A Christening is a traditional and religious celebration and tends to happen when babies are around six months old – however, parents may choose to have their baby’s christening day earlier or later depending on their preference.  The day marks the baby being welcomed into the church and their chosen godparents pledging to guide them in the chosen faith in the future.  It is also an event that brings together the family and friends of the parents to celebrate this special day and it is traditional to bring Christening gifts in recognition.

If you want to give a present with a religious theme then the obvious choice is a bible.  There are some stunning bibles that can be personalised with both the baby’s name and the date of the christening, which will be kept and treasured for years.  If you want to look at something a little different for baby gifts, but want to maintain the religious element, here are some ideas.

Any gift with a cross on it will make a perfect gift for a christening.  There are some that babies can enjoy and play with straight away whereas other will be kept safe as a keepsake.  Music boxes, money boxes and rattles are just some ideas as well as albums, memory boxes and picture frames.

If you want to keep things traditional then as well as bibles there are plaques with biblical verses, rosaries and personalised candles depending on the faith.

At Born Gifted you’ll find many ideas for beautiful christening gifts.