Pregnancy GIFTS

It can sometimes be difficult to come up with unique gifts for pregnant women Most stores are filled with aisles of tiny newborn outfits and cute baby toys but theres often nothing intended to be just for the expectant mother So youll have to be creative if you want to show your pregnant friend how much you care

One thing no mother has enough of is time So giving the momtobe a gift that will make her last days of pregnancy or her first days with a newborn less stressful is an excellent idea

If you like to cook casseroles make great gifts for pregnant women During the last few weeks of pregnancy many women dont have the energy to cook nutritious meals And once the baby is born shell have her hands full with diaper changes midnight feedings and extra loads of laundry Give the momtobe a delicious casserole that freezes well and youll be guaranteed to earn rave reviews

If youre a klutz in the kitchen offer the momtobe the gift of your time Make a homemade coupon book with slips that she can redeem for free assistance with laundry grocery shopping cleaning or child care Of course this gift only works if you intend to follow through on your promises Otherwise consider purchasing her a gift certificate for weekly maid service

For the future mom that needs help getting organized there are several pregnancy organizers that will help her do just that

Lets face it women are good at taking care of everyone but themselves So make the momtobe feel special by giving her a gift that promotes pampering and relaxation

Moisturizing lotions are a good place to start Earth Mamas Body Butter is a rich and emollient herbal shea butter which shes sure to love For a combination of olive oil avocado oil and evening primrose oil you might consider Mama Mios SuperRich Body Cream Tummy Honeys Silk Honey Moisturizing Body Cream is another popular choice as it combines many ingredients such as shea mango and cocoa butter along with olive jojoba and wheat germ oils

Pregnancy isnt easy on a womans body Stretch marks are an unfortunate reality but they dont have to be There are several products to prevent stretch marks as well as several to help stretch marks disappear if they do show up

Having trouble deciding perhaps a prepackaged kit would be best A couple of allinone kits are the Pregnancy Pampering Kit and the Belli Pregnancy Gift Box

There are a wide variety of pregnancy gift sets out there so choosing can be difficult Heres some ideas on how to narrow them down based on the receiver or what youd like to convey to the receiver

Theres no better way to say just how you feel then the Youre Amazing Kit

For the budget conscious you may find A Little Something for the Mama To Be kit to be a great choice

If the receiver is concerned about organic products and who isnt Natures Baby Organics Large Gift Bag is a great choice

Want to help ease her fears about labor Try a Labor Ease Kit

Make your own pampering gift basket with an assortment of bath products a fluffy bathrobe a CD of relaxing music and a scented aromatherapy candle If you know the momtobe has been craving a particular food sneak her favorite snack into the basket as well Or slip in a DVD of her favorite sentimental movie so she has something to watch when pregnancy hormones have her feeling extra emotional

If you live in a larger area you may want to consider giving your pregnant friend a gift certificate for a massage or spa services For maximum impact split your gift into two smaller amounts so she can go once during her pregnancy and once after her baby is born If you want to earn extra points for your thoughtfulness offer to provide free childcare for her postpregnancy trip

As her belly grows it will get harder to get comfortable sleeping A Pregnancy Pillow is a great way to help her get more comfortable sleeping

Aromatherapy has helped thousands of women relax and reduce stress The Basq Sweet Dreams Aromatherapy is a great blend of lavender and pear that will help sooth her senses For a full gift set the Basq Bounce Back Aromacology Spa Kit contains three other pampering products as well

Help her relax her feet with a Happy Feet soak from Earth Mama Angel Baby Or help her revitalize those sore feet with the Tummy to Toes Feet Legs Revitalizer from Tummy Honey

If your pregnant friend is the sentimental type consider purchasing a gift that will let her preserve memories of this special time Sentimental gifts for pregnant women create keepsakes that can be enjoyed for years to come Two great options from Proud Body are the Clay Hanging Keepsake Kit and the Clay Keepsake Memory Tin They both enable your friend to create one of a kind hand or foot prints of they newborn

If the momtobe is crafty purchase her a kit that contains everything shell need to create her own pregnancy scrapbook Shell have a blast documenting her prenatal visits unusual food cravings bizarre baby name ideas and nursery preparations If shes notsocrafty the Tummy Talk Journal is a great option It is a good way to help her remember the cherished events of pregnancy and birth is the

A belly casting kit lets your pregnant friend create a 3D memento of her beautiful baby bump However this is a project that can be a bit messy Check out these examples of belly casts and youll see the possibilities are endless

Pregnancy nutrition is becoming of much greater importance in the past few years as more information is being released about the benefits that proper nutrition provides for the baby