With Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the gifts you will get for the remarkable pregnant woman in your life! As a first-time expecting mom, I know how exciting and overwhelming the Christmas season can be. That’s why I’ve curated a list of thoughtful and much-appreciated Christmas gifts for expecting moms. This gift guide has practical and sentimental holiday gift ideas that a new or experienced mom would love.
I created five unique gift idea categories so you can choose the gift that best suits your special pregnant friend. You can choose from comfort gifts, like a pregnancy pillow; maternity clothing, like a new set of nursing bras; birth prep gift ideas, such as hospital bag essentials; self-care gift ideas, like pregnancy tea and a heating pad; or mommy and baby gifts, like a new baby carrier or matching sweaters.
Gifting Tip For Presents For Expecting Moms
As you start looking at gift ideas for your favorite mom-to-be this holiday season, make sure she needs it or doesn’t already have it. She may already have some of these gifts, depending on when her baby shower was. Having a baby is a joyous time in life, and people often want to give things, so check with the expecting parents to see what they already have. I always appreciated being asked what I had or needed so I didn’t receive the same thing multiple times.
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Comfort Gift Ideas
- Pregnancy Pillow
Sleeping during pregnancy can be rough! You often move back and forth through the night to get comfortable. If your expecting mom doesn't already have one, consider gifting her a full-body pregnancy pillow for better sleep!
2. Maternity Belt
Once the third trimester comes, you start to get uncomfortable. If your mom friend is far enough along in her pregnancy and starting to get some back pain, consider gifting her a maternity support band like this one! She will love how much better she will feel with this maternity belt and the extra support for her growing belly and back, especially as she gets closer to her due date.
3. Compression Socks
There comes a point in pregnancy when you start to notice swelling and water retention, especially in your face, hands, and feet. Swelling in the feet can be difficult if you work all day. If your expecting mom friend notices swelling in her feet, gift her this three-pack of compression socks! These will help her with swelling and circulation in her feet during pregnancy.
4. Bio-Oil Body Lotion
I LOVED using this body lotion during my pregnancy, especially on my belly. It's a lightweight oil-type lotion that is perfect for dry skin and quickly absorbs. I love this lotion for stretch marks, and I know your mom-friend will love it, too!
5. Maternity Lounge Set
All I want for Christmas are stretchy, comfy lounge sets to wear during pregnancy and postpartum, and I know your mama-to-be will want one, too! This set comes in multiple colors and is perfect for during pregnancy and after pregnancy.
Maternity Clothing Gift Ideas
6. Cozy Maternity Robe/ Gown
This maternity robe/night gown is perfect for a new mom's hospital stay and postpartum. It is flattering, stretchy, and very comfortable. I love that this gown can be used during pregnancy and afterward, especially if the new mama is breastfeeding.
7. Maternity Leggings
Maternity leggings are a must for a new mom, and if your friend or family member doesn't have a pair yet, this is the time to get her some! These maternity leggings are very comfortable and perfect for accommodating a growing belly.
8. Nursing Bra Set
When you are pregnant, your breasts grow, and you need to buy new bras. If you are planning on breastfeeding, you want to purchase nursing bras for your growing chest. If your new mom needs some new bras, and you know her well enough to gift her these, get her this set for Christmas! These nursing bras are soft and stretchy. I like that they don't have a pad for easy washing.
9. Slippers
I have these slippers, and they are excellent for the price! They keep your feet warm and are very comfortable with memory foam cushioning. This gift is perfect for a new mom and can be used during her hospital stay.
10. Maternity Dress
A maternity dress like this one is the perfect gift for an expecting mother during the holiday season. She can wear this dress, which comes in many colors, to upcoming holiday events and parties. I love how this dress can be worn for many events, even her baby shower or maternity shoot, to show off that baby bump!
Birth Prep Gift Ideas
11. Frida Mom Hospital Bag Essentials
As a first-time mom, you have to prepare for your first delivery and hospital stay if you plan on delivering in the hospital. This Frida Mom Pre-Packed Hospital Bag Essentials includes everything a new mom can need to prepare for her delivery. For mom, the set consists of an upside-down peri bottle, delivery gown, socks, disposable postpartum underwear, instant maxi pads, postpartum pads, witch hazel pad liners, perineal healing foam, nipple balm, and body wipes. Instead of buying these items separately, a new mom will receive everything she needs in this thoughtful gift.
12. What to Expect When You’re Expecting Book
I received this book as a gift early in my pregnancy, and it was super valuable and helpful. If the expecting parents are still on the early side of pregnancy, gift them this book to help them know what to expect, especially the new mama.
13. Insulated Water Bottle
Pregnant women are thirsty during pregnancy, and afterward, especially if you're breastfeeding, gift an insulated water bottle, like this BruMate 40 oz tumbler! I am typically a Stanley girl, but they leak, which isn't ideal with little kids. This BruMate has a stainless steel straw inside and is 100% leakproof.
14. Packing Cubes
New expecting moms may have no idea what to bring to the hospital and will most likely overpack. Get your new mom friend a set of packing cubes she can use to help organize her stuff for the hospital. This is a great gift for a new mom who has a lot of pregnancy things already and may not have thought of packing cubes for her hospital bag. I received packing cubes one year for Christmas and will use them for my hospital bag when I give birth.
15. Breastfeeding Essentials
If she is planning on breastfeeding, consider gifting the mama-to-be this breastfeeding essentials kit, which includes nursing pads, breastmilk storage bags, breast therapy packs, nipple cream, and a silicone breast pump. First-time moms who are going to be breastfeeding will most likely not have these items yet, which is why they are perfect for a Christmas gift.
Self-Care Gift Ideas
16. Pregnancy Tea
Does the mom-to-be suffer from morning sickness? Then consider gifting her this pregnancy tea from Pink Stork! New moms may not know what to buy for pregnancy nausea in the early days of pregnancy, and this tea was gifted to me early in my pregnancy and helped subside my morning and day sickness. It has an herbal taste, but add some honey, and it is perfect.
17. Mama Necklace
One of the best Christmas gifts you can give is something close and personal to a new mom, and this necklace is exactly that. This dainty necklace is one of those little things that doesn't seem like a lot but means a lot. I was deeply touched when I received my first piece of motherhood jewelry as a gift.
18. Maternity Photo Session
If you can afford it, give a maternity shoot to first-time parents. If I received this as a gift, I would be deeply touched. Photos last forever; you want to remember this special time in your little family’s life. These photos are something their child will look back on when they are older.
19. Heating Pad
One of the best things I've ever received was a heating pad. If your best friend or family member is pregnant during winter, this is a MUST-have! I love using my heating pad for the back pain that comes with pregnancy and for overall comfort during the cold winter months.
20. Pregnancy Journal
If the new mama is sentimental and is early in her pregnancy, around Christmas time, get her a pregnancy journal! She can use this to document each stage of her pregnancy—from doctor visits to ultrasounds and all the in-between. How special for the baby to look back on this time when their mom was pregnant with them.
Mommy & Baby Gift Ideas
21. Baby Keepsake Box
A baby keepsake box is a special gift a new mom will love for storing all of the baby's memories and milestones! This box is better than a scrapbook or baby book because you can store sentimental items like first teeth, first haircut, baby booties, rattle, cards, and so much more! The expectant parents will love this gift idea to reflect on all the special moments and memories with their baby.
22. Baby Carrier
Baby carriers make great gifts for Christmas, especially if the new mom plans to have baby wear during her pregnancy. One of the brands I LOVE is WildBird; they have high-quality baby carriers for half the price of the designer brands that cost $300+.
23. Diaper Bag
If the new parents don't have a diaper bag, gift them one for Christmas! This is vegan leather, stylish and well-made, made to last a long time! Many diaper bags don't look asethically great, and this one is stylish enough that a new mom doesn't have to sacrifice her style when carrying around her diaper bag.
24. Mama & Mini Sweaters
How cute are these matching sweaters? Matching outfits is always a good idea, especially for the holidays. If your new mom is expecting a girl, this is the perfect gift for her and her "mini-me."
25. Gift Cards
There are many great gift ideas for new moms, but sometimes, you only need a gift certificate from your favorite store or place, like Target or Amazon. Babies are expensive and trust me, I love getting a cute baby gift, but sometimes, you need the most practical things during the holidays.
I hope this list of the best gifts for expecting moms helped you find pregnancy gifts for the special mom to be in your life! From comfort items to ultra-cozy maternity clothes, birth prep gifts, self-care gifts, and mommy and baby gifts, I hope you found the perfect presents for any new moms you know and love during the holiday.
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