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7 Adorably Festive Shoes Your Baby Can Wear for Photos With Santa

Deck your little one's feet with these fun holiday styles.
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Many brands offer fun holiday designs like these whimsical booties by My 1st Years.
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For many parents, Christmas would not be complete without a trip to the local mall or town center to have their baby’s picture taken with Santa. Whether your child sits angelically on St. Nick’s lap or chooses that moment to have an epic meltdown, the photos always make for unforgettable memories. So you’ll want to make sure your little one is dressed for the occasion. To give you some shopping inspiration, we’ve rounded up a few festive options that are guaranteed to deliver the holiday magic.

Cat & Jack Glitter Mary Jane Shoes

Available exclusively at Target, Cat & Jack’s glittery red Mary Jane slippers will put a little twinkle on your baby’s toes this Christmas. Pair them with everything from a fancy holiday dress to a more casual holiday sweater and leggings outfit.

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Cat & Jack glitter Mary JanesCourtesy of Target

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Toms Tiny Cuna Crib Bootie

With a tan and evergreen color scheme done up in a sporty, outerwear-inspired quilted fabric, this cozy, faux shearling-lined bootie perfectly captures the spirit of the season. It also comes in a toffee-colored suede.

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Toms Tiny Cuna crib bootieCourtesy of Nordstrom

My 1st Years Personalized Reindeer Booties

These charming reindeer boots — complete with a red nose on the toe, naturally — will add a touch of Christmas whimsy to your baby’s Santa photo. My 1st Years will even personalize the boots with a child’s name free of charge, making them a fun holiday keepsake as well as a great gift for other little ones in your life.

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My 1st Years personalized reindeer bootiesCourtesy of brand

Mud Pie Buffalo Plaid Booties

If you’re searching for something more rugged for your little guy, you can’t go wrong with a classic: red and black buffalo plaid booties. The lumberjack motif feels decidedly modern yet nostalgic, making it perfect for Christmas.

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Mud Pie buffalo plaid bootiesCourtesy of Amazon

Mud Pie Buffalo Plaid Booties

$22

Freshly Picked Leather Moccasins

Celebrity favorite Freshly Picked’s stylish metallic dot-print mocs will have your baby girl’s feet all wrapped up like a present. These versatile shoes can stay in her wardrobe long after Santa has left town.

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Freshly Picked leather moccasinsCourtesy of Nordstrom

Carter’s Duck Boots

Adorably detailed with red laces and cozy fleece trim, Carter’s tiny take on the ever popular duck boot looks tailor-made for trips to the Christmas tree lot, snowy walks and other wintertime adventures.

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Carter’s duck bootsCourtesy of brand

Keds x Kate Spade New York Champion Glitter Sneakers

Deck out your baby girl’s feet with these sparkly silver sneakers — part of a popular Keds collaboration with Kate Spade — decorated with all the trimmings: pretty satin laces and a tinsel-inspired glitter finish.

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Keds x Kate Spade New York Champion glitter shoeCourtesy of Nordstrom

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