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[deerewife]

I usually buy books For every baby event. I will do more religious books for a christening. No more than $15-25 though.

[scraptag]

I think that's just fine. You give what you can give. Tell them if you give $50 you won't have any money for their bday present.

seriously...$50.
My kids didn't get anything for their baptisms. It was a celebration for becoming a child of Christ. Isn't that enough? Isn't that the best!?

[Retiree3]

Meg,
I think $25.00 is very generous.

Donna

[bellaconsmom]

Any amount you feel comfortable with is good. $25 is reasonable. I usually try to give a gift with a religious theme to it. I didn't expect gifts , but when my children were baptized, if the gift was money, it varied from $25 to $50.

[Ashjoy]

It's religious ceremony saying you will raise the baby in a Christian household and with Christian beliefs to serve God. (those are my words as you can see I'm not a dictionary)

I really think it depends on the situation. If you are very close and a God parent than a larger amount would be appropriate. If you never see these folks and only get invites to special events than I think 25 would be appropriate.
The other thing to consider is if they are having a catered dinner type event or just a family pot luck to celebrate. I always try to cover the costs of the party as well as a small gift.

[amynymom]

How about a $50 savings bond, that way you are helping save for the future and only spending $25

That is what we have always given and what are friends all gave for us.