Christening gift?

[disney_me]

What do you give for a baby boy's Christening gift? A co-worker of mine is having her son Christen on 10-19-08 and I don't know what to get him.

I will not be able to attend, but I still would like to get a gift.

Thanks

 

[jellybeans0607]

I always give money. I've always thought it odd when people give toys. Maybe thats just me.
I think it's also a time when parents start their childrens first bank accounts.

 

[justintime]

When my kids had their christenings, all the family gave money and friends gave either money or outfits.

 

[RMulieri]

I give money.If I know they are religious, I give a childrens Bible.

 

[mjkacmom]

We're Catholic, and 99.9% of the gifts are check or savings bond - the godparents or close family might give a religious item.

 

[mjkacmom]

I always give money. I've always thought it odd when people give toys. Maybe thats just me.
I think it's also a time when parents start their childrens first bank accounts.

All of my kids got their 529's after the Christening.

 

[marcyinPA]

When my boys were baptized, most people gave them money or savings bonds. They also got a few outfits, and Noah's Ark type of stuff (we have a music box that my youngest received as a gift).

 

[#1 Pocahontas]

Halmark and Carlton Cards sell some really cute religious baby things. I always just pick up something there.

 

[disney_me]

I was thinking about giving the baby money! I'm glad everyone agrees. I thought this way the money can be used for what ever she might need for him.

 

[nikkers]

Here are some things my kids received.....
Fisher Price Noah's arc set (I thought that was a very creative gift)
Children's Bible
Several children's religious books
Christening picture frame
Personalized piggy bank
My aunt made each of my children a beautiful quilt
My dd received several pieces of jewelry
Money and saving bonds

I am sure they will appreciate whatever you chose.

 

[An_Island_Girl]

I have an aunt that gives Johnson and Johnson stock shares to each new member of our family...

 

[NotUrsula]

This is one of those things that differs geographically and by ethnic background, just like wedding gifts. Where I'm from Irish Catholics don't give money; we give religious tokens such as prayer books, bibles, religious jewelry, etc. Italian Catholics here *do* give monetary gifts, though.

 

[HGD24]

We've always given money and in the card written something about putting it towards so and so's college fund.