| Usually, a baby's first gift is received during his | | | | occasions and costume parties. |
| christening. A baby undergoes christening, commonly | | | | One of the unique baby christening gifts are blankets, |
| known as baptism, to grant the baby his formal name | | | | especially the ones with the baby's name embroidered |
| and accept him in a family or church. This event calls | | | | on it. Such items are favorites of the parents. Toys |
| for a gathering among relatives and friends. | | | | are also wonderful to give and to receive. Colorful gifts |
| Celebration of this once in a lifetime event for every | | | | always attract a baby's attention. Although it can be |
| person does not really require gift giving. However, by | | | | outgrown, children still like playing with their old toys like |
| tradition, guests and relatives give presents to the | | | | rag dolls and stuffed toys. |
| christened baby. | | | | If you want unique baby christening gifts and have the |
| Christening is a tradition itself. It is a ceremony that is | | | | money to afford it, silver items like bracelets, necklace |
| important in a person's life, so the parents of the | | | | or comb are most welcomed by parents. However, if |
| celebrant surely want this celebration to always be | | | | you can't afford such a lavish baptism gift but still want |
| remembered even after many years have passed. | | | | your gift to stand out, another ideal gift suggestion is a |
| Today, what kind of presents do guests, especially the | | | | baby gift basket. Baby baskets may contain soft toys, |
| godparents, give the baby to make the event | | | | crib-side music, baby blankets and sleeping bags; some |
| memorable? Do we need to follow the old, elegant | | | | include teethers, pacifiers and baby wash cloths. |
| Victorian tradition of giving something useful in silver like | | | | Personalized gifts always stand out, no matter how |
| silver cross necklace or silver egg cups? Or shall we | | | | inexpensive they can be. It shows closeness and |
| be practical enough to give the parents and the | | | | concern for the baby. Examples of these personalized |
| celebrant something that matches their way of life and | | | | items are baby picture frames and photo albums. |
| something very usable? Will it be offending on our part | | | | As you can see, there are plenty of choices for baby |
| if we prefer giving informal gifts? | | | | christening gifts. Depending on your budget and need, |
| Common baby christening gifts given during christening | | | | you can always get yourself a unique baptism gift for |
| are clothing, toys and blankets. Some give more | | | | the parents and the baby to remember you. |
| expensive items like strollers, play pens and moses | | | | However, in spite of all the preparations for the |
| blanket. However, if you are the one to make a list of | | | | ceremony, do not forget the godparents. These |
| baptism gifts after the ceremony, you will notice that | | | | people are supposed to help the parents guide the |
| the most popular baby christening gifts are made up of | | | | child in his growing up years, at the same time loving |
| baby suits, shoes, socks, sweaters, pajamas, | | | | the child in the same way a parent does. Instead of a |
| headband for girls and caps for boys. These vary in | | | | thank you card, parents opt to give godparents of their |
| colors, design and especially the sizes. Everybody | | | | child jewelry as a memento of the said event. If you |
| usually give allowances because it is better to have | | | | find it too expensive, then you can opt for a |
| the item bigger than one or two sizes smaller. Some | | | | personalized photo frame with the godparent holding |
| baptism gifts can only be used during special | | | | the baby. |