Good Christening gifts

rhodesign

Hey all!
J's cousin is having a Christening this weekend for her new baby girl. Considering I've only kinda been to one once with a friend, I have no idea what to get for the occasion. I know lots of people give the baby religious gifts--Bibles, rosaries, Precious Moments dolls, etc.--I wanna do something cool. J of course has no idea.

Suggestions?

nda_roxybabe

Etsy! Other than, I have no idea.
Ooh custom baby ring?

anna.oskar

Catholic or other?

jasmineh7777

Salvation!

rhodesign

They are Catholic, but I don't think they are really Catholic, ya know? I mean they go to church I guess, but they aren't like the die-hards every Sunday types.

missy68

A beautifully made all-white blanket. You could have it embroidered with the child's name and christening date (maybe in gold thread).

Or a sterling silver bank, cup, or spoon, all engraved.

MarriedInAFever

I was actually going to suggest a baby ring too! I had one when I was a baby and my parents still have it. It's kind of a neat heirloom type thing.

nda_roxybabe

I love baby rings, I think they're too adorable. I have one from when I was about 5. So tiny.

BecW2be

How about a preservation package for the christening gown? With a monogrammed padded hanger?

rhodesign

like a ring small enough to fit a baby?
I don't know that we have time to get something engraved. Procrastination, party of 2...

sister2groom

Wait, you mean a ring babies wear on their fingers? Isn't that a major choking hazard?

LessThanZero

This isn't particularly original or creative but FI and I are practical and we always get them a savings bond. It's something that can be tucked away and mature over the years.

I don't know how much you're looking to spend, but maybe a $50 savings bond and a small gift - a toy, a children's book they might like in the future. I just saw a commercial for the recordable children's books they have now. They're similar to the greeting cards that play songs when you open them, except you or your H (or both) can record yourselves reading the story. And basically, as each page is turned, your voices will read the story outloud to the child. I thought it was a cool idea.

anna.oskar

A personalized blanket?
A baptism keepsake box?
A baby bible book?
engraved rattle/cup/spoon

I actually still have my baptism gifts and love them dearly. Monogrammed silver brush and comb set.

rhodesign

I just saw yours, Jamine! Ha!
I'm gonna go peruse some baby shops nearby and find something.
Thanks for all the suggestions! keep 'em coming--I have until Sunday.

anna.oskar

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[QUOTE]How about a preservation package for the christening gown? With a monogrammed padded hanger?
Posted by BecW2be[/QUOTE]

What a good idea!

nda_roxybabe

Yup, ring that is baby size. Not a choking hazard because you make sure it fits snug and I dont think they wear it all the time.

zippityb

A baby ring makes me think of Designing Women and Suzanne's baby wig.

jasmineh7777

A picture frame?  A Catholic store might have a baptism one.

NIKIKRUISE

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_good-christening-gifts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:17Discussion:583735e2-839e-4640-a7ad-c61ec5c679f9Post:df8073dc-22cf-467a-8053-c15944e9ae02">Re: Good Christening gifts</a>:
[QUOTE]<strong>This isn't particularly original or creative but FI and I are practical and we always get them a savings bond. It's something that can be tucked away and mature over the years. I don't know how much you're looking to spend, but maybe a $50 savings bond and a small gift - a toy, a children's book they might like in the future.</strong> I just saw a commercial for the recordable children's books they have now. They're similar to the greeting cards that play songs when you open them, except you or your H (or both) can record yourselves reading the story. And basically, as each page is turned, your voices will read the story outloud to the child. I thought it was a cool idea.
Posted by LessThanZero[/QUOTE]

This is always what we do. Works for me...

missy68

That Things Remembered store is a good place to look, as well. And I think they engrave pretty fast. You COULD do initials and the date, even.

LowerEastSiiide

Savings Bond