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to ask for christening gifts for goddaughter?

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homeishere · 29/04/2019 19:54

Hi all,

I’ve been asked to be a godparent and the christening is coming up!

So...what would be a good christening gift for my goddaughter? She’ll be around 9 months at the time of the christening.

I’m currently thinking something she can have when she’s older, like a silver bracelet or something like a memento.

Any suggestions?

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Gingerkittykat · 29/04/2019 19:56

Some kind of charm bracelet you can add to as she gets older?

NannyR · 29/04/2019 19:57

I'd buy a good children's bible - the Lion storyteller bible or the Jesus storybook bible are both nice ones with good illustrations.

TheTrollFairy · 29/04/2019 19:58

You could get a charm bracelet for her, that way it can be added to for events (birthdays, passing driving test etc)

livingthegoodlife · 29/04/2019 19:59

Pearl necklace (adult sized), heirloom quality leather jewelry box, nice Bible, silver bracelet....

ThePerturbedPenguin · 29/04/2019 20:05

Following this as I am in the same dilemma! At the moment I am thinking a professional photo shoot of baby or a piece of artwork.

ThePerturbedPenguin · 29/04/2019 20:05

Or a special copy of nurse rhymes

OVAgroundWOMBlingfree · 29/04/2019 20:06

Engraved bracelet for adulthood and a nice edition of a children’s book.

GunpowderGelatine · 29/04/2019 20:08

John Lewis do some gorgeous silver money boxes that make great Christening gifts

Leeds2 · 29/04/2019 20:09

I bought mine £100 worth of premium bonds (or, rather, a cheque for £100 and a bond application form, as you can't buy them yourself for someone else's child). I took the view that they might win a prize, or they could cash it in when older if they wanted to.

Montsti · 29/04/2019 20:09

Silver engraved photo frame or silver moneybox...
Or a beautiful hardback book - Tales of Peter Rabbit or some classic...with a lovely message inside.

MissParple · 29/04/2019 20:10

In the past I have bought as christening gifts: a Roman coin, a wooden musical jewellery box, books for different stages of your life, and a cheque!

321Bed · 29/04/2019 20:15

I bought a rose bush for my goddaughter. I was lucky that there was a variety of rose with the same name as her (although if you Google it there are roses with most girls' names!). Then I had a little plaque engraved with a message that I would always be there to help her grow.

TrySinging · 29/04/2019 20:20

Oh, I like the rose bush and premium bond ideas.

Tiredmum100 · 29/04/2019 20:21

I bought my god daughter the complete set of peter rabbit books from the book people. Think it was about £35. What's your budget?

tanpestryfirescreen · 29/04/2019 20:55

Roman or greek coin- they can take them to school in KS2 and owning a piece of history that will maintain its value at least.

ManchesterBees · 29/04/2019 20:59

As pp, I got my god daughter a silver charm bracelet and had a E, birth stone and cross put on. Each year I buy another charm to highlight her year e.g ballet shoes, pencil and rainbow. It's a great give for years to come!

79abbot · 29/04/2019 21:19

Lovely presents (often personalized) can be found on notonthehighstreet:

https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/search?term=christening%20girls&filter[category_id]=15000

DD received a personalised Mason Pearson hairbrush, which she uses very day. DS received a fountain pen, which he also uses for homework every day. Also very cute are gifts (especially for baby girls) can be doing here: https://www.mercimamanboutique.com/christenings-and-communions

3in4years · 29/04/2019 21:20

Not a money box. We were given about 4 per child at each christening! A nice book or poem is better.

Original poster
homeishere · 29/04/2019 21:36

Some good suggestions here. Thanks all. I haven’t really considered my budget...up to £100 I suppose.

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BackforGood · 29/04/2019 21:37

Depends on budget.
Normally you'd expect the Godparents to buy a bible or book of bible stories (but talk to other Godparents as don't want to duplicate).

I think Premium bonds is an excellent idea (though you do need to buy £100 minimum which will be too expensive for most).

MaryShelley1818 · 29/04/2019 21:40

My Goddaughter was Christened last year at 7mths old.
I bought her a personalised engraved silver photo frame with a special message, a copy of “You Are Special” book by Max Lucado and a small pink bunny cuddly toy.

Mammyofonlyone · 29/04/2019 21:45

I bought my goddaughter a book of poetry and on the inside cover wrote her a note directing her to a particular poem and how it translated into everything I wished for her as her life evolved. If you want the deets
pm me

TeddybearBaby · 29/04/2019 21:48

I’ve just got my goddaughter this. So cute 🧚🏼‍♀️

www.notonthehighstreet.com/mollybrownlondon/product/little-wish-pink-fairy-necklace

cunningartificer · 29/04/2019 21:52

If you’re buying a bible, the graphic bible is brilliant and might actually get read! Add something like a charm bracelet / gold cross/ sundial (I gave a brass one with ‘I count only the sunny hours ‘ engraved on it) and you’re good to go...