Totally OT:Christening Gifts - need help

Ok, I'm not usually one for posting OT threads, but being Jewish, I'm not really sure what the ettiquiette here is.

One of my best friends from college who I don't get to see very often invited me to her son's Christening. I am unable to go, but was wondering if I'm supposed to send a gift anyway. I love buying gifts for babies (everyone seems to be having them and the people at Babys R Us seem to know me by name because I'm there so often). But I'm not really sure if it's something you send a gift for if you can't attend.

Also, never having been invited to one before, what would an appropriate gift be? I'd prefer it to be non-religious. Someone mentioned a savings bond...

Thanks!
Emily

Practicing Catholic reporting for duty!!

Yes, you can send a gift even if you are not attending, if you would like.

I've transitioned from giving the standard Christening gifts, because a kid ends up with 3 bibles, Precious Moments figurines, and about 10 rosaries (experience talking here)!

Some gifts I have given have ranged from a savings bond(my godson) to a little basket filled with rattles, bottles & a monogramed baby blanket. You can give anything baby friendly.

Good luck!

Another RC checking in here...

A package of diapers wipes and formula, or cereal and jar fruit would also be nice. Don't feel obligated if you cannot go.




karen

RC here. :) A lovely monogrammed blanket would be perfect. My oldest son still has his on the end of his bed. His is a lovely white blanket with a blue monogram, so perfect for growing with. Not the standard issue multi pastel colour baby blanket.

Less expensive items in no order; diapers, toy, stuffed animal, picture frame for parents to put a Christening pic in...basically whatever you would buy for a baby shower.

Remember, it is the thought that counts. :)

Thanks Ladies,
Those are some good suggestions, I really appreciate the help!

Emily

is it a girl?i have a charm bracelet and when i was a baby,up till about 16 my aunt used to send me a charm every year,in britain they are under a £5 each and quite fun to receive every year,even when i was 16!


if its a boy..........who knows!


but a unisex idea!a pump and bicycle repair kit,the kid will love you for ever.