Christening gifts: A round-up of gorgeous gift ideas to celebrate baby’s special day
These heartfelt buys will be treasured forever.
Many families will choose to hold a Christening or Baptism, as a special kind of ritual to welcome their baby into their community.
The ceremony will be held in the presence of family and friends and it is customary to give the baby a Christening gift.
Stuck for a gift idea? Relax, we’ve got you sorted.
From traditional to modern to practical and personalised, we’ve got the perfect present for the adorable new arrival in your life.
Bubba Blue, Silver Mist Bamboo Knit Blanket, $44.95
Soft and silky to the touch Bubba Blue’s award winning bamboo products are a luxurious base for your baby’s bedding. Our bamboo products are soft, naturally breathable & hypo-allergenic, perfect for use all year round.
This contemporary reversible knit blanket is large enough for baby’s bassinet, cradle or pram. A perfect everyday travel companion for all stylish bubs.
Bubba Blue, Aussie Animals Koala Hooded Towel & Wash Mit, $29.95
This gorgeous hooded towel and wash mitt set from the Bubba Blue Aussie Animals collection will delight little ones and add some fun to bath time! Perfect for everyday use and new baby gifts.
Oi Oi Reversible Pram Liner, RRP $60
New parents can keep their pram clean and theirr little one comfy with one of these innovative pram liners!
Available in:
- Botanical Floral
- Sausage Dog
- Jungle
Oi Oi Nappy Backpack – Botanical Floral, RRP $189.95
Spacious enough to fit everything a new parent needs for a newborn, twins or multiple kids!
Baby Travel Change Mat Clutch, RRP $60.00
Perfect for quick trips out and about, this luxurious Travel Change Mat makes nappy change time easier and more comfortable.
Available in a sophisticated Diamond Quilt design, this compact clutch unfolds to reveal an extra-padded change mat and two practical storage pockets for nappies, wipes and creams.
On the back of the clutch, is an easy-access zip pocket for any extras you need on the go (such as phone & keys).
The Young Folk Collective Moses Basket, RRP $239
Suitable for babies from birth until they are 8 kg or can roll over, whichever comes first, this lightweight and portable Moses basket makes a beautiful baby gift to treasure and pass down through the family.
The Young Folk Collective Change Basket, RRP $119
Nappy changing is made incredibly easy as it prevents babies rolling from side to side!
Handmade by skilled artisans in Vietnam using natural seagrass which fits harmoniously into any nursery.
The Young Folk Collective Baby Play Mat, RRP $109 – $189
A Memory Foam Core is at the heart of these enduring play mats, making them shock absorbing.
Super soft and durable just like a yoga mat, these easy-to-clean mats are suitable for all ages – From newborns to grandparents!
Wilson + Frenchy , Organic Bunny Rugs, RRP $39.95
These gorgeous bunny rugs from Wilson + Frenchy are made with GOTS certified 95% organic cotton and 5% elastane – the hint of elastane makes it super-stretchy.
These thoughtfully designed, gender-neutral pieces are created with eco-friendly sustainable approach and are machine washable.
Warren Hill, play mat
These soft and long-lasting playmats (RRP starting from $154.95) are perfect for playtime, tummy time and can also be used as outdoor play mats, a small blanket for the lounge.
Each linen quilted playmat is naturally hypoallergic and eco-friendly.
Blankids personalised baby blanket
Create an adorable personalised blanket in a few quick steps.
Choose from the Blankids range of base patterns, then pick your preferred size and colour, before entering the name for personalisation.
All Blankids blankets are hand wrapped in bespoke tissue paper, and placed in a reusable Blankids drawstring bag so they make the perfect gift.
Prices start from $40.
Stina’s Style Rattan Baby Play Gym
This gorgeous baby play gym from Stina’s Style will look as stylish in the nursery as it will in your lounge room.
Rattan Play Gym Bundle Includes:
- Rattan frame with 5 loops (70 x 45 x 50cm)
- Base with ‘bolster’ style sides with TummyTime loops (70 x 100cm)
- Reversible/washable/quilted Liner (40 x 100cm)
- Mini Tummy Time Pillow
- Mirror
- Rattle Ball (speckled print)
- Jingle toy (speckled print)
- Deck of ‘PlayTime with Linda’ Activity Cards
- 5 Baby Links
- Carry/Storage bag.
Stina’s Style Rattan Baby Play Gym bundle, $389
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Ivory Merino Wool Bonnet & Booties set
A set of soft, handknit booties and matching bonnet will make for a perfect keepsake gift, long after the little one has grown out of them.
Will fit from size 0-6 months.
Priced at $59.95 for the set.
Personalised Christening candle holder by Sunday’s Daughter
The personalised Christening tealight holder is engraved with the child’s name, message and floral design and can be adapted for a Christening, Baptism or Naming Day.
Made from solid beech wood, the candle holders are available in small and large sizes and each one comes with a tealight candle and is gift boxed.
Available on Hard to Find for $45.
Purebaby Australian Dinner Set
Packaged in a Purebaby box with a carry handle, this adorable dinner set includes a 4-section divided plate, a small cup, bowl and a spoon and fork set.
Made from 80% plant fibre, including bamboo and corn starch.
Best of all, it’s dishwasher safe.
Priced at $39.95 for the set.
Cross pendant by Babyanything
The Children’s Bandit Cross Necklace Sterling Silver, $130 is handmade by Sydney designer, Lucie Ferguson from Babyanything.
It features a Handcarved solid cross charm necklace with a Babyanything logo charm.
Vera Wang Love Always Baby Bank
This silver-plated Vera Love Always elephant money box, $129 is a timeless silver-plated piece and one that baby will cherish forever.
Personalised storage case by Little Indie Designs
This stylish trunk is the perfect place to pack away all of bub’s keepsakes and will make a stylish addition to their room.
The storage cases, from $139) are available in a range of colours including duck egg blue (pictured), pink, white and grey and can be personalised with a name or message.
Personalised blanket from Namely Co
Made from 100% Organic Cotton, these divine blankets are custom made to order and personalised with your baby/child’s name in the highest quality yarns.
Each blanket is presented in a cloth carry bag and wrapped in tissue paper making them the perfect gift to treasure for a lifetime.
Priced from $92-$112.
Personalised birthstone bracelet from Belle Fever
This Personalised Birthstone Bracelet, $43 can be inscribed with a name or a message.
Little Belle Fairy House Nightlight
These whimsical nightlights are perfect for babies or children of any ages.
Providing a warm gentle glow and endless imagination, to comfort and reassure children to sleep or if they wake in the night, these handcrafted, plug in nightlights, $149.95 are available in a range of colours.
Christening/ Baptism candles (set of 3), from Little Indie Designs
These candles are ideal for Christening, Baptism or Naming Day celebration.
With a personalised motif you can add baby’s full name, date of event and even the God Parents names or other details like quotes or Psalms.
Silver Leaf Handprint and Footprint Frame from Pottery Barn
Display your newborn’s footprint and handprint with this beautful silver leaf wood frame from Pottery Barn, $89.
An ink kit is included.
Personalised signs by Incy Interiors
Could this personalised sign be the perfect addition to a baby’s nusery? We think so!
These Incy Interiors (in collaboration with Sketch & Etch) personalised signs are available in neon, matt acrylic and neon acrylic and a choice of colourways.
Check out Incy Interiors for pricing details.