Baby's Christening
If the hero of the day is to be at his best, on his christening day, his regular routine should be interfered with as little as possible, says a writer in the "Daily Mail." Half-past three in the afternoon is a good time for tho church ceremony to start, and the subsequent tea party at home will terminate at baby's bedtime without undue strain or tiredness for him or his mother.
The christening robe can be put on when baby is fed at 2 p.m., and he can then have a short nap as usual before going to tho church. This means he will pi;obably be still sleeping for part of the service. Although a period of crying is favoured by ancient tradition, peace and quiet are infinitclv preferable.
Most churches willingly provide warmed water for the font if aslied to do so (with some it is always done), and this is a great advantage.
It is advisable to have the baby's name or names written on a piece, of paper for the godparents, unless they are already very familiar with, the arrangements.
The age at which a baby is christened varies considerably,' from a few hours to three or.four months. But if there is .210 "nannie" it is -wiser to arrange for the ceremony just before the hospital nurse leaves.
A word about christening presents. TJiey are far more practical now than they used to be, and baby can be- given such, sensible, gifts as a life insurance policy or one to be realised when his school bills are due.
Baby's Christening
Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 78, 29 September 1934, Page 19
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