Christening presents

ladymalfoy45 · 15/05/2025 15:14

St. Christopher necklace/ medal. That's traditional.
Or a book that is special to your son. Hardback ,then he can write a dedication/inscription.
When our DD was christened we were given 10 mugs/cups. So don't go there.
A moneybox maybe? Try and find a unique one not a Disneyish one.

Speckson · 15/05/2025 15:15

A single share in Apple or Microsoft?

CarpetKnees · 15/05/2025 15:41

Godparent would more traditionally be a bible, or book of bible stories.
Other folk tend to get presents that would be useful for, or wanted by any small child. I tend to go for a book or book set. But things like a set of toddler cutlery with their name on can be useful and nice.

WinWhenTheyreSinging · 15/05/2025 15:44

I have definitely done all this in the past, but reading this does make me think 'just pay some money in to the child's bank account'.

Nobody really wants one of any of the above these days (with the exception of the book), let alone multiples.

MamaAndTheSofa · 15/05/2025 15:48

ladymalfoy45 · 15/05/2025 15:14

St. Christopher necklace/ medal. That's traditional.
Or a book that is special to your son. Hardback ,then he can write a dedication/inscription.
When our DD was christened we were given 10 mugs/cups. So don't go there.
A moneybox maybe? Try and find a unique one not a Disneyish one.

I’ve never heard of a St Christopher being traditional - that might be a Catholic thing? Personally I’d go for money or a gift card, or if it really had to be an actual “thing”, clothes (with a gift receipt).

ladymalfoy45 · 15/05/2025 15:58

@MamaAndTheSofa no idea of his denomination. I thought he was martyred for switching to Christianity. He's the Patron Saint of Children and Travellers, surfers,athletes as well. So a saint with a rather large portfolio.

CraftyGin · 15/05/2025 16:04

I usually buy a Bible.

FadedRed · 15/05/2025 16:06

Unless I am a close relative or God-parent, I just put £50 in a card.

MamaAndTheSofa · 15/05/2025 16:07

ladymalfoy45 · 15/05/2025 15:58

@MamaAndTheSofa no idea of his denomination. I thought he was martyred for switching to Christianity. He's the Patron Saint of Children and Travellers, surfers,athletes as well. So a saint with a rather large portfolio.

Yep, it’s just that most Protestant denominations don’t go in for patron saints much, so they might not know what it is! If the family are Church of England or similar then it might be ok, but the likes of baptists, Methodists etc are less likely to know.

Bittercup · 15/05/2025 16:11

Playmobil Noah’s Ark?

OatFlatWhiteForMe · 15/05/2025 16:13

A bangle or necklace.

minnienono · 15/05/2025 16:13

Hardbacks illustrated book eh i recommend the Helen Oxenbury illustrated Alice in Wonderland. Winnie the Pooh or Peter rabbit is probably to obvious. Keep receipts in case great minds think alike

Chocolate85 · 15/05/2025 16:20

Money in a card is your best bet. Clothes are fine too, basically anything you would buy for a birthday is appropriate. How old is the child OP? If it’s a baby then you could get a Christening Set type thing or Baby’s first hair box (in some denominations the christening is the first time a baby’s hair is cut) from a gift shop, though I’ve known a lot of people to end up with multiples of these.

EverythingIsComputer · 15/05/2025 16:22

I got a bible and some cutlery for my god son, something religious would be fitting.

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Carol52 · 21/05/2025 20:45

They are not religious so a bible and a day Christopher is not a option

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FNDandme · 21/05/2025 20:55

We got a beautiful wooden Noah’s ark which DD loves playing with

CarpetKnees · 21/05/2025 23:38

My sons friend is having his little girl christened and my son is god father.

They are not religious so a bible and a day Christopher is not a option

These two sentences (1 from your op and 1 just above) don't make sense together.
They are literally arranging a ceremony at which they will stand in front of a congregation and make public promises to bring their child up in the Christian Faith.

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Carol52 · 22/05/2025 08:15

How many people have their children christened and never go to church again.

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EverythingIsComputer · 24/05/2025 15:16

You what? They’re not religious but are having their child christened. I don’t understand.

AdaColeman · 24/05/2025 15:47

I'd probably give a silver bangle or a silver photo frame.

Though I'm surprised that someone who isn't at all religious is having their child christened, perhaps it's to help get the child into a good church school in the future.
But I'm sure it will be a nice day for everyone.

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Carol52 · 24/05/2025 21:35

I bought her a bangle with a cross and a heart with her name on

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WhitegreeNcandle · 24/05/2025 21:42

I’m a christian and have numerous godchildren. Suspect I’ve been picked as a fail safe in case God is real for many families like yours.

I always give a children’s bible for a christening. Premium bonds for birthdays (although I gift the child the total amount at 18). Also do a family bible at 18 and although I haven’t hit it yet I’m hoping to do a cash gift for their 21st and weddings. I also try to pray for them every day, be involved in their lives and care about their spiritual development.

mondaytosunday · 24/05/2025 23:01

My DH gave his godson a case of alcohol (I don’t think it was wine, I hadn’t met him yet). Idea was by the time he was 18 it would be very good.

Needmorelego · 24/05/2025 23:06

Not religious but having a christening 😂
Just get the kid a book.
Edit: I see you bought a bangle. Sounds nice 🙂

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 25/05/2025 09:15

Carol52 · 21/05/2025 20:45

They are not religious so a bible and a day Christopher is not a option

Then why is the child being christened?