Gifts for Soon to Be Moms
- Moms-to-be appreciate pampering and assistance.pregnant woman image by TEA from Fotolia.com
Treating expectant mothers to non-baby-themed gifts is a way to make them feel special and let them enjoy the spotlight before the baby is born. Women often neglect their personal, emotional and physical needs during pregnancy. So it can be a time to show your love and support by giving gifts. - Aroma therapy candles and bath salts pamper and relax.Bath salts and candle set against white bath tub area image by Paul Hill from Fotolia.com
Gifts such as bath oils and salts, aroma therapy candles, and calming body washes and lotions will pamper soon-to-be moms and give them much needed relaxation and comfort.
Soft bed sheets, warm blankets, pillows made for pregnancy, thick robes and fuzzy slippers are non-traditional but much appreciated gifts that will give mothers-to-be a constant reminder of you associated with comfort and relaxation.
Jewelry and accessories are especially nice for mothers-to-be while they look for ways to perk up their appearance quickly.
Gift certificates to spas for manicures, pedicures, foot rubs and back rubs both benefit their personal appearance and allow them to be pampered professionally. This makes a huge difference as their bodies strain under the burden of carrying another life. - Clothes shopping takes a load off expectant moms' feet and wallets.Shopping bag image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com
Something as routine as fixing dinner can become a daunting task for people who are emotionally and physically exhausted, such as expectant parents. You can help by giving homemade dinners that are ready to be frozen. Gift certificates to supermarkets and restaurants also help as the expectant couple looks for ways to relieve some of the financial strain of adding another life.
As pregnant women's bodies grows, it can become a burden for them to go clothes shopping. Buying them a couple of maternity items that they can lounge in and feel comfortable wearing to run errands will help with their confidence and comfort during pregnancy. You also can visit their favorite stores to find out if they have maternity lines; gift certificates work well if you're not sure what they need or want.
Making a coupon book good for personal chores, such as cleaning house, doing laundry and babysitting their other children or pets, will take a big burden off expectant moms any time they are too worn out and need help on a moment's notice.
Another helpful present is a gift basket full of all the basics for the baby, such as diapers, bottles, baby food, baby books, towels, stuffed animals and blankets. - Writiing journal entries is therapeutic and helps moms-to-be remember pregnancy.Gfit idea image by csourav from Fotolia.com
Giving books and magazines geared toward pregnant women, as well as women with new babies, will settle some of their questions and help them anticipate future emotions and concerns. As a treat, you can throw in some favorite magazines and fun books to help pass the time and take their mind off pregnancy.
Journals, scrapbooks and memory boxes provide moms-to-be an outlet for emotions and a place to store thoughts and memories.
If you know that a mother-to-be craves certain foods, you can drop by with those treats and an offer to enjoy them with her during an activity of her choice.
