{"id":426,"date":"2018-03-09T20:48:20","date_gmt":"2018-03-09T20:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/?p=426"},"modified":"2018-03-10T19:52:55","modified_gmt":"2018-03-10T19:52:55","slug":"5-great-gift-ideas-for-a-naming-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/2018\/03\/09\/5-great-gift-ideas-for-a-naming-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Great Gift Ideas for a Naming Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Gift Ideas for a Naming Ceremony<\/h2>\n

As spring approaches, it can feel like the start of the season for christening and naming ceremonies. While go-to gifts for christenings tend to favor the traditional \u2013 silver gifts such as engraved baby cups<\/a>, jewelry or money boxes \u2013 when it comes to naming ceremonies, you can think \u2018outside the box\u2019. Rather than clothes or toys, which will soon be grown out of or discarded, why not gift something a little bit unusual; something that will wow the parents and remain a treasured keepsake? If you need some inspiration, here are some great gift ideas for you:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Imprints to capture memories<\/h2>\n

How many of us wish we could stop time and have a permanent reminder of how tiny our baby\u2019s precious little hands and feet once were? The saying is definitely true \u2013 they grow up so fast, it really can feel like it happens in the blink of an eye. Options within this category include sets to record hand- and footprints using ink \u2013 including some which incorporate mess-free \u2018magic ink\u2019 \u2013 as well as sets to cast them in clay. \u00a0You can order a set for the parents to make at home from sites such as Casting Keepsakes<\/a> or gift an option to have the imprints cast in silver, gold or bronze. Another interesting slant on this theme is a gift voucher to have the baby\u2019s first shoes cast in bronze. This type of keepsake is always a firm favorite, and is definitely an option that will be forever treasured.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Name a star<\/h2>\n

What can be more wonderful than having a star named for the baby? In future years, this theme can be followed up with star maps and a telescope for birthdays. There are several companies offering this service, including The Star Name Registry<\/a>. The gift comes in a presentation box, which includes the star deed, a star map and a silver frame for the deed. Also, in the unlikely event of a supernova, a new star will be assigned, so not only is this a permanent celestial reminder of the day, but it\u2019s also future-proofed!<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gift them literature<\/h2>\n

A gift of literature truly comes from the heart and can instill a lifelong passion for reading. Children\u2019s classics such as Peter Rabbit, Winnie the Pooh and sets by Roald Dahl are very popular in this category. Not only will the family delight in the adventures, enjoying your gift for years to come but it can also \u2013 if not left dog-eared from use \u2013 be passed down to the next generation.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Personalized, handmade gifts<\/h2>\n

Any online search will throw up a plethora of sites offering these unique gifts. They definitely show that you\u2019ve put a lot of thought and effort into selecting something that\u2019s truly a \u2018one off\u2019 for the child in question. The online marketplace Etsy has a great selection of personalized photo frames. Available at various price points, these can include the child\u2019s name, date of birth \u2013 or naming ceremony \u2013 and a lovely message.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gift cash\/vouchers<\/h2>\n

This final choice may seem strange as it\u2019s not classed as a \u2018keepsake\u2019. This, however, has got to be the most straightforward option and is perfect if you\u2019re rather \u2018lastminute.com\u2019 at selecting your gift. Families will have a savings account or even a trust fund set up, so your gift will always be appreciated and can be saved towards a college fund, first car or even their first home. Alternatively, gift cards can be used by the family to purchase something special, especially when combined with other cash donations.<\/p>\n

Hope these ideas help inspire you, there\u2019s not greater feeling than knowing you\u2019ve made the perfect choice and selected the perfect gift. Enjoy the special day!<\/p>\n

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Gift Ideas for a Naming Ceremony As spring approaches, it can feel like the start of the season for christening and naming ceremonies. While go-to gifts for christenings tend to favor the traditional \u2013 silver gifts such as engraved baby cups, jewelry or money boxes \u2013 when it comes to naming ceremonies, you can think […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[30],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/426"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=426"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/426\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":427,"href":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/426\/revisions\/427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=426"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=426"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=426"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}