Whether you’re looking for gift ideas to self-splurge on or you want to covertly send this article to someone you’d love to get a gift from, be sure that whatever they or you will be getting from this list is something that’ll definitely catch your fancy!
Why the cocksureness you might ask?
Well, who better than a team of moms who themselves have gone through the ebbs and flows of pregnancy (morning sickness, weight gain, the psychological lows, drowsiness etc) to help curate items that are not just delightful but will especially prove useful all through your bump journey! This is not a mom-gift-list that’s filled with more kiddies things than actual mama things.
BEWARE, BUMP AHEAD! On this list, the mamas get A BIG CHUNK of the spotlight… well, with a tiny chunk of it curated with the kiddies in mind. (Something about how a mama’s heart can’t just ever leave the kids behind).
So giddy, bump… GO!!!
1. The Tali Gillette Diamond Mama Necklace
At the edge of madness, you howl diamonds and pearls.
While the struggles of pregnancy are not immediately apparent because of the brazen strength moms show through it all, you’d have to agree that all that silent turmoil sure does deserve a permanent sparkle. And what’s better than a Tail Gillette sparkle that comes as a gorgeous diamond necklace for an amazing mom-to-be?
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You’d agree that there’s just something breezy about an oversized sweatshirt in certain tones that just props up your whole look. You know, something that has you looking homey and street-stylish at the same time. In my head, when I watch fashion shows that preach “style and comfort”, my brain automatically computes a sweatshirt image, because really, tell me what
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What’s worse than a tepid, nerve-gratingly lukewarm cup of coffee? NOTHING!!!
No, seriously, have you ever been lost in the meandering, twisted plot of your favourite book thriller only to reach mindlessly for a cup of utterly disappointing, disinterested lukewarm coffee? Well, if you think hard about it, a cup of tepid bean juice might just be an apt reminder that you’re wasting precious time ruminating over thoughts you shouldn’t pay mind to (or that’s just my half-arsed attempt of poeticizing random life events, so pay it no mind).
You know what? I change my mind:
Reheated coffee yanks the crown off Lil Miss Tepid. It is probably the most debilitating, dreams-crushing liquid you’d ever willingly subject yourself to. It’s quite likely one of the guys at Ember got so shaken up by a nasty bean-juice experience that he decided to come up with a computerized cup to finally put an end to all tepid and reheated bean juice woes, whewww!
This bougie mug incorporates patented tech that includes sensors, app-controlled BlueTooth connectivity and a heating element to ensure your coffee is kept heated at just the right temperature.
How it works: When charged, turn it on, pour your preferred beverage and sip.
Help a pregnant mom kiss Miss Tepid goodbye and get one for her now!
4. Invospa neck and shoulder massager
What other body parts take the hit for having a pregnant bump? Your legs, your back, your waist, your neck, your shoulder, your feet, your husband, the whole world!
A big bump is already quite uncomfortable, I wouldn’t want to be saddled with extra discomfort on any other part of my body. I personally think pains and discomfort closer to the upper extremities are a lot more debilitating. It’s why this massager would make a super thoughtful gift for a mom out there, pregnant or not. The kneading, hands-like technology it comes with makes it feel like you’ve got a personal masseuse that’s always at your beck and call. Need that deep tissue experience to mentally and physically destress pain-points? This makes an awesome buy as a gift to yourself.
5. Minted Heart-Shaped Snapshot
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words will heart-shaped mini snapshots of your loved ones be worth? This aesthetically pleasing photo-collection mix is professionally fitted with the best framing materials that would make such a thoughtful gift to someone you care about. If you ask for a perfect way to keep timeless bump memories frozen in time, this would be it!
6. Amazon Home Deep Cleaning Service Plans
Intangible gifts like the gift of a sparkling clean home is not only unusual but will definitely make the recipient cry tears of gratitude!
Think about those times you thought you needed to go beyond making open, visible spaces clean. You know, to just clean those hard-to-reach crevices. It becomes a nagging mental nick up there in your head that you know you need to tick off someday and then comes someone with the gift of a deep-cleaning service to lift that burden off your mind. Just imagine how that would feel? So if you’ve been looking to be profound and unique with your gift-giving, this right here is your best bet!
While the bump is yet to materialize into a little crying bunnie, getting a pregnant mom a stylish looking diaper bag that doesn’t have the clunky look of a regular diaper bag will definitely score you a 10 in her good books. With regular diaper bags, asides the lack of versatility, there’s also the problem of having all your things properly organized and within easy reach. The Ella Dane diaper bag doesn’t just deliver on style & aesthetics, it also comes with several pockets that make for easy item organization and a low-reaching zipper that allows you see everything in one glance. Want to get a mama a shoulder bag, handbag, office bag or an overnight bag all AT ONCE? Then get her a stylish-looking Ella Dane diaper bag!
8. Handwritten notes from you and the kids
I’m about to get a tad emotional right now because this just took me back to a moment when I felt so irritable, so ugly, I just wanted to coil into myself and not interact with anything or anyone. I felt unseen and didn’t want to be a bother to people around me. Honestly, my mental space at the time was a mess. And my saving grace came in a note my husband and kids wrote to me reminding me of just how awesome and invaluable a place I hold in their hearts. Sometimes, the gift of a loving reminder is really all you need to help someone on the edge find themselves.
Looking for something to gift a mom that’s usually on the go? This fits just right for a mom who needs to have her and the baby’s daily essentials in one space. It comes with a plush-lined laptop pocket, an insulated cooler pocket to keep your drink cool and 9 other multi-use pockets. The Totesavvy is also versatile enough to be used as a proper diaper bag. Perfect baby shower gift if you ask.
10. Baby Buddha Breast Pump Complete Kit
Another one for moms on the go. Breast pumps are the be-all for moms who still want their babies to be breastmilk-fed even when they’re not there. But let’s face it, pumping is one activity most moms would rather sidestep if given a choice to because of how uncomfortable and sometimes painful the whole process can be. So in gifting an expectant mom a breast pump, you have to be sure it ticks certain criteria:
- Are the parts simple and easy to assemble?
- Is it quiet and discreet enough to be used in offices and out-of-home spaces?
- Will mom be able to move around and do her normal activities even while pumping?
- Is the constituent material BPA and phthalate-free?
- Is it battery-powered?
- Are the pump control settings fluid and adjustable?
And the Baby Buddha pump more than ticks all the above!
11. A Gratitude Journal For Tired Ass Women
Quirky name huh? That’s exactly the point. Seriously, regular plain-looking gratitude journals are so played out. For days when you finally summon the courage to call the bluff of a nosy neighbour or stranger who won’t stop making disrespectful remarks masked as concern, in this journal, you’ll find a space that edges you on to document that as something to be thankful for. And for pregnant women with a consistent cycle of shitty moods, this is one journal they’d be sorely grateful for.
12. Sea and Dune Luxury Scented Candles
By now, it’s no news the astounding effects of pleasant smells on the human mood and mind. It’s why scented candles come highly recommended as probable gift ideas. And if you’re going to give one as a gift, you have to make certain of its quality. You want to be sure that in addition to the pleasant smells, toxic odourless chemicals aren’t also renting the air. It’s why this scented candle from the guys at Lafco takes top spot on our scented candles list because they are 100% biodegradable with soy forming the larger portion of what constitutes its ingredients.
The notes that first hit you from this hand-poured, scented beauty are watery blue lotus and salt beach grass which then settles to an amazing dry-down of amber-sand accord with tiny whiffs of ginger. Highly recommend!
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13. Birds and Bees Tea for morning sickness
Nothing screams thoughtful like a gift that specifically helps with one of the most common pregnancy woes known to all and sundry. Birds and Bees take the wholesomeness of the nausea-combating properties of lemongrass, ginger, peppermint and raspberries into a first-trimester tea bundle any pregnant mom in her early stages would love.
14. Cowshed Udderly Gorgeous Stretch Mark Moisturizer
At this point, you should have already clocked the pregnant-mom-gift-giving hack. Think about a problem peculiar to pregnancies and postpartum things in general, a solution to that problem is one gift that will be profoundly appreciated. It’s why the Cowshed Udderly Gorgeous stretch mark oil landed on this list. If pregnancy was a battle, stretch marks are definitely its war-mark. And honestly, it’s a war mark that does take some getting used to. I wear mine like proud beautiful badges and beautiful badges do need some tending to.
This stretch mark moisturizer contains a mix of jojoba oil and vitamin E in generous hydrating proportions that work to improve stretch mark appearances over time. Unlike quite a few stretch mark oils out there, this one absorbs right into the skin. No greasy or clammy feeling– one bother for a lot of moms, so you already know this is probably already sitting in her cart somewhere.
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Put twenty moms in a room to share a physical postpartum change they weren’t ready for and you’re likely to hear a ton of “my hair fell out like crazy”, “I just want my hair back” “my hair thinned out in ways I never expected”. Postpartum hair loss is something that comes as quite the rude shock to moms who enjoyed lusciously radiant hair while pregnant only to have their hearts shattered a couple of months down the line. Many moms just throw in the towel after this and just stop caring about their hair, after all, what’s the point? One thing that may, however, help her to get back in track is getting her a thoughtful gift such as this one. In this kit, she’ll find everything she needs to slowly get her hair health back up and running. It spots a micro-exfoliating shampoo, a peppermint jelly conditioner, a tea-tree scalp treatment oil and a stimulating scalp massager.
Surely, gifting her a complete self-care kit such as this one is bound to elicit no less than a hundred shrills of thank-yous
16. Anne Klein’s Swarovski Crystal Watch and Bracelet Set.
Christmas is the best time to shine and dazzle and what’s a better way to strike a shine than with a Swarovski jewellery set? This set comes with three Swarovski Crystal accented bracelets and a water-resistant wristwatch accented with 24 clear Swarovski crystals. Talk about striking a shine in 24 different places, bring it over here!
This is one pretty personal gift option so you have to be really close to the recipient to either know if they currently have fitness efforts this gift will aid or if it’s a needed push they’ll appreciate. If you tick either box, then it’s safe to treat them to an amazing waterproof fitness tracker that truly does it all:
- Tracks their heart rate and sleep duration
- An efficient activity tracker (sleep status, calories burned, steps taken, active minutes)
- Multi-sport modes and connected GPS to help record your workout routes.
- Receive calls and messages across your favourite social media platforms
- Built-in USB connection
- Long-lasting battery life
18. Frida Mom Hospital Packing Kit
Looking for the perfect gift for a mom that’s quarter to pop? Here’s your one-stop kit for everything a mom-in-labour will profoundly thank you for. This kit contains everything, I mean EVERYTHING a mom will need from delivery room to first postpartum poop experience! In the bag:
- One delivery and nursing gown
- Perineal healing foam
- Disposable postpartum undies
- Labour and delivery socks
- Perineal cooling pads
- 4 Instant ice maxi pads
- Upside down peri bottle
- Toilet-top storage and carry case
With this bag, you’ll probably be saving her the frantic twelfth hour search for all her birth essentials when the time is near.
19. Basq 9-months Stretch Essentials Kit
Again, self-care kits will always take a spot on any top women’s gift list and it’s not going to be any different here. Especially if it’s a cute-looking self-care kit that comes with an award-winning botanical oil blend, an award-winning stretch mark butter and a sugar body polish that’s sure to leave the skin baby-bottom soft.
20. Ethan and Emma Baby Stroller Organizer
And when the baby comes things will fall a little apart and gifting her something to bring a little more organization into her life will no doubt go unappreciated. Moms always have a shitload of stuff to cart around alongside their babies and this would make just the perfect organizer for her busy bee life. Why? Because it comes with several compartments designed to house a baby’s toys, keys, phones, drinks, snacks, bottles, diapers, pens, napkins and so on. With this gift, you’ll be saving her the stress of strapping on an extra bag because now she has all she needs in one spot all thanks to you!
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