Christening gift ideas?

Jewellery crucifix? Julian of Norwich silver bracelet? Money.

How lovely. Depends on everyone's feelings but a Bible could be a possibility. Hope you have a lovely time.

A pretty clock for her bedroom wall.

Engraved glass plaque with name,place of Christening etc,got my Grandson one of these for his First Communion and it was much spoken about.

Thanks so much for these great ideas. I like the idea of personalised jewellery. I remember my grandparents got me a gold necklace and disc with the details of my christening on. Sadly, it was stolen but still. And a wall clock is a lovely idea too. As long as I go for something quite plain and classy hopefully she'll use it even when she's grown up. Was also thinking a classic children's book and then she could read it to her kids one day too. Overly sentimental and just a little bit optimistic aren't I!?

I like to give good hardback copies of children's class is books. The is one being advertised on here at the moment which I think would be good. It's by John Burningham.

You can write a little message on the flyleaf too.

'classic' That should have read

I had a silver and only cross designed and made for my Goddaughter. She liked chunky jewellery and I couldn't find any readymade

www.notonthehighstreet.com/cinderelabjewellery/product/personalised-name-bangle-with-butterfly-charm

My DGD was given one of these by a family friend...she is 7 and she loves it!

I bought my DGD a musical box for her christening gift. I chose the Owl and the Pussycat design it is delightful (imo), a lovely colourful design with four secret drawers, it opens up to reveal a tiny owl and pussycat in their pea green boat which revolves when the music (Canon Pachabel) is played. There are several designs to choose from and there is also a range of small trinket boxes available.

www.magicalmusicboxes.com/girlsmusicaljewellryboxes_bal3008.htm

this is a nice idea One baby sized and one to grow into.

could come in useful for eating supper by the seaside

Oh Sook what a wonderful link. Thank you so much. I notice that the company do a Unicorn musical box. My granddaughter is obsessed with Unicorns. Her beloved pony died 2 years ago now and she believes he turned into a magical unicorn that flies over the sky and looks after her when she is asleep. Such beautiful boxes.

When DGD was christened I was at a loss as what to buy her as a special gift so opted for a star in her name you receive a certificate and details of the star and it is registered in your chosen name,different packages are available.
buyastar.com

A rose tree or perhaps an olive tree would be a possibility, it will mature with the child and give pleasure for many years to come.

My DGC each got an apple tree. They are now 6,5 & 4 and all their trees are bearing fruit, even the oldest one which successfully moved gardens 4 years ago. Very special to pick fruit from their 'own' tree.

Our farming relatives gave each of their children a lamb and another at each birthday. At shearing the money from their sheep went into their bank accounts, yielding a substantial sum by the time they were eighteen.

Granny23, that is unique! What a great way of helping them save up for studies/house/travel etc. And I love the other ideas of something growing alongside her too. Thanks

My best friend, Godmother to my son, gave him a pair of cut glass brandy glasses as his christening present. They came in very handy - eventually!

Another idea on the fruit trees theme, rent a cherry tree!

www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/10184911/Rent-your-own-cherry-tree.html

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That threads been cold for three months! Is this an advert or am I a cynic?

I have just given my DGD for her christening: a beautifully illustrated book of nursery rhymes dedicated to her and signed by the author; and a lovely little pink and white carousel music box. Both items to be treasured rather than chewed!

I would not touch the Galilee water with a barge pole - I would guess it is a bit polluted!

I have just reported the Galilee water post as a spam, but I could not write anything into the report spam box. Do you think that is a sign?

GNHQ my reasons as given in my first post.

It is nearly sixty dollars for a 10oz bottle, so I'd say it is a sign that you are not inclined to spend that much money on water.