ideas for christening present?

[francesrivis]

Hi, we are going to a christening at the weekend at which DP has been asked to be godparent, and it has belatedly dawned on me that we need to get the baby a present! I haven't been to a christening since I was a child - can anyone give me some ideas about what is appropriate (bearing in mind we are on a tight budget?) TIA

What is your budget and is the child male or female?

I tend to give a book - some sort of children's classic (hardback) that can be kept and maybe actually read in the future. But not Peter Rabbit etc because they get loads of those!

I bought this recently - it is hardback with lovely pictures.

We got a coin set from the royal mint for the birth year. I also liked the savings bonds.

Does depend on the budget.

Money box - with coins inside.
Silver photo frame.
Premium Bonds.
Special book.

I went to a christening on Sunday and bought this for the child. It was very sweet.

OP - Are you good at making things?
If so, a small toy or picture might work.
I did this recently, as same as you, we are on a very tight budget. I made two little felt creatures (one for the baby and one for her sister who is nearly 3) - the children loved them, and the parents appreciated the thought and that it was something so personal.

How about one of these

Many thanks for all these ideas. It's for a little boy, and I can't really spend more than £15.00. Rubbish at making things I'm afraid tiger! I might well go for the book idea or one of the personalised money boxes.