Christening and alternative naming ceremonies (merged)

mrcow

ely wrote:

Want to buy a present that is a little different from the usual silver items (that get put at back of cupboard!!) obviously without spending a fortune about £ 20 ish

I got a gold christening bracelet for my daughter from her godmother and I love it. It doesn't cost much (as it's so small), and you can always get it engraved.

Failing that, a bible is a nice idea for a chistening (you can get children's ones) as you can dedicate in the front.

Sorry if they're a bit predictable, but they were my favourite presents.

Nelski

just chatted to my friend about this who has 2 littlies under 2. She said the best thing you could do is give her a "cheque book" with "cheques" for favours like babysitting, making the family dinner one night, sitting with baby whilst mum has a sleep or a bath, taking her out to lunch and then maybe a real "cheque" like a mothercare voucher at the back.

Congratulations on being a godmum btw its a great role:j

Claudie

My favourite is a Memory Box. I never had the time to complete a baby book (although I would have loved to) but the Box is lovely as you can put all your treasured belongings in it. The one I bought for a friend has a place for photos, an envelope for first curl etc.

There are plenty of different styles around. You can personalise it by putting a little poem or a photo of you and baby's parents in it.

Something like this:

http://www.albumsandkeepsakes.com/christening_keepsake_boxes.shtml

I like them as wedding presents too.

lewt

a nice little dinner set would be good and the child would like it too you and like you more(maybe) i had a peter rabbit plate set from my god mother..... loved it

Rikki

How about 2006 Baby Coin Gift Set Other Christening ideas from the Royal Mint

ely

Bogof_Babe wrote:

Is the child a boy or a girl?

a little boy.

Thanks for the ideas so far...

Rachie_B

ely wrote:

a little boy.

Thanks for the ideas so far...

the Thomas The Tank Engine or peter rabbit items are lovely


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LEONARDO-RESIN-ORNAMENT-THOMAS-THE-TANK-ENGINE-STATION_W0QQitemZ6280971968QQcategoryZ42371QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peter-Rabbit-musical-ornament-by-Border-Fine-Arts_W0QQitemZ7416038655QQcategoryZ109107QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

just to show you,you can of course get them brand new

my son,now 4 has a collection and its nice to add to each year for bdays etc

these are nice too http://www.littlemilestones.com/shopping.php?id=christening

nadnad

i love the idea of books for a christening especially books like peter rabbit, winnie the pooh, things like that.

also Ive bought 3 children a little stool each for their christenings and the parents loved them. (i still have my little chair from when I was small and I love it).

jen1

Hi my twin nieces are getting christened on the 18th june at 10mths, I have brought them the royal doulton winnie the pooh dinner set each.
Still waiting to be asked to be Godmother!!!!

annie-c

Asda currently has a 'complete Winnie the Pooh' (2 hardbacks in a card presentation box) reduced to around £5 in its books section. Would make a lovely gift - the parents would probably enjoy the trip down memory lane reading it long before the baby will be old enough to enjoy it too!