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Mother's Day can mean so many different things for different people - with us all having special mums/friends/stepmums/carers in our lives who have given us the world and more - and we want to give a little back.
Now, what about the new mums-to-be, their time hasn't come just yet for bringing a life into the world but they sure as hell deserve a little something to show our appreciation for the journey they are about to embark on in parenthood.
Numerous retailers have incredible mum-to-be gifting ideas - let's hope you find exactly what you are looking for right here - our Reviews Editor Stacey Dutton has found some of the most perfect ideas, from the little things like a pack of biscuits to get you through those sleepless nights, to home comforts to relax and unwind while they take an afternoon nap.
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Letterbox Gifts Mum to Be Gift Set, £39
For £39, this is such a heartwarming gift with just those little essentials we need with a newborn- a long bath, some chocolate to enjoy when winding down and a nice cup of hot tea! (John Lewis)I have always loved the idea of looking after a mum being an absolute priority after giving birth, and even more so just before birth with some simple DIY pamper sessions.
The idea of a relaxing bath with a fruity tea and chocolate when pregnant is just wonderful - she will really love this.
The Sleepy Nights Bundle, £33.60
These gift sets made to help aid with ease both mum and baby into those quite gruelling first few days are brilliant (Image: Bloom & WIld)If their baby is very near the due date, this little essentials pack for when a newborn arrives is a great idea. With a snuggly lamb, midnight snacks for mum and a pillow mist for easing them back off to sleep between feeds will be such a welcome gift for any new mum (especially the midnight snacks!)
Etsy Mummy To Be Bracelet, £17.54
Affordable and gorgeous- a small token of your appreciation for the lady in your life who's about to bring a new addition into the world (Etsy)A bracelet is for those mums who find a precious keepsake such a joy at special times in their lives. Why not get this as, not only a token of your appreciation for bringing a child into the world but, for something they can look at when times get hard and baby is maybe not settling as a gentle reminder that it will all be ok and it's the biggest privilege that they are a new mummy.
PUTSKA Nappy Caddy, £15.99
They are the ultimate lifesaver for a new mum- as much as it isn't the most instagrammable gift, if you pack all of the little compartments with little additional gifts to pad it out, I think most new mums would love this! (Image: Amazon)This has to be up there in the top 5 gifts to get a mum-to-be. A new mum will realise the absolute significance of being prepared to lug 75 nappies around the house and packs of baby wipes to crop up everywhere - so a storing caddy is an absolute game-changer. They weren't really a thing when I had my son 11 years ago but, wow would I have loved something like this - all the little compartments to are great for everything else new mums need- baby scissors, muslin cloths, spare babygrows etc.
New Parent's Jar of Joy, £13.99
Who doesn't love a novelty gift like this? (Image: Amazon) (Amazon)I would have loved somebody to gift me this as a new mum (I'm a sucker for a thoughtful gift though).
To think that, something so simple like this, when you are sleep deprived and in need of a little lift, this is there to take and just laugh off your troubles or remind you just how lucky we are we can bring our little bundles of joy into the world.