Few things are kept as long as the first medal. The baptismal medal is the one that reappears in a box years later, the one worn on the day of First Communion, or the one a mother carries as her daughter grows. And among them all, the Miraculous Medal is one of the most popular gifts for welcoming a baby.
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A Miraculous Medal for their baptism
Miraculous Medal with natural pearls€69I want it
Miraculous Medal with natural pearl and pearlescent white enamel€69I want it
Enamel Miraculous Medal pendant€40I want it
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Why the Miraculous Medal for a baptism
Baptism is the first step in faith, and the Miraculous Medal is, above all, a medal of trust in the Virgin: on its obverse is the prayer “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.” Giving it to a baby places them under Mary’s protection from day one. If you want to learn about its origins, we tell you the history of the Miraculous Medal.
Who usually gives it
In many families, it is given by the godparents or grandmothers, but there is no fixed rule: what matters is that the medal arrives with love and a story behind it. We give you more ideas in the baptismal medal: a tradition that lasts a lifetime.
Which one to choose
- With natural pearls (€69): the most classic for a baptism. The white of the pearl against the gold never goes out of style and can be worn for a lifetime.
- With pearl and pearlescent white enamel (€69): the clearest of our Miraculous Medals, tone on tone, very delicate.
- The enameled pendant (€40): a simpler detail, full of color, for those who want to have a Miraculous Medal without giving a large gift.
All come with an adjustable 40 cm chain and a 5 cm extender. It is an adult chain, and that has its own charm: many mothers carry their baby’s medal until they are old enough to wear it.
How to keep it safe while the baby is small
Pediatricians recommend not putting anything around a baby’s neck, neither necklaces nor chains, due to the risk of strangulation, and that the crib be free of objects. That is why the baptismal medal is shown at the ceremony and in the photos, always in arms and supervised, and then stored in its box until the child is older. We deliver it wrapped as a gift and in its box, so it already has a place to be kept.
One last detail
Write us a few words for the baby, the date of the baptism, or who is giving it on the product page, and we will write it by hand on a card for free. In fifteen years, it will be the thing they are most excited to find next to the medal. And if you are looking for a special date to give it, November 27 is the feast of the Miraculous Medal.
Facts you can check
- The Spanish Association of Pediatrics recommends not placing anything around a baby’s neck (necklaces, ribbons, chains) due to the risk of strangulation. Source
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