A lot of people, just like yourself, are in search of something memorable that they can have in order to be able to recall the special moments that they had with their baby.  You may even want this to be unique and thankfully there are a lot of baby keepsakes that you can purchase that will do just that for you.  The following are some great ideas, 1 of which you will surely fall in love with.

First of all, you may wish to purchase a christening gift for when your child is publicly baptized within a church.  Usually this is done while the child is still a baby and so you will want to purchase a baby christening gift for him or her.  There are a lot of gifts that you can purchase for your baby at this time.  The only thing that is limiting you is your budget, creativity and preferences.

One thing that is very popular is designer baby clothing for your child to be christened in.  Another thing that you could do is purchase a really nice stuffed animal that your child can keep in remembrance of this special day.  It is also a great idea to purchase a really nice, engraved picture frame in which you can keep a picture of your child at their christening.  You can have your baby's name and the date and place of their christening engraved on this frame.

Secondly, you may wish to purchase some pewter gifts.  Pewter is actually a metal that is composed of both lead and tin.  There are a lot of very beautiful pewter baby gifts that can be purchased for your baby.  A lot of different beautiful things can be made out of pewter.  These include little piggy banks and picture frames.  The piggy banks come in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs.  On the other hand, a picture frame can be used to showcase your baby.  It can come in any imaginable design.  Regardless of which of these pewter gifts you decide upon, you will find the item not only looks beautiful now but it will also last for years to come.  As such, pewter gifts make the perfect keepsake.

Third, there are a lot of different kinds of sterling silver gifts that you can purchase.  Just like pewter, sterling silver will also last for a very long time, thus making another great keepsake.  There are many sterling silver items that you can purchase for your baby, such as baby spoons, cups, rattles, bracelets, comb and brush sets (especially bracelets), jewelry and piggy banks. These sterling silver baby gifts can be engraved with the child’s name and a short, special message if there is enough room.  They can then be nicely displayed in your baby's room and will make the room look even more attractive since silver goes with everything.  These items are not meant to be handled by the child though.  Instead, they are simply there to look nice, unless it is a piece of jewelry.

Some of the more unique sterling silver gifts that you can purchase are sterling silver cases in which you can keep your child's birth certificate, their first curl or the first tooth.  All of these moments are very memorable and thus you will surely want to preserve them for your child to look at in the future.  You can also rest assured that these are finely crafted items so that you can showcase these items in very beautifully finished rosewood boxes that have satin lining.

Finally, you may want to consider purchasing some Christian baby gifts for your baby.  These gifts are both meaningful and expressive when it comes to stressing your baby's Christian ancestry.  Since these gifts come in a variety of prices, there really is something available for everyone.  Some of the most popular Christian baby gifts include crosses that are made out of either silver or gold and can be used either as a pendant or decoration.  If you choose to purchase a bigger cross, you can engrave it with your baby's name and date of birth.  Commemorative Christian birth certificates are also available to remind your child of their Christian roots.  You may also choose to purchase a Bible with your baby's name and information in it.  If you do not want to purchase your baby an adult Bible, there are many, wonderful children's Bibles that you can choose from.  Another choice is a personalized Christening blanket.  This could be cherished long after your baby it too old to use it anymore.  

Regardless of what you choose to purchase, you are sure to find something available that will make the very beginning of your baby's life something that you will always be able to remember.