I have a baptism to go to and am at a lose as to what to buy for this little girl who is now 3 months old. The reason that I am torn is because she has everything! I am looking to spend about $100... and I do not want the gift to have a religious tone (as I am not religious).
I was thinking about a piece of jewelry. Does anyone have any recommendations on a nice piece of child's jewelry which is under $150 and non-religious.
Hi B.,
I would go with a savings bond or something like that. My daghter that is now 3 received some jewerly for her baptism and it still is in the box!! She has never worn it as I am afraid of her losing it.
B.,
I personally don't think it is necessary to gift for a baptism, but if the parents are expecting it, and you are set on giving $100, then I would suggest you do something that will grow over time...perhaps a contribution to a college fund (it would be a great gift that would really be large over time), or starting a savings account or something like that.
If the family has a lot of financial needs then you might want to just gift like you would for a baby shower, meeting the baby's physical needs.
Of course the best gift you could give to this little baby would be an open mind to hear the message that is being celebrated with a baptism...that no matter how we live our lives, how far from God we are, there is always a way to assure our eternal future...by recognizing that we are not perfect, that we have sinned in our lives (in a nutshell, a sin is something we do that is outside of what God wants us to do, we have all done something like that), and that Jesus was sent by God to pay the price for all of our sins, and if we accept His sacrifice, asking for forgiveness for our wrongdoings, He will come into our hearts and we can walk the rest of our days with Him, and then join him in heaven when we die.
I know you weren't asking for that information, but since I am a Christian, I have to say that the best gift I could ever receive would be knowing that my loved ones will join me in heaven, and as a Christian I believe that there is only one way to get there, it is not just by being a "good person", and I want to see everyone find the way.
I don't know what religion this baptism ceremony will be in, but try to have an open mind and remember that religion is human activity honoring a perfect God, but it is not perfect. People make mistakes, people are hypocrits, people are not what we are supposed to be...don't let the faults of people and the hurts that people may cause in your life keep you from the truth, that God loves you and wants you in heaven with him. He made you with all the love he has and has a plan for you that is far better than you can even imagine. You are a wanted woman, there is a price on your head, and Jesus already paid that price for you...will you take the gift He has given?
You ca buy a beutifl bracelet, and have in engraved. they have some now that can be added to and enlarged as she grows.
Money is always good. Allows them to get whatever they want.
Depending on how close you are with them....50 to 100 is fine.
If that is a bit much, Hallmark stores carry Precious Moments figurines and crosses to hang in baby's room.
I would go with a savings bond as well! Good Luck!
College money - definitely. Even if she has everything now, college is going to mega expensive by the time she goes!
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you could get a pair of diamond hoop earrings,
or lever backs, and and braclet with her name on it, or engraved bangle bracelet.
M
Savings bonds are great gifts! I always give them and the parents always appreciate them.
A savings bond is always a great gift. I like it when my daughter gets savings bonds! It's something she can use in the future.
I also feel that you do not need to give a gift at a baptism. However if the parents are going all out and are have a big party at a restaurant than it would be poor taste not to give a gift. I know when I have my daughter's baptism I would not like people to give gifts that not what a baptism is about. If you are going to give a gift I think a savings bond is a better idea than jewerly which could become a choking hazard.
Hi B.. We got our daughter a Pandora charm bracelet and she also received a traditional charm bracelt from her Godfather. These are nice gifts as you can add to them for birthdays and holidays. Hope this helps,
D.
I would go with a savings bond. My son had a few thousand in bonds and just cashed in his first at the age of 18. They earn better interest then a savings account. Plus they are long term gifts that will come in handy when college comes around and not spent on toys that she doesn't really need when she is a few years older.
Hummm I wonder if they are backed in anything like gold or silver like our money used to be??? Now our money is just backed in paper! What a world we live in.
