Truly the nicest maternity gifts (but real)
What would we rather do here than share our best tips and finds? So nothing. Hence this list of real ones the nicest maternity and baby gifts (giving is also allowed, even better, when your 'warrior' is still pregnant - long live the anticipation). Gifts from this list, that you want, we think. No junk that just piles up in the house, but practical and beautiful. From handmade maternity gifts to personalized and long-lasting. You're welcome, also from the warrior. Really the best maternity gifts, here you go.
The most valued maternity gift for centuries: food! A freezer full. Fresh, healthy, ready-made, power food and above all: DELICIOUS.
And don't think that you're making it 'easy' for yourself like this: every young parent is really happy with this. So hurry to one of these home delivery toppers throughout the country. Easy? Yes. Grateful? Quite. For example, do a gift voucher from Crisp gift: the digital supermarket really has the tastiest and really the most nutritious (healthy) things and treats for kids. But also with one of the maternity packages from Ohmyguts is it a party (do the breakfast box! yummy). Or get a meal box from Vood. Long story short: really tasty healthy meals for parents who have something else on their mind than cooking. Or think about groceries at all.
No, a maternity gift does not have to cost a lot of money. The most valuable things are free: love and attention. During or after the maternity period, young parents – especially mothers – have a hard time getting to themselves. Give a self-written gift voucher with the offer to babysit once so that mother, father or both can create some me-time while you take good care of the baby. For example, you can offer to come by 4 times for a quarter of an hour so that mother can take a long shower, a bit longer so that a yoga class or massage can be enjoyed, or that the new parents go for a walk together or even take a nap. And with a clear gift voucher, the parents can ask you for this without feeling embarrassed.
Great gift for moms and dads to be Because this baby blanket is so, so, so soft. Made from 100% organic cotton, with a knitted moon pattern in a blue, pink, or beige color. The blanket is also supple, wonderfully breathable, and completely free of nasty chemicals. The knitted fabric is protective, keeps you nice and warm, and breathes at the same time.
And this one is going along for the long runs: today in the stroller or the cradle, tomorrow as a play mat on the floor, and soon simply along to the toddler bed.
The organic cotton comes from India and has never been in contact with pesticides or other nasty substances: so it is clean, safe, and skin-friendly. It meets the strict GOTS standard, meaning: 100% eco, guaranteed. Yumeko's Fairtrade cotton is sourced under fair trade conditions, enabling small cotton farmers in India to shape their own future through environmental improvements and education for their children. That makes the world a little bit better. And everyone sleeps just a little bit more soundly.
In the postpartum period, not only does a new baby, a mountain of diapers and a lack of sleep enter your home, but also a whole mountain of stuff. And most of that stuff you only use for a short time. Give a gift voucher for a baby shower or baby clothes that the new parents can rent. That way, TinyLibrary A library full of baby supplies. From co-sleepers to high chairs, toys, and clothing.
To rent baby clothes – such a good idea – there were Save Orca en Hula hoop but those are “underconstruction".
Gift for the baby check, gift for the mom check. What do we give the fathers? In comes the Father's BoxA box specially developed for the expectant or new father, who is often a little forgotten amidst all the attention for mom and baby. Of course, a lot changes for him too.
In this box, you'll find a mix of relaxation, preparation, and quality time. A specially brewed daddy beer, a father-themed book full of relatable stories, earplugs for sleepless nights, and items to create moments together, such as a Pathé gift card or a deck of cards with questions to truly connect. You can choose from various curated packages, such as the premium box, or create your own Father's Box that perfectly suits the new dad. Top tip.
'The relaxed parent' is what you wish for every parent. That baby seems so helpless, but with the love and care that the new parents will give him or her, the child will be fine. For whom new parenthood is actually the most difficult, are the parents themselves. There is no manual on how to do everything and you get (unsolicited) advice galore. Orthopedagogue has the parent-first method to guide families towards more connection and fun and less stress. In her book 'The relaxed parent' she provides explanations, tools and exercises to bring relaxation to many parents.
Don't know anything about babies but just want a beautiful gift from the best baby brands right now? Look no further. June Babystore is an online shop for babies up to 12 months old. No noise for older children, but specifically for those first few months. With all the favorite brands like Garbo & Friends, Hvid, MarMar, Senger, and more, which we also list separately here. Everything under one (online) roof.
Still one of the most challenging things with a newborn is it sleeping. Do the new parents a favor and give them a moonie. These soft bears or rabbits are a cuddly toy, night light and comforter through comforting sounds. This comfort friend has a cry recognition that turns on the pink noise, heartbeat sound, sea waves, a stream or a soft sleep tune. The sound turns off automatically. For sale at Bijenkorf and Archive Store, among others.
You will enjoy it for ages if you ask us. Nest for the baby when he/she is in your bed, for on the couch when the maternity visit comes, take it with you on holiday instead of a large camping bed. The "bumpers" keep the baby lying comfortably and you can easily lift it from the bedroom to the living room, exactly where you want the baby. The prints of conges slojd are very cozy, CamCam has beautiful prints and also Garbo & friends heeft items what you say to. Wollaa sells nests filled with Dutch sheep wool and lovely soft oeko-tex fabrics. Please make sure you use it properly: see also our Baby layette on a Budget list
Never lose that damned thing (the pacifier) again, because it is attached to an unmissable cord with clip or a cuddly toy. Atelier Pomme is there for both beige and colorful parents. Extra nice is that you can personalize it with the baby's name. Also a nice present to give as a gift for a nice price (you end up personalized and around 25 euros). Be warned: Atelier Pomme has Lots of Fun, for every budget. Atelier Pomme
While we're personalizing. The storybook 'Grab the stars' by Mr. Starsky takes the name and position of the stars belonging to the date of birth in a sweet reading book. You will enjoy this for years and mini will to feel very special with a book specifically about her or him. Mr. Starsky also has personalized posters.
The new parents have already had a baby and now they also get a mountain of presents. Extra unpacking is with a special maternity package gift box. The webshop atelier an.nur has a refined and natural range of baby products. The gift boxes they make are from 15.50 and contain sweet, nice items for your newborn.
At Bloom Mondays you set up your own (stall) gift box together with small gifts from brands like Jollein, Bibs and BamBam. The box is beautifully wrapped for you and is a joy to unwrap.
That maternity period is nice, but most parents just want to get out of the house again. Among the people, come along and go. Let us at Barts Boekje have written about seven books about this. From South Africa (also with kids!) via Spain to (especially) our own beautiful Netherlands. Be sure to check Suitcases & Totes, specially written for the kids, Cool Cape Town Kids (yo) and Little Escapes in the Netherlands – the latter contains an awful lot family friendly hotels and holiday homes. And they look nice in the cupboard too ;-).
Let's face it: only one person had to work really hard to get that handsome one newborn into the world. There is little as nice as a gift for mothers. There is a good chance that mother will be more than happy with a massage especially for after the birth. For example, the one from mommesoul.nl. Good to know: regardless of what you think about it energetic imbalance thinks: this really is the ultimate relaxation after the mega job called giving birth!
Also a top plan: one Facial, manicure and/or pedicure with the beautiful new one Body & Mind Spa in House or Rituals in the heart of Amsterdam. Or any other good spa or beautician in the vicinity of the new family.
A popular maternity gift are all kinds of diaper cases. Nice. Sweet. But truth be told we find most pencil cases a bit awkward with all that folding stuff and tying strings. Everything just gets tangled up and everything ends up on the floor every time after rolling it out. No, don't give us the Alwero pencil case but. It just has 1 button and 2 sturdy compartments where you can slide diapers (tip: we are fans of those from Lillydoo) on one side and cleaning cloths (tip: we only use the plastic free wipes from Naif) on the other side. Done.
Just check whether this is the case (all good of course!) but if the newborn mom is breastfeeding, this is a nice gift to send by post (always nice, letterbox post, grateful for many reasons): Yummymummy Milksupply. Say what? Yes, those are healthy and genuinely tasty eat bars which increases milk production. Fits through the letterbox and is nice because the owner of this label, a woman, makes them herself to order. Yummymummy Milksupply
He dives everywhere, the goose from Senger Naturwelt No? Haven't seen it yet? Just watch, if you were 'in' the babies you'll see him 'everywhere' now (sort of speaking) to see. But we have it tried & tested hey, that one goose from Senger Naturwelt. You heat the bag in the goose in the microwave and then place the goose on your baby's belly for cramps. Works! But there are many more fun animals. But that lanky goose is the cutest.
A gift that is fun for both the child and the nursery? – Say no more. The company 'Sprit' and the illustrator Anniek Bartels have joined forces and launched a super fun and effective product on the market: the Nature Alphabet PosterThis is a poster with the beautiful illustrations of Aniek Bartels, completely natural theme, with the corresponding letters of the alphabet. Perhaps not quite yet suitable for a newborn, but things that grow on can never hurt (in fact, it might even be more fun). The poster helps the kids get to know nature up close. Oh yes, and to make the gift even more fun, you can have the poster personalized - how cool is that!
You can't get a nice set of these early enough. A cozy bowl, cutlery and plate to enjoy your first meal. That's exactly who you are Prepared for when the baby hits 6 months. Where can you find cozy and fun? Konges Slojd has a nice set (reasonably nicely priced). The silicone sets from Mushie are idiot-proof. We think the light yellow dining set fun for both boys and girls.
Get rid of those white rags! Hydrophilic cloths are also available in the most beautiful colors and with the nicest prints. Plus, they say, you can never have enough of it. So please read along: The most beautiful hydrophilic cloths
You can hardly find the teething rings from the past. Move over for the modern versions of this. So it has Lanco very nice, in the shape of shells. Like! But also Konges Slojd comes with a cozy variant, in the shape of breasts, yes. Do you prefer the more solid but cute little lion, we completely understand that.
The ladies, Anna and Martine, behind Archive Store make a beautiful – no: gorgeous – selection of affordable (maternity gifts galore!) and more expensive items. The focus is on the nursery and the child's body (Archive Store also has lovely products for the bathroom and a small but nice selection of clothes) and much of all that beauty looks great in the living room or anywhere else in the house (curtains! rugs! lamps!).
Archive Store is online and has a shop in Amsterdam.
Khasto oh mai! Just go and have a look. This wonderfully authentic store has small, fine fabric items such as (baby) pajamas and sleeping bags in the most beautiful soft fabrics (at the back of the store). Also recommended: a nice pencil case. Or three. One for the baby's food, one for his pacifiers. Another one for all kinds of medicines/things you'd better have with you, for example (especially) when you're traveling or just out and about, and another pouch for extra clothes, a diaper and a cloth. It becomes even more fun when everything can be packed in a nice bag. Khasto
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