• Baptimal gifts can be kept and cherished for years to come.Baptist church image by Anton Golubev from Fotolia.com
  
  A baptism is a special time for parents and the child being baptized if she is old enough to understand what is happening. Common baptism gifts for infants include embroidered pillows, baby blankets, baby shoes and infant dinnerware that commemorate the special occasion. However, there are other, more creative, gift options that are appropriate for all ages -- even older children and adults.
  
  

Personalized Charm Bracelet

• A personalized charm bracelet is a beautiful keepsake, fit for a little (or big) girl's baptism. You can engrave a special message on one side of a heart, angel or cross-shaped charm and her initials on the other side. You can even add additional religion-related charms. While she may not be able to wear it forever, it is a keepsake she can cherish forever and pass from generation to generation.
  
  

Personalized Bible

• Help the child or adult become closer to her faith with a personalized Bible. Not only is a personalized Bible a special baptismal gift because it has her name and date of baptism stamped on it, but she also can use the Bible for the rest of her life and pass it on to her own children. It is a special, yet practical, baptism gift.
  
  

Picture Frame

• If you are the godmother or godfather of the baptized child, purchase a "Godmother" or "Godfather" picture frame for a photo of yourself with the child. You can even write a special message on the back of the photo that the child can read whenever she wants to be reminded of the special bond the two of you share. You may even want to personalize the frame itself with a short message of love.