Planning a late-spring or summer christening? Our christening blankets are ideal for wrapping around baby in a chilly church or unexpected breeze, or for placing under baby for impromtu portraits.
Made from many fabrics, these blankets are light-to-mid-weight…not too thin, not too heavy, and we have styles to complement any christening ensemble.
We just added a new after-christening dress to our selection at One Small Child, and I’m so excited about how the pictures turned out. This baby girl was born with all that long, thick blonde hair. She’s like a little china doll, so sweet!
The Sarah dress is a light-weight 100% cotton in a simple tea length and comes with a matching headband. It’s embellished with hand-stitched ribbon details, girly and cute without any fuss.
Quantities are limited, so get yours now!
Babies and binkies go together like peanut butter and jelly. Okay, maybe not always, but hey–if you’re lucky enough to have a little one who finds comfort in a pacifier, you know the love-hate relationship that can develop between you and the easily-misplaced essential item.
For those of us who must never leave home without a pacifier, the invention of the pacifier clip is a blessing. And even better, the selection is always improving, a fact that makes accessorizing baby’s christening outfit much more pleasant. No longer are we forced to clip garish plastic cartoon characters to delicate white family heirlooms in the name of keeping baby quiet through the ceremony!
In that spirit, we’ve searched far and wide to gather a selection of silver-plated pacifier clips that add a sense of elegant personality to baby’s christening wear. Display a token of faith with our bunny pacifier clip, dress her up with our delicate butterfly pacifier clip, accessorize any girl or boy with our classic teddy bear clip…and there are more options to choose from!
These silver-plated pacifier clips are easy to care for–each comes with a washable ribbon. With time and use, they may tarnish a bit, but a quick rub with a silver polishing cloth will make them look brand new, making them a keepsake to treasure long after the pacifier has become a thing of the past.
“I can not thank you enough for this beautiful gown. I purchased the Lucy gown for my daughter Savannah’s blessing. It felt like she was the belle of the ball. People could not stop commenting, and touching the gown!!! Everyone thought I had it specially made… then when I told them how affordable it was, they were shocked! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! If only I knew about you when I had my first daughter!” –Breezy C.
(We’re so happy you were pleased, Breezy–she is just beautiful!)
So what do you do with your christening gown or christening outfit after the big day? Here are a few suggestions for preserving your child’s heirloom for future generations:
The milestones and special occasions of childhood come and go so quickly…sometimes they seem to pass in a blur. These events bring with them moments and memories you don’t want to forget. Ever. The softness of a rosy cheek, the curve of delicate lashes, the scent of baby skin, the feel of a tiny hand clasped in your own, the way your child looks like an angel in white finery. Some of the memories stay with you forever, many fade away.
A beautiful way to remember the day is to add personalization to the items worn or used by your child during the event. There are many options available for your selection at One Small Child:
Does your child wear the most common size of 7, 8, or 10 in First Communion dresses? Great! You’ll have no problem locating an appropriate gown for her. If she’s smaller or larger than the average, however, finding the perfect dress can be a bit of a challenge.
To accommodate those of you who may be in need of a less common size, we offer several styles beginning at size 5 (sometimes even smaller) and running up to size 16, as well as some styles offered in sizes 8+ to 16+. You can view all styles offered in plus sizes here.
To see which sizes are available when viewing the order page for each style, simply click the drop down arrow on the size selection field to view the sizes offered. Detailed size charts are available for each style featured. Questions? Drop us a line!
Have you ever considered going pink for her christening gown?
Every congregation has different requirements…some prefer all-white attire for christening, but one of the trends of the past few years has been incorporating color into christening gowns and christening outfits.
I must admit here that I like to do traditional with a little twist. My first baby girl was blessed in a gown very similar to our Jessa christening gown, of white silk dupioni with dainty pink rose braid trim. I went just a bit bolder with my second daughter’s gown: a rose-pink silk ruffled slip with a pretty over-coat of delicately embroidered french netting in a soft ivory color. And it was just beautiful.
If you’re looking for something unusual, One Small Child offers several ways to introduce color in christening wear, from a tiny kiss of pink to entire gowns of mellow ivory or stunning pink. The boys are not forgotten, we also offer a traditionally cut romper in cool blue.
So, are you up for a little color?
For members of christian faiths that reverence the sign of the cross, the selection of a First Communion dress, christening gown, christening outfit or christening accessory adorned with the cross can be a meaningful expression of devotion. We at One Small Child are pleased to offer many options for including this symbology in your special event:
-Several of our christening gown and Communion dress styles feature crosses embroidered on skirts, woven into lace trims, or hand beaded all over.
-Cross embroidery options are available on our simple cotton slip, bodysuits, bibs, blankets, and baptism towels.
-Socks embellished with embroidered crosses are available in styles for infant boys and girls, as well as older girls.
-Miniature bibles displaying crosses in gold tone or white lace are available in both Catholic and Protestant editions for your convenience.
Christenings and baby blessings go hand-in-hand with parties. I can think of few better reasons to get all the friends and family together than to witness such a momentous occasion and share in your love for a precious child.
Traditional christening gowns and outfits are beautiful, there’s no doubt, but when it comes to buckling baby into a car seat, or passing the little one from loved one to loved one, even I have to admit the finery can be a bit cumbersome. So, what’s the solution?
After-christening outfits of course! We have several options available, all of which are appropriate for using as christening or blessing outfits themselves if you’re wanting something a little less formal.
