Who doesn’t love a Christening? The cute baby, the beautiful dresses and hats, the decorated church, the family all together, the outpourings of love…basically Christenings are The Occasional Reporter catnip. We love them.
They can be pricey though, too, though. Little babies might be small, but they can cost a fortune and personalised christening gifts can be expensive too. It seems funny that a baby’s blanket would cost more than a small family holiday, but then that’s the price you pay for swish designer goods.
Not every Christening gift has to be really expensive, though. Here are some beautifully creative ideas that’ll help you bless the baby without breaking the bank. Don’t break the bank. It’s too noisy, you’ll disturb the baby.
1.A Personalised Savings Box
Whether you choose the classic piggy bank or something a little more modern, a savings bank is a great Christening present. It can be filled with 50 pence pieces and pound coins throughout baby’s life. Then when they reach an age where they’ll be old enough, they can choose what to spend it on!
2. Personalised Baby Cutlery
As soon as that little one starts chomping on solid food, they’re going to need a soft, baby-safe set of cutlery to eat with. Buying them a lovely set of personalised baby cutlery means you’ll be helping them with a major step in their development – and you’ll be thinking of the future, which their parents will love.
3. Embroidered Bibs and Muslin Cloths
Babies go through a lot of bibs and muslin cloths. It’s one of the big facts about babies, along with “they sleep quite a lot” and “they can be noisy at times.” Help out the parents of this little bundle of joy and give a hamper full of embroidered or personalised baby accessories. Practical presents are always appreciated.
4. Frame a Map of Where They Were Born
Nursery décor is important, because not only will the baby see it throughout their childhood, so will the parents as they spend sleepless nights dedicatedly by their side. Find a map of where their little one was born and frame it beautifully. Voila – a unique christening present and a beautiful piece of art.
5. Make a Blanket
Crocheting really isn’t that difficult and there are so many helpful videos online to help you to learn. If you really can’t fathom the ways of the crochet hook, perhaps getting the sewing machine out might be better for you? This tutorial shows you how to make a really easy baby quilt, and what’s even better – it’s a really cheap Christening gift idea depending on which kind of fabric you use.
6. A Personalised Story Book
Reading a story at bedtime is one of the loveliest memories any child has of being very young. This is a perfect gift for a godparent to give to their godchild, because it means that every time it’s read, you’ll be there with them in spirit no matter where you are. This personalised Christening book shows what being Christened means, and how important it is to them and their family.
7. A The Occasional Reporter Personalised Newspaper Page
What was number one in the charts when this special little baby was born? What was in the news? What was the first thing they smiled at and where were they when they rolled over for the first time? All these important headlines and more could be developed into a truly bespoke, one-of-a-kind front page, designed and written by The Occasional Reporter. Take a look at the Christening front pages to find out more.
Have you got any more ideas for perfect, non-pricey Christening gifts? Please let us know in the comments, we’d love to hear your creative thoughts!