Advice Please..What Christening Gift?

Label Addict · Sep 11th, 2007, 01:15 PM

Sorry wasn't sure if this should go in GD or here but figured the Mommies would have the best advice!

My Nephew's Chrsitening is in a couple of weeks and Bf & I are Godparents.

I need a Christening gift but I'm not sure what to get. Does any one have any suggestions?

So far I've only thought of the usuals silver money box, silver birth certificate holder etc.

Do you think these are the best idea or can anyone think of anything a little more unique/special?

His name is Joel he's 6 months.

twinkle.tink · Sep 11th, 2007, 01:57 PM

A children's bible or prayer book is always nice, especially since then you can add a nice inscription. A rosary is nice, too.

purse_fanatic · Sep 11th, 2007, 06:54 PM

I had this same problem about 2 weeks ago. I didn't know what to get my friend's daughter for her baptism. I ended up getting a beautiful silver picture frame engraved with her name and the date of the event. Maybe you can do something similar. Things Remembered has some great gifts!

caitlin1214 · Sep 11th, 2007, 09:31 PM

You want to be careful with things like crosses and prayer books, because I promise you, that's the first thing everyone thinks of when they think Christening gift.

A website offering suggestions said the gift should be something that can be a keepsake of the baptism.

Maybe a keepsake piggy bank?

Tiffany's has some cute earthenware baby banks. (For your nephew, I love the duck!)

http://www.tiffany.com/shopping/item...&menu=4&page=3

travelbliss · Sep 11th, 2007, 09:33 PM

I don't know about the UK, but here in the states, I received savings bonds and things for my son's financial future (not cash)....just an idea!!

p.s. also recently one of my friends received a gift certificate to a formal portrait studio....
not really religious gifts, i know, but trust me, your godson will receive tons of religious items!!

Sternchen · Sep 12th, 2007, 08:36 AM

It's customary here for the godmother or godfather to give a bracelet to the baby with their name engraved on it.

You could also buy a savings bond for the baby, that could be put away until he is of age.

twinkle.tink · Sep 12th, 2007, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caitlin1214

You want to be careful with things like crosses and prayer books, because I promise you, that's the first thing everyone thinks of when they think Christening gift.

That's true, but as godparents, personally I would want to stick to something religious.

Label Addict · Sep 13th, 2007, 12:07 PM

great suggestions keep them coming.

travelbliss when she was pregnant I had her scan put on a canvas and she had some photos done after he was born so that one is pretty much covered but otherwise it was a great suggestion

Ali-bagpuss · Sep 13th, 2007, 12:18 PM

What about a Star!!!!! You can buy a star and have it named after the child, you get a certificate which shows you where the star is etc. http://www.starregistry.co.uk/

Label Addict · Sep 13th, 2007, 02:14 PM

oopps I should have said I got that when he was born LOL

Sophia1025 · Sep 17th, 2007, 04:50 AM

I like the child's bible with the name engraved on it.

elyse · Sep 17th, 2007, 04:58 AM

A white Precious Moment bible:-)

cherry pie · Sep 18th, 2007, 04:14 PM

royal doulton bunnykins things are really popular for christening gifts right now. i just got the spoon knife and fork set and a bowl and egg cup for my cousins little girls christening (even though shes still being brestfed lol)
or fenwicks have cute dior things if you want something a little different.
or take a look at the tiffany website, they have rattles and things.

Sep 11th, 2007, 01:15 PM	#1
Label Addict Banned sob Location: Blissful Denial	Advice Please..What Christening Gift? Sorry wasn't sure if this should go in GD or here but figured the Mommies would have the best advice! My Nephew's Chrsitening is in a couple of weeks and Bf & I are Godparents. I need a Christening gift but I'm not sure what to get. Does any one have any suggestions? So far I've only thought of the usuals silver money box, silver birth certificate holder etc. Do you think these are the best idea or can anyone think of anything a little more unique/special? His name is Joel he's 6 months. __________________ The Summary Comments & Pics My Blog: I'll Take Both! My Bags (new family pic pg 22)

Sep 11th, 2007, 01:57 PM	#2
twinkle.tink Pixie Duster Location: Just call me Tink ;)	Re: Advice Please..What Christening Gift? A children's bible or prayer book is always nice, especially since then you can add a nice inscription. A rosary is nice, too. __________________

Sep 11th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#3
purse_fanatic Member Location: California	Re: Advice Please..What Christening Gift? I had this same problem about 2 weeks ago. I didn't know what to get my friend's daughter for her baptism. I ended up getting a beautiful silver picture frame engraved with her name and the date of the event. Maybe you can do something similar. Things Remembered has some great gifts!

Sep 11th, 2007, 09:31 PM	#4
caitlin1214 Santa Baby Location: Toronto, Canada (Eh?)	Re: Advice Please..What Christening Gift? You want to be careful with things like crosses and prayer books, because I promise you, that's the first thing everyone thinks of when they think Christening gift. A website offering suggestions said the gift should be something that can be a keepsake of the baptism. Maybe a keepsake piggy bank? Tiffany's has some cute earthenware baby banks. (For your nephew, I love the duck!) http://www.tiffany.com/shopping/item...&menu=4&page=3 __________________ And this above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. Polonius, Hamlet Act I, sc iii

Sep 11th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#5
travelbliss ADMIRE vs. ACQUIRE	Re: Advice Please..What Christening Gift? I don't know about the UK, but here in the states, I received savings bonds and things for my son's financial future (not cash)....just an idea!! p.s. also recently one of my friends received a gift certificate to a formal portrait studio.... not really religious gifts, i know, but trust me, your godson will receive tons of religious items!! __________________ http://picasaweb.google.com/Travelbl...liss#slideshow

Sep 12th, 2007, 08:36 AM	#6
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Beauty RAOK	Re: Advice Please..What Christening Gift? It's customary here for the godmother or godfather to give a bracelet to the baby with their name engraved on it. You could also buy a savings bond for the baby, that could be put away until he is of age. __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog

Sep 13th, 2007, 12:07 PM	#8
Label Addict Banned sob Location: Blissful Denial	Re: Advice Please..What Christening Gift? great suggestions keep them coming. travelbliss when she was pregnant I had her scan put on a canvas and she had some photos done after he was born so that one is pretty much covered but otherwise it was a great suggestion __________________ The Summary Comments & Pics My Blog: I'll Take Both! My Bags (new family pic pg 22)

Sep 13th, 2007, 12:18 PM	#9
Ali-bagpuss Certified Bag Addict Location: South Coast, England	Re: Advice Please..What Christening Gift? What about a Star!!!!! You can buy a star and have it named after the child, you get a certificate which shows you where the star is etc. http://www.starregistry.co.uk/ __________________ My Wishlist:- Mulberry Chocolate Barnaby, Black Bayswater, Sand E/W Shimmy Louis Vuitton Damier Speedy, Monogram Neverfull, Monogram Alma, Monogram Purse/Walet

Sep 13th, 2007, 02:14 PM	#10
Label Addict Banned sob Location: Blissful Denial	Re: Advice Please..What Christening Gift? oopps I should have said I got that when he was born LOL __________________ The Summary Comments & Pics My Blog: I'll Take Both! My Bags (new family pic pg 22)

Sep 17th, 2007, 04:50 AM	#11
Sophia1025 Member	Re: Advice Please..What Christening Gift? I like the child's bible with the name engraved on it. __________________ Does this wish list ever end?

Sep 17th, 2007, 04:58 AM	#12
elyse Member	Re: Advice Please..What Christening Gift? A white Precious Moment bible:-)

Sep 18th, 2007, 04:14 PM	#13
cherry pie Member Location: cloud 9	Re: Advice Please..What Christening Gift? royal doulton bunnykins things are really popular for christening gifts right now. i just got the spoon knife and fork set and a bowl and egg cup for my cousins little girls christening (even though shes still being brestfed lol) or fenwicks have cute dior things if you want something a little different. or take a look at the tiffany website, they have rattles and things.