• A Catholic baptism is an important step in a child's religious life.Der Kirchturm image by michaelteupel from Fotolia.com
  
  A child's baptism is their first step in commitment to their religious faith. Though the child may only be a few weeks old, his parents are passing on their values and preparing them to life in the Church. Their community of family and friends congregate on this special day, and a tasteful gift may be given to commemorate this event.
  
  

Baptism Bonnets

• Typically a child wears a bonnet or a hat during her Baptism ceremony in Church, and giving the parents a gift bonnet would be a special present. Baptism bonnets start at $9.95, in come in a variety of designs. More expensive bonnets feature lace and personalized embroidery. There are even bonnets that can be used as a bride's wedding handkerchief. It's dual purpose gives extra meaning to this keepsake.
  
  

Child's Cross

• There are many bright and cheerful crosses for children. Tis Cross - Church in Sunshine, will be bring the joy of God to a baby's room. Colorful and beautiful, it is made with non-toxic paint.
  
  

Clothing

• You can commemorate a baby's baptism with clothing such a cotton onesie with lace angel wings on the back. It is tasteful, though non-traditional, and it is personalized with the child's name on the front.
  
  

Rosary

• A rosary reiterates the first step the child is making into the teachings of Jesus and will be cherished as a keepsake for years to come.
  
  

Picture Frame

• An elegant picture frame is essential for capturing a baby's baptism photograph for years to come. There are many options from real silver to glass to ceramic. Even Tiffany's has frames that can be engraved with a child's name and date. A silver frame from Amazon, Malden Baby's Baptism Picture Frame, will commemorate a baby's special day. At the bottom it is inscribed, "May the Lord bless you today and always."
  
  

Books

• "My Baptism Book" by Sophie Piper and "God Gave Us You" by Laura J. Bryant and Lisa Tawn Bergren are popular books for baptisms. "God Gave Us You" tells the story of baby polar cub asking his mommy where he came from. She responds, "God gave us you." These books celebrate a child's baptism, and they can be purchased from retail stores and web sites like Amazon.