Christening Gifts for a Godson

• Choose a cross-inspired gift for a newly-christened godson. the cross image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com

  If you've been asked to be a godparent for a friend or family member's baby boy, commemorate the event with a christening gift. Pick a religious, cross-inspired piece as a thoughtful and event-appropriate gift. You can personalize traditional gift items with engraving or embroidered details, to add a special and creative touch.

Customized Christening Pillow

• Treat your godson to an embroidered christening pillow, which can be displayed in a nursery and kept as a keepsake item. Decorative christening pillows are the ideal way to commemorate a godson's special day. Choose a plush 12-inch square pillow featuring a crisp white linen cover. Pick a pillow featuring a convenient removable cover that can be washed. Have the baby's name, christening date and a special quote embroidered on the front of the pillow in light blue thread. Embroider the pillow yourself if you are crafty, or have it professionally sewn.

Christening Gift Basket

• If you can't decide on just one christening gift for your godson, create a handmade basket filled with goodies and keepsakes. Choose a white woven basket and line it with soft pastel blue-hued fabric. Fill the basket with a selection of gift items, such as a shiny silver cross in a satin-lined gift box, a small Bible with "Baby's First Bible" on the cover, white crocheted christening booties, a plush white blanket and a soft lamb toy. Complete the gift with a blue snow globe featuring a praying boy figure inside. Have the front of the snow globe etched with the baby's name and christening date.

Personalized Picture Frame

• If you are looking for a memorable christening gift, pick a decorative frame your godson's parents can fill with a photo of the special day. The sentimental frame can be displayed in the baby's nursery now and in his room for years to come. Choose a baby blue and white ceramic picture frame featuring a high-gloss surface. For convenience, pick a frame featuring an easel back as well as a hook for hanging. Look for a frame featuring a silver or gold cross accent and a special message such as "Bless This Child." Have the frame engraved or etched with a religious poem or phrase and the baby's name and christening date. Other frame materials include wood and silver or gold-tone metal.