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God father, god mother: what gift for my godson?
Dear Super godfathers and godmothers,
You’ve been chosen by the parents to become the godfather or the godmother of this little baby. What an honour! It’s a great mark of trust, friendship and a real desire on the part of the parents to seal your destiny with the one of their baby.
So, what could be more normal than wanting to spoil your godchild? But obviously, since your role is special you want to offer “special” gift for their baptism and future birthdays.
If you’re looking for nice ideas, then you’ve come to the right place!
1/Does the baptism medal necessary for the baptism?
Only the parents can answer to that question;
Indeed, it is “tradition” to offer a medal and a chain to the baptized person at religious baptisms, but this is not at all an obligation. The blessing of the jewel Is no longer provided for in most baptismal celebration, that is to say!
In addition, it’s very rare for parents to let their children wear the jewel by fear of losing it, breaking it or because it represents a risk of the toddlers (suffocating and choking). And once they grown up, children no longer want to wear it. So, it is a shame to give away something that won’t be used.
But some of the parents holding to that tradition so, the easiest way, it’s to ask the question, you will be fixed.
If the parents want a medal, usually, the godmother offers the medal and the godfather offers the chain. But it can also be a bracelet. Remember to have the jewel engraved with the first name and date of birth to personalize it and don't take something that looks too "babyish".
2 / Offer a godson gift which make sense and would last threw time.
As a godfather or a godmother, you may want to offer to your godchild some gifts.:
3/ The original, useful, personalized gift for your godchild.
It’s because we, too, are Godmothers of many little loves that we can advise you the ideal gift: the bébéothèque !
If you're wondering what a bébéothèque is, we'll give you two chances to find out, on video and in a few words:
The bébéothèque is a pretty wooden trunk with matching boxes and pouches, specially designed to preserve all the memories of childhood.
A decorative object for the bedroom, filled over the years by the parents and then by the children themselves, it will be your godchild's treasure chest and promises beautiful moments of emotion and sharing when he or she rediscovers his or her memories.
The bébéothèque is therefore THE gift that will last a lifetime, necessarily used because all parents and children keep memories (first outfit, class photos, the cuddly toy ...). It can be personalised with the child's first name and can be completed with accessories: photo album, measuring rod...
4/ The "common thread" gift for your godchild
A nice idea would be that the godfather or godmother make a “common thread” gift by offering the Le Petit Pousse range, little by little at the time of the various events: birth, christening, birthday…
In the end, you will have created a magnificent treasure chest for your godchild a beautiful trunk which he or she will keep for the rest of his/ her life and which he may later show to his/her own children.
You are given an example, but it’s up to you to adapt!
It contains a memory box (for the maternity bracelet, the birth cap, the little gloves...), and the baby diary (to note baby's first progress, his first times and all the extraordinary little things that will punctuate his little life!).
The memory trunk with its matching boxes and cotton pouches will of course contain the first items you have already offered at birth (memory box, album...) but in which the parents can add the memories of that day (sugared almonds, christening dress...). It is THE original godson gift that will create a sensation at the christening because it is full of meaning and traditions.
You have been for 1 year the proud godfather or the cuddly godmother of a little heart that already stands up! From this age, he or she will be able to measure himself or herself (and children love that). So, the idea of the measuring rod comes at just the right time! It's made of unvarnished wood, so it can be written on (to avoid writing on the wall!), on both sides to choose the decor and above all it will fold up to be stored in the bébéothèque when he grows up.
When you're told it's a gift with a common thread!
The age of loss of the first tooth varies but it always happens eventually, and it will be a great event for your godchild who will call you or send you a picture of his or her lost tooth! Anticipate this moment by offering him/her the set of 2 tooth boxes (you give him/her only one and entrust the other one to the parents who will be able to subtly make the exchange tooth/part). You'll be with him for a while when the little mouse or the fairy tooth passes by for the first time!
Godparents, godmothers, with that you are armed for many years! You will make the happiness of your godchild and that of his parents (who always like to have useful and beautiful gifts!). Memories are very important to help the child to build up (discover why in this blog article) and you are therefore in your role by accompanying him/her to build up his/her treasure.
Now it's up to you! We wish you many complicit moments in this new role of godfather or godmother. This perfect role where all you have to do is enjoy the good times without having to take the law into your own hands...you see? 😉