The Best Christening Gift Ideas
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Em NewtonThe best christening gift ideas
A christening, baptism, first communion, dedication or naming ceremony is a joyful occasion to welcome a new life into the world. For religious families, it’s also a rite of passage that involves receiving the baby into the Church. But what do you give as a gift for a christening?
The first thing to decide is whether you’re looking for a christening gift that is practical, sentimental or traditional. Or do you simply want to give a toy the baby can play with now?
Another consideration is that christenings usually take place in the first year of life so it’s important to remember that both the baby and their parents have probably recently received many baby shower gifts and new baby gifts.
Christening gift ideas for godsons
There are several good christening gift ideas if you have the privilege of being asked to be a godparent to a baby boy.
In their first year of life, most babies triple in weight. Therefore, baby boys’ clothes in their current or next size are a practical choice. As it’s a special occasion, why not explore some of our premium brands, such as JoJo Maman Bébé, Mori or Mamas & Papas?
Equally, soft toys make the perfect sentimental gift. If you’re looking to spend a little more, a playmat and gym is a gift they’ll use daily.
Christening gift ideas for goddaughters
While there is a trend towards gender-neutral baby clothing, a christening can be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a baby girl by gifting baby girls’ clothes.
Gifting a complete baby outfit can reduce decision making for exhausted new parents – earning you brownie points as a godparent!
If you’re unsure of which size to buy, baby accessories may be the smart choice. Any new parent will tell you that you never have enough bibs, muslins and blankets. In pure cotton, this cable-knit shawl has a luxurious feel worthy of a special occasion.
Thoughtful christening gift ideas
Good Christening gift ideas from godmothers and godfathers tend to be thoughtful keepsakes. For example, you could gift your godchild their first pair of shoes. These adorable pram shoes are designed to look like a pair of our best-selling women’s trainers.
Alternatively, a photo frame is ideal if you’d like to give something personal. Customers love this elegant photo frame – classic, high-quality, something you can pop a photo in and they’ll keep forever.
Flowers are another of the best Christening gifts. After all, flowers are said to symbolise hope, innocence and new beginnings. To add a personal touch, why not use our guide to find a bouquet featuring the baby’s birth flower?
Last minute christening gift ideas
Even if you’re cutting it fine, we have you covered with next day delivery.
If you’re on a particularly tight deadline, a gift card is the perfect last minute christening gift idea. It gives the parents freedom to choose what they want and avoids gifting something they already have.
And if time really isn’t on your side, an e-gift card can be purchased mere moments before the Christening ceremony!
Published 23/02/2026
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