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There are few occasions in life that are quite as special and sentimental as a baptism, dedication, christening, or any other religious rite of passage. And how special it is that you've been invited to celebrate this sacred moment alongside family and friends! While a gift is never expected at an event like a baptism or christening, parents will almost always welcome anything to help remember the special occasion, whether it be a keepsake their child can treasure for years or a toy to help their little one learn more about their faith.
I recently had my daughter dedicated to the church, and our family and friends showered her with some of the sweetest and most sentimental gifts that I know we'll all treasure forever. I pulled many of those presents to include on this guide, as well as gifts that I've give to friends and family when they've had their own babies baptized. Whether given from a grandparent, godparent, or simply Mom and Dad, these gifts will become keepsakes that represent a day you'll never want to forget.
These adorable puzzles are a classic childhood must-have, but they're also great for teaching little ones basic motor functions. This one includes a small blessing as well as a few religious puzzle pieces that you can choose from, like a bible, angel, dove, and cross. You can even add an engraved message on the back!
Bring the bible to bath time! This fun gift set is truly all in one, including three bath toys, a waterproof Noah's Ark bath book, a wash cloth, lamb hooded towel, and even a gift bag.
Memory verses are soon to come (in a few years, of course), but little ones can already become familiar with the Scripture through these fun, illustrated flash cards.
My daughter was recently gifted this precious book by Today host Savannah Guthrie and it's quickly become a favorite bedtime read of everyone in the family. It's a sweet reminder that while God has control of the entire planet, most of what he does is love us.
This book will forever have a place in our bedtime favorites. It's interactive yet fun, and really emphasizes the basics of prayers for little ones to learn how to pray by themselves.
This sweet lovey will be your little one's new favorite thing to snuggle up with around bedtime. It has a goodnight prayer stitched in the corner that you can read every evening. My daughter has a DEMDACO lovey and it is her absolute favorite because it's so soft. (Loveys should only be used to sleep with for children older than 12 months, but can still be used to cuddle and play with!)
A wooden Noah's Ark toy will be cherished and played with for years to come. This set includes 12 animals in addition to the Ark and Noah and his wife.
Press on this plush lamb to hear it recite "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep." There's also a bedtime blessing book with gorgeous watercolor illustrations that baby is sure to love.
This keepsake box can be personalized with a name and date of baptism. There are also options for christening, dedication, first communion, confirmation, and more.
Any children's book by Max Lucado would be a great baptism gift, but this one just about bedtime prayers is especially sweet. I have loved reading these prayers with my daughter at bedtime since she was a baby.
There will likely be plenty of pictures of this special moment, so give your little one a place to showcase them. This gorgeous frame will be a timeless accent in his or her room for years to come.
Made from olive wood and handcrafted in Bethlehem, this holding cross is a piece of the Holy Land that your little one can take everywhere as he or she grows. Use it as a way to help physically tune in during prayer or as a constant reminder of the Lord's faithfulness.
I got my daughter a personalized cross similar to this one for her church dedication and it has become one of my most treasured pieces of décor in her nursery. It would be so sweet to read this prayer over your little one every night.
This set includes four stories about Jesus, Moses, Noah's Ark, and Adam and Eve. Each story includes vibrant pictures that will keep even the littlest babes totally engaged.
This children's book is filled with prayers, simple blessings, and more. It also includes pages where information about his or her baptism can be noted and a spot for well wishes from the gifter.
There's no more classic baptism, christening, or dedication gift than a personalized bible that'll grow with the recipient. This one comes in a few different options that will fit a variety of occasions.
Willow Tree sculptures are a timeless gift that are perfect for so many different occasions. This angel version will remind your child that he or she always has heavenly figures watching over.
This heirloom box can be used to store keepsakes from their baptism, special outfits Mom wants to save, or mementos from their first year. No matter what's inside, they'll be thankful to have it in the future.
Peg puzzles are perfect f0r teaching babies fine motor skills, and you'll love being able to explain the story of Noah while your little one plays with this fun toy.