Calling all pregnant and brand new mamas – you are going to want to bookmark this gift guide and forward on to anyone asking what you’ll be putting on your Santa list this Christmas.
Filled with covetable items for expectant ladies (belly rub cream, the perfect cozy dressing gown and a sheet mask for your bump) and mums of new babies (the cutest rattle toy, the baby changing bag of dreams…), these hand-picked gifts for pregnant mums and those in the throes of early motherhoodwill no doubt go down an absolute treat.
1. Pile dressing gown
Because every pregnant and new mama deserves the perfectly coze dressing gown.
€27.99, H&M
2. ‘The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother’
As modern mothers are pushed to prematurely “bounce back” after delivering their babies, and are often left alone to face the physical and emotional challenges of this new stage of their lives, the first forty days provide a lifeline―a source of connection, nourishment, and guidance. The book includes 60 simple recipes for healing soups; replenishing meals and snacks; and calming and lactation-boosting teas, all formulated to support the unique needs of the new mother.
£11.38, Amazon.co.uk
3. Mama Mio The Tummy Rub Butter
Expertly formulated to nourish growing bumps, there is a reason this cream is somewhat of a cult product. The velvety butter is rich in natural Omegas to instantly soothe dry, itchy tummies, and we reckon every pregnant mama should have a tub of this in her bathroom.
€27.50, Mio Skincare
4. Mini Unicorn Rattle
Made especially for tiny hands to grasp onto, this little unicorn is made of 100 percent knitted Oeko-Tex organic cotton.
€17.50, Thelittlewoodenpeg.com
5. Look Twice Sweater
It can be tricky to find breastfeeding-friendly clothes you love wearing, but this jumper will tick all the boxes for any pregnant and nursing mum.
$109.00 AUD, Baethelabel.com
6. Bow & Rattle ‘Joy’ Changing Bag
The ultimate “is it really a changing bag” changing bag – and we love it even more as it is from Irish brand Bow & Rattle.
€140, Bowandrattle.com
7. The Liz Earle Classic Kit
Looking after yourself if often pushed to the back of the line when you’ve got a new baby on your hands, but we think every new mum deserves a little pampering – because when you feel good, mama, the rest of the house benefits too. And this iconic cleanser is the perfect tired skin pick-me-up.
€27, Boots.ie
8. So Tired T-Shirt
How tired are you, new mum? So tired that you should be wearing this t-shirt for everyone to see just how tired you really are.
€25, Chaos + Harmony
9. DockATot Deluxe+ Cover
Designed to mimic the womb so your baby can feel like it’s in familiar surroundings, the Dockatot is being hailed “the best thing we ever spent money on” by thousands of new mums and dads. This gorgrous baby lounger can be purchased with covers in a variety of different patterns and colours, and is great for both co-sleeping (as your baby will stay safe and snug inside it) and also when transitioning baby to their own cot/bed, as the built-in, air-permeable bumpers act as bed rails and give little ones a snug sense of security in their newer, bigger beds too.
$95, Dockatot.com
10. Personalised Triple Initial And Date Necklace
The Personalised Triple Initial and Date Necklace is a beautiful silver or rose gold plated personalised necklace featuring 3 disc with unique engraving. ach contemporary discs can be engraved with an initial and date of your choice. A unique and special personal gift for a brand new mum.
11. Belly Sheet Mask
A new way to do a mask. This all-natural hydrating sheet mask was made for pregnant bellies to help minimize stretch marks during pregnancy and help soften inflamed scar tissue postpartum.
$12, Hatchcollection.com
12. Stokke Flexi Bath
Thanks to its unique, folding design, the Stokke Flexi Bath is ideal for both everyday use and travel, and can be folded and stored eawsily hen not in use. Suitable for from birth until age 4.
€41, Mothercare
13. The works gift set ‘Deep Sleep’
Because sleep. Because she’s worth it.
€44, Avoca
