Top 5 gifts for first time mothers
While each family is unique, a newborn’s arrival brings new learnings for all and there is no shortage of excitement when you bring a little human home from the hospital. Your beloved family and friends are eager to meet the baby and spoil them with adorable outfits and cute shoes with personalised blankets and toys. All these gifts are so special to the baby but what about the mum?
The experience of being first time mother can be equally fulfilling yet can also be quite isolating. It’s important that there is a solid support system for mums with a community who can care for them as they adjust to their new role as a mother. Whilst baby clothes and toys are so precious to the baby, looking after mothers are equally as important to make sure they feel as special and supported as their new bundle of joy. Whether it’s bringing over food or practical gifts that will make her journey through pregnancy and postpartum more convenient, keep reading for some inspiration if you’re looking for the perfect present for a first-time mother.
1. Ergobaby Natural Curve Nursing Pillow
Nursing pillows provide comfort for the whole family whether nursing, bonding, bottle feeding, or during tummy time. Ergobaby’s multi-functional Natural Curve Nursing Pillow grows with you for comfort and support throughout your feeding journey. This multi-purpose pillow features a soft and secure, yet firm, design to reduce discomfort and support you throughout your nursing experience.
2. Bravado Designs 2-in-1 Pumping and Nursing Bra
Maternity bras are specifically designed for comfort and support during pregnancy when your breast size fluctuates the most. Bravado Designs bras are available in a variety of sizes, fits, and styles—so there’s one that’s just right for every stage of pregnancy and motherhood. The nursing bras feature a convenient clip which allows you to nurse your baby easily. These maternity bras support you through all three trimesters, from before baby is born to long after weaning from breastfeeding.
3. Bheue Range
Bheue is a range of high performance skin and body care products designed for women through pregnancy and beyond. Inspired by nature and supported by science, Bheue offers a carefully curated range created specifically to support the needs of women. Gentle, natural, and pregnancy-safe ingredients have been coupled with the latest technologies to soothe, nourish, and protect body and mind.
4. Frida Mom Labor and Delivery + Postpartum Recovery Kit
This one step prep kit takes you from first contraction to first postpartum bathroom trip post pregnancy. All essentials are designed to take care for your most sensitive areas postpartum. Each product delivers postpartum relief for the perineal area.
5. Skip Hop Nappy Bag
Skip Hop Nappy Bags are multipurpose, spacious, and comfortable to carry and go with every outfit.
With lots of compartments, including insulated pockets to keep bottles warm, quick access pockets for dummies and large pockets to hold all baby’s must-haves, swaddle, wraps, change of clothes, nappies and nappy cream. From hospital bag to nappy bag to an everyday bag, skip hop nappy bags are definitely an essential for mothers.
When you’re shopping for first time mothers, the best gifts are the ones with thought behind them. Make sure you attach a card with an encouraging message to make your gift for a new mum complete.
