Christening Gifts

If you happened to be invited as a godparent for a child’s christening, it is customary that one should bring a gift during the child’s baptismal day; while invited guests are not really oblige to bring a gift.

Finding the perfect gift for a baby to be baptised could be difficult. There are a lot of gift items to choose from in stores, but not all of them are suitable christening gifts. Careful planning on what gift to give for this special occasion is therefore important. As a godparent, you have the option to make your gift more personal, memorable, traditional, or practical.

Gifts commemorating this special day, such as silver picture frame and engraved baby cup, are good, classic gifts. Offering the child’s parents gift certificates is also an option.

So, have you decided what gift to give your godchild? If not, here is a list of ten wonderful christening gift ideas which you may find perfect for your godchild.

1.    Jewellery that the child can wear when he/she is old enough to wear it
2.    a collection of classic children’s story books
3.    silverwares
4.    nursery items
5.    caudle cups
6.    Apostle spoons
7.    needlepoint cushions embroidered with the baby’s name
8.    quilt
9.    a diary, and
10.    memory/keepsake boxes