Stuck With What to Buy an Expecting Parent?

*This is a collaborative post

If someone you care for is expecting a child, you’re going to want to celebrate with them! This is a huge step in their life and will change things for them going forward. It’s exciting and it can sometimes be nerve wracking, but all in all, you’re going to want to show how happy you are for them. Here are a few gifts you might want to consider.

Gifts for the Parent

When we think of baby related gifts, we tend to think of gifts for the baby. But why not consider a gift for the parent too? If your friend or family member is pregnant, there are a number of gifts you can provide them with that will help make the experience easier or more comfortable for them. One option is a pregnancy pillow. Posture isn’t something that the average person tends to spend too much time thinking about. But when someone is pregnant, they find that they’re suddenly holding a lot more weight on their front and this can result in slouching and consequent back pain. Pregnancy pillows are specially shaped pillows that can help to support your loved one while they’re sitting or lying down. They can place it near the lumbar of their back while sitting for additional support or it could support any part of their body that needs it while lying down. There are also nice pregnancy toiletry sets that can soothe the skin.

Bibs

Now, for gifts for the baby. There are countless options on sites like For Your Little One to choose from. Remember that lots of people tend to buy baby clothes, that the little one will grow out of pretty quickly. Instead, why not consider more practical options, such as bibs. The average parent will get through countless bibs and the more they have, the better. After all, nobody wants to do a wash of bibs multiple times a day. There are endless arrays of different designs, so browse the market and find ones that you know the parents will love!

Teething Toys

Babies tend to see their first teeth come through at about four months and the teething process can be pretty uncomfortable. This causes more crying and restlessness. To help your friend or family member through this time, you may want to invest in some teething toys for their little one. These toys are specially designed to be chewed on and can offer relief. There are options that can also be cooled, helping to soothe the pain and encourage the little one to rest.

These, of course, are just a few options you might want to consider when buying gifts for expecting parents. When it comes down to it, you’ll know them, their wants and preferences best, which will help you make an informed decision and settle on a gift that you know they’ll love. If ever in doubt, you can simply ask. Some parents have wishlists, guaranteeing that you’ll choose something that they have their heart set on.