Your child's baptism, christening or naming day is one of their first milestone events. And whether they’re a few months old or pushing five, you'll want to make sure they look the part on their big day.
You’ll probably want to keep their outfit for years to come as a memento of the special day, so it's important you get it right. If you haven’t got a huge budget to spare on an outfit for your baby boy or baby girl, hit the high street where you’ll find a great range for boys and girls of all ages plus lots of lovely accessories too.
We've chosen some of our favourite high street Christening outfit options we think you'll adore.
www.christeningsandoccasions.co.uk
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Looking for a traditional Christening gown? They may feel a bit embarrassed looking back at photos of themselves on their Christening day, but a traditional Christening gown is a lovely option for this special day. This gown comes in a variety of different variations of white and ivory with the option of powder blue and navy trims and it comes in sizes to fit newborns to 1-year-olds.
www.rococlothing.co.uk
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If your baby boy is starting to crawl and walk, you might want to put them in something a little comfier that they feel they can move in. This romper from Roco clothing is made from a traditional crisp white cotton featuring a delicately embroidered collar with pearl buttons. It's available for babies aged 3-12 months and looks lovely paired with some powder blue sandals.
www.christeningsandoccasions.co.uk
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Suitable for newborns up to boys aged 3 years, this linen style suit with shorts is ideal for the spring and summer seasons. This smart suit would also look lovely for any weddings or special occasions you have coming up and comes with an adjustable belt, white long-sleeved shirt and cream elasticated tie.
www.rococlothing.co.uk
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We love this adorable romper suit, suitable for baby boys up to 12 months old. Also available in white, this romper features luxury cord detailing on the chest, sleeves and legs. It has a crotch fastening for easy access when changing nappies, and also has a matching hat available to buy with it.
www.johnlewis.com
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You baby boy will feel so comfortable in this sweet romper. With a super soft feel, it comes with an elasticated waist and hems for extra comfort all day long. Available in sizes 3-24 months, it also features a Peter Pan collar, A-line shape top and four-button detailing. Add a smart pair of cream shoes to complete the look.
www.next.co.uk
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It may be a flower girl dress, but this little number would also make a very pretty Christening outfit. It's available for babies aged 0-24 months and features very pretty lace detailing across the top, frilly sleeves and ends below the knee. Pop a pair of cosy tights on in the winter and a soft cardigan to keep baby nice and warm on the day.
www.monsoon.co.uk
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Combining delicate lace and crisp white organza, this ivory Christening dress features lovely cap sleeves, round neck and a pretty bow tie and can be worn throughout the seasons. It's available in sizes newborn to 3-years and is also machine washable, so you won't need to worry when they get some Christening cake down them!
www.johnlewis.com
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A traditional Christening gown for your baby girl, it's the perfect choice for their special day. Made from luxurious silk, featuring puff sleeves, ribbon detailing, pleats and flower embroidery all over, it's ideal for a spring or summer Christening. Available from newborn to 12 months, pop on a pair of frilly socks for a cosy finish.
www.monsoon.co.uk
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Inspired by vintage lace, this silk dress features a pretty round collar and ribbon sash and it's available from 3 months to 12 months. It's fully lined to be comfortable against your baby's delicate skin and it fastens easily with buttons.