Okay, she hasn’t endured labor, sleepless nights, runny noses, and potty training just yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t surprise her on Mother’s Day! If your wife is expecting and you’re looking for fun and exciting gifts for Mother’s Day, here are 10 wonderful ideas.
1. 3d or 4d UltraSound Photos: Thanks to the advanced world of technology, mothers don’t have to wait until the birth to see their baby’s precious face. A gift certificate to a 3d/4d ultrasound location would provide her with cherished photos she’ll love to show off to everyone. She’ll enjoy the “sneak peek”! Most larger towns and cities have at least one location. To find one near you, visit http://www.4d-ultrasounds.com.
2. Prenatal Massage: The one’s great if she’s been having a lot of back pain, or even if she hasn’t. Massages offer many health benefits and make excellent gifts. They can help lessen anxiety and depression, improve circulation, and much more. Some massage therapists have been specifically trained for mother-to-be-massages. Ask around to find a reputable therapist, or look in the phone book or visit www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/locator.htm .
3. Fetal Doppler (Rental): What can be a better gift than a device where she can hear her baby’s heartbeat often? The belly beats fetal doppler rental program would be a great gift. Visit www.bellybeats.com for more information. There are also similar devices that you can purchase at Wal-Mart or Target.
4. Gift Card to a Meal Preparation Place: If you think she’d get a kick out of preparing for frozen meals in advance, this would be an top-notch gift. There are many businesses who provide the food, kitchen utensils, tips, etc. to help women (and men) create dinners to freeze for future use. This would be perfect, because she won’t feel like cooking once the baby is born! Visit http://www.makeandtakegourmet.com, http://www.dinnersready.com, http://www.supersuppers.com,http://www.dinnerafare.com, or http://www.dinnersready.com to find a local one and purchase a gift card.
5. Professional Maternity Portraits: These are hit nowadays among pregnant women. There are many photographers who offer portraits of the mom-to-be (and the dad too). It will provide her (and the baby) with photos to treasure for years to come. To locate a good photographer, ask around or search online. You might google your city/town and “maternity portraits” and see what comes up.
6. Maternity Pajamas: If she doesn’t have a nice pair of comfortable and adorable pajamas, and she’s still got some time to go till the baby arrives, this would be a perfect gift. There are many online stores to buy from. Some are www.pajamagram.com, www.mimimaternity.com, and www.maternitygiftstore.com.
7. BabyMoon: A “BabyMoon” refers to a vacation you take before you have children. If she is newly pregnant, or even if she’s not but can travel well, why not take a fun weekend getaway? She would be thrilled to go to a Bed and Breakfast – go to www.bedandbreakfast.com to find one, or just let her choose the spot. You could even splurge and go all-out on a big vacation – such as a cruise! It will leave you with many fun memories.
8. Housekeeping Services: If she’s not too fond of cleaning (which for the most part, most women aren’t) then a gift card to a housekeeper or Merry Maids (www.merrymaids.com) would be fabulous gift. She could save it for after the baby comes if she wanted.
9. Parenting/Family Magazine Subscription: This is a very thoughtful gift. There are many magazines that she might enjoy reading every month. Family Fun (www.familyfun.com) as our others such as Parents. If she just found out that she’s pregnant, like last week, a pregnancy magazine would be a great gift too.
10. “Mom to Be” Charm Bracelet: Jewelry always makes an excellent gift. Visit http://www.babyheirlooms.com/product/mom_to_be_charms.cfm to check out a charm bracelet for pregnant moms. She’ll love showing it off to her coworkers and friends.
If none of these gift ideas appeal to you, you can never go wrong with flowers! Or just take her out to a nice restaurant – probably best not on actual mother’s day as it might be really crowded. Happy Gifting!
