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Ridiculous Christening Gift (available from shops)

45 replies

Dragonfree · 03/03/2019 12:33

So I don't think I'm being unreasonable here, but.....

I found a (very dusty) Christening gift which I'd overlooked when my LO was Christened - I just don't get it.

It's a very nice "Me to You" brand little Teddy and mug. It's lovely and obviously a Christening gift (it says so on the box) and also fairly obviously for a (very) little one as the mug has 2 handles.

BUT THE MUG IS MADE OF CHINA!!!!

They've obviously realised their mistake as they've written "not suitable for under 3". But the gift is surely not suitable for over 3????

So, AIBU or is this a ridiculous gift for a company to make?

I realise that I'm blatant over irritated by this, but honestly, did the design team think this one through?

Ridiculous Christening Gift (available from shops)
Ridiculous Christening Gift (available from shops)
OP posts:
ScrumptiousBears · 03/03/2019 12:35

Its just a momento. Like the silver rattles. Not meant to be used just commercial tat.

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Dragonfree · 03/03/2019 12:36

I hadn't thought of that. 😂
Maybe I'll take it out the cupboard.

OP posts:
WinkyisbackontheButterBeer · 03/03/2019 12:37

My 2 year old has her warm bedtime milk out of a little China cup. Two handles would be useful.
I struggled to get her to let go of the bedtime bottle and buying her a ‘big girl cup’ was what finally convinced her.

MuddyMoose · 03/03/2019 12:38

Agree with PP. It's purpose is ornamental.

anniehm · 03/03/2019 12:39

It's just a keepsake - though I had a china mug as a toddler, with a rubber sippy lid - mum still has it, they even used glass for baby bottles once!

Sewrainbow · 03/03/2019 12:45

My dc had china mugs and used them, some broke, some are still in use today for my youngest even rhough they are quite small. They weren't specifically christenening ones as we didn't do that but we used them anyway unless you would be bothered by them being broken, just use them!

Sewrainbow · 03/03/2019 12:47

I think we've been conditioned into thinking children shouldn't use china or glass since plastic was invented and yet our ancestors had no choice and China and glass was much more precious then

lazyarse123 · 03/03/2019 12:48

They're usually an ornamental keepsake. You're being a bit ungrateful.

FlashingLights101 · 03/03/2019 12:48

Aren't most christening gifts not suitable for babies? Mine were things like this or jewellery, neither of which would have survived my slobbery chops if I'd been allowed near them as a baby!

raviolidreaming · 03/03/2019 12:50

they even used glass for baby bottles once!

Glass baby bottles are back! MAM were selling them at the last baby and toddler fair I went to.

Lazypuppy · 03/03/2019 12:52

Why can't a 3 yrar old use it though? my 1yo (13 months) drinks out of glass and china cups, and the handles are great!

Also, agree it is probably ornanental, but can be used.

BuffaloCauliflower · 03/03/2019 12:52

A) it’s meant to be decorative.

B) children can use china. Teach them to be careful instead of flinging things around. Plastic is pretty new in the history of humanity.

Sewrainbow · 03/03/2019 12:53

Good idea in the current climate, I'd consider glass bottles if I still had a baby that would need them.

Mammyloveswine · 03/03/2019 13:02

My children have used China cups from around 1... they also use China plates and metal.cutlery...

My 3 year old sometimes drinks out of a wine glass if were having a nice dinner

Dontsweatthelittlestuff · 03/03/2019 13:07

I still have my China cup and bowl from when I was a baby. Given to me as a christening gift by my godparents and well used for many years. He even used them for my own children and my youngest is 21.

Never did buy into the myth that children need plastic and everything breakable should be put away from little hands.

Yabbers · 03/03/2019 13:11

Type “christening gifts” in to google. Click “shopping” Tell me if there is a single gift there that a child would actually use.

Are you saying every other gift you received for christening is something for your child to use?

greenpop21 · 03/03/2019 13:13

It's a keepsake like all the other silly Christening tat! You're over thinking it.

BrizzleMint · 03/03/2019 13:14

It's the perfect thing to send into nursery for their cup of tea.

3luckystars · 03/03/2019 13:15

Its a Christening Cup, its a traditional thing.

It goes back years, it is a gift that they are meant to keep all their lives, but I think they used to be silver.

OlennasWimple · 03/03/2019 13:17

Babies can't make much use of a Bible either, but they are also traditional Christening gifts Smile

cdtaylornats · 03/03/2019 13:21

One of my goddaughters christening gifts was a bottle of port.

TurquoiseDress · 03/03/2019 13:24

I'm pretty certain it's meant to go on a shelf and look pretty- the child is not supposed to actually take drinks from it!

It's just a memento for their christening

I do think the price of £24 is pretty bonkers though!

Pink993 · 03/03/2019 13:30

@cdtaylornats. I’d assume the port was for me to get ratted on when the baby wouldn’t stop crying and go to sleep.

maddiemookins16mum · 03/03/2019 13:34

My DD used her Peter Rabbit china mug (very like yours) for her lunchtime soup when she was little. She also liked a cuppy egg in it.

TwitterQueen1 · 03/03/2019 13:34

Calm down. It's not that ridiculous at all. My DSis bought mine Wedgwood sets - cup, saucer, plate for Christening presents. They're meant as a lifelong memento, firstly for the parents and then for the children when they've grown up a bit. It's a thing.