In the UK Baby Showers have become the new must-do in your last weeks of pregnancy, and it seems that you might even have multiple events – one for close friends and family, one for work colleagues, and perhaps one for those other mums-to-be you have met during your pregnancy. Whether you host one yourself or have a surprise party thrown for you one of the biggest issues for guests is what gifts to bring along, and the pressure can really be on!
From our own experiences of being guests at Baby Showers we love it when someone does the hard work for us and sets up a gift registry. A gift directory ensures you know you are gifting the parent(s)-to-be something they either need or really want, and not something they’ll either regift or swap for something else.
At My Expert Midwife we have heard all the stories about spectacularly OTT gifts, really thoughtful gifts, incredibly practical gifts, and those that…. well were memorable for all the wrong reasons!! My Expert Midwife’s in-house team of Registered Midwives have developed a range of products that solve real maternity problems be it nausea in early pregnancy, stretchmarks in later stages of pregnancy, or discomfort from tears and stitches postpartum, and let’s face it who wouldn’t thank you for helping them to relieve any of those problems.
The team here at My Expert Midwife got our thinking caps on and we have come up with some ideas that we think would go down an absolute treat for any Baby Shower and there are prices to suit all budgets from just a few pounds through to the more lavish and expensive – we know lots of you love to club together to buy something really special, after all babies don’t come cheap these days! So here are some ideas for you that we think any parents-to-be would love:
My Expert Midwife Oh Baby Baby Mama To Be Changing Bag Essentials Just For Bits The Motherload
A Baby Changing Bag from the gorgeous Tiba + Marl
Stunning Baby Clothing, or a Comforter Toy from Mamas & Papas
A lovely quality but equally practical Changing Mat or a really thoughtful Pregnancy Journal from JoJo Maman Bebe
Or what about a Gift Voucher from Boots, Asda, Next, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Sephora
And if you want to do something personal why not cook, bake, and fill their freezer with great homecooked nutritious food, who wouldn’t love this! And if you aren’t a cook yourself what about a gorgeous New Parent Box from Cook!
If you are on a limited budget try thinking outside of the box; walk their dog, take their toddler to the park, take their laundry and bring it back clean and ironed, or offer to run errands, clean the house or just be an extra pair of hands. Make a voucher book and encourage the parents-to-be to “cash them in” when they need something.
Remember though it’s your presence rather than your presents that make the memories so grab your phone and take as many photos as you can – what better way to celebrate a new life!
