https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:46:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1801139 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:43:09 +0000 MaryM 1801139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ask the parents. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>I'd either do that or money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1801093 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:28:54 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1801093@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1800469 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 08:41:51 +0000 mrsjyw 1800469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do books, a kids' bible, or cross wall hanging, or cash usually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1800451 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 08:33:28 +0000 Mamaof2 1800451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@illumina: if you want to do a gift I ordered this and it turned out really nice</p> <p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/61026062/original-baptism-personalized-name-cross?ref=listing-2" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/61026062/original-baptism-personalized-name-cross?ref=listing-2</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1800417 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 08:08:55 +0000 yoursilverlining 1800417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1800412 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 08:06:09 +0000 illumina 1800412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1800382 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 07:32:51 +0000 pui 1800382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is this really cute book I bought my LO. I think it would make a great dedication/baptism gift!</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-God-P-Hallinan/dp/0824954572/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1407328362&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=thank+you+god" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-God-P-Hallinan/dp/0824954572/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1407328362&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=thank+you+god</a></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Another thoughtful and unique gift you could get is a nice piggy bank. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1800379 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 07:29:35 +0000 JerricaBenton 1800379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1800368 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 07:18:37 +0000 Smurfette 1800368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1800350 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 06:40:36 +0000 Mamaof2 1800350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When my kids were baptized the Godparents gave them a cross and a bible - everyone else pretty much gave cash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1800343 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 06:28:18 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1800343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p><a href="http://www.faithbaby.com/christian-toddler-tshirts.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.faithbaby.com/christian-toddler-tshirts.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.little-disciples.com/Christian_Baby_Clothing_Gifts.htm#LittleDisciples_Onesies" rel="nofollow">http://www.little-disciples.com/Christian_Baby_Clothing_Gifts.htm#LittleDisciples_Onesies</a></p> <p>Jewelry, picture frames, and money are common gifts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1800342 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 06:25:28 +0000 swedishfish 1800342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most people gave R money for her christening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/christening-gift#post-1800338 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 06:14:11 +0000 illumina 1800338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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.</p> <p>He is 12 months if that makes any difference. </p>