Much as a lace mantilla looks gorgeous on a baby girl, the likelihood of it staying on for more than two seconds into the Holy Mass would be nothing short of miraculous!
The classical baby bonnet is the perfect alternative and there are a vast range of magnificent bonnets to attire baby in for Church.
A beautiful white lace bonnet with white silk ribbon tie...this will stay on baby's head and teach her modesty too.
Another lace bonnet with trim and tie.
Baby Anastasia in her dark green wool with red velvet trim bonnet at Mass. This is handmade by Elizabeth Dulston of 'Zelie's Roses', address on the right hand bar.
My brand new baby God daughter, Rose, at her Baptism. She wore a beautiful satin lace bonnet.
Baby Rose again modelling another bonnet of white cotton her Mammy couldn't resist buying, and doesn't she look stunning?
Baby Grace Therese wearing a hand made smocked bonnet her older sister made for her. A bonnet like this is perfect for Mass and will last for a couple of years.
Another adorable bonnet from 'Zelie's Roses' in blue floral cotton with blue ribbon.
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But JESUS said ' Suffer the little children and bid them not to come to Me; for the Kingdom of Heaven is for such.'
St Matthew 19:14