5 Presents a New Mom will Appreciate

When a baby is born, so is a mother. During this time, when newborns are showered with gifts pre- and post-birth, we sometimes forget that a new mom needs just as much pampering! 

Now that the season of giving is fast approaching, we've got some gift-giving ideas for you if you're stumped about what to give that new mom in your life. Whether she's your wife, sister or best friend, these fabulous and thoughtful gift ideas will surely make her smile.

1. A non-frumpy diaper bag. 

 New moms want to feel pretty and fashionable, just like any other woman. Just because she has a baby doesn't mean baby-fied diaper bags and totes should cramp her style! 

These days, the market is replete with nouveau-style diaper bags to suit a new mom's personal style. These bags look like your regular tote or shoulder bag, but come with practical compartments and features unique to baby- and diaper-bags. They come with matching changing mats, wet and dry compartments, even holders for wet wipes and other travel essentials! 

 

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For the fashionably hip new mom, a chic bag such as the Milan by Baby Couture is a stylish, roomy choice. The young and spunky mom will love the Froot Loops diaper bag by Manila Baby Shop

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And the on-the-go mom will love the functionality and urban chic style of the Versa diaper bag by Skip Hop, available at Mothercare-Philippines branches.

 

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2. A food-delivery service made especially for new moms. 

One thing's for sure: A new mom is always hungry! From breastfeeding to running on two-hour sleep intervals, a postpartum mama can sure use a good meal (or three). And since she's most likely too tired to make a full meal, a food delivery service makes a wonderful gift for her - and a yummy one, too! 

The Sexy Chef offers a breakthrough meal program for new moms called “Body After Baby.” Designed to help new moms shed all that pregnancy weight, the B.A.B program is optimized for new moms who want to eat healthily, increase their stamina and still get the rest their bodies need postpartum. Developed by a U.S.-certified weight loss nutritionist and an OB-Gyn, this program features a detailed meal plan and exercise regimen for moms who've undergone natural or caesarean births, and also comes in two options: for breastfeeding moms and for non-breastfeeding moms. For more info, visit http://www.thesexychef.ph/bab.htm.

3. Uber chic postpartum fashion. 

I recall my days as a new mom as being in desperate need of a shopping spree! Most of my pre-pregnancy clothes didn't fit right any more or simply didn't complement my new lifestyle, so I had to buy new clothes that made me feel pretty yet gave me the freedom to enjoy motherhood. If you've got a new mom in your life, she most likely will share the sentiments I had, so get a new mom some classy, high-quality and chic fashionable wear! 

Thankfully, there are lots of choices around these days for budding moms. An excellent investment piece is EDEN's iconic Infinitude wrap, a stretchy, luxurious yet practical wrap top that you can wear up to 25 different ways, be it a dress, top, tunic, shrug, shawl - whatever suits your mood and event!  

For basic pieces, make sure to check out Mommy Matters maternity and nursing wear, which offers a line of reliable tank tops with nursing access and good quality shirts, blouses and bottoms suited to the new mom's post-pregnancy physique. Another must-buy source for casual, any-day mom fashion is Mothers En Vogue, a line of chic nursing wear available at Au Lait Maternity & Nursing Boutique. Their updated collections feature a variety of classic and trendy pieces, from maxi dresses and tube tops to sundresses and multi-wear tops.

 

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4. Fun footwear

Pregnancy may have left your mom-friend or loved one a little big-footed; so why not give her a new pair of shoes or sandals? Forget stilettos and high heels for now. A new mom will appreciate easy-to-wear, comfortable shoes that let her move around easily and effortlessly. 

For the eco-chic new mom, how about a pair of Toms or Sanuks? For the feminine mom with a taste for elegance, a pair of Anthology flats are a “shoe-in” compromise between comfort and style. For the active mom with a flair for the casual, an ever-reliable pair of Crocs flats are sure to keep her feet comfy for hours.

5. A new stash of beauty loot

What mom doesn't love her makeup? Treat a new mom to a feast for the face and gift her with a gift basket of all-natural, earth-friendly cosmetics that are good for her body, and thus, good for baby as well!

Start off with a pretty pouch from Simple Joys (at selected SM Malls), and fill it up with an assortment of goodies, such as:

• Burt Bee's Lip Shimmer 

• Youngblood's Loose Foundation Powder in Neutral 

• Human Heart Nature's Mineral Blush 

• Prestige Beauty's Eye Palette compact 

• Youngblood's Lengthening Mascara in Mink

Remember: In giving the perfect present to a new mom, be thoughtful and put her needs first. Gift her with some goodies that will help her feel good and look her her best. You'll experience a fabulous feeling of accomplishment when you make a new mom happy, because a happy new mom means a happy baby!

Main photo by Robert Whitehead via flickr creative commons