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I don’t know if you have a Lifeway Christian Store near you? But they have gifts!

How old is the person getting baptized? What denomination and how seriously do the parents take their faith?

I am not religious but have been to several baptisms. I always give a really nice piggy bank with $50-$100 depending on the relationship.

I gave this book recently and I wanted to buy a copy for myself! It was adorable. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0745962513/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1U5O06B6BWWR5&colid=3ULL3Z2P1YGUD&psc=0

I think it depends on what denomination, if the parents are involved in the church/serious about their faith, etc. So we're Lutheran and go to church every week. I have never heard of people giving cash for a baptism, but maybe that is a Catholic thing? When my son was baptized, a few close family members who attended the baptism got him some small gifts - a cross for his room, a little music box that plays "Jesus Loves Me," a children's illustrated Bible. Things like that. He was only 2 months old when he was baptized.

Edit to add: my absolute favorite thing he got was something that our church does for every child who is baptized. A lady makes a little felt banner that says "I am baptized" with the child's full name and date of baptism, it is so sweet and personalized and we have that hanging in his room.

@Alba4: This was one of my favorite gifts we got

https://www.hallmark.com/gifts/home-decor/picture-frames/baptism-handprint-kit-1FRG7063.html

Card & Cash. Godparents/sponsors add in a keepsake (picture frame, cross).

I'd ask the parents if there's anything they'd like for him to get. Especially if they're really religious.

My family is pretty particular about things like Bibles. I never buy a book for my brother's family without running it by them first.

And usually they have a good idea of what each child could use for their room (a crucifix, statue, etc.) or if they need a rosary or medal of some sort.

I wouldn't buy any sort of home decor unless you KNEW it was the family's taste. And if they have multiple kids...keep in mind what they may already have