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[Love my grandkids]

@SAM55 I was glad to read the responses as at 76 I am not "in the know."  A modest check sounds like a good idea. 

And I agree about not giving religious stuff. Most practicing Catholics have enough of that!

I hope you enjoy the experience.

[ROMARY]

My first thought was/is a silver plated frame which would be used for many, many years. Displaying the child's important, special times in his/her growing up life. 

Money/check is nice, too, if the parents save those monetary gifts for the child.  Bank account, etc. 

[Twins Mom]

And if the dollar amounts suggested seem a bit daunting, don't hesitate to make it less.  Even a $30  gift with card I feel would be a lovely gesture.

[SaveTheTurtles]

Back when my kids were babies it was customary to give a savings bond. Nowadays I would just give a check or cash.

[MJDinVegas]

Hi, @SAM55 !  I am Catholic and I just so happen to volunteer each Monday in our Parish Gift Shop.  We have many items available as Baptismal gifts:   Picture frames, nightlights, small statuary, piggy banks, rosaries, baby jewelry (this seems impractical to me) and other devotionals.  Prices are generally under $40.

ETA:  Many Parishes at least in our area have gift shops.

[JFD12]

Hi @SAM55! I am Catholic, and what I have done for the past three or four baptismals in my family is that I've ordered beautiful rosary beads from Etsy (hope it's okay to mention that here), with the baby's name on it, and you can also add different medals to the rosary, if you'd like. They're so pretty! If you go to their website and type in "baptism gifts" .. all types of gifts will pop up! You'll also see all the rosary beads for either boys or girls! Hope this helps, if you didn't want to give money. 💜 Just make sure to order in advance. 🤗 

[shoekitty]

When I went to babys dedications or baptism I cave a tiny bible, and a little cross necklace for later. But if they are older IDK, I woukd have to know faith sect and age.  I was baptized at 46.  Non denominational. They had a little bbq, but I didn't receive anything but cards and  the gift of the Holy Spirit   

[msgb]

I have given in the past a silver photo frame.

I have also given to my niece that I am the godmother to a ceramic cross that was then put on the wall of her bedroom.

[maisiebrook]

We attended a baptism a few months ago and gifted $100 cash.

This is from the website "Love to Know" updated in 2022.

Monetary Gift for Baptism

Financial gifts are also an appropriate option for baptism. If you bring this type of gift, don't leave it on the gift table. Instead, give it directly to one of the parents while offering words of congratulations for their baby's big day.

• If you are the godparent, $100 to $150 would be a good amount to consider.
• If you are a close family member, $50 is acceptable, though less would be fine as well.
• For guests, any amount would be fine.
• Savings bonds are another nice option to consider.

[Stray]

I was brought up Protestant & we never gave money. The traditional gift was a monogrammed bible. My niece’s grandchild was the last Baptism I attended which was 4 yrs ago & I gave a monogrammed silver cup.