A christening is a Christian celebration the anointing of holy water as the baby is held over the font of holy water and the baby is baptised into god’s family. The christening is a celebration of the welcoming of a new life and the gratefulness of the parents for such a wonderful gift of a son or daughter. The christening gift should be a well thought out gift one that will bring a smile to the face of the parents and the child for years to come. The choice of gift needn’t be a solemn one a practical functional gift will be just as welcomed as a commemorative gift.


A gift of a piece of jewelry or a commemorative piece of cutlery in the form of a special spoon or a decorative wall hanging with the babies name date of birth and christening day. A blanket for the special occasion with the date and a picture of a dove or similar spiritual representation would make a thoughtful gift. A christening gift with a religious reference in the form of a child’s bible with a name inscribed. Angel jewelry and accessories are very popular gifts for a christening.


Personalised baby gift are generally very much appreciated as they show the thoughtfulness and consideration that went into choosing the gift. Baby bracelets in gold or silver are a great gift as you can have a special message to be remembered for a lifetime. Photo albums or a scrap book, a coat of arm with the family history is a gift for parents as opposed to the baby. Cuddly toys won’t ever be an inappropriate present and will decorate a nursery or crib.


Astrological personalised baby charts the baby’s solar system from birth as each of us are born at unique times and will have different
chart maps. The astrological chart will be a fun way of characterizing the baby’s personality traits. Christian educational books and toys are an educational tool to help a small child understand the concept of their religious faith in a simple straight forward manner. Crystal decanters glasses or ornaments engraved for the special occasion will stand the test of time and friendship.


Christian cards, poems, bible versus, communion and confirmation cards with special personalised versus will be appreciated and kept safe for future display. A personalised hand painted gift of a door plaque, framed ornament, wall chart, keepsake boxes or a photo that has been painted in a portrait frame are wonderful gifts for a christening. A christening photo of the baby in a portrait frame will take pride of place in the home and be a constant and everlasting reminder of the special day.


Gift vouchers or a voucher or certificate for a family portrait will be much appreciated by mom and dad. A hand painted photo frame with the words” me on my christening day” is a great inexpensive gift to commemorate the big day. The christening candle is a special commemorative gift that is needed as part of the celebration as parents and god parents are asked to light the candle in celebration of the light of Christ, these candles can then be passed on to further generations for their christening day.


The christening gown is usually passed down from generations but some parents want to buy their own to have and pass on. Traditional christening gowns or designer antique gowns, trouser suits or shorts and cap the choice is a personal one. Whatever the gift a thoughtful commemorative offering with love and devotion is just a click away thanks to the multitude of christening gifts via the internet.