Hey girl, today let’s chat about all the best birthday gifts for mom-to-be.
Being pregnant and having a birthday can be such a letdown but with these top birthday gifts for mom-to-be, you can show her all the love and attention that she deserves.
Believe me girl, I had 4 birthdays that I was pregnant for and people are so focused on the fact that you are having a baby that they forget about celebrating just you. And it is easy to do since you are growing a miracle.
But you can show this mom-to-be that you remembered her and just her with these useful gifts for mom birthday, gifts for a new mom for herself, luxury gifts for expecting mothers, and so much more.
Let’s get into all of these birthday gifts for mom-to-be that she is going to be thrilled with getting from you.
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Best Birthday Gifts For Mom to Be
Useful Gifts For Mom Birthday
1. Digital Picture Frame
Your mama is going to be taking so many pictures coming up and instead of having them just stuck on her phone, get her this digital picture frame and she can see a slide show of them all the time.
Now, friend, I know what you are thinking – isn't this a grandma's gift? I strongly disagree.
We have this one, and all 6 of us stop to check the pictures on it all the time.
I picked this one for us since it can hold up to 32,000 pictures and short videos and it can be used with or without being hooked up to the internet.
2. Tote Bag
Every time I think I can downsize my bag I find out that with 4 kids it just isn’t an option right now. So, I have embraced the fact that I am a tote mom for the time being.
Here is a tote bag that I use as my daily purse and it fits everything we need.
This huge tote bag is also something I use when we are going to the beach or overnight somewhere. I mean it is huge, my 10-year-old son fits inside and we can zip it part way.
3. Water Bottle
Hydrating is so important for everyone but especially for pregos and it is so nice to have a quality water bottle.
I use this Hydro Flask Water Bottle.
However, I have been seeing this Stanley Quencher water cup lately and I know the Stanley brand has been around for forever and is durable.
4. Yeti Tumbler
She is going to love this Yeti tumbler even more after she has her baby.
It is one of the most used items I have.
I was hating that my coffee was getting lukewarm all the time (it takes me over an hour to have a cup of coffee) but since I started using this tumbler, I haven’t had that problem.
5. French Press
If your mama is a coffee drinker, you have to get her this French press with the tumbler above.
My sister makes coffee every day and she is nuts over this French press. I have had her coffee and it is amazing.
I would get one but I make coffee concentrate about once every 2 weeks. It is just more convenient for me as a busy mom of 4.
Let me know in the comments if you need more info on how to do that.
6. Travel Mirror
How many times have you traveled and tried to do your makeup but the lighting is terrible? It seems like this is the case for me every time.
That is why I got this travel mirror and I can’t figure out why I didn’t sooner!
Your mama is going to love it too.
7. Soft Blanket
This soft and cozy sherpa fleece blanket is going to be perfect for your mama friend when she wants to lounge around and for snuggling that new baby of hers.
We have a few of them and my kids always pick them above the rest.
Gifts for a New Mom for Herself
8. Lotion
I feel like every woman needs lotion whether she is pregnant or not. And I swear by this Aveeno lotion.
When I was pregnant, I couldn't stand fragrance of any kind, and maybe your mama-to-be is in the same boat. Thankfully this lotion is fragrance-free.
I have been using it for 12 years now.
If you think there is a better fragrance-free lotion I should be using, let me know in the comments below.
9. Nail Polish
I remember being pregnant and wanting something on my body to just not change. It turned out to be my nails. Get her some polish!
With 4 kids, I have no time to hit up a nail salon so I do them at home.
I use Essie nail polish and topper coat and it has been a rockstar for me. This is an amazing nail dryer too, and it even works for regular polish.
10. Cozy Socks
Snag these warm and comfy socks and her feet are going to stay nice and toasty.
I can't be the only woman who has cold feet most of the year. These socks have kept my feet so warm.
11. Hair Wrap Towel
Your mama's hair will look extra fabulous when she uses this hair wrap towel, it cuts down on the drying time dramatically.
And she will feel like she is getting pampered too.
I have curly hair that can get its frizz on it a hot minute but since I have been using this towel, the frizz has gone down a lot.
12. Bathrobe
A bathrobe is so useful when her baby arrives.
She can toss it on easily in the middle of the night when she needs to help her baby out.
13. Kindle
Your mama-to-be is going to go nuts over a Kindle and up her reading game.
She is going to love it because she can use it day and night, read more books, and most importantly, she can use it with one hand.
I got mine right before I had my 3rd baby and it was something that I didn’t know I was missing in my life!
14. Gift Card
If none of these gifts seemed like the right thing to get your mama friend, you can always go with a boring gift card.
I always save these as a last resort gift idea because I know if I get a gift card I usually spend it on stuff that we need instead of getting myself something.
Luxury Gifts for Expecting Mothers
15. Chocolates
These chocolates are absolutely delicious and your mama will be savoring them!
I ask for these chocolates for my birthday every year!
16. Candle
Your mama friend will love reading, relaxing, and taking a bath by this candle. I guarantee it!
My friend gave it to me for my birthday this year and I have already gone out and bought another one.
It has a delicious but subtle vanilla, coconut, and pear scent.
17. Jewelry
Oh yeah, girl, a nice piece of jewelry is so luxurious and will last the test of time for your mama friend.
You have to check out Shane Co. They have so many pieces to choose from, a wide price range, and they can ship anywhere.
Unfortunately, I have sensitive skin to metals so if it isn't real I break out in a rash. My jewelry collection is not overly large because of this but it has all come from Shane Co.
18. Lip Balm
This is the lip balm that every girl needs, your friend included. Truly a lip life saver. It lasts forever too.
Technically it is a lip sleep mask but I use it during the day, at night, as a lipstick topper, and more.
It is so good that my sisters and friends are using it too.
19. Makeup
Good makeup makes the perfect luxury gift. If you know your friend well enough to know what kind of makeup she likes and uses, restock her supply or treat her to something she has had her eye on.
These are my go-to, everyday, no makeup-makeup products that I love to use. Just for reference, my skin is dry to combo.
Nars Concealer – 2.3 Madeleine
Charlotte Tilbury Setting Powder – 1 Fair
20. Satin Scrunchies
If she has dry hair or curly hair, she needs satin scrunchies in her life.
These scrunchies will be so helpful after her baby comes and she won't be able to wash her hair as much as she would like.
They help cut down on hair breakage and don’t leave dents in your hair.
21. Pillowcase
And here is something else to help make her hair as healthy and frizz free as possible – a satin pillowcase.
If she is anything like me, get her 2 of them. It was driving me crazy that my pillowcase and my husband’s pillowcase didn’t match.
22. Shower Steamers
She can take a few minutes for herself and feel like she went to the spa with these shower steamers.
I love this variety pack!
This post was all about the best birthday gifts for mom-to-be.
So, which birthday gift do you think will be perfect for your friend? Let me know in the comments below.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.