The Most Thoughtful Gifts For Expectant Moms

Oh, the fun of shopping for a new baby! But, when it comes time to shop for a baby shower, sometimes it’s better to think of mom’s needs more than the cute options out there for baby wear. Mom needs attention and pampering too!

There are tons of options out there for gifts for expectant moms, and we know it can be overwhelming. Check out this list of some of the hottest, funniest, and sweetest gifts you can get for that special mom-to-be in your life.

1. Funny Tshirts

Mama Bear Tshirt

Don’t you just want to smile every time you see a woman wearing a Mama Bear shirt? They’re just so cute! Order one of these cozy, long-sleeved shirts for the mom in your life so she can join the cute t-shirt club. Did you notice that one of the available colors is called “wine”? How ironic is that!

Say Hello To My Little Friend

She’ll make everyone around her chuckle when they read this Scarface quote on her belly! The neutral charcoal color is both trendy and universally flattering, and the convenient ruching on the sides help create lots of room for that sweet baby bump.

You’re Kickin Me Smalls

Okay, how funny is this? It’s like the Sandlot kids knew that mom was gonna be pregnant! This ultrasoft shirt is designed and printed in the USA. In fact, it’s about as American as the movie it’s quoting! A word of caution: wearing this shirt may cause mom to want to name the baby “Squints.”

2. Jewelry

Harmony Ball Necklace

They say that when the harmony ball is worn on a long chain over the abdomen, the unborn baby can hear soft chimes coming from the ball. The sound soothes the baby and can even soothe the mother, making it a great gift and a beautiful piece for mom to wear during and after pregnancy.

Baby Swirl Bracelet

This colorful bracelet features a charm with a swirl design, meant to represent the circle of life. It also has several different gemstones, including chrysocolla, moonstone, rose quartz, black onyx, amazonite, and amethyst. Each of these stones has properties that can soothe a pregnant mom, such as the black onyx’s effects on hormonal imbalances and the moonstone’s ability to stabilize emotions.

Mama To Be Necklace

This hypoallergenic, sterling silver necklace features two interlocking circles, one slightly larger than the other, representative of the unbreakable bond between mother and child. Something this stylish can be worn for years after the baby is born, making it a sweet keepsake for mom!

3. Mugs

“Tired As A Mother” Mug

If there’s one thing that new moms need, it’s caffeine. Oh, and also a good laugh! And since we all know there’s no one as sleep deprived as a new mom, this hilarious mug is the perfect gift for the expectant mom in your life. Tired though she may be, she’ll raise this mug with pride!

“We Have a Winner” Mug

The little tadpole pictured on this mug is a great reminder of the miracle of life! And also a reminder that mom needs a good laugh about as much as she needs a shower and a nap. Don’t worry about having to explain the design to any nearby kiddos – they’ll be satisfied thinking that it’s a picture of a baby frog!

“Pregnant AF” Mug

She’s going to be pregnant for quite a while. She’s going to be large, uncomfortable, and possibly cranky for quite a while. There will come a point when she won’t want to talk about anything! When that happens, she’ll be able to hold up this mug and silence you all!

4. Wraps and Cover-Ups

2-in-1 Car Seat Canopy and Breastfeeding Cover Up

Everybody loves a good dual-purpose tool, and you’ll get some serious brownie points with this one! This will keep the icy snowflakes and raindrops off of baby’s delicate face as a stylish canopy cover and can be whipped out when there is a need for some privacy while feeding the little angel.

Receiving Blankets

Mom is going to need a large selection of receiving blankets. Well, the baby will need the receiving blankets, but having some as sweet as these will bring a smile to mom’s face during times not usually worthy of smiling! These organic cotton blankets are uber soft, uber cute, and perfect for swaddling.

Moby Baby Wrap

Wraps and slings are super convenient ways for carrying a new baby without tying up your hands. Wirecutter lists the Moby wrap as one of the best on the market. It’s wonderfully soft, has lots of fabric that can be used on a variety of body sizes, and offers plenty of support for delicate newborns and plump toddlers alike.

5. Journals and Memoirs

Letters to my Baby

This set of twelve letters is a sweet gift for any expectant mom. She will love the helpful prompts for writing down her memories, dreams, and feelings about her child’s life as well as her own. They can be filled out before the baby arrives or even over the years as the child grows. Either way, this special gift will keep on giving.

Mom Journal

By giving her this journal, you’ll be giving an expectant mom the gift of memorializing herself. This is a book filled with questions and prompts for mom to fill out about herself. Her life, her loves, her thoughts and dreams can all be recorded here for her children and family to read later in life.

Pregnancy Journal

Pregnancy can be a magical time… or a wild ride. Or both! With this sweet journal, mom can record all her thoughts and feelings about the pregnancy and her unborn babe. She might keep it for herself, to read and remember at a later date, or might gift it to her child someday when they themselves are expecting. Either way, it’s a beautiful sentiment.

6. Books

The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People

Chock full of humorous word searches, mazes, quizzes, lists, and journaling prompts, this sometimes irreverent book is a hysterical must-have for any expectant mom. It’s nothing like “What to Expect When You’re Expecting,” but maybe that’s what the mom in your life needs at this point!

Go the F**k to Sleep

You’ve probably heard of this book. You may have even watched/heard the YouTube videos of celebs like Samuel L. Jackson, Cardi B, or Morgan Freeman read it in THE most hilarious ways! Every mom needs this book. Give the gift of insane humor and gift her this foulmouthed gem!

Knocked Up: Confessions of a Hip Mother-to-be

You remember that movie with Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogan? You know, the one that made you laugh until you couldn’t breathe? Well, this is the book that may or may not have inspired the movie, but it most definitely will make any expectant mom die laughing while completely understanding everything in it. You can’t lose with this gift!

7. Pampering Products

The MAMA gift set

With a freshening spray, nursing salve, hand cream, and belly oil, this collection of organic, cruelty-free toiletries will make any expectant mom feel like a million dollars. Each luxurious product is formulated with ingredients that soothe even the most sensitive skin, which will help mom get through the many uncomfortable effects of pregnancy.

Belly Butter

Burts Bees makes some of the most deliciously luxurious products made with 99% natural ingredients. Their line of mama and baby products are rich and soothing, and Babycenter.com claims that this belly butter is the best on the market. It’s fragrance-free too, so it won’t bother other patients while mom sits in the doctor’s waiting room!

Bio Oil

Nobody likes stretch marks, right? Recommended by dermatologists and moms everywhere, this non-greasy product has a proven track record for enhancing the skin’s elasticity and preventing stretch marks. Mom will thank you – and her skin will thank you even more.

8. Pillows

Snoogle Pillow

Remember that movie with Jennifer Lopez, The Backup Plan? She had a pillow just like this! Instead of using multiple pillows to try to achieve comfort for mom’s ever-growing body, try this gigantic, ingenious body pillow. Who doesn’t want to be as comfy as JLo?

Nursing Pillow

Breastfeeding is hard. Bottle feeding is hard too! Constantly carrying and holding that precious baby can take its toll on a woman’s arms. With a convenient feeding pillow like this, achy arms will be a thing of the past! Is there a better gift than the gift of comfort and convenience? We think not.

Wedge Pillow

Maybe mom doesn’t want a giant snake pillow that takes up a large portion of the bed. But a cute wedge-shaped cushion like this can definitely help her sleep. It slides perfectly under any baby belly for added support during sleep, and can also be used for lumbar support or even knee support when sitting or kneeling.

9. Footwear

Toms

Mom’s feet are going to get uber tired, uber fast. The website Mom Loves Best recommends Toms as the best shoes for swollen feet during pregnancy. And how cute is this polka dot pattern? There’s nothing that says a gift of comfy shoes can’t also be a stylish choice!

Sketchers Boots

Sometimes an expectant mom just has to walk in the snow, however cold and uncomfortable it may be. These Sketchers are made of synthetic leather and have a rubber sole, meaning slips are a thing of the past. Give her these uber comfy boots and her tootsies will be safe and warm throughout the icy season.

Slippers

Although pregnancy can be nine months of total body discomfort, and although there may not be much you can do to ease her discomfort, the expectant mom in your life will appreciate a gift of comfy slippers more than you know! These slip-ons are both stylish and warm with their faux-fur trim and lining, and mom will love that they’re slip-ons!

Diaper Bags

Graco Smart Organizer

Although we recommend asking mom before buying her a diaper back (it’s a very personal purchase to make!), The Bump says that this Graco bag is one of the best backpack bags out there. It’s a great alternative to more expensive backpack bags and still has tons of room for all she’ll need to carry: bottles, diapers, wipes, clothes, snacks, toys, books… you get the idea.

SoHo Grand Central Bag

Who says that diaper bags need to be boring? This stylish bag might look more like a lady’s tote than a baby-item carrier! It comes with seven pieces, including a changing pad and longer carrying strap, and it has multiple pockets for all the various accessories that baby needs to travel with.

Skip Hop Grab and Go

Maybe mom doesn’t want a huge diaper bag. Maybe she just needs a smaller bag that offers a few essentials. Voila! Skip Hop has just what she desires! This has a front pocket for keys and other small items, a mesh pocket for larger things like diapers and creams, and a zip-off changing pad for baby’s stinky emergencies.

 

With options like these, you can’t help but buy some awesome gifts for expectant moms! We know that she’ll appreciate the thought just as much as the item itself, but it sure can’t hurt if the item is fabulous. Making her feel good is a great way to make yourself feel good too, right? Right!