And just like that, it’s fall, and Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! Whether this will be your first Thanksgiving with baby or your fourth, holiday firsts with your children never get old. The joy of getting a baby ready for any holiday can be so much fun!
In my family, we pass along a turkey costume to the new baby in the family. When my daughter wore it, it took the combined efforts of my sister-in-law, my husband, and myself to get her in the costume. And for the five minutes that it stayed on her, she was the cutest little turkey ever. No bias.
Now the question is: What will your newborn’s first Thanksgiving outfit be? Check out the list, and make your baby the cutest turkey ever — but not cuter than mine.
First Thanksgiving outfits for boys|First Thanksgiving outfits for boys
Gender-neutral outfits for baby’s first Thanksgiving
Putting together Thanksgiving outfits for babies is one of the welcomed tasks of parenthood. “Being with family — even if it’s just our little family — is what makes a holiday so special,” mom of three Jessica Robledo shared with Mom.com. “Getting to dress our littles on special days is always so awesome!”
And if you want a Thanksgiving outfit for your baby that is free from gender-stereotypes, bring on the good family times with these gender-neutral options to make this family gathering time even more special.
So fresh
Freshmade rolls onesie will bring a giggle to your family. And at some point, your baby’s rolls are going to be grabbed, so you might as well give everyone the freedom to do it. Those arm rolls are irresistible, and they should be celebrated!
Cutest little turkeys ever
When they are babies, you have total control. Have your little one wear these cute turkey-themed pajamas. An easy zip-up onesie will be the easiest thing you do on Thanksgiving.
I had to add it — here is a similar turkey costume that my family purchased. It can be the costume that gets passed along and reused year after year for some great family photos.
Thanksgiving photo tips
For the holidays, the choices for pictures can range from traditional to modern. Marie Shaurette compiled a list of to-dos for taking good family photos for Mom.com. Here are a few ideas:
- Come up with a theme: Deciding on a theme, like woodsy and flannel, can help you pick a color palette for your attire as well as a backdrop that would fit the look you desire.
- Be comfortable: Wear comfortable clothing. Your baby is not going to sit still for photos for very long, so dress them in nice clean clothing and nothing too restrictive.
- Be candid and go with the flow: Try candid shots of you and your family on an autumn outing. Show the spontaneous moments that you and your family cherish.
- While you're trying to get that perfect photo, remember to keep an eye out for anything that could be harmful for your baby (flammable or toxic materials, drawstrings, or any kind of baby jewelry).
Now that your shopping list is complete, there is one last thing to be mindful of — the ways that we celebrate Thanksgiving. Costume ideas like headdresses with feathers do not appropriately represent the holiday. Cultural appropriation is a thing, and despite any good intentions we may have, our children should enjoy the spirit of being thankful without mistakenly hurting people from another culture. So along with trying to find that perfect Thanksgiving outfit, also be careful about avoiding costumes or items that may not respectfully represent an Indigenous culture.
