Some Christening Gifts For Boys And Girls
Christening is a joyous occasion where the children are welcomed into the congregation and God's protection
. The ceremony is conducted by a priest or a pastor and attended by close family members, friends. You might wonder what christening gifts are appropriate for the child if you are invited to a christening ceremony. This article can give you some popular christening gifts ideas for boys or girls.
Since the children are still very young, you usually can give similar gift to a boy or a girl. Sometimes you just have to pick the appropriate color. Blue color is usually assigned to a baby boy and pink color is usually assigned to a baby girl. Yellow, cream, and white are neutral colors and you can give gifts with these colors to a boy or a girl. Avoid colors such as dark purple, black, or dark gray, which are inappropriate for this joyous occasion.
A photo album or a photo frame is a great gift for christening. Parents always love to take pictures of their beloved child and the photo album and frame can help them organize and show their pictures. If you have the budget, you can give them digital photo frame.
Something personal usually makes a great gift such as personalized wall hanging or decoration. Add the child's name, its meaning, the name of the parents, and the birthday on the items. These decorations can still be used even after the children have grown up. Decorative plates or clocks are another great alternative. You can also personalize both of these items.
A religious painting or photo can also be used after the child has grown. For Catholic family, you may choose a picture of the Holy Family or saints, preferably the patron saint of the child. Other religious item for a Catholic baby is a rosary. Choose the one that is made from semi precious stone, especially from the child's birthstone, to make the gift more special.
For more practical gift, consider giving a baby blanket or clothing item. Personalize the blanket by embroider the child's name on it to add value to your gift. When shopping for clothing item, make sure to pick the right size. You can also give the baby a christening gown if the parents have not yet bought one. The christening gown should always be white.
For a girl, you can give her a baby bracelet. You can also personalize it with her name. Make sure the materials are safe for the baby. It should not contain lead, cadmium, nickel, or other hazardous metal. Best bracelets for babies are made of silver or gold.
Soft toys are other great gifts for the baby. Choose toys that are safe and appropriate for the child's age such as stuffed animals. Read the labels before you buy the toys to ensure that it is safe for the baby. Personalize the toys with the child's name to make your gifts more precious.
by: Brian Tiffoney.
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