Christening Gifts

What Are the Best Christening Gifts?

Looking for the best baby gifts for a christening or naming ceremony? Explore our great range for inspiration to find unique and adorable Christening gift ideas. Our catalogue includes traditional and modern gifts for a baby christening. At Gifts Australia, family and friends can find presents for the baby of honour as well as gifts for the parents suitable for a baptism, naming day ceremony, or christening. Shop online for baby blankets, silver christening gifts, jewellery, teddy bears, baby books, and personalised christening gifts for boys and girls. 

What age a child should be christened varies, but it is generally between 1 month and 6 months of age. Our range of modern christening gifts suits babies of all ages.

What Are Popular Christening Gift Ideas?

There are many beautiful Christening gifts worth mentioning on this gift list, but these are just some of our recommendations for a gift guaranteed to delight. These are gifts that can be delivered or given in person if you are attending a Christening. 

Personalised Christening Gift Naming Plate Bracelet

Personalised jewellery engraved with baby's name or initial is a lovely, traditional christening gift. A delicate naming plate is a sweet idea for christening gifts for girls and is an especially wonderful christening gift from grandparents or godmother.

Silver Christening Gift Money Box

The Vera Wang for Wedgwood baby giftware range includes an adorable piggy bank for baby's first money box as well as keepsake treasure boxes for baby's first curl and baby's first tooth. Money boxes are traditionally christening gifts for godparents to give. Quality keepsake memento christening gifts that can be displayed in baby's bedroom are always loved by parents.

Personalised Baby Shoes

In our collection of baby christening gifts you will find a lovely selection of personalised baby shoes in leather or suede, and with ribbon or laces. For a personalised christening gifts for boys, there is a selection of baby blue, navy, and silver personalised baby shoes. These would make a lovely christening gift from godmother to godson. For adorable christening gifts for girls, have her initial monogrammed on silver or pink baby shoes. You could also buy a christening gift in advance for baby to wear on the day with their christening gown.

Baby Hand or Foot Imprint Kit

From our catalogue of modern christening gifts for babies, an inkless imprint kit is the perfect way to capture the handprint or footprint of baby on the day of their christening or naming ceremony. For a lovely keepsake, a framed baby hand or footprint can be displayed in baby's nursery as a reminder as baby grows up. Naturally, the material used to capture the hand or footprint is completely free of toxins, so is suitable no matter the age that baby is christened.

Wedgwood Peter Rabbit Baby Cup or Meal Set

Our Wedgwood Peter Rabbit range is one of those perfect gifts for a christening you cannot pass on. Made of high quality porcelain and featuring illustrations of the adorable, mischievous Peter Rabbit, the range of baby christening gifts includes a little cup, plate, bowls, two-handed cup, and complete meal sets. They make a beautiful decoration and will be treasured for life.

What Baby Hampers Are Ideal for a Christening?

At Gifts Australia, you can find a range of baby hampers that are suitable for christenings. You can buy dedicated christening gift hampers for boys and girls. The Sheridan Baby Bear Hamper is an excellent choice for a christening gift with neutral options as well as gifts for a baby boy or baby girl. Inside this hamper, you can find some essentials such as a blanket and growsuit, but also a soft teddy bear to keep the baby entertained.

What are the Best Christening Gifts for Boys?

A good baby album or photo frame is an excellent option for the christening of a baby boy. A special silver plated photo album or baby photo frame to display a family photo from the christening is a lovely milestone keepsake. This is a christening gift guaranteed to stand out. A Silver Spoon & Fork Set is another gorgeous traditional christening gift for a boy. Even though the baby will only be using this spoon and fork after he starts eating solid foods, it is certainly a great idea for a christening keepsake.

What Are the Best Christening Gifts for Girls?

There are also some wonderful christening gifts for baby girls, and here are our personal favourites for christening gifts for godparents to give. Stunning Waterford crystal gifts for a christening are among the most popular baby gifts in our collection. Baby rattles and sweet cardigans are also great choices. The Sophie La Giraffe Teether is an adorable gift that will soothe the baby’s sore gums once she starts teething, so it is certainly an essential for many new parents out there.