10 tips for maternity gifts

Maternity gifts can be very difficult, what is appropriate and even original? Below are 10 nice gifts that are sure to make parents and child happy.

1. Play gym

Looking for a gift that stimulates your baby's development and motor skills? Look no further! A Play Gym is a perfect gift for family and close friends. The Play Gym has a soft surface and removable toy arches. This means that the play mat can also be used separately. The included small toys stimulate the child and let them discover their first skills!

2. Tooth or hair lock box

Offering a tooth box or a lock of hair box might not be the first thing you think of, but it can mean a lot to parents. The first teeth or locks of hair are usually very sentimental for parents and they would like to keep them. A box ensures that it can be stored safely and for a long time, a nice and inexpensive gift.

3. Belly cast set

Another sentimental gift idea: making a plaster cast of the pregnant belly. A pregnant belly is something that doesn't happen often in a woman's life, a moment to be preserved. You'll get the best result around the 34th week of pregnancy, so you won't receive it as a baby shower gift, but you can give it as an early maternity gift. Another gift idea using plaster is to make a print of the mother's or father's and baby's hands. You could give that as a baby shower gift.

4. Memory box

And we're not done with the sentimental gifts yet. Little ones grow up fast, and we want to keep everything they find or receive. Birth announcements, pregnancy tests, first socks, and first crafts. Everything must be kept, which is why a memory box is a lovely gift to give so they can always remember.

5. Baby pool

Spring is coming again and everything is starting to bloom again and I'm probably not the first to think about it: summer is coming! And what happens with summer? Swimming! It's not that easy for a baby, but he still likes to splash around in the water and relax. The pop-up pool is easy to fold and take with you, practical at home and on vacation! And thanks to the 60 cm high hood, baby is also protected from the sun.

6. Your own personal booklet

Tired of repeating the same thing over and over? You can make every child happy with their own personal book. A book with your baby's name in a Woezel and Pip or Miffy story, for example. At Primera, for example, you can buy a beautiful book at a good price.

7. Baby album

A baby album is the perfect gift for a new mom. So much development happens in the first year, the baby grows enormously, and they reach so many milestones – it's lovely to capture these moments in photos. That way, you can always look back on them.

8. Home delivery or bring your own food

New parents are quite busy with their newborn and cooking is not always convenient. So give them a Thuisbezorgd gift certificate! Order delicious dishes without having to think about the dishes! Would you rather cook something for them yourself? No problem, preparing your own food is also a sweet gesture and they will probably be happy with it. Just ask them if they have any allergies!

9. Maternity basket

Are you struggling to choose which gift is the best? No problem! All the small gifts in one basket are a super fun and original gift. A onesie, a stuffed animal, a pacifier, baby shampoo, diapers and a bath duck and you're done!

10. Ask yourself what parents need

Of course, you can suggest something yourself, but if that really doesn't work or you can't think of anything original, you can always ask the parents themselves what they need. The surprise will be less, but you know for sure that they will like it!

I hope these tips have helped you find a nice gift, otherwise you can always visit our website to find some lovely presents. And don't forget to give a little something to the siblings!