15 Gift Ideas for a Pregnant Friend

This blog post was born as a result of a reader asking me for gift ideas for her pregnant friend. Since she doesn’t have any kids of her own, and given that I have gone through two pregnancies, I can absolutely recommend some useful and beautiful gifts to suit all budgets.

Gifts under $20

1. My Little Booky Wooky – $15

Did you know that a newborn’s vision begins very poor and blurry.? Studies have proven that black and white images register powerfully on a baby’s retina and send the strongest visual signals to the baby’s brain. My Little Booky Wooky is a black and white board book for babies aged 0-6 months. Mums can read to their baby to start building a bond or use the book for tummy time.

2. Tilda & Moo Bib – $15.95

Every baby needs bibs. And lots of them! They dribble, they vomit and they spew so bibs are a must BUT you need to get the right bib. The usual bibs you see in stores are a waste of money and they don’t soak up the dribble or spew. Tilda & Moo bibs are made with cotton towelling in the back meaning that the dribble or spew won’t wet the clothes. The size of their bib is also large which is fantastic for coverage and keeping baby’s clothes nice and clean.

3. Mama Body Tea – $17.95

 

If your pregnant friend plans to breastfeed, then Mama Body Tea makes tea to help with their milk supply. I have been using it for a month now and love drinking their tea and I have found it has helped with my supply and flow of milk.

4, Vanda Baby Cards – $19.95

Baby milestone cards is another great way to documents a baby’s first year of life. You will find different designs to suit your friend’s taste or gender of the baby. It can also document important baby milestones like when baby smiled for the first time or when baby gets his first tooth.

Gifts under $50

5. All About Me Baby Book by Baby Made – $29.95

A baby book is a beautiful way to document a baby from conception up until their first year of life. I love this book for its gender neutral and modern design. Some baby books can look quite, well, babyish. I prefer a book that will remain stylish over the years. It also has clean internal designs where Mum can include photos and document the important aspects of their baby such as their arrival as well as a month by month updates. There is also an envelope at the back of the book to keep any important keepsakes.

6. Love to Dream Swaddle UP – $39,95

While there is always the assumption of swaddling a baby with a muslin wrap, I did this with Mia and found it really annoying. Mia constantly got out of her wrap and I had to re-wrap her at all hours of the night (leaving me with little sleep). Eventually I used the Love to Dream Swaddle UP and I wished I had used it earlier to have saved me time and hassle that I experienced wrapping Mia with a wrap. Now with Maxi, I had him in a swaddle from the moment we left the hospital and life (and sleep) has been so much better.

7. Sleep Sheep on the Go – $49.99

My daughter had this sheep since she was born, and it was always the perfect way to soother her to sleep. It comes with 4 noises like rain, ocean and heartbeats. My daughter is now 3 years old and still goes to sleep with her sleep sheep. It’s also small enough to take on the go when you’re out and about or on holidays.

Gifts under $100

8. Milk Snob – $55

I am totally obsessed with my Milk Snob and I wish I had it with my first because I don’t leave the house without it. The Milk Snob is multipurpose. Mums can use it to cover themselves while breastfeeding and it can be used to cover the baby’s capsule or pram. I use it for both purposes and love how stretchy it is, the various designs it comes in as well as how soft the fabric is.

9. Groegg – $59.95

The Groegg is an essential item in any nursery. This will help Mums know what the temperature is in the room and be able to clothe baby accordingly. The Groegg changes colour depending on the temperature and doubles as a nightlight in the nursery. Mum doesn’t have to stress whether bub is too cold or too hot. The Groegg will give them peace of mine like it has with my two kids.

10. Milkbar Feeding Pillow – $69.95

This is the best feeding pillow I have come across. I used a different one with my first baby and it was terrible. I had to bend down to feed my baby giving me a sore back as a result. The Milkbar feeding pillow is high and sturdy so that you’re not having to reach down to feed your baby and Mum can feed bub comfortably. I absolutely love my Milkbar and it is a must as a breastfeeding Mum.

Gifts under $200

11. Waruda Lane Tote – $129

Every Mum needs a multipurpose bag and it doesn’t get much better than the Waruda Lane tote bag, This is the perfect multipurpose bag as it’s made from neoprene (making it waterproof and machine washable) and has plenty of compartments to carry Mum’s things as well as the kids. Mums can take it to the beach, to their kids’ swim classes, to the gym and they don’t have to worry about destroying their leather bag that isn’t made for these kind of activities. And because these bags are so stylish, Mums can continue using the bag on a night out to dinner after spending the day at the beach, or take it to their local cafe after working out at the gym.

12. Spoil the Little Babe by Love & Kisses in a Box – $159.95

If you don’t have the time to shop or you can’t decide what to get your pregnant friend, then a gift box full of goodies for the baby is your best bet thanks to Love & Kisses in a Box. An array of gorgeous items are handpicked and packaged in a beautiful box that can be delivered straight to your friend. They have a range of boxes to choose from but this one is my favourite.

13. Pregnancy Massage at Yummy Mummy Day Spa – $189

How about a day spa dedicated to mums and mums-to-be? Well Yummy Mummy Day Spa does just this. As soon as a Mum walks into their day spa, they will immediately feel relaxed and welcomed. When you’re pregnant, every part of your body is sore and tired. A pregnancy massage is pure bliss and heavenly and you will make your pregnant friend walk away feeling so much better.

Gifts under $500

14. Newborn Photography Package – $390

I had professional newborn photos taken of my second baby and wished I had done it with my first. The photos I got from Andrea Dedik Photography are just gorgeous and I will be cherishing those photos forever. To read more about my experience and see some of the newborn photos I received, you can read further here. It would be a present that will forever be cherished by your friend.

15. Storksak ‘Sofia’ Nappy Bag – $499.99

This is the holy grail of nappy bags. We have done a full review of the Storksak Sofia Nappy Bag that you can read here, but in a nutshell, it is made from 100% leather, and is absolutely gorgeous to touch. It’s big enough to carry everything Mum needs for a day out with their bub. It has plenty of compartments which is a must in a nappy bag AND unlike other nappy bags out there, this is oh so stylish! Every Mum would love to carry this nappy bag around.