Choosing perfect Christening gifts, Naming Day Gifts or Baptism gifts for your friends and family can be fun and exciting but also confusing. Christening gifts and baptism gifts were initially small items of monetary or material value that could be kept as an initial investment for the child’s future. The silver sixpence or the lucky sovereign could be the start of a nest-egg to help the child gain independence in later life. Today many people carry on the tradition by giving christening gifts such as silver banks in many different styles, tokens or even money.

As a baptism or christening takes place in church many people honour this day by giving a childrens bible, enabling the child to learn the Bible especially when the illustrations are designed to appeal to children. Some versions can even be personalised on the front cover with details of baby’s name and the date and place of the Christening. Other gift ideas include a silver cross necklace or personalised plate with church and date details.

For the less traditional – perhaps those attending a naming Day ceremony -

there are a vast array of christening gifts available.

A framed name print

Silver Plated Photo frame -

Photo album -

Porcelain cup and bowl -

Tooth & curl boxes -

a lasting way to safely treasure that first lock of hair or first baby tooth.

Soft Toys – most popular are the ‘classics’ -

Lets not forget the Godparents who mostly like to give the baby an extra special gift and one which will be enjoyed for many years to come. Jewellery and Baby Tokens are popular choices as they can be engraved with baby’s name and the date of the christening.

An extra touch is to ensure the christening gift is beautifully wrapped with gift tag – then mum & Dad know who to thank for the thoughtful gift!

Winnie The Pooh, Paddington Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck – all enduring timeless christening gifts.

As many babies who are christened are a little older, a very practical and useful gift can be a bowl and cup set. capture all those happy memories and provide a wonderful record of the day which you can enjoy for many years to come. the perfect way to remember the special day by capturing your favorite photo.

A very popular choice as is a great way to remember to record the meaning of baby’s name, along with a personal message and date of the christening



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