PPP Holiday Gift Guide: Maternity Gift Ideas
Are you expecting and looking for some great items to pamper yourself with or to put on the "wish list" for your hubby to buy for Christmas?Maybe just looking for a gift for an expectant mommy? How about a shower gift?
If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, then you need to check out our Holiday Gift Guide.
Penny Pinching Parent has put together a list of items that are perfect for the mommy-to-be or new mommy!
Penny Pinching Parent has put together a list of items that are perfect for the mommy-to-be or new mommy!
You will find items to pamper and sooth, as well unique items such as handcrafted pregnancy jewelry and even some super fun PJ's and Tee's. Lots of things that will make a mommy-to-be feel special without putting a strain on your wallet.
A perfect gift for a mommy-to-be! It includes a starter size (2 oz.) of these Lamaze Natural Body Care items: Lamaze Belly Butter, Lamaze Belly Cream, Lamaze Moisturizing Body Cream, Lamaze Cooling Leg and Foot Cream, and Lamaze Anti-Oxidant Bath Powder.
Silk & Honey is far more than just a moisturizing lotion. This all over moisturizing body cream is thick and luscious, without feeling greasy. Fortified with Shea, cocoa and mango butter, as well as several other natural emollients like olive oil, jojoba oil and Shea germ oil. The fresh, clean scent is perfectly balanced and not overpowering or flowery. The Silk & Honey Body Cream and all Bella B products is free of petroleum, lanolin, mineral oils and parabens.
Honey Child is for every woman who loves to be pampered. The Honey Child gift set includes: Sugar Mama Honey Scrub and Sugar Mama Honey Bar. The addictive scrub gently exfoliates with ultra fine sugar whipped into a shea butter and honey base and the gentle the bar will wash away thoughts of a stressful day leaving skin soft and clean.
Earth Mama Angel Baby Gift For Expectant Moms
: $19.99 at Babies R Us
: $19.99 at Babies R UsAn all-natural pampering pack of essential natural and organic goodies for a special mama to be.This is a little gift that indulges a special mama in a big way. This gift set includes: organic herbal Happy Feet foot soak, Natural Stretch Oil and Mint Herbal Lip Balm
Belmama & Cherub's Shower Hug: $29.95 to $39.95 at the Hug Shop
The Shower Hug is a wrap designed to be worn in the shower during pregnancy and even postpartum, especially if nursing. It provides gentle support and protection. They have two versions available, the original Shower Hug and an Earth Friendly Organic version.
A body pillow for the growing and changing shape of mom-to-be... one that won’t take over the bed! This smaller-sized body pillow keeps the back properly aligned by supporting the belly and legs. and the cotton slipcover is easily removable for washing.
Maternity Mommy & Baby Nursing Sets: $29.50 at OldNavy.com
This matching mother and baby set would be a great item for a mommy-to-be to take to the hospital. It's a cotton jersey knit which looks super comfy. The set includes a sleeveless nursing top and lounge pants for mom and sleeper gown and hat for baby. The set comes packaged in a cotton jersey gift bag and is also available in navy.
It's A Boy (or Girl) Scrabble Necklace: $9.75 Lulu's Tiles Etsy Shop
What a cute & subtle way to show the world what the new parents-to-be are expecting! I could see doing something really fun like not telling anyone and then having a get together where the mommy-to-be wears the necklace... see how long it takes people to notice! You get to choose the charm, can pick from boy or girl and there are even options to personalize. The tile is shown on a chain above, but it comes with a ribbon necklace & really fun "so sweet" packaging.
Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels: $21.95 at The Briyah Company (free shipping anywhere in the US)
Give jewelry that mommy will love and that will be safe for the baby to teethe on. There's a large variety of colors available and the pendant comes in several shapes as well. The pendant comes with latex free cording that is made with elasticity to allow for stretching. Pendant has been designed to use with the included cording or necklace of choice. Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels are made from FDA approved food grade silicone and are Phthalate, BPA, PVC, Latex and Lead free. Our now toddler wears these are her jewelry, buy will still be found occasionally chewing on them!
Laugh and Learn Series: $74.97 for all three DVD's in the series on Amazon
(can also be purchased individually)
(can also be purchased individually)The Laugh and Learn series is a fun and entertaining way to learn everything you need to know to have a pleasant pregnancy, labor, delivery, taking care of a newborn and breastfeeding. The classes are taught by award winning childbirth expert Sheri Bayles, RN, in six easy lessons, perfect for watching at your own pace in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
True Blue® Spa Beauty Booties® Moisturizing Gel Socks: $25 Bath and Body Works
What mommy-to-be hasn't had tired feet? Why not pamper mommy's feet? There gel-lined softening socks from Bath and Body Works give mommy-to-be's feet a hydrating blend of natural olive and jojoba oils and vitamin E to leave them soft and smooth. These can also be used with a favorite foot cream.
A New Little One Ornament From Hallmark: $12.50 at Hallmark Stores
What a great way to keepsake the starting of a new family? This cute little snow family will warm any mommy-to-be's heart.
Okay, so most mommies-to-be think they will remember every moment of pregnancy and then the baby arrives... and something happens, you forget, don't have time, too busy journaling baby's first year. This journal will help mommmy-to-be record all the joys, fears, and memorable moments. There are guided prompts to help inspire you with ideas to write about and there is space for photographs so you can document your changing body. This book is a very nice spiral bound book and is actually the book Penny Pinching Parent used.
The First 8 Days of Being a Mom (How to take care of You as well as your newborn): $19.95 on Amazon
So, yes... taking care of a new baby sorta does come naturally, but that doesn't mean new moms don't have a ton of questions. The First 8 Days of Being a Mom is and helpful guide that leads you through what happens on delivery day as well as the next few wonderful (& exhausting) days of having baby home. It provides helpful information on how to take care of the new mom as well as the newborn Those last few weeks of pregnancy are usually full of sleepless nights... so this would be a handy book for the nightstand.
Cannon Cashmere Throw: $23.99 at Sears.com
A great gift for a mommy-to-be now and later on when the baby comes. A big oversized throw is perfect for a mommy and baby to cuddle up under whether they are nursing, sleeping or just hanging out. A throw became my best companion during those first few days at home when visitors would just pop by... gave me a way to quickly cover if I had (or was in the middle of) nursing.
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