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                There is nothing more emotionally heartening than the birth of a new baby. The symbolism of new life and the hope for the future it represents is unequalled and should be marked by an appropriate gift. There is no doubt that opting for personalised christening gifts has all the right messages as it highlights that one individual new born as the star of the show. 

The naming of a new child is a huge responsibility for the parents and you can be sure that much thought and deliberation will have gone into the process. It may be an old family name carrying the weight of generations forward or it may be something new and symbolic perhaps of the parent's journey towards parenthood. Equally it could have been chosen as an expression of the new child's unique place in the world. Whatever the reasons the new name needs to be tried out and rolled around the tongue until it fits neatly with its new owner. There is no better way to cement this marriage of name and child than through the writing of it out loud on their personalised christening gifts.

A christening is of course a Christian celebration so it is possible that the family would appreciate a little religious guidance for their new born in which case a personalised bible makes a gift that can offer help and guidance throughout the child's life. This is a really good gift for a god parent to choose and helps them to fulfil their role as guiding lights in the child's life. Do bear in mind the family's religious and ethical views when buying a significant gift such as this. You don't want to over do the religious theme if they are not keen church goers. If they are concerned about the environment and other ethical issues then fairly traded goods will be a popular choice.

Many gifts are appropriate when the child is a baby such as a rattle or small bracelet but better perhaps are those gifts which endure the test of time and may come into their own as the child grows up. Some christening gifts could become heirlooms or at least family treasures that can be handed down over the generations each with a story to tell. Silver money boxes make a great practical gift but are also one to keep for the future. Money boxes are ideal for either sex whereas an engraved jewellery box is one of the personalised christening gifts that a girl can grow up with and still love as she becomes a woman. (For boys a personalised tankard could fulfil a similar role).

As well as jewellery boxes jewellery itself is a popular gift and can include gold or silver crosses, engraved lockets and also charm bracelets which can be added to over the years. Many pieces can be engraved and marked with the child's name and birth or christening date to make a truly personalised gift. The range of choice is this area is extensive making gift buying a pleasure.

Christening gifts which will be enjoyed when the child grows up are a good choice as often the baby is overwhelmed with gifts which it neither remembers or enjoys yet those designed for later life can truly be pleasing. Personalised wine or champagne or even whisky could be laid down to enjoy once the child reaches adulthood. This is surely one of the personalised christening gifts that will be really appreciated. 

The day of the christening will be a special event for all concerned so a keepsake book personalised to the baby will help capture all the special moments of the day. A record of god parents, who else will be attending the christening, a list of all gifts, even what the weather was like can all be recorded for an everlasting reminder of this unique day.

Photos are also an enduring reminder of the day and no doubt many will be taken which makes a photo frame an excellent present. It will almost certainly be used for a christening photo but as the years pass it will have an ongoing use and making it personalised means that the christening will always be part of the family history. 

Gifts which last a lifetime come into their own as christening gifts especially if you are looking for something a little different. Each child is of course unique so what better way of marking the occasion than by having something named after them. This could be a star or a rose bush or a tree could be dedicated in their name in fact this is a certain way to ensure that they make their mark on the world.

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