Birthday present for pregnant ddil

[DutchOma]

Ds and ddil are expecting a baby in August. Ddil has a birthday in May, I am planning on making her a shrug/shawl for when the baby arrives as I suspect that she will be shy about feeding in public.
Can't get that done before her birthday, so I would like some ideas as to what smallish present to get her ( around £10).

My MIL bought me some Sanctuary 'mum-to-be' stuff when I was pg with DS. Some body butter and bath stuff, IIRC. It was lovely, lovely stuff. Highly recommended!!

I definately wouldn't apreciate pregnancy related things for my birthday! it's taking over my life completley at the mo and would like my birthday to be about me!!! (selfish i know, but she's giving up her body for 9 months, give her one day off!)

I'd go for pampering treats aswell, but not specific mummy ones! Or a nice big box of chocolates! :)

Don't know about price, but my lovely MIL bought me a lovely maternity nightdress and matching dressing gown for my birthday when I was pg. Also, one of the best presents I got was from my (childless) SIL - she got me La Source handcream and hand scrub - my poor, much-washed hands appreciated it after the baby was born. How did she know??

My baby is due 3 days before my birthday so I'm hoping if anyone remembers me in amongst new baby excitement, I'll get some nice toiletries like Burt's Bee's Mama Bee stuff. It's gorgeous. Or wouldn't mind a lovely pair of new PJs (how dull am I?!) I agree with Marie - stuff for baby is for baby not me, so as lovely as the shawl is, it's not a birthday pressie for ddil.

My SIL turned 40 just after her DS was born. We got her a gift bag & filled it with lots of pampering things in. So belgian chocs, scented candles, face mask, etc.

What about a nice relaxing......or even uplifting scented candle.

I agree with PP. My birthday is in May and I've told DH I do NOT want anything pregnancy/baby related.

But nice creams/bath stuff would be very much appreciated.

But I will add that my mum is making me a shawl and I am chuffed to bits - I think it's a lovely present.

She has already given 3 to other friends as baby presents and everyone really likes them (and appreciates the hard work thats gone into making them!).

Oh yes, my mum made me 2 shawls for my babies, then a neighbour made me a third one as a thank-you for something DH helped her with. They were fab, and much used. And I've kept them all and each of the DDs will get one when they have their children

I've a friend who found herself expecting unexpectedly - EDD within days of her birthday. For her birthday she got a moses basket, baby gros, blankets, etc - all things that they needed and were grateful for, but she did feel a bit as though her sole purpose was to produce a child. We got her vouchers for a local spa (after checking they'd be valid for a good few months) and she almost cried to have a present that was for her.

Do you know other's who'll be looking for presents? If you all got her vouchers for a spa that did maternity packages she could have some real pampering.

(Just being cautious but do read the labels if you decide to go for scented candles/aromatic oils - I've seen quite a few that have a "not for use during pregnancy" label on and whilst I think its probably just paranoia on their part I'd imagine it would put many pregnant ladies off...)

Tangle...that is so rubbish for your friend. Fancy getting baby gros for her birthday! I will be upset if people do that with me. I am expecting people might forget it's my birthday as it's so close to my EDD, but to remember and then buy baby gifts ? I'd be happier just to get a card and then the baby gift for the baby! You are a lovely friend to get her such a thoughtful gift :)

It was hard - they hadn't planned for a baby and coudn't really afford to buy all the baby kit (and their friends and relatives weren't that flush either), so they did appreciate getting things that they needed. But it was still pretty pants for her :( As you say - why give them as birthday presents when they weren't really for her? All water under the bridge now, though

Another with an upcoming birthday here. I would be a bit if I got baby stuff TBH, I'm still here too!

Still, each to there own. I am a selfish hormonal cow so I am sure there are others out there who would love something for the bub!

I have a birthday just before my EDD date, too. I would LOVE a massage. I have dropped hints to DP (like 'ooh, I would love a massage for my birthday!') but they have gone ignored and I suspect I will get babygros or something.

I agree with everyone else about nice toiletries. See if you can find out what she likes.

Meant to say, for handcream I've yet to find a product that gets anywhere close to this. If anything its a bit medicinal, but if your hands are getting a bit dry its amazing.

I'm due 8 days before my birthday, and have asked people to get me the last few baby bits that we haven't bought ourselves as my birthday presents. No point in them spending on two lots of presents so close together. DP has said that he wants to buy me something that's just for me, though, so I'll still have something special from him :)

Thank you all very much. No, the shawl would definitely be for her, not for the baby, she's already got that.
I was thinking of something like this, what do you think? Not sure of the colour and definitely would not do it in silk as the baby is likely to be sick on it.
I think it would definitely include chocolate and I will also have a look at the Sanctuary toiletries.
Thanks once again.

Neal's Yard also have a lovely Mother-to-Be gift set that contains various things like massage oil, body balm etc - my SIL gave it to me for Christmas, and I've loved it. Also can recommend Sanctuary things.

Clarins also do nice things, as well as a wonderful wonderful Mother-To-Be spa treatment, which is so heavenly I had it twice already!

I know what you mean Tangle - I'm not being a prima donna and I know that its expensive buying baby pressies and birthday pressies at same time, as I say I'd be happier just to have the baby gift for baby if friends wanted to do that and a card for me. My MIL has her bday on xmas day and ALWAYS makes sure that we get her birthday present and xmas present not a combo, so I wonder whether she'll do same for me! Reckon not. ;)

DutchOma - see what you mean that it is a shawl for DIL after all and not one just to wrap baby in. :) It's lovely. Not keen on colour in the photo. I think a pretty colour is nice - something bright but not garish? And easy to wash as you say! :)

I have a May birthday and a baby due in September. My Mum contributed to theatre tickets for my bday as my nights out will soon be limited.

When I was pregnant I wouldn't have wanted anything related to being a Mother to be - toiletries, clothes - it's nice to have stuff that shows people remember you're you as well as a mum, so normal toiletries (not mum-to-be stuff) or something like a pedicure or some nice nail varnish.

The idea of the shawl is lovely, but personally I'd have preferred something like a plain pashmina - I'd not have used a shawl with holes in (I mean due to the pattern!) as I'd have still felt on show :)

I'm going against the grain here, but my birthday is eight days before my EDD and I'll be delighted if I get baby stuff.