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Originally, godparents were chosen for babies in case there was an unexpected loss of biological parents. Being a godmother is considered an honor bestowed by parents who entrust their precious infant to a woman who can provide infant care. Generally, a godmother is chosen prior to a baby’s christening. Then, the godmother is presented with a gift as a reminder of her special honor.
Finding the perfect gift is a priority for such an important person in your child’s life. Some parents prefer personalized gifts presented to godmothers from parents and baby. Other parents take a different approach and present a gift from the baby only. Either way, it’s important to choose a gift with memorable quality. These gifts may be religious or generic in style.
Create a Godmother Heirloom or Collectible
When selecting godmother gifts, choose personalized gifts the chosen godmother will appreciate most.
Take note of the godmother’s favorite hobbies and collectibles. For some, an addition of a personalized mug, keepsake, and jewel or music boxes for their hobby collection is a welcomed gift.
Here are five excellent godmother gift ideas to draw inspiration from:
1. A Personalized Mug
If you want to show your appreciation for your baby’s godmother, but you’re on a tight budget, this is one of the most accessible ideas you can think of. There are many gift shops that offer customized mugs in a wide variety of patterns and colors, so basically, the sky’s the limit when it comes to the final version here. What we would recommend is to take a picture of your baby and print it on the mug, along with a beautiful “Thank you” note or a poem that expresses the level of gratitude you have for her.
2. A Picture Frame
Godmothers always appreciate a picture frame with baby’s photograph. These are available in ceramic, metal, wood and clear plastic frame in a variety of sizes from 3″ x 5″ to 8″ x 11″ photographs. A picture frame is a gift that she can cherish for many years to come and as the baby’s getting older, she can change the picture with each passing year.
3. Crystal, glass, wood and precious metal keepsake boxes
There are literally hundreds of crystal and metal keepsakes that can also be personalized. These may be in heart shape form, rectangular or horizontal shapes. They fit nicely on a desktop, mantel or knickknack shelf.
Crystal keepsakes should be placed where crystal prisms catch the light. Wood keepsakes with burnished messages to godmothers have a rustic appeal. Glass keepsakes may also have etched messages or reminders of baby’s birth.
Metal keepsakes are another godmother gift idea. These have different themes. Some metal keepsakes are burnished. Hammered metal keepsakes in gold, silver or copper are lasting reminders of the honor of being a godmother.
4. Jewel boxes
Choose jewel boxes with lullaby musical theme or a music box with a china or porcelain figurine. For example, there is a wide range of hand-painted china and porcelain music boxes that can be personalized with the name of the baby, date and time of birth or christening date.
Jewel boxes come in a variety of sizes and shapes. One of the most popular for a godmother gift idea is a heart shaped jewel box for earrings and jeweled pins. These are small enough to fit on a dresser top and get lots of use.
5. A piece of jewelry
Tips on Giving Jewelry for Godmothers
Giving jewelry for any occasion can be tricky. Take note of the godmother’s style of jewelry. Some prefer large, bulky types of bracelets, earrings, and pendants. Others may have a preference for smaller sized pieces of jewelry.
Also, it’s important to notice whether the godmother prefers gemstones, semi-precious gemstones or precious metals. A memorable gift of jewelry to a godmother might include a pendant with baby’s birthstone or a beaded hospital identification bracelet.
Pendants for godmothers are sold in gold, silver or copper teddy bears, a baby carriage, a precious gemstone baby pacifier or a stork delivering a baby in crushed Pave diamonds.
If earrings are a favorite with the godmother, there are whimsical solid silver baby pacifiers for pierced ears or clip back styles. A personalized tennis or bangle bracelet with baby’s name at the front are other good godmother gift ideas.
Bracelet charms also make an excellent gift for godmothers. Shop online or at a local jeweler for a precious metal or gemstone bracelets with personalized charms that can be added. These charms include:
. Gold or silver baby booties
. A precious metal infant shirt
. Baby feet charms
. A rocking horse
. Alphabet blocks
. Baby shoes
. Tiny baby drinking mugs or baby bottle
The benefit of giving a godmother a charm bracelet with baby’s first charm added is that each year of baby’s life, another charm can be added marking another event.
6. A Custom Painting
She would love to receive a custom painting of memorable photos – her grandchildren, pet, house, family, etc. The choices are endless. Mavenart is a good place to look in to get your portrait paintings done.
Whatever you decide to buy, keep in mind that a godmother wants something to remember her new godchild, the birth date, special christening date and something that keeps the baby’s image fresh in her mind every day.
Giving a gift will make her feel loved and when a godmother feels loved it is good for her health.
It’s a good idea to start shopping as soon as the godmother has been chosen. With these five ideas to choose from and so many variations for each one, hopefully, this guide will help save time for busy parents later on.
