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Sharing my gift guide for your wife / partner / daughter / friend / loved one who recently carried and delivered a human life into this world! (And even if "recently" is sometime in the last couple years - as in my case... Lionetta is 16 months old today!) My New Mom Push Presents and Valentine's Day Gift Guide includes gift ideas for various price ranges to make sure your new mama feels the love this Valentine's Day – she deserves it!
To Commemorate:
A piece of jewelry is something that she can keep forever and perhaps wear daily to keep her tiny loved one close to her heart. My favorite jewelry pieces for the new mom include styles with the birthstone of her new baby or the little one’s initials (you can also include the birthstone/initials for her additional children or partner).
To Document:
Your favorite new mama will want to document this exciting time in her life. Capture the moments with a new DSLR camera, a journal, computer, photo prints and frames, or you could even set up a special photo session with a local photographer.
You could print and frame a recent photo of her and her new baby. Checkout Snapfish.com for photo printing.
To Sweat it Out:
Some new moms really look forward to sweating out their stresses. Personally, one of my favorite motivators to starting a sweat session is some fresh gear. For apparel, my favorite athletic apparel shops are GapFit and Lululemon. For the running mom, a fresh pair of running shoes is a great motivator or a running stroller is mutually beneficial to her and her new little one. Marcello and I love to run together with Lionetta in the stroller on the weekends. You could also purchase training sessions with a trainer at her local gym.
Two things I look for in leggings: (1) High Waisted (especially since becoming a mom!, check!), and (2) 7/8 Length (check!!)
Newton Gravity's are my go-to running shoes. But keep in mind each runner is different, so you may have to do some stealthy research to figure out her favorite running shoe.
We tried out a couple running strollers and really love the Thule Urban Glide. It's well made to handle bumps and turns.
Training Sessions with Local Trainer:
Most gyms have trainers on staff for hire, if she is already a member of a gym. Otherwise, you can do some research to find a local trainer for home visits.
To Style:
If your new mom is anything like me, she’s been living in sweats and stretchy pants not only in her postpartum days but also for many months of her pregnancy prior. Help her feel stylish again with a wardrobe update from her favorite brand or store. If you’re not sure of her style or size (it may have recently changed), gift cards are a great option – and it gives her a good excuse for online shopping! (Tip: You can look for stores (like asos.com, Seraphine, Hatch Collection, or A Pea In The Pod) that carry stylish nursing tops if she is a breastfeeding mama.)
To Refresh:
Of course every mama could use some pampering! You could gift her a special spa service (think manicure/pedicure, facial, or massage) at a local nail salon/spa/resort. Or gift her something a little luxurious to enjoy at home. You could also donate your time to help her by watching her little one, cooking or bringing her dinner, or helping her clean or run errands.
A Future Vacation:
Perhaps it’s a bit too soon to travel with a little one now, but you can always plan for the future! Personally, I love looking forward to a future vacation (it gives me something to day dream about). A few of my favorite websites to checkout hotels and rentals on are hotels.com, Airbnb.com, and VRBO.com.
And don’t forget a cool carry on travel bag!:
Marcello and I have used BRIC'S luggage for years and love the durability. Suitcases with four wheels is a must for us, especially now that we are parents and need to carry more items and carry our little one!
I hope this list helps pamper your favorite mama this Valentine's Day! Follow me on Instagram for more on motherhood, fashion, and travel: @thelionsmama
xx Lauren
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