Finding a baptism gift for a girl can quickly become overwhelming. The choice is huge. GALA has summarized the many possibilities in categories – hopefully you will quickly find the right gift for this special day.
Anyone looking for a baptism gift for girls is often spoiled for choice. The spectrum ranges from clothing and toys to personalized pieces of jewelry or photo albums. If you already have a rough idea of where to go – great. Then take a look at our corresponding “section”. If you are still completely undecided – no problem. Be inspired by our ideas. When you discover the right gift for your child, the decision will be easy for you. Promised!
On the other hand, if you are looking for a present specifically for boys, you will definitely find what you are looking for in this article on the subject of “christening gifts for boys”.
Baptism gift girls: What gifts for baptism
It is not for nothing that a popular phrase is called “Those who have the choice are spoiled for choice”. But the decision will be much easier for you if you take a moment to think about your child, your friend’s child or your grandchild: Is it more playful or cuddly? Does it prefer to look at books or does it like to be captivated by an audio book? How old is the child? (This is often a crucial point, because you don’t need to give a three-year-old a personalized pacifier.) Do you want to give the child a memento such as a photo album or a piece of jewelry for “eternity” or something that he can do something with and play with right away? Lots of questions, right. But it will simplify the search for the right gift.
Gifts for the occasion “baptism”
christening gowns
If you belong to the closest circle of the person being baptized – grandma, grandpa, uncle, aunt or simply as a long-time family friend – then you may be in a position to do so christening outfit (with) to decide. While some like to wear a very classic, traditional christening gown, others choose a less occasion-related yet chic outfit. This has the advantage of being able to be worn again on other (timely) occasions; the traditional christening gown underlines the reason.
christening blanket
Churches can often be quite chilly. It can be drafty, especially in older church buildings. Therefore, it is not uncommon to put the child in an appropriate christening blanket wraps. Decorated in innocent white, embroidered with a name, the date of baptism or a psalm, this blanket quickly becomes a very personal gift. But a simple knitted or lace blanket also keeps the protégé warm and looks very festive.
Christening candle
The Christening candle is something for many to be baptized that they keep for many years to come like a little treasure. Unlike the christening gown, for example, which eventually disappears in a souvenir box, the christening candle can be permanently used as a decorative element in the child’s room, and later even in the (first) own apartment of the young person to be baptized. This special meaning should not be underestimated and offers you the chance for a beautiful gift that will bind you with the child forever.
children’s bible
If you want to underline the ecclesiastical aspect of the ceremony with your baptism gift for girls, you can go with one children’s bible well advised. These contain child-friendly stories from the Bible, which, with appropriate illustrations, give the children a first, positive contact with the Book of God. Depending on the age of the child, the selection here ranges from picture books to short stories that explain important Christian stories in such a way that even the youngest can understand them.
Children’s prayer books
Another way to introduce a child to their faith is through prayer books specially for children. There is a large selection and you can choose between prayers for the night and prayers that are independent of the time of day. What these books have in common is their child-friendly design with lots of colorful pictures and an adapted language.
CDs with religious children’s songs
In the same vein too CDs with hymns for children or children’s songs with a religious element. Playful approach to the topics of religion, church and values.
baptismal crosses
We would like to introduce you to one last baptism gift with a religious connection. There are suitable ones for children baptismal crosses, which of course do not show Jesus on the cross, but religious symbols – for example a praying angel. Mounted above the bed after the christening, they can serve to protect the girl or simply as a beautiful decoration to remember.
Christening gifts without direct religious reference
Far away from religious or special occasion-related gifts, there is a range of personal gifts that should inspire children and parents alike. Actually, you can give away just about anything that seems appropriate for a child. Simply add a personal touch such as engraving, embroidery or lettering – and you have a very personal christening present for the girl.
Play mat with name
If the child is already baptized as a baby, parents are always happy about a beautiful one playmat. Have them embroidered with the child’s name and date of birth or christening. This will remind the girl’s parents of the beautiful day for a long time and the baby will be happy about the cuddly soft surface on which she can first roll around and later make her first attempts at crawling.
Soothers, grasping toys and co.
Also suitable for particularly young people to be baptized are things that either calm them down or make noises. Regardless of whether a dummy (-necklace) or a grasping toy – pre-printed with the girl’s name, this christening gift is not only popular with the child, but also with the parents.
time to play
With toy of course you win every child’s heart in no time. For this special occasion, there may also be something that combines the girl’s joy of playing with a certain pedagogical support. This is a wonderful combination, especially for godparents, who ultimately should also feel responsible for the well-being of the child as a companion and caregiver. But children also have to be allowed to be children – so we don’t take the whole thing too seriously.
Nobody can split good friends
We all need good friends, don’t we?! The first friends that we take into our hearts are usually not “real” – we’re talking about stuffed animals. Whether it’s a certain doll that they always have to take with them, or that teddy bear that the child can’t sleep without – no matter what the child chooses, it will certainly not be forgotten. Wouldn’t it be nice if the girl got that best friend of yours?
My first own crockery
If the girl is a bit older at the time of the christening or you would like to give something for the near future, you can also rely on very practical gifts. These do not necessarily have to be less beautiful or personal. Cutlery or Dishes for children are available in the most diverse variations: from motley to simple and noble. Here, too, a personalization with the initials or the name of the child is an option.
Jewelry: A christening gift for eternity
Also Jewelry is a nice way to give the baptized a timeless gift. Necklaces with the girl’s name, her initials or small lucky charms such as an angel or shamrocks are particularly “durable”. Even in adulthood, the pendants can simply be threaded onto a longer chain and accompany the baptized child for a lifetime. bracelet may one day be too narrow for the arm, but here too you can focus on a pendant that will later be pulled onto a larger bracelet.
A picture says more than 1000 words
The baptism of the girl is an important event for the family and the child. A moment that will be remembered for a long time. It’s nice when photos taken on that day don’t just get forgotten on a hard drive, but some particularly beautiful shots find their way into a photo album or picture frame. Such an album or picture frame, personalized again if required, is therefore a wonderful gift. Perhaps there is already a recording of you and the baptized that you can use as a lead?!
Books make great christening gifts for girls
Another classic among children’s gifts in general are and remain Books. Similar to toys, the christening gift can be a little more “selected”. The offer is huge, but GALA has selected a few favorites for you:
Gifts of money lovingly wrapped
If you can’t decide for yourself what you want to give the girl for christening, you still have the option of leaving the choice to the parents. Whether it’s cash or a voucher – nicely packaged, it’s sure to be well received. A great gift box or –box you can also add a few small sweets. The child can even use the packaging later as storage for smaller toys or as a toy treasure chest misappropriate for personal treasures. Or just choose one money box with children’s motifs.
There is still enough space in the children’s room
Perhaps you have also heard from the girl’s parents that one or the other decoration is still missing in the children’s room. A night lightso that the child is not afraid, or a couple of pretty ones wall stickeralso known as wall decals, can be great gifts that brighten the child’s life and make him (or his parents) happy.
Give a special moment
After we have directed our attention to mostly haptic christening gifts, we want to give you a few completely different ideas to take with you. Even if the baptism itself is a special event, you can use this moment to give mother and child more beautiful memories. How about, for example, a voucher for a baby massage that it can spend with its mum. Or a family photo shoot. Many parents have a baby shoot done very soon after the birth. But children are known to grow so fast. You can confidently repeat that half a year or a whole year later. Annual tickets for the zoo or the aquarium are also available, for example. Especially when the child is still very small, many parents are happy about this attention. Packaged in a gift box we suggested, parents AND children will have fun with it.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with a link to these gifts here. Just see what’s on offer in your city or the girl’s city. You are sure to find what you are looking for with these gift ideas.
GALA wishes you and your protégé a lot of fun giving and receiving presents.