For families who have welcomed a new arrival since last December, this Christmas will feel extra special.
This is why the Daily Echo asked readers to submit photos of their bundles of joy getting ready for their first Christmas.
With just two days to go until the big day, here are some of the photos you have shared with us.
They are also printed in today's paper so don't forget to grab a copy as a keepsake.
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Community answers
Babies' first Christmas
"Send us photos of your bundles of joy getting ready to celebrate their first Christmas."
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
What's your baby's full name?Tymon Melis
When was your baby born?08/09/2023
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?With family
Please upload a photo of your baby
Tymon 
Tymon What's your baby's full name?Dolcie Mai
When was your baby born?23/10/2023
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?With family
Please upload a photo of your baby
Dolcie Mai 
Dolcie Mai What's your baby's full name?Thea Williams
When was your baby born?August 2023
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?Thea will celebrate with mummy, daddy and all her family. She has big cousin Zayah who was born last Christmas, and a younger cousin about to be born in January!
Please upload a photo of your baby
Thea 
Photoshoot at grandad’s house! 
Feeling Christmassy on the 1st December! What's your baby's full name?Charlie Wood
When was your baby born?21 August 2023
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?Being spoilt rotten as the first son, nephew and grandson in a family full of girls!
Please upload a photo of your baby
Charlie in front of his first Christmas tree 
Charlie at his first Christmas lights switch on 
Charlie in his first Christmas outfit of the year What's your baby's full name?Alba Humby
When was your baby born?22/05/2023
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?At home with family, nice food, presents and lots of laugh!
Please upload a photo of your baby
Alba Humby 
Alba Humby What's your baby's full name?Atlas Seeley
When was your baby born?08/04/2023
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?With mummy, daddy and nanny playing with all his new toys
Please upload a photo of your baby
Atlas and his elf on National Elf Day 
Atlas at soft play in the Marlands What's your baby's full name?Elorie Masterman
When was your baby born?23/6/23
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?At home with her big sister Esme, mummy & daddy
Please upload a photo of your baby
Elorie What's your baby's full name?Arlo Hendrix Geddes
When was your baby born?03/10/2023
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?With his family and all his loved ones.
Please upload a photo of your baby
When asked if Saints will win the league 
It’s hard being beautiful 
Family love - From left: Dad Jay Geddes, baby Arlo and mum Maddie Geddes What's your baby's full name?Luca Drewery
When was your baby born?15/10/2023
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?With love and happiness surrounded by family
Please upload a photo of your baby
Baby Luca 
Baby Luca 
Baby Luca What's your baby's full name?Reuben Salter
When was your baby born?31/08/23
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?With family and love all around
Please upload a photo of your baby
Baby Reuben 
With mum Paula What's your baby's full name?Ava Daniels
When was your baby born?6 February 2023
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?She will celebrate with all her family which includes her amazing big brother Jack, aged five
Please upload a photo of your baby
Ava 
Ava with her older brother Jack What's your baby's full name?Svetlana Novikova
When was your baby born?6/2/2023
How will they celebrate their first Christmas?With her parents and big brother Austin
Please upload a photo of your baby
Svetlana enjoying her first time at Bournemouth Christmas Tree Light Display 
Svetlana enjoying Marwell Glow, absolutely loving the sparkly lights 
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