{"id":2686,"date":"2018-02-07T10:43:37","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T15:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/?p=2686"},"modified":"2022-05-01T12:02:54","modified_gmt":"2022-05-01T16:02:54","slug":"2686-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/2686-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Shower Gifts for the Mom-to-be"},"content":{"rendered":"
When you think of baby shower gifts you typically think of noisy toys and a ton of adorable outfits that baby will probably only end up wearing once. Remember that sometimes a gift that\u2019s just for the new mama can be really thoughtful and appreciated during this time. If you\u2019re headed to an upcoming baby shower and want to venture off the registry check out this list of unique and useful gift ideas that are perfect both the new baby and mom-to-be.<\/p>\n
Dot forget the mom-to-be when shopping for the baby shower!<\/p><\/div>\n
Aromatherapy for birth<\/strong> – Whether it\u2019s candles, incense, or essential oils, pick up some of her favorite scents to have on hand for the delivery. Clary Sage is a common favorite and lavender is a great calming scent that she can use postpartum as well. \u00a0If you\u2019re going with essential oils you can pair your scents with a new diffuser for the baby\u2019s room.<\/p>\n Stroller phone mount<\/strong>\u00a0– Moms today are never far from their smartphone so make sure she has easy access with a stroller mount.\u00a0This organizer<\/a>\u00a0has space to keep her water bottle and other essentials handy but if you\u2019re looking for a smaller option\u00a0this mount<\/a>\u00a0perfectly fits a variety of smartphones.<\/p>\n Online Classes<\/strong> – Sign her up for one of our\u00a0online childbirth webinars<\/a>\u00a0to help alleviate some of her worries about pregnancy and birth. Online options make it easy for her to learn on her own time in the comfort of her home. Complete the gift with some of your favorite books on pregnancy and babies.<\/p>\n Meal delivery service<\/strong>\u00a0– There are so many options online to choose from and the new mama will certainly be thankful when her dinner ingredients are shipped fresh to her door- no need for a grocery run! Most services will allow her to customize her menu based on dietary restrictions, but you can also find dedicated options like\u00a0Freshly<\/a>, which is always gluten-free, or\u00a0Purple Carrot<\/a>\u00a0for vegan meals.<\/p>\n Nursing bra<\/strong>\u00a0– This gift is perfect for a mom you\u2019re close to, such as a sister.\u00a0ThirdLove\u2019s nursing bra<\/a> comes in both wired and unwired versions which will be helpful as she transitions from the early weeks to need more structure and support. If you\u2019re worried about picking the right size try ordering up one cup size and one band size from her normal measurement. It can be hard to predict what size her breasts will end up at so ThirdLove\u2019s free returns and exchanges will allow her to easily get a perfect fit. Bonus: Pair her bra with some comfy pieces from their\u00a0lounge collection<\/a>\u00a0for those first few weeks at home.<\/p>\n Recovery kit<\/strong>\u00a0– Show mom some love with a kit of essential postpartum healing items. You can put together a custom kit with nipple butter and bath products or try\u00a0this set from Earth Mama<\/a>\u00a0that is made with natural and organic ingredients.<\/p>\n Cloth diapers<\/strong>\u00a0– If she isn\u2019t sure about going the cloth diapering route this can still be a fun and thoughtful gift. Grab a few different brands and styles to put together a cloth diaper sampler so she can experiment and see what she likes best. Add some organic baby wipes and natural diaper rash cream to complete the set!<\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you think of baby shower gifts you typically think of noisy toys and a ton of adorable outfits that baby will probably only end up wearing once. Remember that sometimes a gift that\u2019s just for the new mama can be really thoughtful and appreciated during this time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":2687,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[170,171,136,137],"class_list":["post-2686","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-birth-you-desire-blog","tag-2nd-trimester","tag-3rd-trimester","tag-baby-shower","tag-gifts"],"yoast_head":"\n