There's nothing more adorable than wrapping the kids up in cosy Christmassy pyjamas at this time of year. For many, a Christmas Eve tradition is to allow little ones to open up one gift - a Father Christmas-friendly pair of PJs – to snuggle up in and start the festivities. Ideal for film-watching before bed, and even better for those present-unwrapping photos on Christmas day!
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Our pick of the best will make worthy gifts for all your brood, whether you want to mix it up or go all-out with matching family sleepwear. Choose from styles inspired by this year's top children's movies, story time favourites and even personalised designs – or go traditional with festive fair isle prints or classic tartan. And if it's baby's first Christmas, there's plenty of inspiration to make it truly memorable. Click through our gallery to see our top picks of the high street's offerings - happy shopping!
Polar Bear Pyjama Set, £22 Cath Kidston
Hand-printed with your child's name and the year 2017, this personalised pair will make a unique treat, and a serve as a keepsake for years to come. Choose from festive green and red or candy cane red and white stripes – the design is available in sizes from six months to six years.
£20, Not On The High Street
If your little ones loved 2017's Paddington sequel, a pair of PJs emblazoned with everyone's favourite marmalade-loving bear will surely be well-received! This cotton-rich set is available in two designs and is super-soft for snuggling throughout the festive season – plus they're tumble drier-friendly. A bonus, if they're worn to the table more than a few times…
£12, Marks and Spencer
These adorable woven pyjamas are a real mini-me set, and a bargain! Available from newborn to nine months, these could be the perfect option for baby's first Christmas – made in extra soft cotton and covered in a colourful Father Christmas design. Added design details like front pockets and a button-down front give this supermarket set a premium look.
£7.00, George at Asda
Those with a little shark-lover in their life will be very popular after these less-conventional 'Santa Jaws' Christmas PJs are unwrapped! The duo-pack can be split to make separate gifts or given as a pair to last the entire festive season. We love the quirky designs – no fair isle print here!
From £22.00, John Lewis
Why not go classic for your festive sleepwear fix this year? These traditional tartan pyjamas are a practical parent's dream – wearable all-year-round – but the cosy red plaid print still feels warm and Christmassy. 100% cotton and super-soft, the piping and button details on this set give the feel of 'real' pyjamas, making them even more adorable on your tiny humans.
£18.00, JoJo Maman Bébé
Onesies still make a super-snug option for curling up to watch a film by the fire on Christmas Eve – and we love the addition of penguins to this cute festive all-in-one by bluezoo. Why not buy everyone – parents included! - a different design and get a new tradition going…
From £24.00, Debenhams
Next have gone one step further this year by introducing family ranges of sleepwear that can be worn across generations. Choose from the very cute 'bear' range (complete with Daddy Bear, Mummy Bear, Baby Bear, Little Bear), a cool and minimal moose print or even their multi-coloured matching onesies, available in children's to adult sizes.
From £12, Next
Still reciting The Gruffalo to your little one every night? This cute set will be perfect for story time on Christmas Eve. Made out of comfy fleece, toddlers will love the soft feel on their skin – and a stretchy waist allows for plenty of movement throughout the Christmas morning excitement!
From £11.00, TU at Sainsburys
For a real treat, The White Company's range of pyjamas are always beautifully snug and luxurious – and will last for years to come. This pack of two is great value and sweet in design, with a striped option (complete with glittery reindeer!) and a woodland-themed set in always festive red and white.
£22, The White Company
