31 Ideas of All Sorts for Christening Gifts ...

I know it's early yet as my niece is not due to give birth until late October, but it still got me thinking about christening gifts. We haven't had a new baby in the family for a while and I was wondering how things had changed,and whether what I think of as traditional christening gifts are still relevant and what gifts were now trendy. Here are some ideas for christening gifts - traditional and contemporary.

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1. Baby Barefoot Sandals

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For some christening gifts, it is best to seek out the mother's advice. She might have a different plan for baby's feet.

2. Bracelet

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Some christening gifts are unisex, others only suitable for a girl or boy. A baby bangle is a nice girlie gift.

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3. Christening Verse

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Get to grips with your word art program and print out a meaningful verse and frame it. There are also pre-made printables you can find online.

4. Handkerchief Bonnet Gift,

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If you'd like to make a clothing keepsake for today and future generations, this tutorial will show you how,.

5. Personalized Christening Hearts Picture

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Go for a neutral color or check with mom what color the nursery is.

6. Burp Cloth

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This is a nice idea but if the parents aren't religious an inspirational quote will work just as well.

7. Pacifier Clip

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Pacifier clips make lovely baptism gifts and they come in a huge range of styles for girls and boys.

8. Personalized Name Sign

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If you're crafty, DIY christening gifts you make are unique.

9. Bodysuit

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Not sure this could be worn on the day ^_^ but it makes a cute gift!

10. Name Bracelet

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If you're going to get a bracelet, a personalized one is special.

11. Personalized Saucer

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This is a really cute idea but you should check if the priest doesn't mind using it if that's your intention.

12. Godchild Message

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Search online and you'll find all sorts of suitable verses and quotes in various presentation forms.

13. Gift Plaque

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Another DIY project for crafty people.

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This Gift Plaque is a great idea for a christening gift. It is a DIY project that requires some craftiness, but the end result is a special and unique gift for the special day. The plaque can be designed with the baby's name, a special quote, or a memorable date. It can also be personalized with a photo or a special design. This gift is sure to be treasured and remembered for years to come. It is a thoughtful and meaningful gift that will be cherished by the parents and the new baby.

14. Wooden Wall Letter/name Sign

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Find some shabby chic inspiration and get crafting.

15. Button Initial Frame

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Another crafty idea.

16. Name Garland

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If you are handy with a sewing machine, you might like this idea.

17. Christening Cake

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If you can't sew, are not crafty but are pretty nifty at the baking game, you could offer to make the christening cake.

18. Monogrammed Bible

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One of the more traditional christening gifts.

19. Silver Birth Certificate Holder

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Silver is a traditional material for christening gifts.

20. Silver Money Box

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Always a good idea to start the financial education early.

21. Silver Heart Locket Necklace

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Something with baby's name on it is always a lovely idea.

22. Necklace

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And if you don't want to give a locket, there are plenty of
other lovely options.

23. Christening Plate

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You'll find lots of personalized christening and baptism gifts on Etsy.

24. Baptismal Towel

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Something to dry baby off with at the ceremony and then a nice keepsake.

25. Personalized Frame

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Present to Mom and Dad with or without a picture.

26. Tree Bauble

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Something to hang on the tree year after year.

27. Embroidered Soft Toy

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Another example of the personalized gifts available from Etsy and other gift retailers.

28. Personalized Cutlery

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All set for when baby is ready to start feeding him/herself.

29. Personalised Silver Plated Christening Spoon

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And if you don't want to give a full cutlery set, a spoon is just a great idea. People have been gifting christening spoons for centuries.

30. Personalised Egg Cup and Spoon Set

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And a final variation on the spoon idea.

31. Bling Pacifier

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Okay so it's a little (or even a lot) mad to even be thinking of a white gold pacifier set with diamonds, but I've seen much simpler and far less costly silver pacifiers available.

Over to you now. What innovative ideas for christening gifts do you have? If you're a mom, did you receive any unusual or creative gifts when your baby was christened? Is there anything you would have liked to have received but didn't?

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