top 10 gifts for a soon-2-b Mommy
10)dolce & gabbana new "Dolce" is sure to surprise and fashionable Momma! Made to represent a vintage fragrance, this treasure gently mixes Lilly, daffodil and papaya scent. avoid any musky scents for the first trimester since some preggos are sensitive to scents!
9) Nine Naturals! . It's both organic and non-greasy belly butter, which is great, since what you put on her skin transfers to your baby. Purchase the gift set so she can try the belly butter and all of their products.
8) www.honest.com's bundles are an easy way to start any Mom off right. Co-founder Jessica Alba is a Mom too who wanted to "relieve you of a few tasks by delivering the best family essentials to your doorstep" while also keeping all products safe and effective for children. This is the health and wellness bundle that has vitamins like DHA and Prenatals. Check out their free trial today!
7) Cute, adorable and a one-of a kind this iLy couture Preggers tee is sure to please any preggo! Its a bit of a bigger fit so that there is room for the belly as it grows. This site also makes a "wifey" tee and so many other cute graphics that make you proud to be a woman (and look chic too!)
6) nail polish perfected for preggos can be found with Scotch naturals. Most polishes have the "toxic trio" which can include toulene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and formaldehyde and can be transfered to your baby. Try some of these cuties. they have a number of colors to choose from. Erewhon sells them from their store here in LA if you live in the area.
5) Mommies first box-o-goodies! this is a splendid little service that will ship a box of goodies to a Mom or an expecting Mommy. The boxes are designed for early pregnancy to after pregnancy and they include a number of items that are sure to surprise and delight. I adore getting packages in the mail and its like the gift that keeps on giving!
4) Maternity wear by JLH Jennifer Love Hewitt was so cute when she and Giuliana got together on E to show off some of her key pieces from her new line. Pea in the Pod features her line and many other great pieces for when your pre-preggo clothes just aren't comfy anymore.
3) The boppy preggo pillow is a definite must have for ANY preggo. Whether shes a first time Mom or a third time Mom, this pillow uniquely supports a pregnant woman's body perfectly... You may even find your partner stealing a nap or two with this bad boy...
2) Give the gift of goodnight sleep with thymes Fragrances "sleep well" lotion Sleep is something every new Mom is denied of. Why not help with the heart burn and sleepless nights by giving a collection of Thymes. They also have a mist that you can spray on your bed before you sleep. Hey, it beats a bowl full of cherries to zonk out...
1) Massages are meant for expecting women! american pregnancy association is a good place to start reading up on the benefits of prenatal massage. "Therapeutic massage has been used for centuries to improve overall health, reduce stress, and relieve muscle tension" - American Pregnancy Association. so if she has not already had one, get your Mom-to-be a massage!
feliz día de la madre!