We were invited to a one-year-old's birthday party this weekend.?

Question

She is my husband's, cousin's daughter. We were just told last night that she is being baptized the same day as the birthday party and since we will already be in town for the b-day party, we will also attend the baptismal. I already bought her several books for her birthday gift. Do I also need to purchase a baptismal gift?

Answer 1

I think for a baptisimal gift maybe get something quite small :) ive had this problem before and I find that the person (or parents in this casem unfortunately a infant might not appreciate the concept of gifts) are just very grateful you have made the effort to buy ANOTHER present. yes... you could say its quality not quantity, but a little extra something wont do you any wrong :D

Answer 2

I don't think so. Maybe you could buy a religious children's book for the baptism part & give the other books at the party.

Answer 3

I dont think 2 gifts are necessary. What you've already purchased sounds appropriate to me.

Answer 4

yes i think you should give her like a savings bond, or a little cross necklace (doesn't have to be expensive), or maybe even a child's bible. but other people will most likely get her something and you don't want to be the odd one out.

Answer 5

This is tricky,

If you don't get a baptismal gift, I doubt anyone in the family will say anything, but you obviously feel you should or you wouldn't be asking the question.

For an easy life, I would purchase a small little something, wrap it in suitable paper. Alternatively separate the items you have.

I went to a birthday party / baptism recently and just gave one gift, I felt fine about it. If it is bothering you though, just get a little something, it depends on the family and how you think they would react.

Answer 6

You can get her one or two more little things if you really feel like, but it seems like her parents are trying to economize (two parties in one) so theres no reason you shouldn't also.

Answer 7

I think you should.  I hate to say that, but it is a completely seperate occassion and of a completely different nature.  If it was a birthday and a holiday, I'd say no, just split the gifts you got into two groups and give some at one party and some at the other.  But it's hard not to give something specifically religious to a baptismal celebration.

I'd suggest getting something appropriately religious for the baptism.

Answer 8

One gift, mention both events in the card. Done & done.

Answer 9

Nope its all one event give what you got and she will be a happy little baby girl :)

Answer 10

I don't think you need to, but it would be very nice if you did, as there are two separate events and a baptismal's significance is different from that of a birthday.  If I were you, I would bring a gift that has some religious significance to the baptismal.

Answer 11

No, since it is all one day and one event, I would just go with what you have...there's no reason to buy more stuff.

Answer 12

no I wouldn't, just tell them that the gift is for both the baptismal and the birthday party

Answer 13

I don't think you "need to" purchase a gift for the baptism. You being in attendance for the gift of a baptism is also a gift for child....a prayer from the heart would be sufficient.

Answer 14

If it's two separate parties, then maybe yes.  You could just split the gifts since you say you bought books.  Or maybe just get a little something extra for the baptism.

Answer 15

Probably ought to get a little something for the baptism gift, too.  When it doubt, it is better to err on the side of gererosity.  

Ideas:

picture frame

Precious Moments http://www.countrynmoregifts.com/You+Are...

http://www.cherrylanecollection.com/Prec...

Blanket

http://www.a-special-day.com/keepsakes.h...

Other ideas

http://search.stores.ebay.com/Merchant-O...

Bible

http://www.babygiftusa.com/peprmochbi.ht...

http://www.calibex.com/personalized-bibl...

Answer 16

I think you did just fine.Dont worry! Too young to appreciate gifts anyway!

Answer 17

I would buy just one other small thing for a baptism gift.  What do people normally give for a baptism gift?  A small momento perhaps.  A silver picture frame.  Nothing too extravegant but do wrap it is different paper than the birthday presents.  Sit back and wait for the parents to say "Oh you didn't have to do that!" and then watch everyone else squirm.  Then you'll know you did the right thing.

Answer 18

No.  But a baptismal card to commemorate the day would be appropriate.