Christening gift

londonsurrey

There's always premium bonds, and if he wins something, maybe he'll even remember his nice Auntie Con1888

con1888

I don't really have a budget as such, probably up to £100 but if something stands out as perfect that cost a little more then I am open to the idea.

con1888

mildred1978 wrote: »

And then what? Buy another pot for the money that will be worth even less than face value in 18 years? It's bonkers!!

The star isn't legally named after him, so that was a waste of money. Might as well print a certificate giving him the moon and sun for how real it is!!

Okay so I know what you don't advise.

What ideas do you have?

scrappie_2

As a spiritual guardian you chose a meaningless piece of paper and a way of saving where no interest will ever be paid and the money will be eroded by inflation? If the queen dies the money in the pot will cease beng legal tender. That's pretty likely in the next 10 years, never mind 18. You might as well strap your cash to a firework and blow it up!! :rotfl:

Just to clarfiy for mildred -

As a spiritual guardian I attend mass with both of my god children each week.

I think everyone involved is aware that the 'star' is not rightly his - he is now old enough to understand this, and still thinks it's 'cool'. You are also correct, the star is not named after him - a name that has meaning to the family was chosen.

The money in the pot will be exchanged for legal tender when the occasion arrises.

The bit I did not add was that I aslo put £5k in an account for him for use later in life, and I add to this each year. I did not post this bit as I fully understand that this often outside of many peoples means and did not want to appear to be 'showing off' or making 'outrageous' suggestions.

con1888

I still really like the star idea.

I also like the idea of obtaining shares in our football club, not sure if I can still do this though, need to do my research.

Keep the ideas coming everyone, thanks to those who have given me some.

Spendless

A nice chess set.

A coin collection - with the Olympics and Jubilee this year, you'll find something to suit.

A (boxed?) set of books. You could go for ones for his baby/toddlerhood eg Winnie The Pooh or something for later on eg all the Harry Potter books in hardback.

SqueekyMouse

You could bu him a Christening gown/outfit to wear if he doesn't already have one

Or if that's already sorted and he's still a baby you could make/buy him a shawl, or a bib - which you could personalise with his name, the date of the ceremony etc

If his parents are having a party afterwards you could help with the food - maybe make the cake if you're up to it!

My daughter was Christened last August and we intend to relight the candle you're given on the anniversaries, so maybe nice silver candlesticks and the suggestion to use them every year. Then he can make use of them when he's older too

Spendless

I'm old enough to remember when the coin that was the 2 shilling piece and featured the Queen's father on the back, became a 10p piece. King George VI died in the early 1950s and decimilisation took place in the early 1970s, so I wouldn't worry too much about money not becoming legal tender. I'm sure you'll be given plenty of notice that the coins are being withdrawn from circulation.

Just been looking round my 12yo son's bedroom for things that are precious to him for ideas for you. He was given a silver hallmarked spoon from his Godparents. Though he's never used it as cutlery, from being about 8 or 9, he's had it on show in his bedroom as an 'ornament'. Other things he likes are his watch and a leather wallet. If you are thinking of something way into the future you could also consider cuff-links or a tie pin. Even my 12yo who doesn't own shirt and trousers that aren't school uniform, will one day be forced to put some on, either for an interview, the world of work or attending a wedding.

Xaniwoop

Are they a Christian family? If so this site has lots of gifts to help families share their faith with their children which would make useful and inspiring baptismal presents.

http://www.godventure.co.uk/

I especially like the prayer cards which explore using things like lego, playdoh and bubbles to pray - lots of fun!

It might be a more quirky alternative to a children's bible/Prayer book and you could team it with a keepsake/savings.

Dunroamin

I don't really see what most of these presents has to do with a baptism or being a Godparent.

If you like the idea of jewellery, a chain with a cross or St Christopher would be suitable for either a boy or a girl.