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Christening Baby Gifts — How to find the perfect present

When you need to find Christening baby gifts people sometimes remind you that you’re buying for the parents, not for the baby.
But that’s not always the case. And sometimes you can do both.
Parents of a new-born baby will certainly appreciate the effort made by someone who finds a baby gift which is original or even [...]

Christening Cake Story and Feelgood Factor from Edinburgh

It’s been a while since I’ve been able to write anything here, but this story about a christening in Edinburgh made me smile! It’s from “Green Gourment Giraffe” and tells the story of how she travelled back to Scotland from Melbourne for the christening of her daughter. Christenings are such great opportunities for pulling together [...]

The Perfect Christening Gift: How About the Gift of Time?

What new mother wouldn’t thank you for some free time? I’ve just read an article “Do you need a Mummy PA” from the Sunday Time which has set me thinking.
The article is about the “Mummy PA” service offered by London-based “Consider It Done.” A subscription of £295 per month buys you 8 hours of help [...]

When it comes to Baby Christening Gifts, You Can’t Beat a Soft Toy

 
If you’re looking for a baby Christening gift which will be remembered and might even last a lifetime, you can’t go wrong with a soft toy.
 
I was reminded of this when I read this article in The Daily Telegraph about famous British artist, Grayson Perry.
 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2007/02/17/smworld117.xml
 
Not ony does he still treasure his childhood Teddy Bear, in [...]

The Best Christening Gift? Being There.

Sometimes the best gift you can give the parents at a baby Christening is the gift of being there. Your presence can be the perfect present…

I was reminded of this when I read a heart-warming story about a couple from Australia who travelled all the way to England to have their little boy Christened in [...]