Christening Gifts

A Christening is a Christian ceremony, where a baby or child is welcomed into the Christian faith by baptising them with water. A Baptism and Christening are the same thing. The ceremony is usually carried out on babies or young children in the church. The parents of the child to be Christened nominate godparents for their child. The responsibility of the godparents is to guide the child through life, both spiritually and in day-to-day life to encourage them to make good life choices.

Have you been asked to serve as a godparent to a child? It is a noble duty that entails providing care for children at a time when they are in the greatest need, but it is also much more than that. In addition to being appointed as the legal guardian in the event that the child's parent passes away, it is likely that you are regarded as a major figure in the child's life. That typically indicates that you are regarded as someone who is capable of providing the best christening gifts from godparents. So, what kind of presents should a godparent provide to a godchild are you asking? Take a look at the examples below:

What better way to get your godchildren off to a good start with saving than to get them a personalised Christening money box. This unique money box in the shape of a cat, with the character 'Ferdinand' playing his accordion is the perfect money box to get them started. This keepsake money box from luxury toy brand Moulin Roty is personalised with your godchild's name and Christening date (if applicable) on the back, making it a thoughtful gift. Makes a truly unique addition to any child's bedroom, as well as an adorable memento of a very special occasion or occasion.

Our one-of-a-kind hanging ceramic star is perfect as a Christening present for either a girl or a boy. The east star can be personalised with the child's name and the date of the Christening to create a truly beautiful keepsake of a special occasion.

In-house designed by The Baby Hamper Company, the personalised print features a traditional typeface with the child or baby's name on the front and the Christening date and a cross on the reverse.

If you are looking for traditional Christening gifts then this super cute Teddy bear will make a wonderful keepsake toy for any baby or child. It will be a one-of-a-kind gift that will be treasured for many years.

Incredibly cuddly, this bear is made from super soft faux fur that has been lightly filled with polyester fiberfill. The bear is then embellished with a bright red ribbon and a genuine leather luggage tag that is personalised with the child's first and last name.

Whether it's for a new baby, a baby shower, or a special Christening gift, this teddy bear will make an unforgettable impression. It will be delivered to you in our luxury Baby Hamper Company hamper box, which is made by the prestigious French toy manufacturer Moulin Roty.

Do you think you've discovered the next Pele, Messi, or Ronaldo? What better gift to give a youngster than this personalised football?

This unusual and classic vintage football on a wooden stand would make for one of the unusual Christening gifts/keepsakes gifts from a godparent.

This keepsake item, which was created exclusively for The Baby Hamper Company, will be a real conversation piece in any nursery and will be cherished by your child as they grow older. The football is made of genuine brown leather in a vintage style, and the base is polished wood that can be personalised with your child's first name or initials (sold separately).

Give your godchild a gift that they will cherish and remember for the rest of their lives, whether you are an aunt, uncle, grandparent, or godparent.

A luxurious grey cellular blanket would make an excellent gift for a newborn baby girl or boy, or yourself. Make a personalised blanket for the new baby and have it embroidered with the child's name for a truly unique gift idea.

If you are on the hunt for modern Christening gifts then this Baby's First Year Memory Jar is a beautiful and practical Christening gift that allows you to record all of your child's first memories.
The jar comes with 50 customised wooden tokens on which you may mark your baby's milestones or what you did with him or her during that month, such as 'baby laughed,' 'baby reached out,' and so on. It's a gift that both your godchild and their parents will love.

It's also a great gift for new birth to give to the 'Mummy to be' as a baby shower present; she'll treasure reading back on all of her baby's early adventures for years to come! With this lovely Rose Gold Baby Shower Memory Jar, you can help them recall their baby's special moments. You can either fill it with lovely memories from the first year of your little bundle of joys' journey, or you can leave it blank.

This is a lovely customised hanging pennant flag that would be a lovely addition to any newborn baby's room. This memorable item of wall art, designed particularly for The Baby Hamper Company, will be the perfect adornment to grace a nursery wall. The words 'Dream Big' are printed in black on a neutral canvas type cloth flag banner, which is then personalised with your baby's name.These keepsakes are a lovely addition to any boy or girl's nursery and make a wonderful new baby present.

These are seven great choices when it comes to christening gifts from godparents, which one is your favourite?

Traditionally, we purchase a gift for the child who will be baptised. We give a gift to welcome the child into the Christian faith. Christening presents often chosen for the baby will be a keepsake or heirloom product that will remind them into adulthood of this special day. Guests frequently choose personalised items that include the name of the child and the date of the Christening as a reminder of the day. Meaningful Christening gifts are given to girls and boys alike.

A Christening is not all about presents, but people who are close to the little boy or girl will often want to give a gift in remembrance of this milestone in a child's life, such as godparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Typically most people will spend around £20 to £100 on a gift, with an average spend of £50.

An appropriate Christening gift is a memento of the Christening day. It is also a good idea to choose something that will be used and meaningful in later life as older children and adults. Some good baptism gift ideas would be -

• A keepsake box - this can be personalised with the date of the baptism and can be used to store items that the child treasures.
• A money box - to save up all their pennies.
• An heirloom doll - to play with when they get older.
• A blanket - a personalised blanket makes a great gift as they are often used as a shawl to wrap around the baby during the service.
• A personalised soft toy - such as a teddy makes a really special present as they will treasure it through childhood.
• A Nursery decoration - an alternative gift idea

Anything you choose as a gift should be high quality and reflect that you have been thoughtful as to what the child might like as they grow up.

Did you know that the best christening gift or Christening hamper should be great and meaningful? It's the first present given to your baby. Make sure it is worth remembering so he or she will always remember you.

Being chosen as a godparent is a very proud moment and you should feel very honoured. As regards choosing a gift for your new godson or goddaughter, you should choose something that will remind them of the special day but also maybe something personal to you. If for instance, you are a sports person, a personalised keepsake football would be a good unique choice, or if you loved dollies as a child, then an heirloom doll might be another thoughtful Christening gifts from godparents.

Anyone invited to a Christening should be prepared to take a gift. A Christening is an important milestone in life for someone who follows the Christian faith, and giving gifts signifies the passing of the important day. Depending on how close to the child you are usually denotes what value of gift you give. Grandchildren, nieces and nephews are a close relations so it would be expected that you take along a gift.

A traditional Christening gift is something that will last and that they will use. Some choose to give a gift at the time of the Christening for the baby such as keepsake items e.g. money boxes and keepsake tins. Something that might be a bit more of an unusual Christening gift would be treasure bags and mini rugby ball.

A naming ceremony is a non-religious ceremony that can be carried out if you would like to mark a baby boy or girl's arrival but you are not religious. Similarly to a Christening, the parents of the child choose celebrants instead of godparents to support the child throughout their childhood.

Much the same as a Christening, a naming ceremony gift should be one that is thoughtful and a memento of their special day. A good choice of gift would be something that is a keepsake or heirloom such as a memory box, luxury doll, money box or a personalised gift.

Choose from the best UK selection of products here at The Baby Hamper Company to find your perfect gift.