Every family has one box in the garage that gets opened with feelings. It's the one with the ornaments: the lopsided clay thing from kindergarten, the one from the first Christmas in the first apartment, the one nobody remembers buying but nobody will throw away.
A personalized ornament is the gift that ends up in that box. It costs less than most presents, it takes up almost no space, and it comes back out every December. So here's a guide to Christmas ornaments for moms, dads, new parents, and growing families: personal, a little funny, and meant to be kept.
Quick answer: which ornament for who
- For the new mom: an ornament that marks the year she became a mama.
- For new parents: a baby's first Christmas ornament with stockings for mom, dad, and baby.
- For a family of four: an ornament with both kids' names and the year.
- For anyone on your list: a name-and-year ornament, or one with your own custom message.
- For couples: a funny newlywed ornament or an engagement keepsake.
Details below.
Ornaments for new moms and new parents
The first Christmas with a baby is a big one, even if everyone's too tired to say so. An ornament is a small way to mark it, and one she'll see every year from now on.
For the new mom: "The Year I Became a Mama" ornament
If you're looking for a mom ornament that's about her, not just the baby, The Year I Became a Mama Ornament is a personalized keepsake customized with the year she became a mom. You can choose a round or heart shape, and there are white and gold gift-packaging options.
For new parents: the personalized Baby's First Christmas ornament
The Personalized Baby's First Christmas Ornament shows a festive holiday garland with three stockings for mom, dad, and baby, along with the baby's name and the year. It's a sweet way to mark mom and dad's first Christmas as parents, and it comes in round or heart shapes with white or gold gift packaging.
Ornaments for growing families
For a family of four: the personalized Family of 4 ornament
The Personalized Family of 4 Christmas Ornament features four festive stockings for mom, dad, and two kids, personalized with both kids' names and the year. It's a good pick for families who've just added a second child, or any family that wants a keepsake with everyone on it.
For every person on your list: the personalized name and year ornament
The Personalized Christmas Ornament with Name and Year is a ceramic ornament with a Christmas tree design, customized with the name and year of your choice. It's a good fit for parents, grandparents, and kids, and a nice stocking stuffer.
Each order is for one ornament. If you want one for every family member, order them separately and add a different name to each.
For anyone, in your own words
Some gifts don't have a ready-made slogan, and that's where a custom message helps. The Custom Message Ornament lets you add a note, a family saying, a name, a date, or a heartfelt message of your own. It's a good fit for parents, grandparents, couples, new babies, and first Christmases.
If you're looking for an ornament for a new dad, this is a good way to make one: add his name, the date, or a line only your family would understand. It comes in round or heart shapes with white or gold gift packaging.
Ornaments for couples
Parents were couples first, and a couple's ornament can turn into a tradition too.
For the newlyweds: the funny "I Got One!" wedding ornament
The Personalized Wedding Ornament has a playful "I Got One!" design with a customizable date. It's a funny keepsake for newlyweds, anniversaries, or a first Christmas married, and it comes in round or heart shapes with gift-packaging options.
For the newly engaged: "The Year We Got Engaged" ornament
The The Year We Got Engaged Ornament is a keepsake for the year you said yes, personalized with names and a date. It's a thoughtful gift for an engaged couple, or a nice way to mark your own engagement.
How to order a personalized ornament without regrets
- Check the spelling. Personalization is printed exactly as entered, so read it twice, especially names.
- Order one at a time. Each listing is for a single ornament, so order separately for each person or name.
- Order early. Personalized items are made to order, and the safe cutoff for Christmas delivery is December 6.
- Pick your finish. Most ornaments come in round or heart shapes (a few are round only), with white or gold gift packaging if you want it ready to give.
- Buying several? Free shipping applies to orders over $75.
Questions people ask
What's a good ornament for a new mom?
"The Year I Became a Mama" ornament is made for it, and a baby's first Christmas ornament works well if you want one that includes the baby and dad too.
What's a good ornament for a new dad?
A baby's first Christmas ornament covers mom, dad, and baby together. If you want one just for him, a custom message ornament lets you add his name, the date, or a message of your own.
Can I order ornaments for the whole family?
Yes. Each listing is for one ornament, so order a separate one for each person with their own name.
When should I order a personalized ornament?
Order as early as you can. December 6 is the safe cutoff for Christmas delivery.
Ready to shop?
You can browse every option in the Christmas ornaments collection. Still choosing gifts? Here are our guides to Christmas gifts for new moms, Christmas gifts for mom, and Christmas gifts for dad.
Because the best ornaments aren't the fanciest ones. They're the ones that make someone stop, smile, and say, "Oh, I remember that year."