Pregnancy Present ideas (for wife)

[Newdad82]

Hi everyone,

What would be a nice present/gift a woman may like if you’ve just found out your pregnant?

I don’t want it to necessarily be baby related as we havent told anyone yet (5-6 weeks) ?

Many thanks

Looking to spend roughly £100

My husband bought me a really nice silver bangle when we found out I was expecting DC1. It wasn't expensive (maybe 60 quid max) but it's nice to have a reminder of those early days.

Good quality jewellery is always a win!

Maybe a bottle of non alcoholic fizz as well. Tesco do a nice Chenin Blanc.

Also when you're past the 12 week mark maybe a pregnancy massage to celebrate.

Some nice bath bits. A pedicure or mum to be salon voucher.

I don't want to be the voice of doom, but I wouldn't buy anything that's 'mum to be' at 5/6 weeks. People don't tend to buy 'mum presents' at this point for the same reason as they don't buy baby things - they're horrible things to have around the house if the pregnancy doesn't make it.

I would agree with the voice of doom

I would save the present idea for giving birth and ease the load instead. Cook dinners, give nice easy gentle massages, allow lie-ins, do the cleaning etc. The next few weeks can be tiring and difficult and the practical help is invaluable!

Thanks 🙏

Might hold off with gift then until later 👍🏻

Jewellery is a nice idea after though

Jewellery is definitely a good idea!

Such a lovely thought. Maybe a nice candle or chocolates would be kind at this stage.

If she starts to get morning sickness in a short while, a little hamper of helpful bits would be a godsend (ginger tea, ginger biscuits, seasickness bands, lozenges to suck). I did this for my sister and found everything on Amazon. It sounds strange, but I also bought her some sick bags (disposable). Great to keep in handbag for emergencies

Haha, I wish my DH had got me a gift . It's a lovely idea.

Having said that, what's more important than any material gift is you, your contribution to her pregnancy. I got super sick with HG for a few months for example so my DH had to do absolutely everything for that time, and essentially be my full-time carer although he worked part-time as well. It was a truly horrific time for both of us and I'm sure without his total, unconditional help and support I would have seriously considered terminating the pregnancy, even though the baby was planned. Obv hopefully your partner won't get that sick but regardless she may need help and support and that is what will count.

My dh bought me a locket and I hear it all the time it means so much. Some hair from ds's first haircut went in it. But so I loved pregnancy massage or even a course of pregnancy yoga. Congratulations btw

A lovely idea. Maybe wait until the 12 week scan? Jewellery is always a winner.

I’d get much more of a love-kick out of a big fun care package, like for 100£ you could get her a big maternity pillow, a pregnancy ball, some smelly candles, some anti-sickness stuff, etc etc etc... sfuff she would get anyway, but YOU think of it first. It’s really thoughtful. If you still want to get her something then I’d wait until birth or 20wk scan. Care packages are always more fun imo.
I don’t like jewellery unless it’s super special jewellery (but I really am not a fan either way. I wear it mostly just to add as accessories for going out etc).

Depends on your Mrs I suppose.

I'd have loved a clean and tidy house, a bath with nice bath bomb, a bunch of flowers and all meals made for me (sickness and nausea so bad I couldn't step into a kitchen but needed to eat to not feel sick).

Then a gift at the 12 week scan is a lovely idea.

Thanks, been to Jo Malone and picked up a a candle and body cream tonight that she’s mentioned before 👍🏻

Care package idea was kind of what I was thinking? Just didnt have a clue what to put in until ive seen some of your comments and good ideas, thank you. I’ll try and put one together in the next week or two

With my first baby, my husband went to pandora and bought me the pram charm after our 12 week scan. And when our son was born, he bought me the teddy bear with a blue bow. He also got me a personalised one last Christmas which says 'love you mummy' on it.
My pandora does tell a story of our relationship though!

Speaking about voice of doom - I had a miscarriage never got to have a scan picture but something in memory is very thoughtful so either way it'll be loved and cherished

Loving this thread! What a considerate partner!

New pajamas / slippers always feel great, and I love a blanket / throw, comfort items are definitely a good shout! Stay away from anything faffy - nail varnish, face masks etc.

She likes Pandora and think i’ll wait for 12 week scan or after to get her a keepsake.

Thanks for comments so far 👍🏻

Got a nice bath pillow and some non glittery bath stuff from Lush ( difficult task as i came out of there looking like ziggy bloody stardust)

Think im showing bit more excitement at the moment as it’s still so early and we’ve only told our parents and understand she is generally more cautious