What would be a meaningful gift for a Godmother to give a newborn baby girl?

My friends are having a baby girl in August and they keep dropping subtle hints that they want me to be the childs Godmother. What would be a meaningful gift that I can give to the child that she can love and cherish forever?

What would be a meaningful gift for a Godmother to give a newborn baby girl?
If you sew you could make her a special baby blanket or even a small quilt... if you give her a quilt, as she grows you can give her new pieces to add to it, once you get a couple new rows then you could teach her how to quilt. A quilt though needs to have special fabrics....as she grows. A music box engraved especially for her.... with her birth information on it... I hope this helps...
Reply:Glad I could help, wish I had more ideas.... My mother started making my two boys crochet blankets and died before she ever got them finished I'm still trying to figure out how to get them finished since my boys are still little. Report It

Reply:For a baby girl...





My wife is the god parent of two girls. For each, we have started an "add-a-pearl" necklace. It isn't the cheapest gift in the world, but if you buy them 1 pearl for each occasion (B-days, christmas, and other events), by the time they are 18 or so, they should have a complete pearl necklace. There are several brands out there. We buy the 6mm pearls and they run in the upper $60's each. Each pearl comes on a card and at the end, you have to pay a small fee to have the necklace strung. Call local jewlry stores to see if they carry them. If you can afford it, if you buy multiple pearls at a time (with the jeweler I go to, they will do it for 4 pearls), you can get a decent discount...roughly 10%.





Other ideas:





you can buy a nice cross to hang in their room


You can buy them a flag flown over the US capital building (see your Senator's or Representative's web page for an application)


Buy them high end dolls like American Girls





There are very few gifts that will be treasured throughout their lives as priorities in life change with age. Don't be afraid to buy age appropriate gifts as well. Toys and movies will go a long way when they are young.
Reply:I gave my God daughter a cross pendant. That way, she can keep it in the box, and when older, wear it on a chain of her choice.
Reply:For the baby gift....just get a great baby gift. You will have the opportunity to give a great "godparent" gift at the christening/blessing/baptism....THAT is the occasion you will want to give the cross or bible or starter pearl strand.





For the baby gift....just get something memorable that you, the friend of the parents, would give even if you weren't being considered for godparent. Don't feel like you have to go overboard....just give from the heart.





If you want an idea....how about a custom/personalized diaper cake that is filled with great neccesities, toys and soft goods for the new baby?? Have it customized to match the shower theme or baby's nursery decor! Have a onesie personalized for baby ("So Much Love for Hailey", etc.).





I make these...if that sounds like your kind of gift please feel free to check out my website!!
Reply:My son's Godmother bought him a Lenox train with his name and date of birth on it. Each year she will add a car. It is so adorable. The conductor is a giraffe. Lenox does not have a girly one. However there is a Precious Moments birthday collectible line. My Grandma did one of these lines for me. I looked forward to seeing the next doll. It means a lot to me. I hope my son will cherish the train. Check this site out.
Reply:There are so many things out there that a child can love. I still have the bible that my great grandmother and grandmother got me when I was about 7 years old. It is a precious moments one. Although it is a bit tattered, 20+ years later I still have it and I won't give it up...of course it is in a safe place now and I don't use it, I wouldn't want it to be ruined. But a baby quilt might be just as good, prepare it then when the baby is born add some stitching to it that says baby's name, birth-date and time, and all that stuff.
Reply:Well, since you'd be the Godmother, perhaps a crucifix, a prayer book, a rosary, something like that.
Reply:What about a dainty little rose gold locket bracelet?


They look so pretty, and people seem to forget these make a delightful gift, and Mums usually overlook purchasing them.


They can be worn very early and slipped into each little loop of lock as they grow...and a charming heirloom, to say the least!
Reply:As a mom I recall most a couple of blankets our son received, both were hand made , one by the giver and one by someone who makes quilts , either way... I think handmade quilts are the best. I still have two of my baby blankets. the baby's name embroidered on it as well adds an even nicer touch.
Reply:your lap, a good hug, a toy phone with your number on it so she want forget to call you when her first words start, blanket sleepers dress or little pant suit, shoes, rolls royce and a big smile.
Reply:my daughters grandmother named a star after her and had it dated her birthday. it was the most special thing we received.
Reply:I will tell you what my childrens God Mother did which means the world to me.....she bought each of my children a baby blanket and had them engraved with my childs name, date of birth, what my child weighed and how long he/she was. Those blankets even now stay on my childrens dressers right on top so whenever they open a drawer they can think of her and how special she is to them. All of the blankets are different colors and have different designs..by the way I have 4 children and #5 is on the way. They are forever keepsakes for my children:) Good Luck!
Reply:A gold necklace with her inital on it.





Or, we gave our neice who is our god daughter for her christening a charm bracelet with her inital on it. We give her charms every birthday and xmas, she is only 3 so she doesn't need anymore toys and wouldn't notice yet what people get her. When she is around 4 we will start giving her something different, but then I think when they get to that hard age again to buy for we can continue getting her charms. She will end up with a rather hefty gold bracelet and other people can always buy charms for it as well.
Reply:Where I live, the custom is to give a guardian angel necklace and personalized Bible (children's Bibles are the best in my opinion).


Good luck!
Reply:Something that pertains to the religion the baby will be baptised in and that you will be standing godmother for.
Reply:a really nice monogrammed silver or gold picture frame!