Extremely Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Expecting Parents
Figuring out what to gift expecting moms for the holidays doesn’t have to be tricky. Take a break from gifting just baby clothes and check out these thoughtful holiday gifts for expecting moms instead! The best part? They can all be bought online!
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Supportive cushion
Totter & Tumble runners are the thickest, squishiest, most supportive workout mat I’ve ever seen, making them the best option for any expecting parent to use for birth prep workouts or during labor when working through the big transition to birth time.
Comfortable clothes
If you’re looking for a beautiful dress — with pockets! —that looks and feels amazing on an expecting mama and can be used in postpartum while pumping /breastfeeding/body feeding, look no further! The Stela Nursing Dress from Simple Wishes is one of my favorite options for expecting and nursing moms.
Step-in shoes
Give the expecting couple a gift card to Kizik or pick out some shoes for them. Not only will the mama-to-be get to put on her shoes without the 10-minute struggle, but both parents will enjoy the hands-free step-in ease of their shoes once their hands are full with ALL THE THINGS after their baby is born. This just might be their favorite gift yet.
All-in-one bag
Lighten the new family-to-be’s travel load with the Gladly Family Pod Diaper Bag Changing Station & Travel Cot made with vegan leather! This stylish diaper bag doubles as a changing station that when expanded, also provides a soft and secure napping space (with netting to keep any bugs out).
Mindful learning
Through 5-Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy: Simple Practices to Feel Calm, Present, and Connected to Your Baby, new parents gain clarity, calm, and new tools to use to decrease stress levels during pregnancy fears around birth, and overwhelm in postpartum. I highly recommend this book with Mindfulness Journal for Parents: Prompts and Practices to Stay Calm, Present, and Connected as a gift bundle this year!
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Hydrating Skincare
Hydration is important during pregnancy – both inside and out. MyCHELLE’s HYDRATE Collection helps the skin maintain a healthy moisture level through deep repair cream, hyaluronic serum, eye gel, cleanser, water mask, beauty mist, and hydrating cream. Give the gift of renewed skin!
Supportive pillow
The Belly Bandit – S.O.S. Sleep on Side Pregnancy Pillow helps expecting moms stay to their left side when asleep and works great as a back support wedge, too! Comfortable and proper body alignment during pregnancy not only helps the mom-to-be have fewer aches and pains but also improves the baby’s positioning which can affect how their brain and body develop.
Postpartum prep
The pregnancy journey doesn’t end at birth! During the Complete Postpartum Prep Program expecting families learn from 12+ experts about the changes that occur emotionally, physically, and mentally during postpartum. Families also learn coping tools and the resources for a solid starting foundation to build on after birth. Be sure to check out all the amazing breastfeeding education via The 12 Days of Breastfeeding Summit Recordings and the FamSummit Recordings (covering pregnancy through the first 5 years of life).
Communication starters
Communication before and after birth is so important for new families — checking in and talking about how they are feeling or how routines may need to change. Dad Deck offers questions and conversation starters for dads that dads-to-be and their partner can use to start thinking about parenting.
Hands-free cuddles
This comforting wrap can be worn around a mama’s belly for extra support during pregnancy, used as a comfort measure during labor, or worn as a baby carrier by either parent (its primary use) to provide a womb-like feel for the newborn after birth. A Solly Baby Wrap is a must for hands-free time, especially if the parent-to-be is a first-time parent who hasn’t learned how attached their newborn will be yet (this will give their sanity).
