Why and why do they give a silver spoon for the first tooth?
There is an opinion that this tradition first originated in England, and then migrated to Russia. It is believed that a silver gift attracts favor from fate. Moreover, there are definitely reasons to believe in this.
If, when teething, you lightly tap on it with a silver device and wish the baby to grow up healthy and prosperous, it is believed that this will definitely come true, and the spoon itself will become a real talisman for the baby. In addition, such a valuable gift will remain as a memory for many years. After all, money is spent, clothes will outgrow, toys will become a thing of the past, but such a gift will last for many years.
How much does a silver spoon cost, price
Knowing about the healing properties of this metal, it has become popular to give newborns a spoon made of silver. In Tsarist Russia, from the first days of life, children were given a silver present, which accompanied them throughout their entire journey of growing up. Usually it was a coffee spoon so that the child could easily put it in his mouth.
On the first day of school, the gift was already larger - a dessert spoon, and at the end, for graduation - a dining room. Children who received a gift from this noble metal were successful in all their endeavors. Prices for such cutlery vary.
What does the cost depend on:
- from metal sample;
- on the size of the device;
- from exclusive execution (engraving, insertion of precious stones, decoration);
- from the price category on the silver exchange.
The higher the standard, the higher the price, because there is more metal in the alloy. The best option for a tableware is 875 standard. Compared, for example, with 830 sample, alloy 875 oxidizes less in air, that is, the metal darkens less.
Silver spoons can be decorated as desired. You can buy a simple one, then engrave it or order your own design. Also, when doing handmade work, silver is often combined with gold or bright enamel.
In terms of price category, tableware ranges from 1800 rubles and above. All this depends on what and how the product is made.
What benefit does a child have from a silver spoon?
Silver spoons with the possibility of engraving: date and time of birth, weight and height of the newborn.
Is a silver spoon really good for a child? Are there any real facts showing the benefits of silver spoons for children?
The first thing that even doctors mention is the material itself – silver.
It is not for nothing that the baptismal font is made of silver. The same metal is used to make church cups for communion; the holy water that believers collect in churches is usually saturated with silver.
Scientists confirm that silver ions have bactericidal properties , disinfecting water and products that come into contact with them. This is a scientific fact. Therefore, it is customary to give the baby his first complementary foods with a silver spoon. This is considered additional protection against intestinal infections.
If relatives or godparents give the child a really expensive silver spoon, then it can also serve as additional financial protection. Precious metals and antique cutlery increase in price over time. Therefore, in difficult life circumstances, such a spoon (or a set of them) can be pawned or sold, receiving the required amount in cash.
One cannot fail to mention the psychological effect of such a gift, which, of course, is not available to the baby, but will be fully appreciated later.
After all, a silver spoon given in childhood is
- the inviolability of family traditions,
- feeling of calm and reliability,
- connection between generations
- and at the same time a return to the halcyon days of childhood, when the world around consisted exclusively of loving people.
Who buys a silver personalized spoon for the first tooth?
The pleasant and useful tradition of a personalized gift allows you to bring a lot of benefits to your baby. Relatives and friends can give gifts. More often it is a godfather or godmother. Often grandparents prepare a gift for their beloved grandson or granddaughter in advance.
If previously it was believed that those who baptized should give gifts, today this is permissible for any relative. The main thing is to choose the right gift. For example, for a girl they buy a device with openwork weaving, butterflies, and bows. For boys, you can choose ones with images of stars and bears.
Advice
When darkening, a silver spoon can be easily cleaned with chalk or soda!
Gift rules
Today, not everyone remembers the essence of the tradition, so the rules for its offering have been violated. Initially, several conditions had to be met, one of which was the obligatory light tapping of the baby’s tooth with a spoon. At the same time, it was necessary to wish that all other teeth were as even and strong as the first one that appeared. Tradition claims that all good wishes expressed when giving a silver spoon will definitely come true.
When to give
Today, many people save a silver spoon for a baby at the time of baptism or for the first anniversary of birth. However, initially the date of its appearance coincided precisely with the appearance of the first tooth and was not associated with any other, even very significant events in his life.
Who should give
Not everyone knows who gives the silver spoon. Signs require that it be received from the one who first notices the appearance of a tooth. It is rare when it turns out to be a stranger or even one of the relatives. As a rule, this is mother or father. But in fact, the silver spoon for children today is presented by grandparents, close relatives, and godparents. It is the latter, according to belief, that fill the gift with spiritual power.
Which spoon is better to choose
If you decide to give your baby a silver spoon, it makes sense to match it with the meaning of the event, as well as the gender of the child. When a gift is presented for baptism, it is better to choose a silver Kubachi “Angel” spoon that matches the theme of what is happening. Graceful, decorated with ornaments and a figurine of an angel, it is perfect as the best souvenir that brings good luck to a godson or goddaughter.
What to give to a girl and a boy
You can easily choose a silver spoon as a gift for your baby in the Kavkaz-souvenir online store. The site presents children's silver spoons for the first tooth, decorated with various figures: a flower, a nesting doll, a stork, a kitten, a squirrel, a fish, a bear cub and other funny little animals.
For a boy, spoons with images of a king, a train, a boat, a bear, a hedgehog, Tom the cat, cartoon and fairy-tale characters are more suitable.
All products are made of the highest standard silver and are stamped by the State Assay Chamber of the Russian Federation, which confirms the high quality of the metal used and workmanship. They were made with love and care for children by the best Kubachi craftsmen.
The parameters of the spoon correspond to the age and physiological characteristics of the baby, who will first take food with the help of mom or dad, and later will learn to eat independently: its size is optimal, weight - from 11.5 g to 13.5 g. Such a table tool will be convenient and not heavy, it is easy for the baby to hold it in his hands.
All children's silver spoons presented in the catalog of Ali Askerov's online store have exceptional polishing and fully comply with quality and safety requirements.
Believe signs or check
Although this is the 21st century, people have not forgotten their traditions and have largely changed them in accordance with the modern way of life. Signs regarding the appearance of the first tooth still exist, although not everyone knows them. Believing in them or not is everyone’s business, but our ancestors believed that:
- the early appearance of teeth was supposed to set the family up for the imminent birth of the next child;
- if teeth are cut late, it means that a child endowed with extraordinary talents will grow up in the family;
- a capricious character in the future predicted a long and painful appearance of teeth.
Who gives a silver spoon for a boy's first tooth?
There is an opinion that the first person to give cutlery is the one who notices the teething of a tooth. Often this is a grandmother or grandfather. Many parents prefer to choose a present for their baby themselves. Previously, godparents were at the origins of such a gift. That is, it was the godfather who chose the spoon for the boy.
Today, many parents prefer to hear the child’s opinion when he grows up, because not everyone wants to be baptized. Of course, this all depends on the individual. After all, the rite of baptism is a serious step. Therefore, they wait for the child to grow up and make a choice on his own.
“The right of the first spoon”: who gives
According to established tradition, the godparents should bring a spoon for the first tooth as a gift. However, modern parents more often decide for themselves who gives the silver spoon for the first tooth, or immediately entrust the honorary mission to grandmothers.
The rite of baptism itself has changed in many ways, the role of godparents has been significantly deformed, so many previously accepted customs are considered “church” and optional. Whether to adhere to folk traditions or not is something everyone decides for themselves.
For a long time, bringing a silver spoon to a godson for the appearance of the first tooth was considered the direct duty of the godparents. At the same time, the donors were divided: for the girl the gift was carried by the godmother, the boy was given a silver spoon by the godfather. The little princess's spoon was decorated with a beautiful pink bow, and a small crown was engraved on the handle. A gift in blue shades was prepared for the young gentleman.
This had a symbolic meaning: the first parents give life, the second ones bring him health and all the benefits for a happy life in the future. There is an old and well-known saying about this: “I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth.”
Who should give a silver spoon for a girl's first tooth?
It has long been believed that the godmother selects a gift for a girl. She chooses a silver device with Orthodox symbols and gives it as a christening gift. Today the tradition has changed a little and it is permissible to give such a gift to any relative.
The main thing is that the gift is safe for the baby. The characteristics of the device should not raise any doubts, so you can ask what type of metal it is and what the silver spoon’s scoop is coated with. After all, manufacturers often use special coatings on such items so that tarnishing is less noticeable.
