Baptism gift?

cmc714

My nephew's bapitsm is this weekend, we have no clue what to give for a gift. What is the norm these days? I feel like it is really casual and thrown together I don't even think they sent invitations if that matters. WWAFB give?

BobLoblaw

Savings bond?

Knottie_22382080

It is more of a traditional gift, but I still like doing it for family members.  A Pewter cup with his name and DOB engraved on it, and a small savings bond. 

CaliopeSpidrman

I don't know anybody who's had a baptism for their baby, but I think savings bond or something like that is the traditional way to go.

cmc714

I was thinking a savings bond or college fund $$, just have no clue how much to give. $100 maybe?

mashedpotato

$100 savings bond sounds perfect.

BrideBuddies

A big book of children's Bible/religious stories or a Child's Bible?

Knottie_22382080

$100 sounds perfect.

KristenBtobe

Savings bond is great. We got things like a children's bible, sterling cup from Tiffany with Maggie's initials, a fancy baby spoon, knick-knacks like photo frames, CD of children's church-y songs, etc.  

shanollee

I didn't even know it was customary to give a baptism gift, but that's because I'm apparently a heathen.  Learned something new today!

GroomzMcFinehiney

I would probably go with something religious in nature.  Maybe a Buddy Jesus action figure?

CaptainSerious

I usually also give a bond.  If it's someone I'm particularly close to, I might also give a small, gold cross that the child could eventually wear as a pendant.  I have several that were given to me at my baptism, and I still wear my favorite today.

ootmother2

Generally, the godparents give the silver cup and spoon.  That could be old fashioned etiquette though.As just a guest, I ditto the savings bond