Our Gift Guide For Moms-To-Be
If you're getting ready to shower a loved one who's expecting a baby or looking for gift ideas to add to your own registry, there's no shortage of chic gifts for moms out there. Consider it a perk of raising little shadows in the Instagram age. The downside? It can take a lot of searching to find items for pregnant or postpartum moms that aren't matronly or poorly made. So, we took it upon ourselves to roundup eight gifts for moms—pregnant, postpartum, or otherwise—that they'll absolutely love.
To celebrate the fact that our Luxe Labor & Delivery Gown is now carried in-store at the illustrious Emilia George motherhood boutique in Tribeca, New York, (check it out if you're in NY!), we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to showcase some of our favorites gifts for mom from the storefront. I personally fell in love with the brand in my second pregnancy, when I had the opportunity to test a great deal of maternity clothing brands for my work for Forbes Vetted. I gravitated toward Emilia George's stylish dresses and incredibly comfortable sweater sets, wearing the store's eponymous brand on repeat for all nine months and in postpartum. My love for the brand grew once I began chatting with Emilia George founder and CEO, Elle Wang, more. Not only is she the brand's driving force, but she's also a mother, a PhD and former Partnerships Advisor for one of the United Nations offices, a regular contributor to publications like Entrepreneur.com and a true champion of women. Emilia George is also a member of UN Conscious Fashion & Lifestyle and 1% for the Planet and has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Business Insider and Entrepreneur. Suffice it to say, both Elle and Emilia George are definitely worth a look.
Without further ado, here are eight gifts for mom from your new favorite parenthood boutique, Emilia George.
8 Gifts For Moms
1. Little Shadows Luxe Labor & Delivery Gown
It goes without saying that our Luxe Labor and Delivery Gown is, well, luxe. When it comes time for the mom in your life to give birth or recover during the postpartum period, this gown has everything she needs. With easy-release snaps down the front and back, the Luxe Gown creates a more seamless skin-to-skin, nursing and delivery process, while also providing easy access for epidural placement. It's the ultimate push present and a gift for moms that will become your go-to.
2. Emilia George Marie Blazer Dress
I loved how chic and empowered this blazer dress made me feel during my pregnancy. I wore it out to an upscale restaurant for a bachelorette party, to several work events and while vacationing in the South of France with my husband. I also love that the inside has a sort of bustle that allows you to create more space in the skirt of the dress as you get further along in your pregnancy. If you're looking for a gift for moms who want to look polished and put together throughout pregnancy, this blazer dress is just the thing.
3. Emilia George Postpartum Prepared Kit
A must for any mom-to-be, this postpartum preparedness bundle is one of the most thoughtful gift for moms that you can purchase. It includes the following postpartum essentials:
Care for your bleeding:
- reusable OEKO-TEX leak-proof postpartum underwear (1 pair)
- disposable mesh underwear (2 pair)
- perfect-stream peri cleansing bottle
- organic herbal peri spray
- organic cotton, high-absorbency pads (8)
Care for your lactation:
- organic nipple balm
- reusable hydrogel soothing nipple pads
- disposable bamboo nursing pads (12)
- lactation consultation quiz
Care for all-of-you:
- dual-purpose inflatable seat cushion/neck pillow
- postpartum affirmation card deck
- "strong as a mother" grip socks
- "strong as a mother" water bottle
- milk storage guideline magnet
4. Emilia George Cool Mom Hat
What better gift for mom than a hat that lets her know you think she's a total cool mom. I have a hat similar to this that I purchased on a girls trip that says "Fun Mom" and I wear it so much more frequently than I expected. After a long night with the kids, a cute baseball hat is very much welcomed.
5. Emilia George Ines Sweater Pants & Sera Camisole
I wore this matching set religiously during the winter months of my pregnancy and during the postpartum period. It was comfortable enough that I could wear it all day, whether I was lounging, walking or running to school to pick up my older son. And even though it felt like I was wearing pajamas, it was elevated enough that I felt pulled together and cute—even with all-day nausea. I paired this most often with white tennies and a trench.
6. Apres Beauty Everlast Eye Mask
Sleep deprivation during pregnancy and with kids is no joke. I've found that these reusable eye masks make all the difference with puffy eyes and dark circles. I just dab some eye cream under my eye, press these on and by the time I've finished my coffee I look far more awake.
7. Emilia George Isabella Dress
This dress was everything during the spring and summer months of my pregnancy. It's flattering, lightweight and comfortable, and the back cutouts made me feel, dare I say, sexy. Evenso, it's completely wholesome enough for kids birthday parties but stylish enough for brunch or vacation. This was a definite staple in my maternity wardrobe and would be an ideal gift for moms who love a sundress look.
8. Baby Boldly Postpartum Affirmations Card Deck
Postpartum can be a challenge, especially for first time moms. These postpartum affirmation cards allow her to recenter and gain confidence, whether this is her first time enduring the fourth trimester or her fifth. I love that this is a gift for mom that can be passed down after she's finished with the postpartum period so she can pay it forward to moms at different stages.
