- If you are crafty, a handmade rosary is a keepsake gift the child will treasure as she grows older. When purchasing a rosary, you can select one designed for children or a more traditional rosary that the infant will use throughout her life. Consider having it engraved with the date of the baptism or having a pendant with the child's name added to the rosary. Rosaries can cost between $25 and $50, depending on the materials used to make them.
- A Bible, which parents can use to teach their child the stories of the Catholic faith, can be decorated with a satin cover embroidered with the infant's name and the date of the baptism. Or give a traditional Bible that the child can use throughout his Catholic upbringing. Bibles can be purchased for $10 to $20. If you are concerned that he might already have a Bible, consider giving a collection of three to five children's books based on biblical stories.
- A blanket is a gift parents can put to good use or to decorate the child's room. Blankets can be embroidered with the baby's name and the date of the baptism. You can also add a cross, angel or short blessing. Blankets can be purchased for $20 to $40. Additional embroidery will add to the cost.
- Decorative crosses, which parents can hang in their baby's bedroom, are available in a variety of sizes, colors and mediums. Many can also be purchased with prayers or blessings written on them. Glass crosses can be engraved with baptism dates, the child's name or a special personal message. Decorative crosses can be purchased for $20 to $40.
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