Baptism Gift

Kimosabie · September 2012

I have never been to a baptism before, and we did not baptize DS. What is an appropriate monetary gift to give? The child is DH's cousin's son. Thanks!

lisamoe · September 2012

idk if "appropriate" or not, since I think monetary gifts reflect on what you can personally affortd to give, but....I would think $25 is good?

My nephew just made his and I gave him $50. So, I would think $25 would be fair? If you don't think thats enough you could also include a small religious gift? (ex:childrens bible, saint medal, cross nightlight, etc)

jen&jay07 · September 2012

I'd say for a cousin's son, $25 is what I would give. Granted I am not that close to any of my cousins.If it was someone I was very close to or a nephew/niece I would probably give more. One of my favorite gifts DS got for his baptism was a children's prayer book. It's one of those soft padded cover books. We read some prayers every night.

saturdaynightdoubletree · September 2012

$25 if you're not super close, $50 if you are close. Sometimes an actual gift is less expensive and a nice gesture. DS got a really cute Reed&Barton silver picture frame with a cross on it, and I just put a picture of his baptism in it.

tetesmama · September 2012

For my cousins I give 100.00.

CLL1001 · September 2012

saturdaynightdoubletree:
$25 if you're not super close, $50 if you are close. Sometimes an actual gift is less expensive and a nice gesture. DS got a really cute Reed&Barton silver picture frame with a cross on it, and I just put a picture of his baptism in it.

I agree with this. We had DD's baptism a few months ago and for the most part that's what people gave...most of our very close family members gave at least $50 and the people we weren't as close with gave $25 or a small gift - someone gave us a beautiful picture frame that says 'my baptism' on it...we were also given a baby bible, and a book of children's prayers.