Thoughtful Gifts for Expecting Mums: It's All About Her

When it comes to baby showers and preparing for a new arrival, it’s easy to focus on the little one. But what about mum? She’s the one doing all the hard work, after all! 

Mums deserve some love and attention too, especially as they navigate pregnancy and, prepare for motherhood or get ready for baby number 2, 3 or 4.

So, let’s shift the spotlight and talk about thoughtful gifts that are all about her—whether she’s a breastfeeding mum, a mum-to-be, mum-of-many or just in need of a little self-care.

Why Focus on Mum?

Let’s face it: babies tend to steal the show when it comes to gifts. But mums are often juggling physical changes, emotional ups and downs, and the demands of preparing for a newborn. A thoughtful gift can make her feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

So, what should you look for? Think comfort, support, and self-care.

Gift Ideas for Mums-to-Be and New Mums

1. Breastfeeding Support Essentials

If she’s planning to breastfeed, she’ll appreciate items that make the journey smoother. Here are a few ideas:

• Breastfeeding Pads: Often overlooked until mum realises she's leaking through her tops, keep mumma leak-free with Mumma Bear’s breastfeeding pads.
• Milk Collection Shells & Breast Pump Bundles: Help her effortlessly collect that liquid gold for mumma's who plan to save and stash her milk with our discreet milk collection shells and breast pump. 
• Nipple Balm: Protect, nourish and heal mumma especially during those early days where breastfeeding is establishing itself and mum and baby are learning to breastfeeed with our natural feeding safe nipple balm that also has many other amazing uses.
  

2. Self-Care Must-Haves

Pregnancy and postpartum are full of physical challenges. Treat her to self-care products that soothe and nurture her body:

• Mumma Bear Stretch Mark Butter: Treat mumma to a touch of luxury and support for her rapidly expanding skin with our deeply nourishing stretch mark butter.
• Pregnancy Belly Bands: Supportive and comfortable, these are great for helping ease aches and pains during and after pregnancy / c-section.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding tea: Keep mumma nourished and encourage her to take some time out with a lovely cup of tea.
• Pregnancy Massage: Through a masseause that specialised in pregnency massage (from 2nd trimester) - help melt away those perksy aches and pains.
• Bath Soaks: Treat mum to some time out with pregnancy safe bath soaks.

3. Comfort Items for Everyday Life

Comfort is key for an expecting or new mum. Here are some thoughtful picks:

• Soft Robes or Slippers: Perfect for lounging at home or those early morning feeds. Slippers and robes are easy to pop on when bubs is in mum's arms and make access to feeding super easy - no need to wrangle buttons or zips at feeding time.
• Maternity and Breastfeeding Pillows: Great for supporting mum's back, arm and shoulders while resting or nursing.

4. Practical Gifts That Make Life Easier

Sometimes, the best gifts are the ones that lighten her load:

• Nappy Bags and Organisers: Mumma Bear’s nappy bags are stylish, practical, lightweight and perfect for keeping essentials nearby.
• Reusable Cloth Nappies: A sustainable choice that not only look adorable on bub's bum - they help save money and the planet. 
• Muslin Blankets: So much versatility - a nursing cover, change mat, blanket, pram cover and burp cloth, mum can never have too many muslins!

5. Emotional Support and Relaxation

Motherhood can be overwhelming. Gifts that help her unwind are always appreciated:

• Affirmation Cards: Give her daily reminders that she’s got this. We have digital affirmation card kits for pregnancy and birth - with bonus phone wallpaper versions for Mumma to keep on her phone and take them wherever she goes.
• A Journal: Perfect for capturing memories, thoughts, or simply unloading her mind.
• Keepsake boxes: A thoughtful way to help mumma document the first few years of her little creation's life.
  

6. Meals & Help Around The House

Something I personally struggled with a lot - remembering to eat and getting overwhelmed with seeing the housework slide:

• Ready Made Meals: Ready made meals (either home made or through a ready made meal website) that can be popped in the freezer and chucked into the microwave or oven are a god-send for mums - especially breastfeeding mothers who need to consume more calories per day to produce milk effectively.
• Home Help: Whether you create your own gift certificates to head over to mum's house to help with anything she may need around the house, or you use a home help or cleaning company- I know many mum's that would appreciate this more than ever for the things she just quite can't get to.
• Take her other kiddos out for the day: Allowing mum some 1 on 1 time with her little human to bond with zero distractions.
• Nanny: Whether you do this yourself or you hire one - Nannies can be a wonderful to help mum either take some time for herself, reconnect with herself or hubby, or to simply help out with the other kids when things become a little overwhelming.

Why Mumma Bear Is the Perfect Place for Mum-Focused Gifts

At Mumma Bear, we understand that mums deserve just as much love as their little ones. Our range of natural, sustainable, and reusable products includes everything from self-care essentials to practical items that make life a little easier. Whether she’s in her third trimester or tackling those early newborn weeks, we’ve got something she’ll love.

Final Thoughts

Celebrating an expecting mum is all about showing her that she’s supported and appreciated. From breastfeeding must-haves to self-care, thoughtful gifts can make all the difference. So, the next time you’re shopping for an expecting mum, remember: it’s not just about the baby—mum deserves some spoiling too!