What to Gift Expecting Mothers

So the time has come. One of your closest friends, family members, or favorite coworker is pregnant. Pregnancy can usually be a very positive experience for expecting moms, but it can also be a bit stressful and even overwhelming.

If your friend is pregnant, you want to celebrate and get her a gift. Whether it’s for a formal baby shower, a small gathering, or even just because you’re excited for this journey for her, you need to choose out a gift for this huge occasion.

Here’s a list of a few things to think of when gifting an expecting mother.

Pick Something You Know She’ll Love

First, you need to take her and her desires into account. Is she someone who likes extravagant, over-the-top baby outfits for her little one who’s on the way? Or is she more practical, barely even spending money to spoil herself?

Though you may want to get a gift for the baby, you may also want to take mom into consideration.

To show her you care about her, get her something that she may not otherwise get for herself. Things like a wedge pillow, some nice relaxing candles or lotion, or a sweet set of matching mommy-and-me PJ’s or socks can be easy ways to show her you’re thinking of her in this exciting time in her life.

Draw on Your Own Expertise

If you or someone you know has had a child before, drawn on that expertise. What would you have wanted when you were pregnant? What is the one thing you wish you had that you never thought of when you were pregnant?

You can use this information from your own experience to get her the best possible gift money can buy. Maybe you absolutely loved your memory foam body pillow for when your body was achy or you swear by the foot balm you used to help with those swollen ankles that sometimes come with pregnancy.

If you loved it when you were pregnant, chances are, she probably will too.

It Doesn’t Have to be a Big Gift

You don’t have to go big. Sometimes it’s the simplest things in life that make all of the difference for many people, expecting mothers included. Go with something quality over quantity for a gift that will last her a while.

Check out some gifts for expecting mothers from Mon Coeur for some idea for simple, easy gifts that all expecting mothers are sure to love. All of these things are simply made and will definitely be appreciated.

In Case You Wait Until the Last Minute

If you’ve waited until the last minute or you just got invited to a baby shower that you hadn’t prepared for you may be worried about what you should get your expecting mother. Don’t freak, you actually have quite a few more options than you think you do.

Something that any expecting mother will need and appreciate is a hospital comfort kit. You can pack this with things that will make her comfortable during her stay, and things that she may not have even thought of when preparing for that big day.

If all else fails, you know you can never go wrong with food. A pack full of her favorite candies and snacks is something you know she’ll love or a gift card to her favorite restaurant are both fantastic last-minute gifts that will be appreciated by any expecting mother.

Give from the Heart and You Can’t Go Wrong

No matter what your budget is and how well you know the expecting mom, if you take her and her interests into consideration, you’re sure to give her something she will be grateful for.

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