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Baby Shower Gift Ideas Exclusively for the Moms

Pregnancy, and let alone childbirth really takes a lot of toll on the mom, even months after she has given birth. Not to sideline dads, but really its the mom who needs extra love, care and support, especially first time moms.

They go thru a lot of mental stress during pregnancy caused by the hormones and bodily changes, but whatever she goes thru during that period is nothing close to what she goes thru during childbirth and post pregnancy.

If you are thinking about what baby shower gift to get, it is a great idea to include a gift exclusively for the mom, something that will give her a moment of relaxation, peace, and some self-pampering. Here are some gift ideas.

  1.   Me Time

Moms post pregnancy, especially those who already have kids, will have her hands full with the addition of another baby. For first time moms, everything will be new and therefore challenging to her, resulting to physical stress. Hence, moms will love to have some alone time with nothing on their hands and nothing to think or worry about. Even a day of ‘me time’ is like heaven for her.

Gift her with a voucher or gift certificate for a certified and trusted babysitting service. You can wrap or place the voucher or the gift certificate in a nicely printed or customized card. She’ll be very happy and grateful to have a moment to herself.

  2.   Spa Day

Everybody loves to have a day of self pampering, even those who aren’t moms. What more, a mom who has a lot on her hands, barely getting rest or sleep.

This gift is best paired with the babysitter voucher. While the kids are  being looked after and well taken cared of by a certified babysitter, she can have all the time to herself. Gift her with a spa certificate, make sure that it is open date, so she can choose when to go.

You can even join her along with other girlfriends and have some self pampering – get a massage, beauty care, and hair spa and the likes. She will totally love pampering and enjoy the bonding with the girls.

  3.   Night Out

Another great idea is a night out with the moms girlfriends. While she’ll need to have some ‘me time’ and some self pampering at a spa, moms also need to stay connected to the rest of the world. Meaning, to be able to hang out with her girlfriends for a  movie perhaps, a dinner in some fancy restaurant, or watch a theater play or something. Some sporty moms woudl love to go out and watch a game live.

You can gift her tickets to a movie or theater play, reserve a spot for dine out with some of her girlfriends. She’ll definitely love it.

  4.   Food Delivery

Like I said, moms will have her hands full, especilly with the new baby. Surprise her with an all paid weekly food delivery subscription of healthy meals – whether precooked or frozen or freshly delivered. She will definitely appreciate not having to shop or cook.

These are just few thoughtful gift ideas that moms will surely appreciate and enjoy. It’s a tough job to be a mom without help, they barely have time to look after themselves. While you’re planning what to get her for baby shower, you might want to consider gifts exclusively for her. 

Baby Shower Gift Ideas for Keeping Precious Memories

Baby shower is not just any typical celebration. For parents-to-be, especially first timers, it’s a very special moment, unlike any other. And it doesn’t happen very often.

On the other hand, having a baby is such a special gift, a blessing that many are not blessed with. Parents does not want to miss every moment of their baby’s life, sadly babyhood is so fleeting, because they grow up so fast.

If you’re thinking about what is the best gift for a baby shower, I would suggest something that would allow parents or moms to keep precious memories of them and the baby. Here are some ideas.

  1.   Photo Album

You might be thinking, who wants photo album now that we live in a digital world? Well you know what, there is something about printed photos that make images and shots special. They evoke nostalgic emotion as you flip through the photo album than when you view them on the phone or on computer.

Gift one for the mom-to-be or parents-to-be, so they get the reason to print some of the photos they’ve taken on their phone perhaps, and enjoy flipping through the album and sharing memories as their child grows up.

There are variety of photo album to choose from these days, with differetnt designs and you can now even get them customized. Perhaps you can have one album per year – the child at 1, 2, 3 year old and so on. Moms will surely love to have one.

  2.    Picture Frames

Like photo album, picture frame is a great way to store and display memories. There are many unique and creative pictures frames, and you can even order customized ones.

For example, a 12 slot picture frame with each slot in different shapes and design. With this one, you can display the baby’s milestones. Photo frames  can be kept for years.

  3.   Journal

This is another creative gift idea that moms specially, will love to receive. Journals today have a lot of designs, and like photo album and picture frames, you can also have it customized.

Journals does not only have notes where the mom can write mementos and milestones of her baby and all the precious experiences she has with her baby. Journal also have slots for printed pictures. It is sort of like photo album but more, because they can store pictures that may be in connection with the notes they’ve written.

  4.   Photograph Session

This one may be a little costly, but will be very special for the mom or parents-to-be.

Nothing beats a professional photography. Get a gift certificate for photography session to capture the newborn baby’s first smile, for instance. Most moms would love to be able to capture and keep those first moments with their newborn baby, and share beautiful shots with family and friends.

Finally, I hope these ideas may serve as inspiration to you and help give you an idea for a gift.

These gifts can be a keepsake and be kept for years. When the child grows up, moms or parents could share the photo albums or the picture frames or let them read the journal. These gift ideas are creative and thoughtful.

Baby Shower Gift Ideas That Are Mom’s Great Helpers

Baby showers are a fun and special moment for the mom-to-be or parents-to-be. It is a celebration of the impending mommyhood and daddyhood, and their bundle of joy.

It’s a great opportunity for family and friends to share their love and support for both the  expecting moms and dads as they move towards parenthood.

Baby showers’ are practical way to help with baby stuff, like clothes, diapers, and nursery gear, etc. to ease them with the expenses as they nagivate thru parenthood. Here is a list of gift items for the little one, and will serve as mom’s great helpers.

  1.   Baby Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Start good oral care as early as babyhood. As parents, especially first time parents cannot wait to see their baby’s first toothy smile. Help the baby prepare by using training toothbrush – designed with soft brittles that is gentle for the baby’s small mouth and delicate gums. It is very delicate for baby’s teethering gums.

Ofcourse, it will be good to pair the baby toothbrush with baby toothpaste to complete the dental hygiene set. Make sure you choose the toothpaste that are for babies. They usually come with interesting packaging like cute animals or cartoon characters and they come with colorful rinsing cups that they can even use as they grow older – when they can alreay brush their teeth on their own.

  3.   Grooming Kit

This is an adorable pouch containing necessary grooming essentials like nail clipoers, nail files, brush, combs, etc. Grooming essentials that are safe and easy to use, and help moms do  things, like clipping the baby’s tiny fingernails at ease.

  3.   Digital Thermometer

Babies often need temperature check, so a digital thermometer will be a good gift especially for first time parents or moms. They will love to have more than one, so they could put them in the first aid kit just incase or if one doesn’t work. It really comes in handy.

There are a lot of other baby items that will be great help to moms like baby tub, baby pooping chair, food maker, and the likes.

Anything that will aid moms do the baby care safely and comfortably will be awesome, especially for first timers. Even second or third time or so moms or parents need a hand to care for their little munchkin.

So if you are thinking about what to gift for baby shower, why not consider buying baby shower gifts that will be of great help to moms.

Baby Shower Gift Ideas for Moms-To-Be

Baby shower is not just a celebration for the coming of a new life, but also to share with the joy of the parents-to-be. It’s a special moment to show expecting parents the love, care and support they need. It’s a way to support them prepare for the what’s to come, especially the mom-to-be.

Why mom-to-be? Well, it’s not that dads-to-be don’t need love and support, but really this whole baby thing is going to take a lot of toll on the mom-to-be.

So while you’re planning what to gift the baby, maybe you could choose for the mom-to-be instead, if not for both. Moms-to-be will need a lot of stuff during and post pregnancy. Here are thoughtful gift ideas that any mom-to-be will surely be happy to receive.

  1.   Nursing/Breastfeeding Pillow

This is a simple gift but will be very useful to help moms and her baby make breastfeeding easy and comfortable, and enjoyable.

  2.   Baby Carrier/Stroller

This will be a bit expensive for a gift, but iit will be a great help for moms-to-be or parents-to-be, especially first time parents who are still starting to collect bsby-related stuff and essentials.

This carrier will allow moms to multi-task while making sure the baby is cozy and comfortable.

  3.   Breast Pump

For moms-to-be who plans to breastfeed, this is a lifesaver. A quality breast pump will help moms make sure that the little angel gets the good stuff.

  4.   Nipple Care Cream

This will.give comfort to moms, help soothe the pain and cracks caused by breastfeeding. A very useful gift especially for first time moms.

  5.   Belly Oils

This is going to help moms during and post pregnancy, especially first time moms. Nutrient-rich bally oils will soothe her skin and give her that moment of self-pampering.

6. Post-Pregnancy Items

Post-pregnancy garmets are essential and useful especially for first time moms. She’ll need light and flexible panties and nursing bras to help her feel at ease with the changes her body experiences during and after pregnancy. The nursing bra can help her nurse her baby easily and comfortably.

  7.   Baby Food Maker

This one is a handy gift that can help moms whip nutritious meals for her little one. A real time-saver.

  8.   Baby Monitor

This is another gift item that will help moms multi-task. It’s got video and audio that will serve as the mom’s eyes and ears while she’s doing other important chores. Mom’s hands are full epecially when there’s a baby. This will be a great help for her.

  9.   Recovery Care Kit

This is a convenience kit having all the recovery essentials that the mom will need, especially during post-pregnancy. This kit may contain various essentials like belly oils, stretchmarks moisturizers, scented candles, nipple creams, bath oils, calming teas, and all the other essentials that will help soothe her skin, ease.her pains, and give her that much needed moment of pampering.

  10.   Subscriotion Services

This is quite costly, but will really help the mom and the parents. If you could afford to gift her with subscription for baby essentials like baby diapers of baby food, that would really be awesome. Mom and both parents will be endlessly grateful receiving gifts after gifts of baby stuff.

  11.   Gift Cards

Lastly, moms will love to receive gift cards for some whole body pampering. After all that she has been thru for nine months pregnancy, the childbirth, and the toll of caring for the baby – breastfeefing and all, a day of pampering at a salon will be like heaven for her.

And what’s great about this last gift idea is that it can be something you can do with her along with other girlfriends. Have a little chit-chat and share some laughter. And then have some tea and grab some pastries afferwards.

These are just some thoughtful gift ideas you could choose from. You can gift her with more items if you can afford them, really. Babies don’t come very often, and moms need all the amount of support she could have to  help her navigate thru mommy-hood. You will be rewarded for all the love and support you could afford her. So give her the best.

Make Baby Shower Special

A baby shower is one way to show your love and support for the mom-to-be or the parents-to-be, and the little one on the way.

No matter who your invitees are, where the venue will be, what theme you choose, and what activities you planned to do during the shower, always focus on what will make the mom-to-be or the parents-to-be feel loved, special and cared for. The best way to do that is to have the most fun by doing sorts of activities and ofcourse the gifts.

Not to set aside the dad-to-be, but lets face it, it’s really the mom-to-be who needs extra love and support at a time like this, especially for first time moms.

When a woman is pregnant, her body undergoes constant change as the baby inside her grows. She’ll experiece physical change – getting rounder here and there, feeling heavier, stretch marks, on top of hormonal changes causing mood swings and discomfort time and again. They go through emotional turnoil and lots of stress. It’s sweet to be expecting, but it is no joke. Pregnancy is not easy, let alone childbirth, argh!!!

Because of this, mom-to-be really needs that extra love and care, and all the support from family and friends. She will need all the support to help her prepare with the stuff she’ll need for herself and the baby, and importantly to prepare her emotionally and psychologically for what’s to come.

Make sure that during the baby shower, you give emphasis on the gifts. It’s not just really because its a party but those gifts are whats going to help her prepare. Here are some gift ideas for the mom-to-be.

  1.   Maternity Dresses

Pregnant’s body go thru constant physical change, she’ll feel awkward especially for first time moms. It’s difficult to go out and be with friends and colleagues when you don’t feel so well with how you look physically. She’ll need chic maternity dresses that are perfect for day walks, appropriate work maternity dresses that are comfy even when moving here and there, and some comfortable sleep wears too.

  2.   Post-pregnancy Garments

The body changes continue post-pregnancy. Help the mom-to-be, espcially first time moms with post-pregnancy garments like nursing bras which can be very useful for her to nurse her baby easily and comfortably.

  3.   Belly Oils and Stretchmarks Lotion

These are essentials she’ll need during and after pregnancy. Moisturizers and oils can help soothe her skin and give her moment of self pampering, that in turn give her the emotional boost.

  4.   Breastfeeding and Nipple Care Itens and Nursing Pillows

These are essentials that are very useful for moms post-pregnancy. Nursing pillows will help both mom and the baby do the nursing easily and comfortably especially late night feeds. Breastfeeding and Nipple Care  on other hand will help mom ease the cracked nipples and soreness caused by breastfeeding, make her feel relieved and comfortable.

  5.   Recovery Care

If you can afford to have more for a gift, recovery care is a great gift idea. Its a convenient care kit combining the items and essentials mentioned above like the moisturizers and belly oils, breastfeeding essentials, nipple care and more. Including items like calming teas, scented candles, grooming kit for the baby and others that will give comfort for both the mom and baby, and moment of self pampering for the mom.

Finally, baby showers are a time for celebration of a new life. Sharing with the joy of the parents-to-be. Like I said, more than anyone else, it’s the mom-to-be who needs that extra love, care and support. Gift her with items that will help her prepare, but will make her feel appreciated or celebrated and cared for.

In my next articles, I will be sharing with you the best gift ideas for moms-to-be and or for baby showers.