What to give for a baptism?

lilylow · May 2011

My husband is the godfather at a dedication ceremony this weekend. From what we understand it's a baptism but in a non-denominational christen church. My husband wants to give his godson a special present but we have no idea. Suggestions?

daniella2727 · May 2011

I have always known it be the norm to give money in some form at a baptism for the baby - whether it is a check, savings bond etc. It is to help start the account for the baby's future.

yesthisiskim · May 2011

My family has always done saving bonds.

MaggieB0406 · May 2011

I also think it's appropriate to give a religious gift, like a cross to hang in LO's room, religious childrens books, etc. My LO's baptism is in a few weeks and now I'm curious what people will give her.

lilylow · May 2011

My husband would like to give him more of keepsake then a savings bond. He wants to give him something special from his godfather that years from now he'll still have.

yesthisiskim · May 2011

Maybe a gold cross on a necklace? And maybe have the child's name engraved on it?

anniegirl1 · May 2011

When DH was the godfather a few years ago we did a pretty cross for the baby's room and a saving's bond. He'll have all of his birthdays and special occasions to get him things that he will remember.

May242003 · May 2011

In addition to pps, we have done photo albums. They make small baptism ones and then the parents will have a place to put their pictures just from that day.

mayowife · May 2011

I think a children's bible with a note from B on the inside or something personalized would be a great gift.

For C's dedication he received a children's bibles, photo album / frame, money, and a framed dedication message. The framed thing is the best keepsake because it tells what a dedication is and is personalized with his name and dedication date. My mom got it for him and I asked her to email with ordering info- I'll forward it to you. The most valuable gifts are his children's bibles because we read a little bit before bed every night, so they are something that he will grow up being familiar with.

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