How to Choose Gifts for Pregnant Mom

It can be difficult to decide what to give pregnant moms: Their clothes don't fit right, they can't eat certain foods, and they just don't enjoy the same activities they did before the pregnancy. But don't despair, there are some easy gifts for a pregnant mom that would make any mother swoon.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Gift bag
• Gift tags

1. Consider a gift certificate for a prenatal massage or pampering session. These make great gifts for pregnant moms. You can get these at local hospitals and spas. Pregnant women need a bit of pampering, especially before the big day.

2. Give a gift basket of body spray and lotion. Again, anything to make the pregnant mom feel pampered and pretty is welcome.

3. Give bubble bath and candle gifts for pregnant mom. There is nothing like a nice, relaxing bubble bath to relieve pregnancy related aches and pains.

4. Offer maid service gifts for a pregnant mom. Even a week or a month is a wonderful surprise. The mother can choose if she wants the help before baby arrives or after.

5. Add a chick flick movie or favorite television series on DVD to your package. Movies make wonderful gifts for a pregnant mom, especially if she is limited to bed rest for the last few weeks. They are also wonderful for parents when they are up with newborns in the wee hours of the morning.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to keep gifts for a pregnant mom strictly for her. There will be plenty of infant gifts once the new baby arrives.
• Don't give a pregnant mom maternity clothes for a gift unless she specifically asks for some.

[JennyHenny]

on 9/1/2008 you gave me a few ideas I hadn't thought of before - thanks!

[amylaine]

on 7/30/2008 great ideas

[vikki9]

on 7/29/2008 Very thoughtful ideas. Thank you.

[Melanierose]

on 7/29/2008 Lovely! 5*

[oneloved]

on 7/29/2008 Wonderful ideas. I LOVED #1 when I was pregnant. My favorite baby shower gift is "25 Things Every New Mother Should Know". It's a lifesaver for new moms!