When my godson was being christened his parents asked me to buy the christening candle for him . I also opened an account for him and put some money into it. Everyyear for his borthday/christmas I lodge some money in and also buy him a gift
Very good ideas there, and money will always be welcome. Another idea-you could get a photo frame engraved with name and date of christening. Some jewellers have a nice range of presents like that, say Newbridge Silver for example.