Baptism, Blessing, Dediction Checklist

Baby's Special Celebration Checklist

• 1. Ceremony Location_____________________________________________
• 2. Date_____________________________Time_________________________
• 3. Contact officiator____________________________________________
• 4. Select Godparents and/or guardian. Update your will or trust to include provisions for your child. Discuss your expectations of them.
• 5. Reserve facilities for celebration. Allow plenty of time for ceremony and transportation. Facility________________ Time__________ #Guests________
• 6. Photographs--Do yourself a favor. Ask several friends or family members to take a variety of picture types. This way you are sure to get some good candid shots. You will be so busy getting yourself and the baby ready that day, you'll probably forget the camera anyway and you can always do a more formal portrait, if desired, on a less hectic day. Persons assisting with photographs: __________________________, ________________, ______________________.
• 7. Make arrangements necessary for any out of town guests.

BABY'S SPECIAL CELEBRATION

Considerations when choosing your Baby's Clothing Set:

Dress, gown or suit

• a. The most important part of the clothing should be planned for well in advance in order to have correct style and size availability.
• b. Of paramount importance is the comfort of the child. If the fabrication is soft, the baby is more likely to cooperate during the ceremony, enabling the experience to be a pleasant one for all.
• c. As most babies are unpredictable when it comes to drooling or spitting up, it is important to consider the washability of the set. An enzymatic cleaner is recommended for hand washing special occasion clothing.

• Is a bonnet or hat included with the Christening set? Do you wish to preserve the hat? A soft liner cap is advisable to protect the ceremonial clothes from additional soil. Because a baby's head perspires,a simple white headband may be advisable for use during the celebration following the event.

• One aspect of the baby's special event that is often overlooked until it is too late, is a special change of clothing allowing you to protect the ceremonial clothes from additional soil. If you plan to perserve the clothing, it is advisable to remove it as soon as possible after the ceremony. Changing your baby into a special celebration set will allow your baby to be as comfortable as possible which will allow you to enjoy the rest of the celebration with family and friends.

• The vinyl bags which protect many Christening sets from dust and dirt while shipping and storage in the retail environment ARE NOT meant for long-term storage. The chemicals in the vinyl WILL damage by discoloration over the years. If you would like access to the baby's clothing, enabling you to share memories of the event with your child as they grow, consider a preservation bag. Heirloom preservationist agree that hand washing with an enzymatic cleaner and then storage in a chemical free cotton bag is the best option. When used with a similarly constructed padded hanger to prevent the creasing and discoloration associated with the chemically treated hangers, the clothing may then be hung in a dark closet or stored in a cedar chest. (Please note that unbleached muslin or organic cotton are the only fabrics we are aware of that are not chemically treated. Ask about our Heirloom Preservation Bags.