Double centre
Here you will find a small number of carefully selected dipping gifts. Our bite ring in the shape of a Dala horse is a classic Swedish gift. Available in blue, green, grey and pink. You'll also find a soft and supple bib that won't chafe around your baby's neck and a placemat. All products are available in the same matching colours: blue, green, grey and pink.
Doppresenter in eco-friendly material
Our dipping centres are made of liquid-grade silicone, which is a durable, hard-wearing and environmentally friendly material, completely free of phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA-free). The material is freezer, oven and microwave safe, and is also dishwasher safe.
Want to know more about baptism?
Baptism is the rite of passage by which someone is accepted into the community of the Christian Church. Here are some interesting facts about baptism:
- The word baptism is related to the word dip - this has to do with originally, and sometimes still, immersing the child in water.
- Baptism is a sacrament in many denominations - this means that baptism is necessary for a person to be admitted to Christianity.
- The Greek word for baptism is baptisma - this word also means something like dipping in water.
- 'Baptising' is often used to name something - it's not really the same thing, but it may come from a time when pagan names were pushed aside in favour of saint's names.
- Christians had Jewish, Roman and Greek names - The first Christians were Jews, Greeks and Romans in the ancient world.
- Many Old Testament names have become traditional Christian names - some examples are names like Jacob, Sara, Mark, Mary, Adam, John, Simon, Gabriel and Thomas.
- Converts to the Orthodox Church are given a new baptismal name - this name should be derived from an Orthodox saint.
- Name registration in Sweden is carried out by the Population Register, the Swedish Tax Agency - in the past, this was done by the pastoral office.
- Christian baptism should be done with water - Water is a symbol, and one can practice immersion or just drench the head with water.
- Catholic, Orthodox and Oriental churches celebrate with oil - in these churches the oil symbolises the Holy Spirit who, according to the Book of Acts, comes upon the baptised.
- Baptism is often done in a Trinitarian form - this means that it is done in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
- The Church of Sweden does not recognise Mormon baptism - The Church also does not recognise the baptism of the anthroposophical Christian Society as a Christian baptism.
- Both infants and adults can be baptised - However, traditional churches only baptise people once.
- Repeated baptisms may occur - for example in the Swedish Missionary Church.
- Emergency baptism is a baptism that takes place in great haste - this is usually because the candidate is in immediate danger of death.
- The baptismal water is in a baptismal font - The churches that practise immersion instead use baptismal tubs or pools, or streams.
- For infant baptisms, a white christening gown is often worn - for adult baptisms, a white christening suit may be worn instead.
- Baptisms are often performed by a priest or pastor - in the Catholic Church, however, baptism is often performed by a deacon.
- At baptism, godparents are often used (godfathers).
- Baptism has its origins in Jewish purification baths - according to the Law of Moses, people who had become ritually unclean would be bathed with total immersion (mikvah).
- The predecessor of Christian baptism was John the Baptist's baptism of repentance - Jesus' disciples baptised people who came to Jesus.
- From around the year 100, there are detailed records of baptism - Usually the bishop performed the baptism.
- In the past, it was common for the whole child to be immersed in water - in cold climates this could be dangerous for the child and was discontinued.
- In 2018, 40 per cent of all children in Sweden were baptised, according to the Church of Sweden.
- A child may be baptised when the guardians request it - If the child has two guardians, they must agree.
- There is no age limit for baptism - In Sweden, it is most common in the Church of Sweden to be baptised as an infant.
- Double gift is the name given to a newly christened baby - a classic gift is a silver spoon, but it can also be a storybook, a piece of jewellery, a money box or a toy.
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