? We really just cant afford it right now bc we have 4 other kids…idk what to do
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Clothes… Clothes are always needed.
No! They have no idea what’s going on and won’t remember it. Don’t feel bad at all.
Alternatively, check marketplace and your local “buy nothing” groups, so many people just give away baby toys and items to offload them quickly.
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As a Nana with 2 grands under 1 I think it’s crazy to buy a baby things for Christmas. My 2 little ones will be getting diapers, wipes, baby wash and baby lotion from me and Papa. That what the other 6 got their 1st Christmas from us.
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How about a box and tissue paper for your baby? She/he will like that. We were a small family so to avoid having only three presents under the tree my mom would wrap toothpaste, pantyhose, underwear—whatever. Half the fun is opening things and seeing what it is. My young son was delighted to get his own can of olives one year.
If you use gift bags & tissue paper you can re-use them for years. Iron the tissue paper if it’s too wrinkly. You can save paper, ribbons and bows to reuse as well. Saves money, time and the environment.
You can wrap up experiences too. Make a ticket, card or put a picture in a box and wrap it up or use an envelope with a bow. Gift a trip to the (regular or petting) zoo, a special park, an indoor kiddie pool (Rec centers aren’t too expensive), a ride in some kind of boat, a parade, or a holiday light display. That’s a family activity and each child can get their own invitation. Four presents knocked out at once.
Less expensive gifts that promote family togetherness include simple board and card games and puzzles. My mom’s fashionable petite friend would gift me her pretty old high heels to play dress-up. Seeds or bulbs and a pot of dirt teach lessons and cost very little.
They all really want your time and attention most of all. Aside from one or two things, do you remember the gifts you got for Christmas? Probably not. What you remember is warmth, happiness, excitement, surprise and traditions. Focus on that and don’t stress.
How about just getting something baby needs? You dont have to get alot they dont really know. Then the older kids get to help baby open their own present
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I had my daughter 3 weeks ago, she’ll be just over 2 months old at Christmas. I ain’t buying NOTHING for her 
I’m in the baby section constantly anyway and they don’t know any better. I don’t expect anyone to get her anything for Christmas that’s just silly to me.
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I do not think so , the baby will not remember it.
My advice for next year even though you didn’t asked for one ( it’s what I always do becasue MY JOB Can be very unstable some times )
Do not way until November to start buying presents, start as early as you can, most stores have clearance Sales through the year and that is the perfect time to start buying presents) and the presents don’t have to be toys , I’m taking about clothes, shoes ,socks etc
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Ii would wrap some very cheap items so the other kids see that baby wasnt forgotten. Get 2 or 3 “dollar store” items.
Just get them something small or something they can use like diapers or a onesie
If you’re in Santa Cruz and it’s a girl. I have a gift 4 u
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Just so my other kids didn’t think k the baby was left out, or on the “naughty list” I would wrap something (even if it’s an item already in your house, from a second hand shop or something you’ve made.
I get it though, my daughter was ten days old at her first Christmas, I didn’t buy her anything, but she didn’t have siblings then xx
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There was 1 year when I had my 2nd child 10 days before Christmas I still chose to buy her a present .I’d prefer to have no presents for myself on Christmas then to let any of my children have none no matter how old they are
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Just wrap up something you’d have to buy anyway… like a box of diapers or wipes
Wrap up something they have now they will never know . It’s fine 
Not at all as everyone has stated the baby won’t no however your other kids will, I would suggest wrapping diapers formula whatever the day to day stuff you would buy anyway is and dollar store for Christmas sock. It’s better than explaining to your other kiddos why the baby didn’t get anything from Santa or whoever. I probably have some stuff that you could have. If you want to p.m. I will collect what I have for you.
Do the best you can! Christmas isn’t supposed to be about gifts, it’s about creating memories and spending time with those you love. 
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I’m a single momma with one kid it’s hard out here! But I came here to say if you are ever struggling around the holidays you can always sign up for toy drives at your local church or other organizations.
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I have 12 grandkids, it gets expensive. I buy the little ones things from the thrift store and they don’t even notice.
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Not at all. I’d just wrap regular baby stuff u have to buy like diapers wipes baby food fruit 
……I don’t know how old your other kids are but not giving the baby anything might make the other kids ask questions like why didn’t Santa bring baby anything was baby on the naughty list?
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Dollar Tree has a few nice baby items.
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Idk if your in southern Michigan but we’ve got a wonderful place called priceless gift toy store. You have to sign up and get a spot but it’s free to parents and grandparents in need
Well it all depends on how you look at Christmas because Christmas is a pagan holiday it has nothing to do with Christ has nothing to do with gifts. So if you’re just wanting to follow in a pagan tradition You by gifts. Me personally I’m not going into debt for any holiday but the answer to your question is no you would not be a bad mom actually in my opinion I think you would be an awesome mom. Kids today put too much emphasis on getting things instead of realizing what that actual holiday is. Sorry I’ve had too much coffee I’m rambling
No she doesn’t know what planet she’s on so I doubt she’d be traumatized with your decision
Absolutely not, my twins are 8 months old and although I plan on getting them something, (interactive play time is important) they mainly play with each other now or with the most random objects in my house. Even if it’s just an empty box you gift wrapped im sure they would still pay with that box, or tear it apart.
you’re not a bad parent for not celebrating Christmas.
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Christmas is about family as long as your all together gifts don’t matter… well as a baby they don’t maybe the older children because we don’t want them to think Santa didn’t care about them 
At least get them a little something
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It’s okay mama
No need to get an infant anything. They won’t know nor use anything at that age. So bless the others this year and next year add that kid in the mix.
Check to see if you can sign up for the empty stocking fund, or angel tree in your area, and as another comment stated don’t wait until October or November to shop. Shop deals all year round, and it’s more affordable, and easier to get them what you want to as you can get a couple gifts a month or save a couple months for the big gift.
Buy baby puffs or cheese curls🤷♀️
As an infant they won’t remember. My babies first Christmas she got two toys and some clothes but really you don’t need to do that if you can’t
I didn’t buy my children gifts until they were 3. Everyone buys them so much and they are babies they have no idea. At 1 and 2 I wrapped empty boxes I saved close to Christmas they were thrilled with just opening them and playing in the boxes.
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I bought a bottle,teether, formula, diapers, wipes and outfit things that they usually use just so they have something from Santa but I already have to buy
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But no not a bad mom at all
Not at all they won’t know the difference. Put some toys they already like in a box and let them open it, they will be just as excited.
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Absolutely not! An infant would have a blast just watching and won’t even know the difference. Spend the money on the kids who will. Toy drives are great!
Your baby won’t know if they didn’t get a gift or not. If you’re worried about your other kids asking why the baby didn’t get something, find a toy or a few nicer outfits and wrap those. 99% off the time the kids won’t even notice.
I would find one affordable item and label it from Santa since there are other children who may question why the baby didn’t get a gift.
Baby isn’t going to know. But your other kids will. If you teach them to believe in Santa they’re going to think the baby is bad. If not they’re going think you don’t like the baby. Register for toys for tots. At least she’ll have paper to rip & the others will see her get something.
Hugs and kisses are the best gifts a mom can ever give also just being there they always remember that and forget the toys
When my daughter was super young infant age I went to a local kids thrift store. Got several new toys and things for very cheap. She was happy with new items and didn’t spend alot that I didn’t have. As they grow, they’ll want more gift, so start small in the beginning.
No you don’t. They won’t remember. A little Christmas stocking, they will remember and keep.
Our girl was only 4 months last Christmas and I got her like her first toothbrush from dollar tree and a couple books… other than that I “wrapped” a couple teethers or something that we already had, moreso for our adult enjoyment to give her presents under the tree. Truthfully at that little they don’t care nor have any clue whatsoever what is going on. It doesn’t make you bad AT ALL. Christmas that young is for the parents not the babies.
Not to mention it’s important to teach our children young that holidays are not all about gifts, it’s about family time and the memories you can make during them!! 
You are great regardless what you can or can’t “afford”. The things that matter are not store bought. Be easy on yourself mama.
Bubba isn’t going to notice anyway… I don’t recall ever worrying about newborn gifts… My youngest is 18 in January and getting a keyring for Christmas 