Christening gift — Royal Selangor pewter as a gift for a newborn

Av Dano (Staging)-redaksjonen · 16. oktober 2026

Baptism — the moment that deserves a gift for eternity

Baptism is one of the first major milestones in a Norwegian child's life — and a gift in Royal Selangor pewter is a natural choice for a moment that deserves something lasting. Unlike clothes that grow out of them, toys that break or the gift card that is forgotten, an engraved piece of pewter is an object that the child will understand the value of — and perhaps appreciate the most — when he has grown up.

A gift for life

A piece of pewter with the child's name and baptismal date is a gift that follows the child from baptism to grandchild.

Engrave name and date

Personalization with the child's name, date of birth and date of baptism is standard for christening gifts from Dano.

FDA approved safety

Royal Selangor is 100 % lead-free and FDA-approved — safe for the child, safe as a gift.

Royal Selangor for the little ones

Royal Selangor has its own range aimed at children — designed to grow with them:

Music boxes and merry-go-rounds — one of Royal Selangor's most iconic children's products. These mechanical wonders play tunes and spin figures — and they work just as well as decorative collectibles on a children's shelf as they do as toys. A classic like "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" through a Royal Selangor piece has a different sound than from a plastic toy.

Children's mugs and cutlery — in a soft, rounded design that is safe for children. FDA-approved tin is completely safe for food and drink, and many parents end up using these as everyday mugs for their young ones.

Picture frames — to preserve pictures from the baptism day. A picture frame with the child's name and baptismal date engraved on the frame is an heirloom.

Coin box — traditionally given to newborns to start saving. Royal Selangor's elegant pewter coin box is a beautiful object that can be displayed in the children's room.

Tooth box and umbilical cord bag — for the most sensitive memories from the first days. Available in a soft, rounded design.

Engraving: the child's name and christening date

The most important thing about a tin christening gift is the engraving. The child's full name and christening date engraved in make the piece unique and priceless. Many choose to add a short quote or blessing — e.g. "Grow in love" or a Bible quote from the baptism day.

Remember that engraving takes 3-5 working days. Order well in advance of the christening — and have the child's full name and desired date ready.

A christening gift in pewter is not just a gift for the child — it is a gift for the parents about what matters.
— Dano Christening gift guide

What do you give for christenings in pewter — prices?

Music boxes and mugs from Royal Selangor start from around NOK 400-600. More advanced pieces with a mechanical carousel or larger frames can cost NOK 1,000–2,500. With engraving, NOK 100–200 is normally added. For a gift that will last the child's whole life, this is reasonable in the grand scheme of things.