Baptism Gift and Savings Bonds

[veronicamars]

Usually for Baptisms, I give the child a savings bond, but I noticed recently that they've changed the process on how to obtain them. It even seems like when purchasing savings bonds now, you pay face value for the amount you want. If that's the case, what's the incentive to buy a bond?

Also, what is a standard amount for a Godparent to give? I know everyone is different, but was just curious what I should give.

[drloretta]

I didn't give a gift as a godparent.

[froggy76]

I have no idea what's standard, but we recently baptized DD and the godparents (her aunt and uncle) didn't give cash. Godmother gave a jewelry box and godfather gave a religious gift- rosary, cross, etc. My parents gave a set of pearls and my ILs gave a necklace and $500.

I'm so glad people aren't doing savings bonds anymore. They would have just gotten lost in our house.

[chessie]

Small gift to 529? DH and I normally due toy boxes or some gift the kid can have for a while, since jewelry is not something most little kids will use.

[Deleted]

I do cash just in case the parent's have a 529 or other savings account for college. As Godparent, I've done $50

Another good idea if you don't want to spend that much is a keepsake box. I think diapers.com has some cute ones by Pearhead.