17 Holiday Gift Ideas For New Moms and Moms-to-be

Make Christmas extra special for expectant mom-friends by gifting them with these thoughtful choices!

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TPE SoftPlay Family of Turtles, P425 for a set of 3, at The Parenting Emporium
Teach concepts about size, texture, and animals while also providing hours and hours of imaginative play with these adorable crocheted toys. A community of Payatas women make these so your purchase also helps other families! Use as a toy one day, props another, and decor while not in use.

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The CuddleDuck, P650, at The Parenting Emporium 
This bath teether toy is anti-mould & anti-bacteria! Made from natural rubber and babysafe vegetable paints, this toy is ready to be your baby's teething buddy. Soft and easy for baby to hold, Cuddleduck is a winner in our books for its many thoughtful uses and safe design.

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Sacred 250 mL, P399 at The Parenting Emporium  
The safest and gentlest baby wash for a newborn's delicate and dry skin. Perfect too as mommy's facial wash!

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UV Care Pocket Sterilizer, P1,200, at The Parenting Emporium
This lab tested sterilizer fits in your bag, your pocket, or luggage - kill the flu virus, salmonella, dust, mites, bed bugs, bacteria, hand foot mouth disease, conjunctivitis, microorganisms, H1N1, e.coli, mers, mrsa, & more! Perfect to disinfect your phone, restaurant utensils, remote controls, faucets, light switches, etc on the go! 

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Mustela Vitamin Barrier Cream, P330, at The Parenting Emporium
The safest and gentlest protection for baby's bum. Use to prevent diaper rash & to soothe if rash is already present.

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Real Kids Shades 0+, P860 at The Parenting Emporium
Sunbathe the little one without worrying about UV exposure. Let your baby get the full benefits of the sun while looking cool and stylish with these 100% UVA/UVB protection shades.

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Nature to Nurture Travel Size Cleaning Pack, P175, at The Parenting Emporium
The only cleaning items you need to bring to the hospital, on a staycation, or while travelling. Plant-based and safe, the kit that comes in a gift-ready packaging contains a baby bottle and dish wash, a laundry detergent, a multi-purpose cleaner, and a multi-surface cleaner.

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Medela Purelan, P600, at The Parenting Emporium 
Breastfeeding is a joy but also is challenging! Have the Medela Purelan, medical grade lanolin, ready for when nipples become sore or wounded. Dark yellow and sticky are the signs of a potent ointment. No need to wipe off before feeding or pumping.

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Medela Breastshells, P990 for a set of 2, at The Parenting Emporium 
Protect those sore, sensitive, and raw nipples at the start of breastfeeding with these breastshells that provide ample ventilation for the skin and comfort for the breast.

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Kinsa Thermometer, P1,095, at The Parenting Emporium
Plug into phone like headphones and get a reading in a couple of seconds! The app keeps a record of temperature and symptoms on your phone for easy sending to your physician. For older kids who become squirmy during temp-taking, a quick game of popping bubbles is installed to prevent impatience! Suitable for oral, rectal, and underarm readings.

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White Walls PH decals, P500 per set, at The Parenting Emporium
Preparing the little one's room? These decals add that special touch to any space! Easy to apply and easy to remove, does not leave any sticky residue.

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Iflin Baby Burp and Bib, P1,650, at The Parenting Emporium 
Made of premium muslin fabric, the snaps allow the caregiver to wear this around his or her neck. Burp and carry baby without worrying that bending will make the fabric fall! 

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Lunas Illuminating Eye Elixir, P360, at The Parenting Emporium 
Don't sweat the eyebags from getting no sleep once baby is born. This elixir is safe even for pregnant moms! Just dab around your eye before going to sleep and see the difference after a few days.

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Swaddle Up, P1,299, at The Parenting Emporium 
The newest self-soothing swaddle and sleep bag for baby! Expect longer naptime as baby sleeps in his/her natural sleep position. Thoughtfully designed with three openings, this swaddle is easy to wear, making changing nappies at night easy, and allows you to incorporate it on your chosen car seat/stroller. 

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Mega Malunggay, P950 for a box of 100, at The Parenting Emporium 
Packed with 500 mg of moringa super food goodness, this is the only malunggay supplement that comes with 100 mg of Vitamin C for better absorption of the iron in the malunggay. Good for increasing milk supply and strengthening your immune system.

Human Nature Baby Bottle & Utensil Cleanser 500 mL, P199, at humanheartnature.com
Enriched with coconut derived emulsifiers, it effectively removes gunk, grease, and milk residue from feeding bottles, nipples, pacifiers, teething toys and utensils without harsh chemicals that can irritate your baby’s skin. It is certified by the Natural Products Association (NPA), the US’ and oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. 

Cetaphil Baby Daily Lotion and Ultra Moisturizing Bath & Wash, available at leading department stores
With calming organic calendula derived from the marigold flower, these soothe sensitive and irritated skin to keep baby’s skin soft, smooth, and moisturized. They're also paraben-free, mineral oil-free, hypoallergenic, and dermatologist tested.

The Parenting Emporium is located at 29 1st St, Quezon City. For inquiries, call (02) 725 3723 or visit their Facebook page.

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