Baptism/Christening Gift Ideas?

jblank03 · March 2014

DH and I are the godparents for a good couple friend's son. He's actually getting baptized the same day as our LO is

Neither of us have been a godparent or even been close to a child being baptized and aren't sure what to get him. I know I'm going to get a customized Christmas ornament with his name and the date because they have a huge tree every year with lots of meaningful ornaments, but I need something else.

I'm sure he already has a kid's Bible and I'd like to get him something sentimental but somewhat useful, maybe a book of prayers for children? They are Catholic (as is DH, I'm not), so maybe a rosary? I feel like that's weird to get for a 4 month old, but that may be the non-Catholic in me

TIA for suggestions!!

ScarlettDahlia · March 2014

I don't know what to give either. DH ended up giving his goddaughter a decent sized check since I really had no idea what kind of gift to give.

Sweetiejules12 · March 2014

A check or a savings bond is nice. Sometimes I have seen jewelry like a name bracelet or cross necklace. I have given mostly savings bonds when I have went to a baptism. My goddaughter I bought her dress and all her accessories then gave her her cross.

mnfarmgal · March 2014

Our LO got a couple of different bibles (my favorite is a rhyme bible), a handprint kit, crosses, picture frames, clothes, money for his savings account, personalized silverware set. Really, it turned out to be a wide assortment as not all gifts were baptism related.

bensmommy518 · March 2014

I have always done a savings bond or a cross necklace

sehudson821 · March 2014

We received a few different things, crosses, money, rosaries, etc. But my favorite was this really beautiful silver pacifier clip and I thought that was the BEST idea. Now he has something "dressy" for special occasions.

jblank03 · March 2014

Thanks everyone for the ideas! I know savings bonds/$ is really common but want to do something more personal. As per usual, if it were a girl shopping would be so much easier! I'd love to get a cross necklace, darn boys :P

@sehudson821 - I didn't know there was such a thing as dressy pacifier clips, I'm going to have to look it up! That's definitely something I could see them using for him.

sehudson821 · March 2014

My mom said she got it from a local religious shop. But I googled "silver pacifier clip" and tons of stuff came up! Good luck!

Carmlvsjose · March 2014

You can still do a cross necklace or even baby bracelet with a cross. They make them for boys too and it's something they can keep and pass down to their own children.

mrsbeers · March 2014

Try looking around catholiccompany.com or your local catholic bookstore. Our baby girl was baptized two weeks ago and she received a prayer buddy (little lamb that helps her learn her prayers), a plush "my first rosary," a nice crucifix for her room which we then asked the deacon to bless, a very simple child's book of the gospel, and monetary gifts. I've seen most of the gifts she received on catholiccompany.com.

MiaMyPuggle · March 2014

I'm catholic and always get the baby a savings bond or cash. Is that a shitty gift? I always do that because it will give the parents money to start a savings account since you sometimes need at least $500 in the account.

luvdelilah · March 2014

We received a Noah's Ark musical snow globe thing from X's godmother. It's engraved with his full name and baptism date. Not practical, but beautiful (I believe it's from Things Remembered). To a friends son who's baptism we were not a part of, I sent a Bible Animals board book.

SunflowersBride · March 2014

DH and I bought our goddaughter a silver cross from Tiffany's. For other baptisms we give a card and a check.

jblank03 · March 2014

@MiaMyPuggle‌ Definitely not shitty and we may do that as part of it. I just wanted something where years later they can say "oh that was from his godparents!" I am big on sentimental stuff, too much so in Dhs opinion... I keep most bday cards I get if they have a nice note in them!

SeanCZ · November 2014

This wonderful little thing protects and can last for ages. Why not to give a protective-angel medallion as we did last year? Fast delivered and good communication; that's why I suggest this e-shop. That guy who makes these things is simply cool!

>-

https://www.aljancic.com/en-detail-361471-protective-angel-holy-medal.html

ThankfulSnail · November 2014

My favorite gifts for DD's baptism were not religious. BIL & SIL got her a canvas that says "twinkle twinkle little star, do you know how loved you are?" with her name and birthdate, and her godparents got her a beautiful silver jewelry box with a personalized silver plate on top.