Anyone ideas for a christening gift?

[squirtle]

I have put this in Family as wasn't sure where to put it, my Nephew is being christened soon and he will also be my Godson.

Any different ideas for a christening gift - my sister doesn't really do ornaments - so anything other than that.

I was contemplating getting him a Steiff Bear/Giraffe as something to keep, as he got one when he was born from my mother.


So any inspirational ideas welcome.

[4getmenot]

first how old is he?? Even 30 yr olds can be christened

[elginred]

Not really ornamenty, but a nice keepsake. Uncirculated 2008 coins

http://www.personalpresents.co.uk/view/viewpro duct.asp?iProdID=2129

[elaine33]

premium bonds, then when the child is older they can always cash it in and buy something special. Meantime any winnings can be put in a savings account.

[ethanryan]

my sons god father brought him one of the willow tree figurines called guardian angel, since then we have started collecting them

[888sally888]

I 2nd Premium bonds - a good idea.

[Bob906]

I think the perfect gift was one my grand-daughter got from a site called Picture-Perfect
It was a Guest Book for all the people at the christening to sign it had the babys name date & church on the front cover and was very reasonable and was delivered in a presentation box in 4 days ( a perfect keep-sake)

Hope you find what your looking for

[spudqueen]

How about some books? I got a set of books for a christening earlier this year. Maybe the Narnia series? Personally I'd steer clear of the Steiff bear idea as he already has one.

[squirtle]

He is 9 months old 4getmenot.......sorry forgot to say.

Its not going to be a big christening but yeh, like the idea of a book for people to sign, and never thought of premium bonds..........how do i get them?

I did consider the Beatrix Potter Books too, but not very original i don't suppose.

Thanks to those who replied.

[johnny.5]

how about a yacht ?

[squirtle]

Oh i dunno............he spends a lot of time in his ferarri so it might be a waste of money.

[spudqueen]

For premium bonds just pick up a form at your local post office.

[Whoever]

The minimum investment in Premium Bonds is �100, so another alternative, if you want to look a really long term growth is �100 worth of units in a really reliable Unit Trust. Whilst the stockmarket is pretty low and volatile at the moment, over 20 years this sum could grow to something quite worthwhile.

[Sir Alec]

How about a 'Baby Book' where the mother can record events in the babies life. First steps, first birthday,etc.

[squirtle]

Sir Alec...I think she already has one of them books but a good suggestion al the same.

I might try n get some units in a trust whoever, thanks for your suggestion too

[Sir Alec]

The Unit Trust is a great idea. Friends and relatives could put money into an account for the baby instead of presents at Christmas/birthdays. In my experience, babies often prefer to play with the box a present has come in, not the present itself!

[squirtle]

Ha, yeh thats dead right. He has numerous toys but prefers to play with the tv remote.............

Maybe i should just get him a selection of remote controls.

[curiosity]

I've bought photo albums now for a while for christenings and they always go down well. I don't like ornaments either or silver spoons etc, and my kids have eventually put in charity bags "keepsakes" that they were too young to have memory of e.g christening money boxes, cuddly toys that weren't necessarily their favourites when they have sorted their stuff out at various transition points while growing up. But they still at 16 & 17 get out our old photo albums of holidays or parties and go through them with happy memories and fondness. I buy quality photo albums and write on the card, "something for you to treasure... and something for your mam to show your girlfriends when you're older!"

[what..the?]

Go out a buy a top or clothing item for the baby even a towel and then get something personal printed or stitched on it with the names.

A family photo with the new born would be good too.

[Jillius]

A framed cross stitch sampler. I love them

[masma]

H. Samuals do a lovely Peter Rabbit, ceramic, certificate holder. Nice to put both birth and Christening certificates in. Being as you'll be Godfather/mother, open up a bank account as well then add to it every birthday and Christmas.