Do you know an expectant mom? Have you been wracking your brain to try to figure out an exceptional gift to give her? Gift giving is such a personal thing and we are all different when it comes to buying presents for friends and family members. If you're a mom and you're looking for a mother to be gift you have some good inside information that will help you to choose a present to wow her.
Give It Some Thought
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Even if you are a mom, you have different tastes than another mom to be. Some mothers are more practical and would enjoy gifts like baby blankets, sleepers and crib sheets. You may have a pregnant friend that is a little more on the fanciful side and she may like gifts like a pretty picture for the nursery or a frilly little dress for the newborn girl. Think about your friend and what type of person she is and this will give you some clues as to the kind of present to give.
If you don't know the mother to be very well then gift giving is going to be a little tougher. If you are a friend of the family you can check with the family member to get some ideas. Find out if the expectant mother is registered somewhere. Then choose a gift from her registry selection. This way you'll know for sure it's what she really wants. Think about going in on a present with a group of close friends so you can buy a truly welcome treasure like a piece of nursery furniture or a baby stroller.
Personalize It
Most moms or moms to be would love to have a present that has been personalized. If you decide to go this route, you may need to wait until the baby is born. This way you will know the details like the baby's name, weight, birth date and gender. A picture frame or quilt with the baby's name and other details is very thoughtful.
What about giving your time? One of the most considerate gifts for a new mom may be offering to help her in some way. Maybe you could make a few casseroles and freeze them so she can have a ready-made dinner for the family. Run some errand for her like going to the grocery store or dropping off something at the post office. You know how busy she is with a new baby. You will win big points in thoughtfulness.
Gifts are appreciated the most when given from the heart so if you just remember to be creative and put yourself in the recipients shoes, you can't go wrong.