Christmas Gift Guide: Gifts for Expecting Mums

The Christmas countdown is on as we move out of spooky season and pumpkins outside houses are swapped for twinkling festive lights. To make your Christmas shopping a little bit easier, we will be putting together a bunch of Christmas gift guides sorted by type and recipient to help you find the perfect present for your nearest and dearest.

This Christmas gift guide will focus on gifting for new or expecting mums and parents. From self-care essentials to cosy comforts, here is your complete guide to shopping for a marvellous mum in your life with tried and tested gifts we know they’ll love (and need).

Pregnancy Pillows

Any mum would appreciate being gifted a good quality and super soft pregnancy pillow to keep them comfortable and help them to get some good quality sleep. Here are a couple that we love…

Bbhugme Pregnancy Pillow

The bbhugme pregnancy pillow is made to support your body as it grows and changes throughout your pregnancy. It is designed by chiropractors to provide the ultimate comfort and help you sleep peacefully, moulding to your body and baby bump.

Highlights:

• Adjustable
• Washable
• Super soft
• Developed by health professionals
• Microbead filling that hugs the body
• Five-point body support

SnuzCurve Pregnancy Pillow

The SnuzCurve Pregnancy Pillow gently guides your body into a comfortable and perfect sleeping position, taking the pressure off your hips, legs and ankles. It also supports your upper body to relieve back pain and support your growing bump.

Highlights:

• Relieves pressure off all stress points
• Keep your existing head pillow
• Guides correct sleeping position
• Creates neutral spine posture
• Developed by health professionals
• Unique shape and curvature
• Breathable materials

Changing Bags + Handbags

Everyone loves a new bag, and here at NBS we have a stunning range of stylish and practical changing and weekend bags that would make the perfect gift for an expecting or new parent that they’ll get loads of use out of for years to come. Here are some of our favourite recommendations…

Done by Deer Quilted Changing Tote Bag

The Done by Deer Quilted Changing Tote Bag is perfect for all your essentials that both you and your little one will need on the go. With a secure zipper, water resistant materials and inner compartments and pockets, you can keep all your belongings organised and secure while you’re out and about.

Highlights:

• Soft shoulder straps
• Separate pockets and compartments
• Secure zipper
• Foldable changing mat included

Tiba + Marl Phoenix Holdall Eco Nylon

The Tiba + Marl Phoenix Holdall is the perfect practical and stylish choice, with plenty of space and pockets ideal for parenting essentials for a family day out or night away. It has a removable front pouch that’s ideal for valuables or bits and bobs, while the two side pockets are a great size for storing bottles. Modern mums and dads who are often on the go will love this thoughtful gift.

Highlights:

• Insulated bottle holder
• Removable pouch
• Changing mat included
• Adjustable shoulder straps
• Water resistant materials
• Can attach to stroller

Studio Noos Adult Backpack + Stroller Straps

The Studio Noos Adult Backpack is a must-have for parents who are looking for both fashion and functionality. This backpack is premium quality, and spacious enough to carry more than just the essentials. It has adjustable shoulder straps for a comfortable fit and is also made from environmentally friendly materials.

Highlights:

• Trendy print pattern
• Offers fashion and functionality
• Convenient compartments
• Comfortable fit and adjustable straps
• Durable
• Environmentally friendly

Self-Care

When you’re a new or expecting parent, taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your baby. That’s why a self-care gift to remind your loved one to take some time for themself is so important and will be really appreciated. Here are some lovely cosy comforts and self-care gifts perfect for new parents…

Lola & Lykke Core Relief Pregnancy Support Belt

The Lola & Lykke Bamboo Maternity Support Band is a must have for expective mums. It is made with stretchy and breathable materials that are designed to take the weight of a growing belly. This ergonomic support band will ease pressure and help keep mumma comfortable as her belly grows and changes.

Highlights:

• Breathable material
• Reduces stretchmarks
• Back, hip and abdominal support
• Super soft bamboo for sensitive skin
• Adjustable
• Pocket for hot + cold therapy relief

BINIBAMBA Snuggle Women's Booties

The BINIBAMBA Snuggle Womens Booties are the perfect combination of cocooned comfort, warmth and style. Made with 100% merino wool, these booties will keep mumma’s toes snug and cosy all day long. This gift will make any expecting parent feel pampered and loved. They also match perfectly with the BINIBAMBA Baby Booties for an adorable twinning moment.

Highlights:

• Cosy and comfortable
• 100% Merino wool
• Match with the baby booties
• Dust bag included

Merino Kids Mama Wrap

The Merino Kids Mama Wrap is a versatile and all-natural wrap that’s been thoughtfully designed with both mama and little one in mind. It can be used for everything from feeding, to cuddles and swaddling, or worn as a warm and stylish wrap.

Highlights:

• Naturally breathable for all year round
• Made with 100% natural fibres
• Naturally hypoallergenic and antibacterial

The Little Book of…

A book makes the perfect stocking filler and here at NBS, we have a wonderful range of books aimed at new mums or mums to be. From everyday tips and parenting hacks to advice for pregnant mums on the best sleeping positions and morning sickness recipes, these three books are the perfect Christmas gift that parents will appreciate. Here are three titles we would recommend:

• The Little Book of Self Care for Mums-to-Be
• The Little Book of Mum Hacks
• The Little Book of Self Care for New Mums

Stroller Mittens

A snuggly pair of stroller mittens make the perfect Christmas gift for a new mum. They’ll keep their hands nice and toasty during those chilly winter walks and look great too. Here are a couple of our favourites…

BINIBAMBA Coated Sheepskin Buggy Mittens

The BINIBAMBA Coated Sheepskin Buggy Mittens are handcrafted from the finest pure merino sheepskin – you’ll be smitten at first touch with these mittens. They are presented gift ready in 100% cotton reusable dustbags and are also naturally hypo allergenic, antibacterial and temperature regulating. Get a grip on cold weather with these super soft luxury buggy mittens.

Highlights:

• Universal buggy fit
• Hypoallergenic and antibacterial
• Reusable dustbags included
• Luxurious sheepskin

Elodie Details Stroller Mittens

The Elodie Details Stroller Mittens are super warm and perfect for cold days out, attaching by Velcro to any stroller handle. These mittens are wind and water resistant and have a wonderfully soft faux fur lining.

Highlights:

• Fluffy inside
• Use with any stroller
• Universal fit
• Wind and water resistant
• Attached with velcro

Home

Last but not least on our Christmas gift guide for new or expecting mums is something for their home. A snuggly and soft nursing chair would make the perfect gift if you’ve got a bigger gifting budget and are looking to get them something really special that they’ll use for a long time.

Tutti Bambini Jonah Rocking Chair + Foot Stool

The Tutti Bambini Jonah Rocking Chair + Foot Stool features an ergonomic design and provides optimum support for you and baby as you relax and unwind, or during feeding. This stylish chair is the perfect place to put your feet up after a long day with little one and looks great in any home.

Highlights:

• Ergonomic design
• Compliments any nursery
• Full body support
• Durable ad resilient
• Includes footstool

Gaia Baby Serena Rocking/Feeding Chair

The Gaia Baby Serena Rocking/Feeding Chair adds a contemporary feel to any nursery or living space. This chair is ergonomically designed to provide optimum comfort with a lumbar cushion and padded armrests, making it the perfect place to relax or feed your little one.

Highlights:

• Tested to highest safety standards
• Anti-tipping design
• Matching footstool with storage available
• Ergonomically designed
• Extra wide seat
• Stylish

Obaby Round Back Rocking Chair

The Obaby Round Back Rocking Chair simply allows you to sit back and relax whether it’s feeding time, story time or nap time. The gentle rocking motion of the chair will help soothe your baby whilst also helping you unwind and clear your busy head, while the deep foam seat provides maximum comfort.

Highlights:

• Thick foam seat and cushion
• Gentle rocking motion
• Sturdy frame
• Round back for complete comfort
• Neutral colour and stylish design

2024 Christmas Gift Guide

If you’re looking for more Christmas gifting ideas, including our top toys for 2024, stocking fillers, or gifts for baby’s first Christmas, then here’s our Natural Baby Shower Christmas Gift Guide 2024, full of our top recommendations and gifts for the whole family.

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