Christening and alternative naming ceremonies (merged)

Sarahsaver

when is it? can you cross stitch?
Do a sampler or a cushion commemorating the occasion.

Counting_Pennies_2

I fully second the idea of a classic childrens book. Waterstones sell the Winnie the Pooh or Beatrix Potter bound copies for about £29.

If you are looking to spend even more, maybe some nice bookends.

Then for future Birthdays and Christmas start a tradition of giving special books for her throughout her childhood/teenage years.

Redhouse, link below are great at giving the latest suggestions for books for all ages and usually much cheaper too!

http://www.redhouse.co.uk/OrderMech/search.exe/dosearch?SType=4&CID=1&templatefile=home

Sarahsaver

a Bible seeing as it's a christening?

funnyfreckle

If you don't want a Bible - how about a collection of the Narnia stories by CS Lewis. Great for children that age and will keep her going for years reading and re-reading them. Amazon have a boxed set for only £21 and that is free p&p. You may be able to get them cheaper elsewhere - often on sale at BookPeople and sometimes at Book End shops.

Hope this helps

tyroleandancer

A pretty glass or jewelled photo frame.
Or a terramundi pot.
https://www.terramundi.co.uk
A very unusual money pot/box. I bought 1 for a friends christening last month. Check it out.

ally_g_2

We recently had our 5yr and 3yr old children Baptised and received 7 money boxes, all graciously received and a difficult job to buy a keepsake for that age!
How about a coin set from the Post Office for the appropriate year or a children's bond?

LumpyBumpy

I know that there is already a baby present thread, but that didn't really help. My friend is having her 3 children Christened the week before Christmas. The two girls are about 4months old and the little boy, to whom I am going to be godmother, is almost 3. Has anyone any suggestions for Christening presents.I know the traditional thing is silver hairbrushes etc. but has anyone got any more novel ideas? Any inspiration would be great!! Thanks

Lillibet_2

I bought both my Godsons sets of childrens classical books : Childrens Shakespear, Dickins etc plus some lovely posh editions of real childrens classics like the Wind in the Willows.

I am dreading getting tacky silver money boxes, hairbrushes etc at my sons christening next year:rolleyes: I just know someone will go for this stuff & I find it utterly tasteless.

HTH;)

pdoff

as it is a Christening how about a children's bible or something similar - depends why they are being christened, cos they really are Christians or just for a party!
DS got some personalised cutlery which he loves to use now he is a "big boy". practical aswell as silver.

Lara

Bowl & cup with name on.
Glass tankard for when "he" is older (my 3 loved theirs)
Clock with name, dob, etc on (you can get these through internet)
Pen engraved with name
If god-parents a bible would be special
China money box i.e winnie the pooh, snowman (right time of year;) ) etc
Photograph frame - these are really nice to give. They can be glass/silver/wooden whatever. I buy these as presents and always ensure it is a glass one. Suits any photo.

Mine have all had these sort of presents and kept them (they're all over 18 now!). The glass tankard was the favourite as they got older as they could join their dad in having a "drink" albeit it coke! . Not that it is only that now!!

All the silver plated items just didn't survive keeping their colour etc so I would agree these are a no-no. HTH