Gift Guide: Mums-to-be

Gorgeous, genuinely useful or lovely gifts for mamas-to-be and new mums. All links updated with the best Black Friday offers…

1. bbhugme Pregnancy Pillow in Dusty Pink £139: an absolute dream! Worth every penny and the key to a good night sleep, alleviating hip or pelvic pain and offering support throughout. Doubles as a feeding pillow too!
2. Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter £24: both a luxury and a necessity! Perfect for keeping skin soft and supple and reducing itching and stretch marks. So lovely to massage into bump every day.
3. Elvie Pelvic Floor Trainer £127 (THIS LINK GIVES YOU £25 OFF): pelvic floor exercises are a must throughout pregnancy, even from the earliest days! It’s hard to exercise effectively on your own. This trainer is brilliant; simple, streamlined and actually quite fun to use!
4. The Little Book of Self Care for Mums-to-be £9: the loveliest little bedside or coffee table book with a beautiful cover and genuinely useful content. The perfect stocking filler or little gift! See also the New Mums version.
5. Aska Amazonite Maternity Movement Bracelet £24 (usually £30): designed to help keep track of movements in the second and third trimester, this bracelet is a beautiful way to ease anxiety and keep an eye on baby’s wellbeing. A friend bought me this and I adore it. Available in three different gem stones. Lovely small business!
6. Mama Necklace #1: Mama Diamond Charm Necklace by Lola Rose £198 (usually £275 code BF2020): if you’ve got a bit more budget to spend and are looking for a special gift, this ‘Mama’ necklace, available in gold, silver or rose gold with diamonds is beautiful.
7. Mama Necklace #2: Mama Chain Necklace in Gold £77.40 (usually £95 code BF2020): like above but a little more budget friendly and in a more day-to-day style. I love it!
8. Personalised Baby Scan Wooden Christmas Decoration £16.95: made in Devon by a lovely small business (who plant a tree for each order!), this little ornament offers a beautiful keepsake.
9. Month of Sundays Childhood Journal £38: creator Nancy designed this gorgeous journal to span all the way up to 18 years old. Designed for the parent rather than the child, they come in several soft shades and will offer a lifelong keepsake.
10. The White Company Hydrocotton Baby Robe £22.40 (usually £28): whilst this might technically be a gift for baby, it’s one of those lovely ‘nice to haves’ (whilst the parents-to-be focus on buying all the boring, practical stuff) that mamas will swoon over too. So cute!
11. Pregnancy Bola Necklace £27-48: these necklaces, made by a small business in France, are designed to rest on mama’s bump. It makes a soft chime sound to sooth baby both in the womb and after birth! Comes in silver, gold, rose gold and with the addition of gem stones if you wish.
12. We Are Knitters kit: choose from a range of gorgeous knitting kits, suitable from complete beginner through to advanced. A crafty gift for Mum and something lovely (and homemade!) for baby too…there are little hats, jumpers and blankets and more. Use MGM264UC7 for £10 off over £39.
13. The White Company Jersey Classic Pyjamas, £60 (usually £75): these are the best pyjamas in the world. It’s official. You won’t find softer or more comfortable and they wash really well too. Non-maternity but supple and stretchy.
14. Emu Australia Mayberry Slippers, £49: I’m on to my second pair of these, they’re my all time favourite. Soft, comfortable, durable (I’ve even put them in the washing machine) and a lil bit fancy looking. Recommend sizing up once or twice – I sized up twice. Alternatively, this version (£28 – usually £35) are vegan.
15. Spacemasks, £15 (for 5): you won’t find a mum-to-be or new mum who won’t LOVE these. The key to ultimate relaxation, these lavender scented masks gently heat up and transport you to another galaxy for some R&R.
16. EradiKate Introduction Kit by Kate Somerville, £30: tackle hormone-crazy skin with this fabulous gift set. The blemish solution and cleanser have been my key to banishing pregnancy acne.
17. Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan by Rebecca Schiller, £11: the best BS-free, no pressure pregnancy book on the market. It’s also written specifically for the UK system. A great read for any expecting parents!
18. Cowshed Blissful Bath & Body Oil, £21 (Black Friday price): these oils are the closest thing you’ll get to a spa at home. Perfect for relaxing in the tub or slathering on bump. They all smell amazing too!
19. Amazon Kindle eReader, £49 (Black Friday price): the perfect companion for any keen reader and a great gift for a mama too. The backlight and light weight design is perfect for night feeds and dim rooms.
20. Emma-Jane Zara Maternity & Nursing Bra, £14.80 usually £17.50 (use BS15): you won’t find a more comfortable bra out there! I think my boobs sighed in relief. Perfect for pregnancy and suitable for nursing too. Available in black and nude. I know I’ll be wearing these for a long time to come…
21. Mama Ceramic Mug by Oliver Bonas, £12: oh so cute! Ideal for all those half-drunk cups of tea…
22. Instax Mini Link Printer, £89 (Black Friday price): print all those lovely bump and baby photos straight from your phone into gorgeous keepsake polaroids. Perfect for sticking in journals, pin boards or on the fridge.
23. The White Company Cashmere Socks, £28.89 (usually £36): the cosiest socks around guaranteed to bring a little slice of luxury at home all year round.
24. Our Turn print by Sketchy Mama, £15: this print will give you all the feels. Perfect for a new nursery, especially for parents of rainbow babies, or following infertility.