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2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Expecting Moms and Dads
During the holidays, gifts are a great way to cherish your loved ones and show your love or gratitude. With the right gift, you can make someone’s holiday even more special and send the message that you care.
How do I know what to get for expecting parents?
One of the hardest things about gift-giving in general is probably figuring out what to get for the giftee. With expecting parents, it might be a little tough, but it doesn’t have to be!
All you need to do is ask for their baby registry. Many expectant parents have one, and it has a list of things you can get them. Some of the things that are on baby registries are baby clothes, a baby bath tub, a baby carrier, baby backpacks, and more.
Also read: A BabbleRoo Baby Registry Guide for New Parents
With that being said, here’s a holiday gift guide for expectant parents — we’ve included baby gear and other essentials to help mom and dad prepare for their newborn, and hopefully, make their lives a little easier!
Best gifts for expecting parents
1. BabbleRoo Vegan Leather Diaper Backpack
A must-have for busy parents who want a stylish diaper bag with plenty of storage! You’ll love it because of the soft vegan leather, the number of pockets it has, the built-in stroller clips, and the gold zippers for an elegant touch!
Also read: The Top 10 Best Diaper Bags of 2024 For Parents
2. Love + Wild Pregnancy Journal
If your friends or family are expecting, get them a pregnancy journal to document their pregnancy keepsakes and milestones. Love + Wild’s pregnancy journal includes pages, photos, and journaling prompts for all three trimesters.
3. Lucy Darling Little Animal Lover Memory Baby Book
A baby memory book is sentimental and heartwarming— it’s perfect for expecting parents in their third trimester who want to record their little one’s first years. Lucy Darling’s baby memory books are just so cute, and there are so many pages to document your baby’s milestones, memories, and photos!
4. KeaBabies Baby Handprint & Footprint Keepsake Duo Frame
A handprint and a footprint DIY kit is another way to create a cherished memory that can be displayed at home. KeaBabies’s DIY kit does just that with acrylic paint, baby-safe air-dry clay, and a wood photo frame with clear glass.
5. ComfyBumpy Baby Bouncer Seat
A portable and adjustable baby bouncer provides a cozy space for the baby to rest or play and gives parents a much-needed break. ComfyBumpy’s ergonomic bouncer seat bounces with your child’s rocking, and it’s also adjustable and safe for your baby. We also love it because it keeps our baby secure and happy while they play.
6. Baby DeeDee Sleep Nest Basic
Baby clothes are one of the best gifts for expectant parents because your baby can never have just one. For example, they’ll need a few items for bedtime like a cozy and breathable sleep sack from Baby DeeDee. It ensures they stay safe and warm while they sleep, which brings peace of mind for parents.
7. BabbleRoo Baby Wrap Carrier
Besides baby clothes, expecting parents will need a baby carrier — both expecting moms and dads will love this because it allows them to multitask while keeping their baby close! Our BabbleRoo baby carrier is also made from a secure, breathable, and stretchable fabric so their little one will be safe and comfortable while babywearing.
Also read: How A Baby Carrier Can Help New Moms and Dads
8. Delta Children 48-pc Nursery Storage Set
Help expecting parents set up their baby’s nursery with a set of storage solutions! A Nursery Storage Set from Delta Children comes with velvet hangers, closet dividers, shelf-hanging organizers, and printed bins. You can use these to organize the nursery and divide clothes and other essentials by category.
9. BabbleRoo Diaper Caddy
Other than nursery storage solutions, expecting parents might need other items to organize their baby’s other items. A diaper caddy from BabbleRoo is the perfect holiday gift for this! It’s a portable caddy to store your baby’s diapering essentials including diapers, diaper creams, clothes, baby wipes, toys, and more.
Also read: How To Organize A Diaper Caddy (+ Diaper Caddy Essentials)
10. HappiestBaby SNOObie Smart Soother
A sound (or white noise) machine is another nursery companion you might wanna consider as a holiday gift for expectant parents. It creates a soothing sleep environment for your baby as well as sleep trains them towards a consistent bedtime routine.
HappiestBaby’s sound machine includes 14 soothing white noise and a customizable nightlight which is also another gift idea for moms and dads.
11. Eufy Baby Monitor E210
Give the gift of peace of mind with a high-quality video baby monitor. A high-tech baby monitor with video, audio, and temperature monitoring offers peace of mind while the baby sleeps. Eufy’s baby monitor has 720p video resolution and it can tilt up to 330° to cover your baby’s environment… including the corners of the room!
12. Kindred Bravely Clea Bamboo Long Sleeve Pajama Set
A cozy pajama set is a must-have for expecting moms who want to be comfy through pregnancy and postpartum. Luckily, Kindred Bravely got you! Their pajama sets are a dream with a breathable and stretchy fabric, long buttery sleeves that will keep you warm at night, and buttons for easy nursing.
Plus, they have pockets!
P.S. Kindred Bravely also has lounge dresses and maternity robes if you wanna check them out instead.
13. Momcozy Pregnancy Pillow
With a growing belly, many expectant moms will struggle with sleep. That’s where a pregnancy pillow comes in — Momcozy’s pregnancy pillow will be their next best friend because of how soft it is! Its ergonomic design will also help support your full body from head to toe and prevent a sore back while you drift off into sleep.
14. AZMED Maternity Belly Band
For expecting moms who have back pain from their growing baby bump, you can gift them a belly band. It helps relieve lower back pain and pelvic pain by gently cradling your bump and some moms love it because it’s stretchy and adjustable.
15. Frida Mom Pregnancy Skincare Set
With a growing baby bump, expecting moms might feel discomfort. Itchy skin, stretch marks, chafing, and swelling are some of the common problems moms face during pregnancy, but a pregnancy skincare set will help soothe those problems. Frida Mom’s pregnancy skincare set consists of a spray for swollen legs/feet, a non-chafing stick, body lotion, and stretch mark cream.
Also read: 15 Self-Care Ideas For Busy and New Moms
16. WavHello Belly Buds
For expecting parents who are also music lovers, get them a pair of baby bump speakers. It lets you play music or talk to your baby while they’re in your womb, and honestly, it’s an overall wholesome gift. Plus, you get to bond with your baby before they’re born!
17. 40oz Stanley Quenchers
A pregnant woman needs to drink 8 to 12 cups of water a day so make sure your pregnant mama stays hydrated! It helps relieve pregnancy constipation, helps with blood production and circulation (for your baby), aids digestion, and forms the amniotic fluid that protects your baby.
To ensure she stays hydrated and healthy, get a 40-oz Stanley Quencher in her favorite color. You can get a matching straw for her bottle so she can take a sip of water throughout the day, and it also fits most cup holders so she can bring it out on her outings.
18. BabbleRoo Portable Changing Pad
For expecting moms and dads, a good holiday gift is a portable and cushioned changing pad. It makes outings so much easier and you can change your diapers in a public space like at the park or in a public restroom. Some like ours also come with extra storage for diapers and a small pack of wipes.
19. Sunflower Motherhood Deluxe Postpartum Recovery Box
For moms who are in their third trimester or a few days away from their due date, a postpartum kit is a great gift for expecting moms. It consists of essentials that moms will need to recover postpartum like ice packs, nipple and perineal cream, pads, postpartum underwear, and more.
Sunflower Motherhood’s postpartum kit also includes a candle, an affirmations card, and a sitz bath pack.
20. A baby gift card
A gift card from top retailers with baby products like Amazon, Target, and Walmart can help parents shop for items from their registry before the baby comes. It’s a pretty versatile gift idea for expectant moms and dads, especially when you don’t know what to get them.
How do I save up during gift-giving season?
For some parents who are on a budget, getting gifts might put a dent in their wallets, and with expecting parents, they often want what’s best for their baby.
However, there’s still a way to save up — Black Friday! It’s one of the best parts of the year, let alone the holidays, and you’ll be treated to crazy discounts across your fave brands and items.
Luckily for you, BabbleRoo's joining in the fun this year, so stay tuned and check out our collection in the meantime!
A quick "wrap up"
With our 2024 holiday gift guide, here are some of the things you can get for any expecting parent. Happy shopping!