A Gift For: Your Godchild's Christening...
Tuesday 4th March 2008 by Shopping Mistress
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What is the perfect gift for my godchild’s Christening?
Gone are the days when proud parents were content with an engraved teaspoon or mug for their newborn. And who wants to be remembered as the boring godparent who bought one? Get inspired by our range of gifts; gifts they’ll be able to enjoy throughout their childhood and beyond.
 Silver is often associated with Christenings and we love this cute idea from Penhaligon’s - a keepsake silver egg, presented in a leather box, for their first lock of baby hair. Something they’ll be able to show their children.
 They will be too young to use it for a while, but this traditional rocking horse will not fail to please. It might be pretty pricey but Stevenson produce the finest rocking horses money can buy and they’ll be able to pass it on through the family for generations to come.
 One for their more formative years, bedtime stories will play an essential part in the development of their imagination. A classic children’s novel such as The Wind in the Willows, in a cloth-bound edition from the Folio Society , will be something they can treasure and keep rereading for many years.
 Another nursery staple is the toy box, and it doesn’t come much smarter than one by Dragons of Walton Street . Hand-painted with a safety lid, it can be customized with artwork as well as your godchild’s name. Their parents will love you for it.
 Finally, if you’re on a bit more of a budget and you want to skirt convention then how about this quirky take on the classic Christening teaspoon?
For the child who has it all, or the child that’ll do everything in style, give a sterling silver chip fork in a presentation case. Just be prepared for numerous calls for Fish & Chip outings!
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