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The baby has arrived and you have just received an invitation for the Baptism. You could easily pop some money in an envelope, but what about giving something with more sentimental value? after all, this is a blessed event that will influence the child's Christian upbringing for the rest of the little one's life. You can still include money to start that college fund, but also consider selecting a personal gift that will be remembered and maybe even cherished as the child grows up.

One idea I would suggest, is purchasing a gift that is personalized with the child's name and birth date. As a mother of three, my favorite baptism gift that my children received was a personalized baby cross imprinted with a bedtime prayer. a baby cross, whether it is personalized or not, will be displayed in the child's bedroom for years to come. it will be a daily reminder to the child of their Christian faith before they go to bed and when they wake up in the morning.

Another gift idea is a personalized baptismal receiving blanket or a personalized bib embroidered with the child's name and baptism date. These gifts can even be used on the day of the blessed event The parents can either save them as a keepsake or continue to use them for other special events.

If you're Catholic, a personalized first rosary with a coordinating rosary case, is the way to go. The rosary can be personalized on the back of the cross with the child's initials. The coordinating rosary case can be personalized with the child's name, or initials, and the baptism date.

Other great ideas include baptismal picture frames, stuffed animals with personalization, or a personalized candle that can be used on the baptism anniversary date. These items can be saved as a sentimental keepsake or used to decorate the nursery.

The great thing about a sentimental gift is that the gift can become an heirloom that will last far beyond the receiver's lifetime. your baptism gift could potentially be passed down from generation to generation as a constant reminder of the family's Christian faith and heritage. Giving money is alright since it's never too early to start saving for college, but take my advice and include a gift that is meaningful and memorable as well.

Baptism Gift Ideas - How to Find a Gift to Remember