It’s a wonderful occasion when a child partakes in their first communion which can be celebrated by giving a special present to mark this important spiritual occasion.

There are many suitable communion gifts which can be treasured throughout life, either a Bible, sovereign, or item of jewellery.  A sterling silver cross is a lovely choice and is suitable for either a boy or girl.  While a plain cross is more suitable for boys, some designs are available with the addition of Swarovski crystals or delicate engraving, making them the ideal choice for girls.

Silver pendants are also popular and there are a range of delicate and unusual designs available.  Contemporary silver fish figures, pendants with angels, or designs engraved with hearts and wings, among many others. These make great communion gifts as they can be worn for parties and other occasions.   Girls especially love jewellery and will treasure these lovely intricate items, treasuring them well into their teens and adulthood.

A memorable communion gift would be an item personalised with the child’s name, date of communion and where it was held.  Beautifully designed and crafted plates made of porcelain, start from around £20, more expensive if made from platinum.  Tankers and loving cups made from sterling silver are also great ideas to look at, and these can also be personalised, making them unique and special for the years to come.

If you don’t have lots of money to spend you can choose a candle to mark the occasion, or a bookmark – both can be personalised and will be valued and appreciated by both child and parents.

A child’s communion is an important event in a child’s life and with the gift of a well considered, thoughtful present will be remembered with pleasure throughout life.

Young boys are much easier to style because there are less clothing types to choose from. At the same time, this presents a problem to stylish parents who want to add more oomph to the usual shirt-and-pants look for boys. To do this, simply take into consideration your little boy’s personality and work from there for the style vibe that suits him. Boys’ clothing has gotten edgier and trendier, so parents have more styles to pick from.

For a laid-back, cool, and casual look, the little surfer style is perfect. To achieve this look for your little boy, dress him in vintage-inspired cotton shirts combined with shorts, distressed jeans, or cargo pants. Slide his feet into casual sandals and pull the look together with a pair of cool sunglasses or a fisherman’s hat. For little surfer apparel, go to Upandriding.com and Sunwashed.com. Up and Riding has a large selection of surfing wear for kids and features kids’ surf wear from brands like Billabong, Hurley, and Quicksilver. Sunwashed sells super soft shirts with vintage-inspired designs. These shirts have been pre-washed in a sun protection solution, so these tees have a UPF of 30.

Another look for little boys that’s been gaining popularity is the little rocker boy style. Thanks to celebrities like Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale who dress up their son like a rock star, this look for little boys has soared in popularity. This look’s essentials are edgy shirts, distressed jeans, and super cool kicks. For little rocker boy apparel, shop at Tutti Bella (Tuttibella.com) and Glamajama (Glamajama.com). Tutti Bella sells rock-inspired shirts and hoodies, while Glamajama designs shirts that have a glam-meets-rock-and-roll vibe.