We have tips for choosing baby christening gifts that will draw the most attention and admiration at the reception. Wouldn't it be nice for your selection to be the standout on the gift table? Here are some ideas on how to shop for that one of a kind item that you can be proud to present.
The last thing you want to do is to max out your credit card to buy presents. Nor do you want to buy a gift that is tossed into the re-gifting basket or even worse thrown into the corners of the closet and forgotten. It seems that everyone is on a quest for something unique and different and yet they are overlooking the fact that the best approach may be to shop for baby products that are practical. Here are some reasonably priced baby christening gifts that parents will enjoy and that will make the other guests wonder where you got the idea.
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Baby Picture Albums and More
How many times do precious baby photographs get damaged and lost for a lack of a proper place to protect them? This is the reason a personalized baby photograph album makes a wonderful gift to new parents. Tuck a gift certificate for a session with a popular baby photographer inside and your gift will be elevated to the status of Best Gift of the Day.
More Personalized Possibilities
Many shoppers look for something in silver to give as baby christening gifts. Silver and silver plated rattles, cups and teething rings are traditional favorites because they last forever. Pewter and other metals are just as lovely, long lasting and will save mom the trouble of polishing. If you are on a budget and want to present a personalized item that will be passed down, explore other metals.
Monogram something special for baby. Imagine how special mom will feel pushing baby through the park with a monogrammed sun shade or umbrella for her baby stroller. A special outfit with baby's initials sewn on the collar or a dress that has been hand smocked is always a hit with parents as well.
Homemade Presents for the Busy Person
Most people are too busy to make their own christening gifts but if you are smart, you can look crafty without knowing your way around a sewing pattern. The World Wide Web has many crafting forums that are full of people who would offer their knitting, crocheting and quilting services for a nominal fee. Pick out a picture of a baby quilt, blanket or other handmade baby item and send it to a highly recommended crafter for completion. Believe me when I say that your friends will be too busy showing it off to worry that you didn't make it with your own hands.