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.