I have classified my ideas on baby christening gifts in three categories:
- SYMBOLIC christening gifts
(see here)
- RELIGIOUS / CLASSIC baptism gifts
- 'OTHER' baptism gift ideas
RELIGIOUS BAPTISM GIFT IDEAS / CLASSIC BAPTISM GIFT IDEAS
Silver Cross
A silver cross for hanging over baby's crib is 'the' classic baby christening gift and always a good idea - as long as baby does not get several of these...
A silver wall cross is a special addition to any baby's room and a gift to be treasured for many years. Other sterling silver baby gifts are classic baptism gift ideas, too.
Browse here to see more silver baby gift ideas.
Silver Baby Bible A silver bible (with a sterling silver cover) can often be personalized and is a beautiful keepsake and souvenir of baby's baptism. This first bible that will last a lifetime!
Classic Keepsakes Silverplate Certificate Holder, Cross by MUD PIE This silverplate certificate holder by MUD PIE is a classic keepsake gift for baby's baptism! The tube is perfect for holding baptismal papers. It features beaded caps on each end with an embossed cross. The holder arrives in a box with a white satin bow.
Baby Cross Pendant / Necklace This will be a gift to keep until baby is a bit bigger. Give it to baby's baptism and the child can wear it at his or her First Communion or Confirmation! Crosspendants come in all styles and sizes, with or without necklace and in gold or silver. They can be quite plain or with an accent diamond or birthstone. A greatreligious baby gift to cherish for years to come!
Jesus Loves Me Musical Lamb by BABY GUND This very cute and super soft little plush lamb has embroidered facial features and a neck ribbon with the message 'Jesus Loves Me'. It also plays 'Jesus Loves Me' and is surface washable. An awesome christening baby gift by GUND.
Baptism Gown If you are a very close relative (grandmother, grandfather) or the godmother, godfather of the baby, giving the baptism gown for baby is a nice gift idea, too.However, I would not buy the outfit on my own but rather let the parents decide. You can either accompany them when the shop for the gown and then pay for itdirectly, alternatively give them a gift card for a baptism outfit in advance.
Baby Bracelet 'Child to Cherish Baby to Bride' This is a very cute and thoughtful baptismal gift for baby girls! This sterling silver baby to bride bracelet with a single fresh water pearl first is used as ababy wrist bracelet. Then, when 'baby' gets married it's used as an old heirloom and fold in half to form a ring. A new safety pin needs to be borrowed to attach into the wedding dress with the blue bow on the bracelet. The blue bow is included in the gift set, as well as a lucky penny (of the current year) and a double sided frame. One side for a baby photo, the other for a wedding photo.
Christening Photo Album I have picked out one photo album perfect to preserve the precious moments of baby's christening. It is a great keepsaketo remember baby's special day: - it is by MUD PIE, called 'Baby Classic Keepsakes Faux Leather Cross Photo Album'. This blue, pink or white faux leather album features a silver cross charm with a satin bow. The size is just right, it holds 80 4x6 photos.
Tooth Fairy Pillow A tooth fairy pillow is an adorable baby baptism present both for girls and boys. Find everything on tooth fairy pillows and boxes here.
Cuddly Plush Toy by STEIFF
The German based company STEIFF do have a vast offering of ever so cute baby plush toys, teddy bears and animals. STEIFF animals are a keepsake for life. By giving a STEIFF gift, baby will have a baptism keepsake for a lifetime.
