35 Gifts a Pregnant Woman Actually Wants

Nov 13, 2018

So your bestie just announced she's pregnant, and she's already drowning in the cute onesies and nursery room gifts. While we're fans of decking out your baby's wardrobe and their playroom, we know your pregnant friend is the real star of the show. We've got 35 essential presents for all the fab preggo ladies in your life.

Hatch 24.7 Feeding Jumpsuit

She'll want to feed, sleep, lounge and never take this nursing-friendly jumpsuit off. Bonus: it's made in super-soft GOTS certified organic cotton with a pretty pointelle pattern and front patch pockets for stashing all the baby things.

Mambino Organics Bun in the Oven Skincare Set

Made without parabens or sulfates, this nourishing and moisturizing skin care line will give her one less thing to worry about.

Leachro Pregnancy Pillow

Help your favorite preggo get some blissful sleep… at least until she has to run to the bathroom again.

Wusic Womb Music Heartbeat Baby Monitor

This gadget is so freaking cool. It allows mama to check on her baby's heartbeat without visiting the doctor, which is key in the early stages of pregnancy when baby isn't moving around yet. There's even a cable splitter so her partner can tune into the magical sound of heartbeats at the same time.

Bravado Designs Silk Seamless Maternity Bra

Give your expecting friend a little extra support with a soft, wire-free bra that comes with molded cups and removable foam inserts.

Preggatinis Drink Mix Book

Just because she can’t have alcohol doesn’t mean she can’t kick back with a delicious mock-tail.

Tummydrops Ginger

These all natural ginger drops were developed with GI doctors and can help with bouts of morning sickness (or motion sickness).

The Belly Book

This book will guide you through all nine months of your pregnancy, helping a mom-to-be document everything from growing belly pictures and weird food cravings.

Burt’s Bees Belly Butter

This moisturizing blend of shea, cocoa, and jojoba butters can be used during and after pregnancy to soften the skin and help with stretch marks. It’s also fragrance-free, so it will be safe for any mom-to-be who finds herself with a heightened sense of smell.

Skip Hop Duo Diaper Bag Tote

It's inevitable that a new parent will be carrying a diaper bag, but at least help them carry one that's stylish. This Skip Hop bag comes with a changing pad and has numerous compartments and pockets to keep all the baby things organized, as well as adjustable straps.

Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor

This baby monitor has an LCD display and interchangeable lenses to help customize any and all baby viewing options.

Traditional Medicinals Organic Pregnancy Herbal Tea

For any pregnant woman who is trying to cut out caffeine, these teas have a combination of raspberry and herbs to help replace that daily coffee fix.

The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People

Does the mom-to-be depend on you to keep her laughing through the thick of it? This pregnancy activity book is not only hilarious; it will also stand out in a pile of onesie gifts.

MadeMother Pregnancy Compression Socks

During your friend’s pregnancy, blood will be flowing at a higher volume, which can cause discomfort (especially during long car rides). These compression socks reduce swelling when your buddy’s belly gets balloon-sized.

Retro Rainbow Mama T-Shirt

If your vintage-loving GF misses her pre-preggers wardrobe give her this cute vintage-inspired Mama tee to make her feel like she's not losing out on style.

Bump Box Subscription

Give the gift that keeps on giving as that baby keeps on growing. Bump Boxes include a lot of the items featured in this article, plus coupons to other helpful services the mom-to-be might not already know about. There's one for every trimester.

The Sh!t No One Tells You

This helpful and humorous guide will be a lifeline for that first year of motherhood.

Milk + Honey Muscle Soak Nº 18

Get your bestie relaxing at the end of a long day when she adds this mix of eucalyptus, arnica, rosemary, and sweet marjoram for those pregger aches and pains. (Heck, we'll take some too!)

Queen Rose Pregnancy Pillow

Help that bump be comfy and supported whether your friend is she’s sleeping, reading, or Netflixing.

Bringing Up Bébé

There’s a reason why French children tend to be well-behaved, and it has to do with French parents. This best-selling book provides some insights on a different take on parenting, written from the perspective of an American living in France.

Fertile Mind Belly Belt Combo Kit

She has already sacrificed margaritas and soft cheeses (how tragic!), but with this belly belt, she won’t have to give up her favorite jeans just yet.

Neeva Fetal Doppler

Couples can hear their babe's heartbeat through all the months with this reliable monitor.

Erbaviva Home From the Hospital Essentials

Don't let them leave empty-handed. This kit has it all: Erbaviva's Baby Trio, Baby Soap, Lip & Cheek Balm, Sniffles Chest Balm, Tummy Rub, Nighty Night Bath Essence, Baby Body Wash, Baby Shampoo & Diaper Cream!

What to Expect When You’re Expecting

This best-seller is probably on every bookshelf of every mom you’ve ever met. Make sure your mommy-to-be friend has her own copy, which answers every question she could ever think of related to her pregnancy.

GorgeousSoap Arnica Salve Natural Relief Balm

This plant-based balm can be used to relieve chest congestion, pesky bug bites, headaches, and everyday ache and pains. Is there anything it can’t do?

Sea-Band Acupressure Wristbands

Has pregnancy plagued her with morning sickness, or even worse, all-day sickness? This all-natural, drug-free solution targets special pressure points to relieve her nausea. Pair it with a pack of saltines and you’ll be her new favorite person.

Analise During & After 5-Piece Maternity/Nursing Sleep Set

Get her out of those old sweats and into one of these comfy PJ and robe sets, and she'll be feeling like her together self in no time. It also comes with a matching baby gown.

Pink Stork Flakes Bath Salts

These bath salts are made from the therapeutic Dead Sea and can help with morning sickness, sleep quality, and stress reduction.

UGG Ansley Slippers

Wrap her swollen feet in these moccasin slippers made of waterproof suede and lined with plush shearling wool. These babies are the ultimate combo of comfort and style.

Blue Apron

She might be craving ice cream and pickles, but if you get Blue Apron’s meal kits delivered to her home, she’ll be eating a well-balanced diet with minimal effort.

The Whole 9 Months

If your friend is the type who loves to cook but needs a little healthy inspiration, this book has nutritional information, 100 easy recipes, and pregnancy tricks to help her eat for two. It’s written by an OB-GYN with a forward from celeb mom Jessica Alba.

Three Lollies Preggie Pop Drops

These individually wrapped drops are perfect to keep in your pockets or purse whenever morning sickness strikes. They’re made with essential oils of fruit and plant botanicals and come in four tasty flavors — sour raspberry, green apple, sour tangerine, and sour lemon.

Kindred Bravely Non-Skid Maternity Socks

Pregnancy is tough, and sometimes the best thing to do is to have a good sense of humor about it. These comfy socks are perfect for walking around at home or in the hospital, and they have cute messages on the sole to remind her of how awesome she is.