Before the Victorian Era, a small denominational coin was given as a Baptism gift to signify an "initial investment" for the child's future. The Victorians expanded the idea to the giving of intrinsic valued gifts, such as those made of sterling silver. In the early twentieth century Emily Post confirmed that tradition when she wrote "the standard christening gift should be a silver mug, a porridger or a set that includes a knife, fork and spoon." Many people today, especially grandparents, continue to give these traditional gifts. Today's selection of gifts has grown beyond the traditional gifts, making the task more difficult and more important for Godparents, family and friends to select gifts that reflect the ideals of the parents and their religious affiliations. It is sometimes forgotten that the day of a child's Christening or Baptism not only involves a religious celebration, but is a time for family and friends to celebrate the baby's birth and his/her life to come. Selecting the appropriate gift is very important. Baby Gift Clouds is proud to offer an extensive collection of Baptism gifts and gowns, which is one of the largest on the internet and is the largest in the Lehigh Valley, PA which includes Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and parts of Western NJ.