My sister and I are hosting a brunch after my niece's baby's baptism. Sis was wondering if we should get the baby a little gift from us and if yes, what would it be? For a little girl we could do a cross necklace but since this is for a little boy-I have no idea. Is this something that is expected? Any suggestions on what? He will be getting a Bible from the church.
Thanks for any ideas!
Lots of people give savings bonds and other forms of money for baptism. THere are also religious statues and crosses. Maybe a cross that can hang in his room over his bed? My boys each got one of these from a cousin at their baptisms.
I love the idea of getting children's religious books. I usually do books for just about any occasion! For our nephew's infant baptism, we gave a Noah's Arc piggy bank and had his name engraved on it. http://www.thingsremembered.com/product/Noahs-Ark-Bank/15...
The picture doesn't show how cute it actually is!
At our infant son's baptism earlier in the summer, he received LOTS of clothes. We also received gift cards, books, frames with a baptism theme, stuffed animals etc.
By the way, I would get something small and inexpensive because you are the host of the brunch, which is a gift in itself!
My favorite...a guardian angel for his room
check out a custom Baptism Bowl from ClareyClayworks! A handcrafted bowl that is used to pour the holy water over the baby's head then taken home as a keepsake of the day. Beautiful!
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Good luck!
In our family we always do savings bonds. For $25 you get a $50 bond that will mature over time.
A gift would be very nice. In my culture they used to give us gold bracelet regardless of sex wiht our name engraved in it but I don't know if that is culture (and budget!) appropriate for the States. When my son was baptised, my sister-in-law who was his Godmother gave him a silver neclace with a cross. Last time we attended baptism of a friend's daugter we gave her earings (for when she is older). You could go with a bible story for kids? It's going to be a long time until the baby can read the actual bible :) I have one and it's been my son's favorite. This might give you some ideas... Good luck and congratulations!
I always give a check. I figure the parents can buy religious items if they choose but more likely will put it in their child's bank account.
Since you are hosting the event then is that your gift?
I like the books you can get at a bookstore regarding "God" and family, etc.
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A gold cross is appropriate for a boy as well. My son's godparents gave him one that he will wear when he's older.
Other than that, savings bonds and cash are always a traditional gift for religious occassions! If you are hosting the party, no need to go overboard- give what you can afford and I am sure it will be appreciated!
I like the idea of a nice frame for a picture of the family the day of the baptism.
Blessings to you and the little one,
K.
Try a Christian based gift shop. There is a wonderful selection and they have some inexpensive things as well as very nice things. I got a poem for both my kids with a penny included. It spoke about how we shall raise them and give the penny to them on there wedding day. It made me cry. I doubt it cost a ton it was the point to the poem that got me!
Christian bookstores usually have baptism sections with many different gifts. We've gotten crosses to hang in kids' rooms (they have lots of styles) and also religious kids' books. I have done a stuffed animal before. One of my kids got 7 crosses for her baptism, so I didn't get one for my nephew; I got him a book instead, and then he didn't get any and my sister or my mom went to go get him one so he'd have one. LOL... I think we got so many because I invited my church choir to to her baptism party, and they all thought she should have a cross in her room!
So, if it's a friend (unless it's a best friend), or an extended family relative, I usually just give a card. But if it's a best friend or a niece or nephew, then I'll buy a gift.
