Baptism Gifts for LDS Kids: Meaningful Ideas They'll Actually Use
Turning eight is a big deal in a Latter-day Saint home! Baptism is the first covenant a child makes with Heavenly Father, and the best baptism gifts for LDS kids do more than mark the day. They help a child keep that covenant every Sunday that follows.
We're moms who designed Happy Sacrament products to help kids love church and Celebrate Sunday, so we've thought a lot about what makes a great baptism gift. Here's our list, from small tokens to bigger keepsakes.
What makes a good LDS baptism gift?
The gifts kids treasure most check three boxes:
- It points them to Jesus Christ. Baptism is about following the Savior, so the gift should too.
- It gets used, not shelved. A gift that goes to church every week keeps the baptism day close.
- It fits an 8-year-old. Grown-up scriptures with tiny print and thin pages are hard for new readers. Kid-sized works better.
1. The Primary Edition Book of Mormon ($39)
A child's own set of scriptures is the classic baptism gift, and the Primary Edition was made for exactly this age. It has the full text of the Book of Mormon with wide margins, printed tabs on every page, a wipeable cover, coloring pages, a reading chart, and pages to record a growing testimony. It comes in nine colors, including Valiant Blue, Lilac Tree and Nephi's Courage, and in a Doctrine and Covenants edition too.
2. Scripture study highlighters ($15)
Pair the scriptures with a set of scripture study highlighters. There are six pastel colors with a gospel topic printed on each side for easy color-coding, and they're made not to bleed through Primary Edition pages.
3. Belief Badges in "Choose the Right" ($6)
The CTR shield is part of every Latter-day Saint childhood. Our Belief Badges come in sets of three 1.25-inch pins. The Choose the Right set includes "Choose the Right," "Jesus," and our sacrament characters Toasty and Cuppa. Kids pin them on a church bag or backpack as a quiet reminder of the promise they made. The "I Am a Child of God" set is a sweet option too.
4. The Sacrament & Me Card Set ($24)
After baptism, the sacrament becomes a weekly renewal of the covenant your child just made. The Sacrament & Me Card Set helps them understand that with poetry, scripture references, discussion prompts, and textured illustrations of sacrament symbols. It's designed for ages 3–12, so it's a perfect fit for a newly baptized child.
5. A church bag of their own ($15)
Newly baptized kids love having their own church things. The Happy Tote is a kid-sized canvas church bag with an inside pocket, in Putty, Lilac or Kelly. Fill it with the other gifts on this list for a complete baptism bundle.
6. An "I Am a Child of God" tee ($15–$23)
Our kids' "I Am a Child of God" tee is 100% cotton with tear-away labels, in seven colors. It's great for the baptism day photos (before changing into white), Primary activities, and everyday wear. Younger siblings can match in the toddler size.
7. A Happy Notebook for talks and testimony ($8)
A Happy Notebook gives your child a place to write down how they felt on their baptism day, take notes during talks, or doodle during sacrament meeting. Each one has three page styles inside, for drawing, writing, and dot games.
8. The Testimony Teller printable ($8)
The Testimony Teller is a set of 7 printable fortune tellers filled with gentle prompts about Jesus Christ, prayer, scripture and faith. Print one for each cousin at the baptism, or tuck it into a card. It's delivered by email instantly, so it works as a last-minute gift too.
9. Stickers for the scripture case ($2)
Our waterproof vinyl stickers, like "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus" and "I Am a Child of God", make easy add-ons for a water bottle or scripture case.
10. Build a baptism bundle
Our favorite combination: the Happy Tote, a Primary Edition Book of Mormon, the Choose the Right Belief Badges, and a Happy Notebook. It covers scripture study, Sunday worship and a daily reminder of their covenant, for under $70.
Baptism gift ideas by budget
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Budget |
Gift idea |
|---|---|
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Under $10 |
Belief Badges, stickers, Happy Notebook, Testimony Teller |
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$10–$25 |
Happy Tote, highlighters, "I Am a Child of God" tee, Sacrament & Me Card Set |
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$25 and up |
Primary Edition Book of Mormon, or a full baptism bundle |
Frequently asked questions
What is a good baptism gift for an LDS 8-year-old? A child's own scriptures, like the Primary Edition Book of Mormon or their very own quad, are the most popular choice. CTR pins, a church bag and sacrament activity cards are great add-ons that get used every Sunday.
How much should I spend on an LDS baptism gift? There's no set amount. Grandparents and parents often give scriptures ($35–$50), while friends, cousins and Primary teachers usually give a small gift under $15, like Belief Badges or a notebook.
What should I write in a baptism card? Share your testimony of Jesus Christ, a favorite scripture like 2 Nephi 31:20, and a specific thing you love about the child. Short and sincere is best.
What can a Primary teacher give a whole class? Belief Badges, stickers, or the printable Testimony Teller are affordable to give to every child in the class!
