Checklist · 10 picks · 4 categories
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Cozy Christmas morning gifts are the ones people use right away, maybe even unwrapped on Christmas Eve: pajamas, a robe, warm socks and something for breakfast.
Burt's Bees sets are PureWow's best organic family pajamas, PajamaGram has sizes from newborns to adults plus a pet option, Lazy One's buffalo check onesies have a back flap, and SleepytimePJs are PureWow's best fleece pajamas. For warmth, the Richie House robe is Reviewed's best value robe, with a hood and deep pockets, and Smartwool Hike Classic socks are Treeline Review's best overall winter sock. For breakfast, the Dash Mini is Serious Eats' best mini waffle maker, and the Presto 22-inch is its best electric griddle. The splurges are the Cuisinart Double Flip, Serious Eats' best Belgian waffle maker, and the Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe, NBC Select's best cotton robe. Every pick is on my Christmas morning list with its source.
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Top pickbudget pick · Mini
Best for a make-your-own waffle bar, one mini waffle at a time
Serious Eats' best mini waffle maker: small, light, quick to heat and cheap, perfect for a dorm or tiny kitchen.
Heads up. Low power, so waffles aren't as crisp or browned
3 outlets agree. Serious Eats best mini waffle maker. Tom's Guide white elephant pick. TechRadar white elephant pick.
$15-25
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mid pick · 22 in
Best for pancakes, eggs and bacon for the whole house
Serious Eats' best electric griddle, recommended for years: heats quickly and holds a steady temperature for big batches.
Heads up. Sits low, so you hunch over while cooking
1 outlet. Serious Eats best electric griddle.
$50-100
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burt's Bees Christmas Pajamas | mid | $25-50 | families who want organic cotton for the little ones | 1 outlet |
| PajamaGram Matching Christmas Pajamas | mid | $25-50 | the family photo where even the dog matches | 1 outlet |
| Lazy One Flapjack Pajamas | mid | $25-50 | the funniest group photo of the year | 1 outlet |
| SleepytimePJs Fleece Pajamas | budget | $15-25 | cheap, warm matching PJs for a big family | 1 outlet |
Best matching pajamasmid pick · Newborn to adult XXL
Best for families who want organic cotton for the little ones
PureWow's best organic family pajamas: organic cotton sets in cute patterns, with a non-slip grip on the infant styles.
Heads up. The men's and women's styles aren't 100 percent organic, and newborn sizes sell out in some patterns
1 outlet. PureWow best organic family pajamas.
$25-50
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mid pick · Pet to adult XXL
Best for the family photo where even the dog matches
PureWow's best Amazon Christmas pajamas: a unique pattern with sizes for everyone from newborns to adults, plus a pet option.
Heads up. No pockets, and it costs more than the budget sets
1 outlet. PureWow best Amazon Christmas Pajamas.
$25-50
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mid pick · Pet to adult 3XL
Best for the funniest group photo of the year
PureWow's best matching Christmas onesie pajamas: buffalo check onesies with a back flap, in warm, fuzzy, pre-shrunk cotton.
Heads up. Runs large
1 outlet. PureWow best Matching Christmas Onesie Pajamas.
$25-50
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budget pick · Pet to adult L
Best for cheap, warm matching PJs for a big family
PureWow's best fleece pajamas: warm fleece in lots of styles, from nightgowns to two-piece sets to onesies, in sizes from newborn up to adult.
Heads up. Can run small, so check the size chart
1 outlet. PureWow best fleece pajamas.
$15-25
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Top pickbudget pick · S, XL
Best for staying wrapped up warm through present opening
Reviewed's best value robe: a snuggly, warm and giftable robe at a good price.
Heads up. It runs large and long, and shrank slightly after washing.
1 outlet. Reviewed best value robe.
$25-50
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mid pick · Pick by shoe size
Best for cold floors on Christmas morning
Treeline Review's best overall winter sock, praised for warmth without bulk and for durability.
Heads up. The fit could hug a little tighter
1 outlet. Treeline Review best overall winter socks.
$25-50
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Top picksplurge pick · XS, 3X
Best for year-round lounging without overheating
NBC Select's best cotton robe: soft and warm without being thick or fluffy, so it won't make you overheat, which makes it a good all-season robe.
Heads up. It only comes in muted colors.
1 outlet. NBC Select best cotton robe.
$100-150
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mid pick · 2 waffles
Best for fluffy Belgian waffles for a crowd
Serious Eats' best Belgian waffle maker, recommended since 2018: divinely fluffy waffles, two at a time.
Heads up. Plates aren't removable, and it's bulky to store
1 outlet. Serious Eats best Belgian waffle maker.
$50-100
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Things to use that night and the next morning: pajamas, warm socks and something for breakfast. SleepytimePJs are PureWow's best fleece pajamas, Smartwool Hike Classic socks are Treeline Review's best overall winter sock, and the Dash Mini is Serious Eats' best mini waffle maker.
PureWow picks Burt's Bees for organic family pajamas, PajamaGram as its best Amazon Christmas pajamas, with sizes from newborns to adults plus a pet option, and Lazy One for matching onesies. Lazy One runs large and SleepytimePJs can run small, so check the size chart.
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