2007 Holiday Gift Guide: Maternity
Her tummy is getting bigger. Her ankles may be swelling up. She mayfeel lousy most of the time. While this is obviously an amazing periodin her life, a thoughtful holiday gift for a pregnant spouse, sibling,daughter, friend or relative is going to be sorely appreciated.
These are some terrific maternity gift ideas for the holidays, written by our Nancy.
MollyAnna’sfun t-shirts will bring a smile to her face, even when she’s notfeeling her best (ie. throwing up everything and/or feeling poorly).With slogans like "Birth Control is for Sissies", "It Ain’t Easy Being Queasy", "I Can Grow People’,and "Rock Star" (pictured) – a couple of these shirts will definitelymake her feel better. They even have a new organic t-shirt line .These soft shirts – with MollyAnna’s hysterical slogans will feel greaton her sensitive chest.
CBB Deal: Use code "CBB" for 15% off entire purchase, before tax and shipping (from October 5th – December 31st). Shop at MollyAnna.com.
Let Mama Mio’s awesome products soothe stretch marks and nourish her skin! Mama Mio just launched two new products. Check out the "Smoothie Kit" ($58)is a great choice for expecting mamas – contains their MoisturizingShower Cream, Body Buff (natural pumice micro granules blended withsweet almond oil), and their omega packed O-Mega Oil to make your bodysilky smooth. Also check out the "You’re Amazing! New Mama Kit" ($48) -this would be perfect for the mom who’s about to or just gave birth. Itcontains their heavenly smelling gravida candle, their super rich bodycream and a snuggly white baby cap, made by 37° – a new company thatuses the same temperature regulating fabric as NASA to keep baby warm.Some other great ideas are their "Congratulations! Kit"($50) – for those newly pregnant ladies and the "BBB Kit"($65) aka either bodacious, bountiful and bouncy or boobs, bellies andbottoms – a kit to help skin stay elastic. Want to know more about MamaMio’s products?
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CBB Deal: Use CELEBMAMA for 15% off at Mamamio.com. Good until December 31.
"Haute Mamas" love these tees, tanks and hoodies from 2chix. They come in regular and voluptuous sizes. Adorable shirts include "Haute Mama" tee ($38) in hot pink or black, "Preggo Fabulous" in the long sleeve tee ($52), or "What’s Kickin"($52) in a long sleeve tee in either pink or blue font (if you know herbaby’s gender). Something that would be a perfect gift would be the new"Seasons Breedings"hoodie ($49) – to keep her bump warm! 2 chix also has a cute long skirtcalled the 40 Weeks Skirt ($58) for pregnancy and the transition periodafter. Comes in army or black.They have so many cute items on this site that it’s going to be hard tonarrow it down – so grab a couple of shirts for your pregnant lady!
CBB Deal: Use code celebbaby for 15% off. Good until 12/31. Shop 2chix.com.
Irarely leave home without one of these around my waist, holding up thepants I cannot close anymore, due to being so pregnant! With the BellaBand (retails for around $26), you can’t even tell that my jeans won’tzip! To me, its the ultimate maternity accessory and always looks supercute. The fabric covers up snaps and buttons easily. Ingrid and Isabel’sBella Band also has some new colors for winter, so you can stock up onthe new mocha or pepper color. I especially adore the lace versions!The Bella Bands comes in sizes from 1 – 4 (equivalent to size 2 up tosize 24), so every mommy can find a fit. She’ll love staying in herpre-preg pants as long as possible or help to cover up those uglypanels on her maternity jeans. And it will give heavenly support tothat burgeoning belly. FYI, she’ll need more than 1 because she’ll lovethem so much!
CBB Deal: Figure 8 Maternity is offering a discount – use code CBBSpecial to get $5 off
of any 3 Bella Bands or $10 off of 4 bands. You’ll also get free shipping and its good until December 31. Shop Figure 8 Maternity.
Owner/Designer Willie Ugadawanamed her maternity line, Lauren Kiyomi, for her daughter. Sexy and stylish, celebs and usregular gals love this line. For the fall/winter season, check out thegorgous plum and chocolate colors. Willie’s pieces are beautiful andwork anywhere – for the office, party, etc. The company’s motto is"Pretty should never end." Lauren Kiyomi’s clothes make me feelattractive, why not pick up a couple pieces for the pregnant lady inyour life?
CBB Deal: Use code CBB15 for 15% off at Laurenkiyomi.com. You have to register first. Coupon is good until December 31.
Calling all Hot Mamas!! Hot Mama Inkhas cute tattoo design inspired shirts, hoodies, pants and tanks.She’ll feel empowered wearing their hip, yet comfy clothes. We lovetheir "Fierce Love" tattoo design (you can even buy your lady a babysling with the "Fierce Love" tattoo design on it). This design is alsoon tees, tanks, hoodies and pants. And they also have breastfeedingtanks and a pro-breastfeeding tee. We’re big fans!
CBB Deal: Use code for 30% off at hotmamaink.com. Good until December 31.
9 Months to Grow is a must-see maternity destination that carries the fab Rebel line of jeans and pants (besides lots of other great merchandise). I picked up some black bengaline pantsback in August and love them! Super comfortable and appropriate forwork or play. They are available in 9 sizes and 3 lengths – which makesthem great for nearly everybody. Every expecting gal needs a few goodpairs of jeans and pants, why not choose this popular brand?
CBB Deal: Use code hol15 for 15% off at 9Monthstogrow.com. Good until December 31.
