Chucky Mama Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 We have 2 God Children (boy and girl) and are looking for suitable christening gifts for them. I want something that will be suitable for them as adults. I was thinking along the lines of a pocket watch and locket or crucifix. Would love your ideas and suggestions on original christening gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilda-and-evadne Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Would love your ideas and suggestions on original christening gifts. One of my nicest christening presents - twiddly-upty six years ago - was/is a deep red/orange ("ox blood") coral necklace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Difficult one as mugs, spoons etc. just need cleaning and get stuck in a drawer We gave OHs nephew a bottle of vintage Port to be kept for his 21st. (don't know if it was!) How about a charm bracelet that can be added to each year? For the boy how about a 'driving lesson' bank account? Will keep thinking Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I bought my god son a steiff bear. I thought that this would be a nice keepsake and something which will hopefully increase in value for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I always give coins for christenings. As they are both a reminder of the year the baby was christened and something to keep into adulthood. I have bought both the Baby Gift Set £20 and the £1 silver coint £35 in the past depending on how close the child was to me. http://www.royalmint.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I don't know how much your budget is, but, my DS1 was given a box of parcels, each one marked with the age/year they should be given to him. Every year on the anniversary of his batism we open the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I like the royal mint coins idea. I bought a simple but slightly unusual cross and chain for one of my niece's recently. Bought in a jeweller in nearby village that had more choice than bigger nation wide jewellers so try little local stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Wow, already some great ideas. I do like the idea of coins, I will look into it further. The set of parcels for each year also sounds very imaginative. I had thought of a Steffi bear so will also look at the price of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Well, I have gone for a Royal Mint coin for the boy but haven't yet found something for the girl. I am not keen to get a charm bracelet after seeing my sister in law sell hers as soon as she was allowed and then spent the money on partying! Was wondering about something based around a birth stone but any ideas greatfully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 An idea that was suggested here and which I used for our godson (and will re-use when we are godparents to his little sister this summer), was for our children each to choose a favourite childhood book, and to write in a little message to the child being baptised saying why they liked the book so much. This was lovely because it's very personal and brought the 'God-siblings' (!) into the event rather more. For a friend's little girl we bought a beautiful wooden height chart, with frames to add a photo each year as the child grows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 HAve now sorted 2 presents and thought I would let you know what I got. I have bought a Gold Quarter Sovereign and a lovely Chess set in a presentation box. I thought both would be good gifts to enjoy when they are older and perhaps pass on to their children, Thanks for all of your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
