Baby Dedication Gifts: What to Give and What It Means
Many churches, particularly Baptist, Pentecostal and other evangelical churches, hold a baby dedication rather than an infant baptism. Parents stand before the church and commit to raising their child to know and love God, and the congregation promises to support them. If you've been invited to one, here's what to know and what to give.
Baby dedication vs christening: what's the difference?
A christening or infant baptism is a sacrament in Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican and many other traditions, where the baby is baptised with water. A baby dedication is a commitment made by the parents and the church. Baptism comes later, when the child chooses it for themselves. Either way, it's a special day worth celebrating.
Baby dedication gift ideas
- A personalised children's Bible. The most popular choice, because it supports the parents' promise to teach their child about God. See the personalised children's Bible.
- A baby's first Bible to grow into. An engraved Bible with the baby's name and dedication date, kept until they're old enough to read it.
- A keepsake box. A personalised trinket box for the dedication certificate or a first lock of hair.
- A brush, comb and rattle set. A classic baby keepsake for the nursery.
- A music box. The ballerina music box for a baby girl.
Verses for a baby dedication
- "For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition." 1 Samuel 1:27
- "Train up a child in the way he should go." Proverbs 22:6
- "The Lord bless you and keep you." Numbers 6:24
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