https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 07:25:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1405870 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:29:08 +0000 mrsjyw 1405870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep money and a keepsake gift </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1405820 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:15:16 +0000 fancyfunction 1405820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes - but I usually do money, and then maybe a little something like a frame to go with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1405651 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:24:58 +0000 Smurfette 1405651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always give a gift </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1405640 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:21:11 +0000 Grace 1405640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always give a religious book that they can take to church. And yeah, your 2 yo will be welcome, so don't worry. Just take some books and quiet toys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1405595 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 21:11:57 +0000 mrsbookworm 1405595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually give money. Don't worry about bringing a 2 year old - baptisms are usually full of noise! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1404978 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 19:02:00 +0000 SAHM0811 1404978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've given money, a personalized rosary, children's bibles and prayer books in the past. You can find the books at Barnes and Noble. Things Rememered has same-day personalization services and some nice religious items. I recently saw some nice artwork for a nursery that was baptism-themed on Etsy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1404896 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:44:05 +0000 luckypenny 1404896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We give $$ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1404893 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:43:25 +0000 LovelyPlum 1404893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: I would say just something special-it doesn't have to be religious! The point is that it's a special day-do what feels right to you to commemorate it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1404884 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:41:46 +0000 LovelyPlum 1404884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, we do, but it doesn't have to be big, or particularly religious, if you're not religious. We generally give a keepsake of some sort, or a small savings bond or check. I think my baptism money is what started my college fund. You could also do something like a nice blanket or a pretty frame.</p> <p>As far as short or long, it depends on whether it's a private baptism, and whether or not it is being performed during a Mass. If it's private and not during a Mass, it might only be 20 minutes. If during a Mass, but only one baby is being baptized, it will be about an hour and 15 minutes. If there are more than one baby being baptized outside of a Mass, it might be 45 minutes or so. But baptisms are generally pretty kid-friendly, as lots of babies have siblings and cousins there to witness it!</p> <p>BTW, if you've never been to a baptism, the best part is the smell of the Chrism oil on the baby afterwards. Baby will be anointed on his/her chest and head, and it smells sooooo good. So hold the baby if you can. It's yummy :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1404879 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:40:33 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1404879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: @rattles: Not to threadjack, but as a godparent who is not religious (I don't even know if we're technically supposed to be a godparent hahah), what kind of gift would you get? Same vein, just a larger budget for the gift? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1404864 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:38:14 +0000 rattles 1404864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do bring a gift. The baptism will probably run between 30 minutes and one hour, and they'll expect little ones. These are my go-to baptism gift: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SaintlySilver" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/shop/SaintlySilver</a>. I try to pick one for the LO's name or birthday. We got more bibles/crosses/rosaries etc for DD's baptism than anyone could ever use. (Not meant ungratefully - just a head's up!) I don't think it's inappropriate to just bring a card or a quiet little book/toy for church if you don't feel comfortable giving something religious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1404844 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:34:08 +0000 deactivated_account 1404844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Churches do (or should) love little kids and all the sounds they make. So don't feel bad about bringing your little one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1404836 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:32:09 +0000 autumnlove 1404836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: Thank you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1404802 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:26:45 +0000 deactivated_account 1404802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I do give gifts for baptisms. A little bible. A darling cross necklace. A precious moments type figure. But if you feel disingenuous giving any of these types of gifts because you aren't religious, then maybe just give money in a card.</p> <p>ETA: The length of the baptism depends on if its being conducted during a full mass, or during a special baptism type mass. But you could also stand up in the back of the church to walk your LO around if LO gets antsy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-give-gifts-for-baptisms#post-1404738 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:02:10 +0000 autumnlove 1404738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My niece is getting baptized in the Catholic church next week. Should I get her something? We are not Catholic (or religious) so I'm not sure what to do! Any gift suggestions?</p> <p>Also, are baptisms short/long? I am nervous about my 2 year old! </p>