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Something that says, I see you, and Im here for you.
During pregnancy andlets be realeven in the fourth trimester, what she needs the most is some relaxation.
Choose something thatll make them feel good now but has a lifespan once the baby comes too.
Luxurious pajamas or cozy robes are never a bad idea.
The bottom line: The ideal pregnancy gift is one that takes pampering (or distracting) into account.
Mother-to-be Christine Cho loves this one that her sister-in-law gave her.
We like theMiko massager, which attends to the tops and sides of their feet too.
Then, I ended up adding every single product individually to my cart from my hospital bed.
Fridas products are just that much better than anything else.
This sunrise alarm clock gently rouses sleepers by mimicking the glow of dawn.
It also acts like a sound machine by playing a range of restful noises like waves and soft piano.
Finally I bought the more adult-friendly version of the brands baby-registry staple.
Fast-forward a few years laterwe own four of them, one for each bedroom in the house.
It was an easy solution to beat a chill and lounge around.
The brands blend uses highly concentrated magnesium flakes harvested from the Dead Sea, so it feels extra indulgent.
Plus, youre guaranteed to get some sweet snaps out of it.
She snagged this affordable yet cute nightgown, which doubles as a breastfeeding nightgown postpartum.
Forget my own pillow, says Earley.
What I really wanted close at hand were the small creature comforts.
What makes this gift even better, though?
Its sad but true: While pregnant your shoe options become incredibly limited, says McNeal.
Sunbeam Heating Pad
A pregnant persons best friend?
Their heating pad, obviously.
A versatile heating pad that can be moved around the body, therefore, is key.
Thankfully, the pressure is low.
Its literally just one sentence a dayeach entry has only six lines.
Some people experience extremely dry skin when gestating a human, and chapped lips can be a huge hassle.
Just be sure shes not watching her sugar intake!
My mind was constantly racing with the what-ifs, especially in between check-ins with my practitioner.
This lavender-scented fidget toy of sorts would have been a much-welcome distraction when I needed it.
MonetBeauty Ice Globes
Searching for a budget-friendly just because gift for an expectant friend?
Pregnancy comes with a whole host of unwanted side effectshello, inflammationand this beauty tool can help depuff.
Calming blends include apricot amaretto, blueberry merlot, and mojito marmaladea nod to their favorite cocktails.
In my experience, audiobooks are the perfect form of entertainment for a new mom, saysGlamourdeputy editorAnna Moeslein.
Its a sanity saver.
Kindred Bravely Maternity/Nursing Robe
Is there anything better than a cozy robe?
Nope, and this is doubly true when pregnant or postpartum.
Want to go the warmer, fuzzier route?
Trythis microfiber one from Barefoot Dreams.
Versatilitywe love to see it.
It deeply hydrates the skin while helping to minimize the appearance of stretch marks.
But restful sleep can feel impossible between sciatica and a tiny karate champ practicing roundhouse kicks all night.
Plus, theres a size for the first and second trimesters and another for the home stretch.
Cotes clean, nontoxic formula skips the questionable stuff but still gives the mom-to-be chip-resistant, long-lasting color.
Kosas DreamBeam Comfy Smooth Sunscreen with broad spectrum SPF 40 made that switch effortless.
It leaves your skin looking like you just got back from a tropical babymoon, she says.
Thats whereTwelve Hours Sleep by Twelve Weeks Oldcomes in.
And the best part is that its delivered right to her door.
These bracelets are really affordable and you’re free to add to her stack as time goes on.
Happy hours are back on the calendar.
It reveals the secrets behind Frances laid-back yet effective parenting style through humor and cultural comparisons.
Babies are fascinated by high-contrast (black and white) patterns.
These PJs were great for both my comfort and my babys entertainment, she says.
My daughter would just lay there and stare at them for hours.
Yeti Rambler Straw Mug (25 Oz.)
(Water is always key, but its especially important when shes postpartum).
As a special touch, customize it with her name or monogram.
Itll make those middle-of-the-night wake-ups feel that much less stressful.
