Holiday Gift Guide: Gift ideas for your pregnant friend(s)
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I’m sure you’ve noticed, too — we’ve got LOTS of mamas-to-be and new moms this year. Two of my friends have just recently given birth to their adorable babies, while 3 other friends are expecting early next year. And this is just people I’m relatively close to, so I’m not even including acquaintances! The exciting thing is — there will be so many new mini friends to meet when it’s all safe enough to travel again.
Since I won’t be able to see most of them anytime soon, I made a point to look for quality, thoughtful gifts that they will actually use and (hopefully) love. Read on for more.
Belly Oil by HATCH
Created with mamas-to-be in mind, this botanical oil is created to hydrate and reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars. The nutrient-rich formula moisturizes the skin without a greasy feel. You can also add a few sheets of Belly Masks to up your friend’s self-care routine!
(Photo: HATCH)
Maternity Leggings by Girlfriend Collective
The ethical activewear brand Girlfriend Collective makes killer leggings that are sustainably chic, and they offer maternity versions in different colors, too! I’m sure they’ll make our friends feel cute when they go out for walks or run errands.
When I started noticing my “quarantine belly,” at one point, I even considered getting the maternity versions just to see how they’d fit me. No joke :-P
(Photo: Girlfriend Collective)
Mama’s care set by Natura
The Brazilian beauty giant Natura launched a Mommy & Baby Care collection featuring gentle and safe products made specifically for babies’ sensitive skin.
This care set is for the mama. It includes a fragrance-free stretch marks cream and a stretch marks shower oil, both rich in almond oil to together improve skin elasticity.
(Photo: Natura)
Compression socks for pregnancy by Comrad
I know when I am pregnant, my biggest concern will be swelling in the legs and ankles (because that’s literally already a concern now.)
This brand offers compression socks in various styles that are designed to alleviate swelling and improve blood flow, an effective and easy way to reduce pregnancy related edema. Your friend will be thanking you for being able to say goodbye to swollen legs and feet. (And if you’re my friend, please get this for the future-me, thank you.)
(Photo: @comradsocks)
Non-toxic nail care products by sundays studio
This beauty brand offers 10-free vegan polishes and a wide range of toxic-free nail care products that are safe for pregnant women to use.
Looking down to see pretty nails may seem insignificant but I think sometimes it is enough to uplift someone’s mood! Some of my favorite products include polishes in the colors No. 01 and No. 17, the Soy Polish Remover, and the Hydrating Cuticle Serum.
P.S. You can get 10% off your order with promo code happilyeverstyle.
(Photo: sundays studio)
Handmade cape from Italy by Marta Scarampi
If you’re open to splurging for a gift, consider elegant capes handmade in Italy! They are created for everyone but the flow of the cape works perfectly over the bump. So this is really a gift with longevity, since she can wear it throughout her pregnancy and after, too.
The brand’s iconic Rachel Mondrian Cape as seen here is wrinkle-resistant, which makes it easier for new moms to throw over anything and instantly look put-together. The style comes in 4 different colors.
(Photo: Marta Scarampi)
The Book Expecting Better by Emily Oster
By the same author Emily Oster of Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool, this highly-rated book talks about why the conventional pregnancy wisdom is incorrect and what you really need to know. I think one can never go wrong with gifting knowledge!
A mom of two, Oster is a professor and her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more.
Faux Leather Maternity Leggings by Spanx
Leather leggings for the big belly? Oh yes. The friend who strives for comfort and refuses to sacrifice style will love these!
Based on what the brand wrote on the website, the waistband is a unique design that allows new moms to continue wearing these leggings before, during and after pregnancy, too!
(Photo: Spanx)
Mommy & Me Skincare Set by VIVAIODAYS
The organic and clean products by VIVAIODAYS are specifically created for babies. They are multipurpose and safe for both new moms and their little ones to use.
This gift set includes a lightweight face and body lotion, a cleansing water that is also known to be the greenest make-up remover for skin, and an olive oil rescue balm gel for diaper rash prevention and for nursing moms!
(Photo: VIVAIODAYS)
What are some products you think would make a good gift for pregnant women? Share them with me by leaving a comment below!
Hope you found this guide useful. As always, thank you for stopping by Happily Ever Style.
xoxo,
Tricia
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