First time godmother? Learn the basics and live the moment without stress!
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Becoming a godparent is a serious decision that will bind you to the child for a lifetime. After the sacrament you will be the spiritual mother of the child and you will have a friendship blessed to endure the passage of time. You will see the baby grow, you will be present at his birthdays, holidays and joys, he will wait for you with unspeakable joy every Easter to bring him his candle and when he grows up, he will call you and consult you! But before we get there, you must first organize your part of the baptism, buy the baptismal font and make sure you don't forget anything. Depending on your budget, christening clothes should ensure elegance and practicality. Below you will find an indicative list of the essentials, so you don't get caught unread and become the best godmother!
The essentials of baptism
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The candle and oil set naturally consists of the candle, which is decorated according to the theme you have chosen with the parents for the baptism, the bottle for the oil, the soap, the towel for the priest and the three candles for the baptismal font.
Baptism Box
The christening box, which can also be a suitcase, has two roles. First, it is the way to transport them Baptism Clothes to the church easily and secondly, it is the best souvenir for the child, since the suitcase will accompany him on his travels, while the box can go into his room to store his toys.
Baptism Clothes
The baptismal clothes they can be one or both, first and second appearance. This means that in addition to the main garment that the child will wear after the sacrament, you can choose another garment for the child's appearance in church before baptism. It's not necessary, but it doesn't cost you much to launch your package as a godmother!
Oilcloth
The oilcloth is what will protect your dress from oils. It consists of the main oil cloth, the underwear and the towel to wipe the baby before dressing him after the sacrament. You can make it personalized by asking for it to be sewn with the child's monogram or name.
Baptism shoes
The christening shoe is absolutely necessary for any complete look, regardless of the child's age.
Testimonials
The bracelet as a witness is a must and gives the stamp of your taste as a godmother, as it is something that everyone will wear and see closely, so it is important to choose it carefully and pay attention to the detail, which always makes the difference.