Baptism is a special day in the life of a child and his parents. This is not a simple holiday, but a time when the child gets the protection of his guardian angel.
Given the significance of the event, all the invited guests, including the dwarfs, start thinking about the right gift that they could give to the little one.
When choosing a christening gift from your godparents, it is important to consider the status you have on this holiday – nanny or just a family friend.
Below you will find a list of gifts and tips on how to choose the right christening and christening gift.
Gifts to Godparents at Baptism
- The icon . The best place to buy it is of course the church. You can choose the icon that contains the child’s baptismal name or you can choose universal icons. At the baptism of a little girl, it is better to give the icon of the Mother of God, while the icon with the face of Saint Nicholas the Miracle Worker is more suitable for the baptism of a boy. The icon should be hung above the child’s bed. Also, for children with poor health, the icon of the Holy Healer Pantelimon is recommended, and to protect the child from misfortune, you can give him the icon of the Holy Matron as a gift.
- Children’s Bible . Today, publishers present a lot of such books, with colorful and vivid illustrations. For many children, the Bible is one of the most beloved manuscripts. In addition, the biblical text is presented in the form of simple stories that are easy for even the youngest to understand.
- Gold or silver jewelry , such as a cross or a bracelet made of red thread and a pendant for boys, and a ring, earrings or chain for girls. They can also have a personalized engraving (for example: date of birth, child’s name, etc.).
- Handmade or porcelain doll . Many grandmothers decide to give this gift to their nephew or niece at the baptism, because it is not only a memorable thing, but also a beautiful decoration for the children’s room.
- Silver spoon . Such a gift may also be engraved with the child’s name and date of baptism.
- Gold or silver coin . On one side of the coin may be the image of the Guardian Angel with the date of baptism, and on the other side – the name and birthday of the little one.
- Clothing sets (suits, dresses, bodysuits, overalls and other small and cute things for children, decorated in the same style). Also, a universal gift would be white socks. If the ceremony is planned to take place in the cold season, the gift can be completed with a warm treat. It is important to know that all clothes for such an occasion must be white or light in color, because white symbolizes purity. A beautiful detail could be the personalized embroidery on the clothes.
- Set for a comfortable bathroom . Here you can include rubber toys, a soft towel with embroidery and hood, a personalized robe, natural cellulose sponge, etc.
- Musical carousel for crib.
- Children’s high chair.
- Electric sunbed or swing.
- Framed embroidery with the theme of baptism (can be made with the help of beads, by embroidering a cross, etc.).
- Bed linen or a soft blanket.
- Cocoon for children, in which the child will feel more comfortable and safer.
- Photo album or photobook voucher – girl’s christening gift.
- Lamp or projector with white sounds.
- Payment for the services of the photographer or videographer on the day of the baptism.
- Sfesnic in forma de inger.
- A christening-decorated cake.
- A beautiful bottle filled with holy water.
- Sound book or 3D book.
- Forerunner or forerunner.
- Custom bodies for every month up to 1 year.
- Rattles and spiral toys.
- Bathtub or chair for the bathroom.
- Sleeping bag – christening gift for the godfather boy.
- Fun rugs.
Gifts for Parents at their Child’s Baptism
Baptism is a holiday not only for the child, but also for his mother and father.
Given this, gifts should be given not only to the little ones, but also to their parents, who will no doubt be happy to receive such gifts as:
- Canvas photo with the whole family. This will be a memorable gift that will remind them of the most important thing in life. You can also give a voucher for such a gift or give it after the baptism, if you plan to print a picture of the baptism. It would be perfect if you also indicate the date of the baptism behind the photo.
- Baby fingerprint kit / 3D hand and foot mold. This idea is becoming more and more popular every year, which is not surprising, because such a gift allows parents to admire the palms and soles of their children for many years after birth.
- Chocolate box + wine bottle + angel figurine. It is a symbolic gift to the parents, in whose life the important event took place. You can place the set in a large basket or pack it in a special way.
- The book of the newborn. If the baptism takes place shortly after birth, then this gift will be more than welcome. Here the mother will be able to sign all the details about her leg.
- Photo session voucher.
- Car seat – in case the parents have their own car.
- Hermetic diaper basket.
- Ergonomic backpack. A real help for active parents.
- Humidifier.
- Nebulizer.
How to choose the right christening gift
Child baptism is a tradition that requires a special, extremely delicate approach. This rule applies not only to the child’s dwarfs, but also to all other guests at the event.
To truly delight your parents and to demonstrate your good thoughts, we advise you to follow these recommendations:
- Choosing the icon, talk to the parents in advance.
- Baptismal nuns must make a choice in favor of church gifts.
- If, in your opinion, all the right gifts have already been bought by other guests, then it is better to give an envelope with money to the child’s parents than a useless gift. In this way, the family will be able to buy the things they really need.
- Regardless of the gift you choose, complete it with a bouquet of flowers for the child’s mother. This will be a beautiful gesture to the woman who brought a new man into this world and deserves thanks for that.
- Choose bright colors for toys and pastel colors for clothes.
What gifts should be avoided at the baptism of the child
In order not to disappoint your baptized parents, you should avoid such gifts as:
- Alcoholic beverages, except wine. This gift is considered completely inappropriate for such a bright day.
- As mentioned above, they can be offered on the day of baptism, but only as a last resort and by supplementing with symbolic things.
- Worn clothing – the little one’s clothes must be strictly new.
Whichever option you choose, keep in mind that the gifts you offer should symbolize purity and spirituality, even if they are not directly associated with Orthodox traditions.
The thoughts of the guests must be full of warmth and love for the child, because only in this case the gift will be received with joy and sincere gratitude.
