When new parents decide to get their baby Christened, it’s always a good time to gather with friends and family. They might not necessarily expect to receive any gifts, but often, people will want to give a gift and you might feel a bit left out if you don’t. Here are some ideas of gifts you can purchase that will be genuinely useful for any new parent at the Christening of their baby: Clothes. New parents can never have enough clothing options for their babies – babies are messy! Make sure new parents have enough clothes for their babies by...
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Christenings aren’t the same as weddings, in that the parents don’t usually have a gift list of things they would like to receive for their baby. However, as a guest at a christening, you will probably want to buy the parents and the baby something special to remember their special day. Here is a brief guide to buying the perfect gift: Clothes will always go down well. New babies as messy and can never have enough outfits. There are some really cute outfits you can buy as well, which will be really appreciated. Think about getting something with the date...
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If you’re not sure what to buy for the christening of a friend or family member’s child, why not offer to help out instead? This could be especially useful if you have a specific skill that the family might be able to make use of, so think carefully about what you could do that would be a great gift for them. Here are some ideas: Make the christening cake. If you’re a good baker, why not offer to make a beautiful cake to help the family and their guests celebrate? Help with catering. Even if you are not able to...
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A Christening is the kind of occasion where people will want to buy you gifts. It’s a celebration of your child’s life, a chance for everyone to meet them and an opportunity for you to enjoy some quality time with your family and friends. Chances are, people will start asking you what you would like for a gift, so it’s worth giving it some thought and having an answer for them. If there is anything that you specifically want for your child, this is the time to let people know. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about buying a new toy or...
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Making a christening special is important and so is making christening gifts important. You can’t just run down to the store and get a little toy, it needs to look nice and something that they can hold onto for life. This may mean preparing yourself for a higher priced gift than what you’d perhaps give the child on their birthday or during Christmas, but that’s just how important it is. A teddy bear is a great gift for a child, but to make it a better present you might want to look at an antique teddy bear. Antique teddy bears...
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