So you have an expecting mother on your list, and are stumped as to what to get her. You’ve come to the right place. With a pregnant woman, you can take a few different angles: You can get something for her or something for her baby. Or both! She is carrying another human being, after all! Chances are, this year her wish list looks a bit different than years past. In lieu of the most recent designer handbag, she’s probably lusting after a cute and stylish diaper bag. Need some help? Here are a few of our favorite gifts for an expecting mama.
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Gift card — These are always a good idea. There is nothing more fun than a little shopping spree for baby and for mama!
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Nail polish — Need a fun stocking stuffer for the expecting mom? A little something to make her feel pretty is just the key. A fun new nail polish shade is inexpensive, cute and something for just her.
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Cute glassware — Anything fun that she can pour her sparkling water into and pretend that it’s champagne. Believe me, it works.
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Camera — She’ll need something to take nice pictures and videos of her new sweet baby. A DSLR camera makes for a super nice gift that will come in quite handy for capturing those moments that she’ll want to look at again and again!
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Swaddle blankets — These are absolutely necessary for the first few months of baby’s life, and will make mama’s life easier too. They can be used for so many different things: swaddling, nursing cover, blanket, floor mat, burp cloth, you name it. We love the Aiden + Anais brand, which are made from 100% muslin and are soft, durable, huge and come in lots of cute patterns!
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Fun toiletries — Showering mom with a luxurious bubble bath, lotions, and shower gel is just what she’ll love this year. Her body is going through a lot, so she could most certainly use some pampering!
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Chocolate — Everybody needs chocolate. It’s just a fact. And when you’re pregnant, that need is amplified. Give her all of the chocolate.
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Diaper bag — But not just any diaper bag. Get her a cute, stylish and functional bag that doesn’t look like a diaper bag. Because nobody wants that.
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"One Line a Day" Journal — Most moms don’t have time to write a novel each day. This "One Line a Day" journal is perfect for remembering those little moments in the day that you just don’t want to forget. It’s a no pressure way to journal.
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Body pillow — Because comfort is important, especially while pregnant, and it’s something that is hard to come by. These body pillows definitely help make a good night’s sleep a little more possible for an expecting mom.
