Baptism gift ideas for my nephew?

GatorWedsNole

It's in 2 weeks and I'm drawing a blank.  My husband suggested cash - which I guess makes sense, b/c the baby doesn't really need anything and his parents can put it away in a savings account for him.

Any thoughts?  Maybe a pretty cross that matches his nursery?  Maybe we can offer to buy the wine for luncheon after the church ceremony?

Thanks!

6fsn

Things we have received- (non- religious) cash, savings bonds, an engraved bank, an egnraved silver cup; (religious) cross, a pewter statue of his saint, a book of prayers, a kids version of the Bible, picture frames

Honestly I'd think the wine would be an odd gift.  That's more for the parents than the kid.  We got this cross for our daughter and I love it.

http://www.personalizationmall.com/Personalized-First-Communion-Wall-Cross-Praying-Girl-i11267.item?productid=1266&sdest=Search&sdestid=16990209

The site has some really nice ideas too.  I've been very pleased with everything I've bought from them.  You can usually google for coupon codes.

http://www.personalizationmall.com/search.aspx?sf=1&searchString=baptism

TarHeels&Rebels

I'm a savings bond kinda girl.

GatorWedsNole

Thank you both!

BlackDiamond3201

You can ask them if they want anything in particular. My BIL has a large family, so we sort of try to figure out what everyone has in mind so there are no doubles. You can get a religious or non-religious engraved frame. Many people get bonds, but that's not my style.

BlackDiamond3201

Some people purchased the cross and chain. I also purchased the gown for one of my friends. She has used it for all of her children.

caroleiseman

My favorite gift for baptisms is the Red Plate tradition.  It is a red china plate with you are special painted around the rim.. the tradition is that the plate is brought out to celebrate special occasions, special company or even special things that happen.. it is such a nice tradition and my kids each have one and love when it's a special time for it to come out.. my son just ate off his to celebrate a soccer goal! It's great for either boys or girls and they will use it for a long time. here's the story behind it and there is a cute printable poem that you can give with the plate: http://www.celebrationideasonline.com/unique-baby-shower-gift-idea.html  it is not so expensive so sometimes I give a bond with it.

Kimee13

I'm probably a horrible person(oh yeah, I know I am), but I would prefer (and give)cash/savings bond.  DS already has a substantial savings account set up from his baptism and other cash gifts he has received.  I know it was a relief when I was in college and cashed in my savings bonds and paid for all my books/incidentals with that. 

However, I do like the plate idea, thinking we'll have to purchase one for his birthday coming up. My sister(his godmother) gave DS money along with donating money to The Wildcat Sanctuary(a local organization that we are passionate about) to have a brick put up in honor of his baptism.  It was something different and benefitted a cause that is near and dear to us. Whatever you do, stay FAR away from the Precious Moments figurines/crosses - there are plenty of classic cross options out there.

vjcjenn1

I would go with a cross/bible and savings bond