A friend of mine is having a batism for your new daughter. I have never been to one and I am so clueless what to give for a present. What do people give? Is cash the best way to go and how much is appropriate or is a gift better for this occasion. I don't want to spend $$$ since she's not my close friend. Your thoughts are appreciated
I think baby blankets are always welcome (what with the spitting up, etc etc). I would suggest a cute diaper bag but the cuter ones are a little more expensive and idk what your price range is. This bear from Coach is a little generic but very cute, appropriate (esp if you are not very close) and affordable and she'll love it more bc it's a Coach bear! Safari quilt from babyGap, $88 http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=14365&pid=346986 and Coach bear, $58 http://www.coach.com/aspx/content/product.aspx?product_no=7769&category_id=695&easyask_id= anyone else? I've never been to a baptism either but I would hate the idea of receiving cash. I'd rather have the presence of my friend than anything else, and I'm sure she'll love whatever you choose. Have great time!
I still have a couple different things I received as gifts at my baptism. I have a cross necklace and also a really nice cross that can be hung on a wall and some religious pictures. Also a prayer book or a bible would be a good idea!! Heres a site that might help you out! Hope this helps!! http://www.mymamabear.com/baby-baptism-christening-gift.html
I agree with the ideas of gifts that will last a long time...ie beyond money my thinking is you want something of siginificance to mark or record the day which i think you can do for a minimal amount of money as with jewelry or soemthing similar- keep in mind jewelry for a child is less elaborate and expensive in comparison to adult jewelry
I don't know if these are appropriate for a baptism but I think they make great gifts. They are Robeez shoes/booties. http://store.nordstrom.com/category/cat_boutique-medium.asp?category=2376778~2372811~2384292~2384468
Those Coach bears are the CUTEST THINGS EVER I want one for myself now And hummm.. I've never been to a baptism before, I really wouldn't know what to get.... sorry :shame: I'll ask my mom when she comes back later on today, maybe she'll know
hmm is she having a party? at my baptisms people usually give cash. If she is having a party at a hall or resturant people usually give more. If you are just giving her daughter a present,you can get her maybe a cute baby outfit or a gift card..that coach bear is a really cute!!! that would be a good gift.
My family usually gives money along with a gift... I understand that money can seem impersonal, but, at least in my family... the money is put in a savings account for the baby... My mom's recent thing to give is Tooth Fairy boxes... they come in a variety of prices and designs, but they're sort of like this: Amazon.com: Tooth Fairy Box: Baby or this is a Yurman one...but def on the pricier side: David Yurman - Frog Tooth Box
Well, they're having lunch at a restaurant after the christening. Thanks for everybodys tips and many links. I truely appreciate it
btw, how old is the kid? i'm just asking coz i have seen some older kids (7 or older) who were being baptized yet in my country, u get baptized before ur 1st bday so just wanna make sure the child's age..
In my family, we always give cash. If you aren't very close to the family, $25 to $50 is fine. You might also want to consider a savings bond.
