Please help! Neither DH or I are religious and have never attended a christening before. We have been invited to my friend's son's christening next month and have no idea what to get as a gift/keepsake.
He is 12 months if that makes any difference.
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Most people gave R money for her christening.
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Depending how close you are to the family a children's illustrated or first Bible is a good gift. I gave a Spanish first Bible to my husband's god-son and the family was happy with the gift because their older son already had an English first Bible. Their family is bi-lingual.
Christian book stores have biblical coloring books, puzzles, and toys. A biblical soft doll would be appropriate; however some people may view dolls and action figures as idols.
Here are two links to faith-clothing for children. The non-denominational churches I attend do not require dressy attire, so onesies and tees with sayings would be appropriate for service or church social events.
http://www.faithbaby.com/christian-toddler-tshirts.html
http://www.little-disciples.com/Christian_Baby_Clothing_Gifts.htm#LittleDisciples_Onesies
Jewelry, picture frames, and money are common gifts.
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When my kids were baptized the Godparents gave them a cross and a bible - everyone else pretty much gave cash.
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R got a lot of books (not all religious), bible, wall hangings/frames, and some jewelry. People don't give cash in my family. The IL's do for bday and Christmas but they didn't bring her a gift for her baptism.
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If you're not religious I would think money would be the easiest for you. If you want to get a gift, Hallmark stores usually have a baptism gift section. Most people gave LO checks, but she also got some religious themed stuffed animals and books. Her godfather gave her a gold cross necklace and her godmother gave her a gold bracelet.
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There is this really cute book I bought my LO. I think it would make a great dedication/baptism gift!
It's not as personal as gifting a bible, but still a really sweet book. It's also very non-denominational. If it's too inexpensive you think, you could also gift some cash too.
Another thoughtful and unique gift you could get is a nice piggy bank.
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Thank you everyone! I don't really think they are particularly religious either...at least I know they don't regularly go to church, so I'm assuming it's more out of tradition they want to get him christened. So I think religious gifts are not for me and the thought of giving money makes me a little uncomfortable, so I am leaning towards getting a nice print, or maybe a silver money box.
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We are not religious either; for christening and baptism gifts in the past we have done things like a nice cross necklace (appropriate size for a child), a little (fake, usually) pearl necklace or bracelet, an engraved silver or pewter item (picture frame, spoon, cup, etc.). I know my husband also gifted our Godson a bible, but I don’t know what translation, etc.
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@illumina: if you want to do a gift I ordered this and it turned out really nice
https://www.etsy.com/listing/61026062/original-baptism-personalized-name-cross?ref=listing-2
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We do books, a kids' bible, or cross wall hanging, or cash usually.
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I am not religious at all, but my go-to gift is a ceramic piggy bank with some cash. Other nice things we received for LO's baptism were a children's bible and an engraved silver cup.
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Ask the parents.
I always do this for my nieces and nephews, and my SIL really appreciates it. Then they don't end up getting 12 bibles or a bunch of crosses that aren't really their style.
I'd either do that or money.
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