The best gifts to give to an expectant mum are thoughtful, personal, and often practical. Pregnancy is a truly special time and one that is full of new experiences. Above all, it is exciting to count down the days until the little one’s arrival. It is traditional to buy gifts for mums-to-be especially if she is having a baby shower but knowing what to buy can be a real challenge. You might want to go the personal and sentimental route with something she can treasure, or maybe you would prefer to pick something practical that she can make good use of, either for herself or for when the baby comes.
Truth is, there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to choosing the perfect pressies for pregnant women - it mostly comes down to her likes and dislikes, your budget, and what you think she will appreciate more. With that said, the sheer amount of choice when it comes to buying gifts for expectant mums can be overwhelming and there are certainly some things that could be considered faux pas in the wrong context. To give you a helping hand when choosing gifts, here are some of our all-time favourites.
Thoughtful gift ideas
From simple to lavish and luxurious, there are plenty of options for you to choose from to put a smile on her face during her pregnancy. Whether you are getting her something for the baby shower or you just want to treat her to something special you’ll be completely spoiled for choice.
We all know that pregnancy can be a physically and emotionally challenging time for many reasons, and it can be hard to find a moment of comfort to yourself in the hustle and bustle of preparing for the new arrival. You can treat her to a quiet moment by choosing some luxurious bath products for her to enjoy.
Warm water, essential oils and a long, peaceful soak might be just the thing to soothe aching muscles and swollen feet. Take your pick from fun scented bath bombs or luxurious bath cremes that create lots of silky bubbles that she is sure to love.
If you are looking to get her something practical to use specifically after the baby arrives then you might like to get some top of the line babycare equipment from well-loved brand Maxi-Cosi. Best known for their adorable car seats that offer maximum comfort and safety for newborns and up, she is sure to appreciate you getting her something so important as a gift. Having said this, parents’ preferences in terms of things like car seats and strollers or a baby pram are important so you might want to check with mum before buying.
It can be hard to feel like your usual self when you’re pregnant and preparing for parenthood, especially in the later months of the pregnancy. Expectant mums still want to look and feel good and will appreciate a little pamper session. If she loves getting her nails done then a voucher for her favourite treatment can be a lovely pick-me-up during a busy and sometimes stressful few months. You might also like to consider a trip to the hair salon for a fresh cut before the due date which she’ll definitely appreciate when looking back on those first few post-birth photos!
If you’re really having trouble choosing something, especially if you’re not sure you want to get something she can use for herself or when caring for the new baby, then you can always fall back on a gift card or voucher. Whether it’s for an online store or a high street boutique they can be the perfect solution because she’ll be able to choose the perfect gift for herself. It might also be a really thoughtful idea to get her a gift card or e-voucher for her favourite food delivery service so she can skip cooking dinner and have her favourite treats delivered to her door.
These are just some of our favourite ideas when looking for thoughtful gifts for mums-to-be and hopefully they have sparked some ideas and helped you narrow down your options. Whatever you choose, she is bound to love the thought and care that has gone into your choice.