Here are my Top 5 'mum wants' this Christmas
1. New mums want time
Think about it. It used to be just little ol' you and now every waking hour is spent with your gorgeous bub. Both incredible and knackering at the same time! As someone who likes their own personal space and 'alone time' this is a top gift for any mum.
Perfect Christmas gifts are beauty treatment vouchers, paid for childminders or even a spa weekend away!
If that all sounds a little too pricey, something as simple as some beauty masks and scented candles would work. It's all about letting them know that mums are allowed time for themselves.
2. New mums want to regain a sense of themselves
So many new mums I've spoken to have said that when their baby came along they lost a sense of themselves.Their body had changed, their priorities had changed and there wasn't the time to do all those things they used to do. That's tough.
A new item of clothing that fits with their new mum status is a good gift idea.
Mother Knows Best have a range of cute mum slogan tops and sweats and offer free shipping worldwide on ETSY.
If your mama is still breastfeeding a good quality breastfeeding top or dress would also be a lovely treat. JoJo Maman Bebe does a beautiful range, as does Seraphine. Search for 'nursing' clothing.
3. Mums want to rock motherhood
It's tough, it's knackering but it's also the BEST THING EVER. As they say, there ain't no hood like motherhood!
So give a gift that lets your mama shout it from the roof tops.
Twinning is so on trend right now - and what better way to embrace motherhood than to match with your little mini me!
MKB's Etsy shop MotherKnowsBestUK has a number of different nautical breton style striped mama and mini outfits as well as tops in grey and white so that babies can match their mummies.
It's all about Happy Mama, Happy baby!
4. New mums want a some luxury
Having sick, poop and baby boogers down your tee-shirt every day kinda cramps a gals 'glam-style'. If you're wife, sister, bestie or which ever mum you're buying for, loved the finer things in life then this is a great gift theme.The trouble is that luxury means different things to different mommas. It might be chocolates and champers or spa days and botox! Here are a few ideas that are bound to get a thumbs up from the mummy in your life.
Hotel Chocolat sell delicious luxury chocolates. The below box retails at £22.99 and would be a special gift for any chocolate lover.
5. Mums love anything that makes the daily job of raising their child easier
Ok, so not technically a gift for a mum (that's why it's last) but still an important gift idea! These items may come in pricier too so could work as a 'mum and me' gift idea, covering both mum and child.
With this Christmas gift idea we're thinking an annual pass to a children's soft play or farm (easy go-to play places for frazzled mums and they usually serve coffee!).
A National Trust membership gives you free access to over 500 beautiful places around the country.
For mums with babies that are under 1 a good gift could be baby-proofing kits and playpens for the home (the number of times I've had to stop what I'm doing to drag my son away from something dangerous, this gift would be a blessing!)
Love
LauraClaire
