Gift Guide for Moms and Babies: Gifts for Pregnant Moms
For the First-Time Pregnant Mom
Anyone who's had a baby in the last five years knows about BellaBands and how absolutely cherished they are among pregnant women. Do the first-time pregnant mom a favor and be the one to introduce her to the new and improved Everyday BellaBand. From the time she announces her pregnancy until the time baby is weaned, she'll be able to use this perfectly stretchy, supportive band to help her pants stay up and fit properly. Don't let her be fooled by imitators: they don't hold up as well or stay smooth and pill-free like the BellaBand, which now has a silicone stay-put strip for extra grip.
Everyday BellaBand , $28
For the Pregnant Mom Who Loves the Spa
The Glow Pregnancy Skin Care Gift Set is just the thing for the mom-to-be who wants to glow through motherhood knowing she's wearing pregnancy-safe skin care. With spa-quality products formulated by a nurse, this collection includes pure, organic skin care products designed to pamper her and protect her baby. Specially formulated to respond to the unique skin care concerns of pregnancy, items include everything from a gentle face wash to a silky moisturizer that prevents chloasma (the mask of pregnancy).
For the "I'm-Finally-Pregnant!" Mom
More than 12 percent of women today have difficulty getting pregnant. For the woman who's experienced a miscarriage, fertility treatments or other challenges with conceiving, help her share her excitement over the long-awaited good news with the Due Date Necklace . The lightweight zinc charm and silver chain is hand-stamped in Oregon and perfect for daily wear on the journey she'll treasure forever. After birth, it makes a nice inclusion in her baby's scrapbook.
Due Date Necklace , $48
For the Pregnant Fashionista
She's always so stylish, and you just know she won't lose her fashion sense after baby is born. If you can't picture her ever toting around a pastel diaper bag with polka dots and teddy bears on it, give her a knock-out diaper bag from OiOi Sophisticated Baby Bags . Each style of OiOi diaper bags is easy-to-clean, comes with color-coordinated accessories (like a hard case for diaper wipes), built-in stroller straps and the best feature-they're BPA-free and phthalate-free. So she stays stylish and keeps baby safe from toxic chemicals.
OiOi Sophisticated Baby Bags , range from $80-$250
For the Pregnant Mom Who Has Everything
Some women just take all the fun out of pregnancy gift-giving because they're so thorough, so organized, and such fabulous shoppers themselves that they seem to already have everything they need for baby's arrival. Diaper bag? She's got one. Maternity hospital gown? Already packed. Beauty care? All set. No matter how much she already has, we bet she hasn't yet picked up a Guesstation Belly Chart . This unique chart unfolds to allow her to mark the size of her belly along her pregnancy journey and keeps her smiling as it describes, with amusing wordplay, some of the highlights she'll experience (like "Mind Over Bladder").
Guesstation Belly Chart , $12.95
For Her Pregnant Beauty
She's had to give up so many things throughout her pregnancy-from sushi and brie to wine and her favorite shoes. But some parts of being pregnant are delights, especially her vibrant hair and stronger, longer fingernails. Imagine her dismay, however, when she learns that nearly all nail polish contains toxins that are not only carcinogenic, but also poisonous. To her rescue, introduce her to Scotch Naturals nail polish. Made with only four ingredients, all of them non-toxic, this water-based nail color comes in exciting, beautiful shades that she'll love to put on her fingers and toes. As a bonus gift, do her nails for her while she relaxes with a chocolate truffle.
Scotch Naturals Nail Polish , $14.99
