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Lately, it seems like there has been a baby boom amongst my friends. It’s absolutely a blessing to see so many mamas-to-be. As a friend, showering my girlfriends is pure joy. But what’s a mom to get her best gal pal? Whether you’re showering a first time mom with all the latest and greatest or sprinkling a veteran mom with new must-haves, I’ve come up with some great unexpected gifts for your expectant mama friends.
When I was a pregnant with my little princess, I registered like a mad woman after poring over review after review. Registry gifts are great, but when you want to give something a little different to your expectant mama friend, these gifts I’m about to share are sure to be a hit. I polled some of my friends to make sure these would be much appreciated, so rest assured that your new mama friends will love these as well. You can either give them separately or create a gift basket like the one I created. Here’s what I did.
I started out with a huge wicker basket and used a baby blanket as my filler. You can never go wrong with a swaddle blanket and a basket. I still use both of these things two and half years later. Now here’s where the fun gifts come into play. More than likely, your expectant friend will get tons of gifts for the baby, but what about for herself? Fill the basket with things she wouldn’t think to get for herself but will definitely benefit having. These are some of the best gifts to give:
1. VELCRO TOWEL
I’m all about making a new mom’s life just a teensy bit easier whenever I can, which is why a velcro towel is essential. Ain’t nobody got time to hold on to a towel when you’re in a hurry trying to tend to a baby. This is great to have in the bathroom, but what your new mama friend could also use is a…
2. BATHROBE
I pretty much lived in my bathrobe for the first couple of weeks after my baby was born. It also doubled up as a blanket, because my raging hormones not only had me having hot flashes but cold flashes as well. It’s a thing for sure. Make sure your friend is covered in the bathrobe department.
4. E-BOOK GIFT CARD
Another great gift is a gift card for her favorite e-reader program. I actually read a ton when I was nursing in the middle of the night. Girlfriend will thank you for having the forethought of occupying her sleepless nights.
5. MANI/PEDI GIFT CERTIFICATE
This is something that your friend could probably use before baby makes his or her debut. Or it could be used after the baby comes so she can get some much needed me-time. Either way, you know she’ll love this.
6. NURSING GOWN
One thing that I forgot to purchase or ask for was a nursing gown. I’m specifically mentioning a gown rather than pajama pants because you never know if your new mama friend is going to end up having a c-section. I had to have one, and the first thing I asked my mom to run to the store to get was a soft nursing gown while I was in the hospital. I definitely didn’t want to have anything to do with pants for the first few days. Even if your friend isn’t planning on nursing or doesn’t end up having a c-section, it’s nice to have the option of a gown with buttons on the front.
Have you heard of healthy mama® yet? Well, let me tell you, every single product of theirs is amazing! Your expectant friends need one of each for sure. The other day when I was shopping through Target’s health section looking for vitamins, I noticed this new brand and fell in love. The healthy mama® brand Herbal Tea Calm the Crazy! and the Heartburn Relief Tame the Flame! is intended for pregnancy, so sister girl will definitely appreciate the thoughtful gift to help her find the safest solutions for her pregnancy-related ailments.
The healthy mama® brand also has an awesome Protein Energy Drink called Boost it Up! for those lethargic pregnancy days or for the lethargic post-partum days too. I’m sure any new mama could use the boost. You might even want to buy her more than one. If your new mama friend is planning to nurse, healthy mama® brand offers products to help boost milk production and tons of other great products too. You can see more on their site.
And when your friend needs a refill of one of these bad boys, one of healthy mama®’s big missions is working with retailers (like Target) to create shelf space specifically for prenatal and postnatal care, so busy mamas and mamas-to-be can find what she needs without the scavenger hunt.
Just to err on the side of caution, here are some more details about healthy mama®:
No medication can be deemed 100% safe during pregnancy.
Always consult your doctor prior to taking any medication while pregnant or nursing.
healthy mama® uses only the safest ingredients.
Their active ingredients have not been shown to increase birth defects.
There is a fact sheet available on healthymamabrand.com.
There you have it! The best unexpected gifts for the expectant mama. Hopefully you won’t be struggling to come up with the perfect gift the next time you want to shower your new mama friend with something special. Did I leave off one of your favorite, unexpected gifts?
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Meg O. says
Lol… calm the crazy. Lord knows we are all a little crazy during pregnancy! Great ideas! No doubt every preggo will love that!
Kristy says
Aren’t the names of these products perfect?! Lol. I figured if I would have loved it, my pregnant friends will too. :)
Colleen says
I love this! What a great gift idea :) I try to give the mama a gift of some sort after she has the baby when I go to visit and I love these suggestions!
Kristy says
Thanks, Colleen! I love spoiling babies, but mamas are important too. Glad you found these suggestions helpful. Hope you’re feeling great! Have a wonderful weekend!
karra says
I love me a great gift basket! Sounds like a GREAT gift!
Kristy says
Thanks, Karra! Me too. :) I hope it is a great gift, because it’s going to one of my friends soon. ;)
Jamie Hudspeth says
Great ideas girl! It is all in the little things isn’t it?
Kristy says
Thanks, Jamie! Absolutely always all in the little things. :) Happy weekend to you!
Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says
Love this basket girl! I always do baskets and try to throw something in for the mama. I have a shower coming up this weekend and may do a few of these things. :)
Kristy says
Thanks, Tiffany! I’m usually a registry list gift giver, but after becoming a mom myself, I like to spoil the mama-to-be too. :)
Meg O. says
Lol… calm the crazy. Lord knows we are all a little crazy during pregnancy! Great ideas! No doubt every preggo will love that!
Colleen says
I love this! What a great gift idea :) I try to give the mama a gift of some sort after she has the baby when I go to visit and I love these suggestions!
karra says
I love me a great gift basket! Sounds like a GREAT gift!
Jamie Hudspeth says
Great ideas girl! It is all in the little things isn't it?
Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says
Love this basket girl! I always do baskets and try to throw something in for the mama. I have a shower coming up this weekend and may do a few of these things. :)
Elizabeth Towns says
This is an amazing gift basket and I would definitely present these options to one of the mamas-to-be in my family (there is always one or two women in the running). I love to create baskets as gifts, the possibility for originality is limitless.
Kristy says
Thanks, Elizabeth! I totally agree. You could make a gift basket for anything to cater to the specific person’s needs, and it’s always a hit. Hope you have a great weekend!
Jessica says
This post had such great advice!! I would’ve loved getting this stuff. I never thought about the gown for c-section mamas and you never know how birth is going to go so this would be so helpful to have. I didn’t have a csection but I still worse my nursing gown way too many times in a row LOL. Also, I seriously wish this healthy mama stuff was around when I was a new mom, or maybe I just didn’t see it? I would’ve loved the heartburn one (I had it so bad during pregnancy) and the drink! It looks yummy and I love that it’s healthy.
Kristy says
Thanks so much, Jessica! I would have loved it, too. :) I didn’t know I was going to have a C-section until my 40 week check-up, and I was scrambling to get last minute things. Yeah, I had every ailment in the book during my pregnancy. Have you read my pregnancy journey? It’s good for a laugh. Lol. I definitely could have used the healthy mama stuff, too. Maybe next time. Have a great weekend!
Alycia says
What a great little basket! Not too many people think about the mama this way after baby is born! What a sweet and thoughtful gesture!! :)
Kristy says
Thanks, Alycia! I’m telling ya, mamas are just as important too. I know we all love to spoil baby, but moms (and dads) seem to be forgotten a little bit, and I don’t know of any new mom who would turn fun things just for them away. :) Hope you’re feeling well!
Elizabeth Towns says
This is an amazing gift basket and I would definitely present these options to one of the mamas-to-be in my family (there is always one or two women in the running). I love to create baskets as gifts, the possibility for originality is limitless.
Alycia says
What a great little basket! Not too many people think about the mama this way after baby is born! What a sweet and thoughtful gesture!! :)
Kristy says
Aren't the names of these products perfect?! Lol. I figured if I would have loved it, my pregnant friends will too. :)
Kristy says
Thanks, Colleen! I love spoiling babies, but mamas are important too. Glad you found these suggestions helpful. Hope you're feeling great! Have a wonderful weekend!
Kristy says
Thanks, Jamie! Absolutely always all in the little things. :) Happy weekend to you!
Kristy says
Thanks, Elizabeth! I totally agree. You could make a gift basket for anything to cater to the specific person's needs, and it's always a hit. Hope you have a great weekend!
Kristy says
Thanks so much, Jessica! I would have loved it, too. :) I didn't know I was going to have a C-section until my 40 week check-up, and I was scrambling to get last minute things. Yeah, I had every ailment in the book during my pregnancy. Have you read my pregnancy journey? It's good for a laugh. Lol. I definitely could have used the healthy mama stuff, too. Maybe next time. Have a great weekend!
Keri Snyder says
I love this basket- anytime I get a gift in a basket it makes my day! Thinking of the mama is so wise and fun. Great ideas!
Keri Snyder says
I love this basket- anytime I get a gift in a basket it makes my day! Thinking of the mama is so wise and fun. Great ideas!
Kristy says
Thanks, Keri! Sorry for the late reply, I’m just now seeing this! :/ Gift baskets are always fun, and I loved putting this one together. Hope you’re well, friend! Have a great week!
Assouline says
Your post had such great advice! Many mommy’s love having this stuff. A good cook book might also a best gift for an expectant mama.