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Jewish Baby Gift Guide

Not attending the bris or naming itself, but want to send something for a new Jewish baby? Here's what actually gets kept.

What makes a gift "Jewish baby gift" special

You don't need to attend the bris or baby-naming ceremony to send a gift — plenty of Jewish baby gifts are sent by mail or dropped off separately, especially from out-of-town family or friends. The gifts that tend to be kept longest are the ones tied to the child's Hebrew name specifically — it's a piece of identity given at birth that stays with them for life, unlike most nursery decor.

For the ceremony-specific etiquette (what to bring if you're attending, how the chai-money custom works), see our full bris and baby naming guide.

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