Wondering what to buy as a christening gift? A good rule of thumb is that the christening gift should feel personal and well thought out. . And, of course, a gift that you feel good about giving. Often you want to give a gift that is both memorable, classic and timeless and something that the child can enjoy during its first years or have as a memory for the rest of its life. We have compiled a list of suggestions for everything from luxurious to classic christening gifts that are guaranteed to be appreciated.

What to give as a christening gift for a boy and as a christening gift for a girl?

Most christening gifts are equally suitable for both boys and girls, such as a baby book, a plaster cast for hand and footprints or a stuffed animal. However, if you want to give a more boyish gift, you can choose colors and shapes that feel more boyish and toys such as cars, trains and dinosaurs.

Luxurious christening gifts

If you are closely related to the parents, you may want to give a more luxurious christening gift, or you may be several people putting together money for a bigger christening gift. Examples of more luxurious christening gifts are a wooden toy from Kaj Boysen, gold or silver jewelry, a design classic from one of the major design brands, a rocker toy, a piece of furniture for the children's room or a large basket filled with several nice christening gifts, beautifully wrapped in cellophane.

Christening gift from godmother/godfather or grandmother and grandfather

At a christening or naming ceremony, it is common for the immediate family, such as grandparents and parents' siblings, to give slightly more luxurious gifts, such as an engraved piece of jewelry or silverware, or a trust fund, or larger gifts such as a rocking horse.

Christening gifts for twins

It is usually a good idea to give the same or similar gifts to twins so that it is perceived as fair and of equal value. It can be something that is similar but still different. For example, they each get a stuffed animal, but they look different. If it is a boy and a girl, you can do the same thing, i.e. they get the same kind of gift but one can be more boyish in colors and patterns and the other more girlish.

Baby book

A first book where parents can fill in memories and milestones of their child's first year is a treasured gift for both boys and girls.

Photo album and photo frame

An extra nice and luxurious photo album or photo frame is also a great gift that fits well into most homes.

Birthday trains

Birthday trains are an appreciated gift that will also be used every year on the child’s birthday.

Children's tableware

An extra nice children's tableware with the child's first plate, cup and cutlery is also a classic christening gift and a gift that is sure to be put to great use.

Cute stuffed animals

You can never have too many cute cuddly toys, and they also make a great gift together with another present.

Wooden toys

Wooden toys often feel more exclusive and classic than plastic toys and are often made especially for young children and develop their motor skills. Good wooden toys could include a sorting box, a bolt board, a baby walker or building blocks.

Rocking animals

A memorable and luxurious toy that your child can use in their early years and will also make a great addition to your child's room. Write your child's name and date of birth on the handles to personalize it.

Measuring sticks

A measuring stick is a nice decoration for the children's room where parents can easily follow their child's development and measure their child's height.

Music boxes

There are many different types of music boxes, ranging from soft music boxes for small babies to classic box-shaped music boxes where you can store small memorabilia.

Baby walker or activity walker

A gift that your child will enjoy and use when he or she starts taking their first steps. Another variant of the baby walker is an activity walker that the child can also drive, but where there are also a lot of details to fiddle with and play with on the front of the walker.

Hand & footprints

Making small hand and footprints of your baby with a plaster cast set is a great memory to keep over the first few months and is usually very appreciated.

Night light

Night lights make a cute addition to a child's room and make the child feel safe. A night light is useful in the children's room for many years.

Bathrobe or bath cape

Wrapping your baby in a cuddly and soft bathrobe is also a useful gift, and you can also buy a larger size for your baby to wear later if they already have a small baby bath cape from their days as a newborn.

Board

A nice board for the children's room can also be a great gift, whether it's a ready-made children's board that becomes a nice interior detail in the children's room or a personalized birth board with the name, date and weight of the child when it was born.

Pull-along animals

When your child starts to walk, a pull-along animal is a very popular toy that they can walk around with and pull behind them. The major baby brands offer a wide range of great pull toys, and they can also be a great addition to a child's room.

• Baby book

• Photo album and photo frame

• Birthday train

• Children's tableware

• Children's cutlery

• Cute stuffed animals

• Wooden toys

• Rocking animals

• Pull-along animals

• Measuring sticks

• Musical boxes

• Hand & Footprints

• Baby walker

• Night light

• Bathrobe or bath cape

• Bedside mobile

• Jewelry for the baby, such as a necklace with the baby's first letter.

• Board, personalized birth board or just a nice board for the baby's room.

Choose the right baby shower gift

The list of thoughtful baby gifts can be long. It can be anything from practical to cute, big or small. Ask the parents-to-be what they need, or get a group together and surprise them with a gift that will be truly appreciated and put to good use during the first few months.

Baby essentials

A newborn baby needs all sorts of baby things: baby clothes, drool pads, muslin blankets, baby bottles, a changing bag and a changing mat. If several of you get together, you can also invest in something a bit bigger, such as a highchair, baby sitter, baby nest, baby carrier, stroller or crib.

Cute things for baby

The new member of the family doesn't only need practical items. Stuffed animals and toys will also come in handy (just be sure to choose stuffed animals that are safe for babies and toddlers). Choose colorful activity toys that stimulate and entertain your baby, such as a classic bedside mobile or a baby gym. You can also buy toys that your baby can use later, such as a baby walker, baby gym, building blocks, pick-up boxes or other educational toys. A soft and cuddly bedrock is also very useful for the baby and something you can start using as soon as the baby is born.

Mother essentials

The first months with a newborn can be intense. Give something that makes life easier for the new mom, such as a nursing pillow, baby carrier, or a baby monitor so she can keep an eye on her baby while she enjoys some alone time.

Luxury for the mother

A baby shower is not just for the baby. Spoil the mother-to-be with something cozy that can be used during the first months in the baby bubble. Think of anything that adds a little extra everyday luxury to maternity leave, such as loungewear, pajamas or nurturing beauty products.

What is the difference between gifts for a baby shower and christening gifts?

Often, a christening gift or naming gift is a bit nicer and more luxurious than a baby shower gift. A good rule of thumb is that at a baby shower it is better to give things that the baby or mother can use right away, such as baby clothes, baby nests, music boxes and rattles, whereas a christening usually doesn't happen until a few months after the baby is born. In this case, it is more appropriate to give keepsakes such as a photo album, "My First Book", tableware with the baby's name on it, or toys and decorations that the baby can use in the future, but of course you can give the same gifts, if you want to, for both a baby shower and a christening.