The best Mother’s Day gifts for mums-to-be

Prepare a mama for baby's arrival with the Little Dutch Memory Box that they will treasure forever. With little boxes, envelopes, cotton bags, and notecards, it's a great way of capturing milestone moments and having it now will mean they can safely store those memories from the get-go.

This ingenious inkless kit allows you to capture baby's hand and footprints moments after they are born for tiny prints they can keep and cherish forever. This is a fab gift if their due date is near, and they can slip it into their hospital bag ready for the big day.

These heavenly cashmere bed socks from The White Company will provide mums-to-be with a real treat for their feet. Available in four calming colours, the socks can even be wrapped in a gift box with a personal message from you.

Flowers are a classic gift for Mother's Day, and we adore the options available for letterbox delivery through Bloom & Wild. Perfect for gifting no matter where in the country they may be, each bouquet comes with care instructions and flowers as buds so they can last as long as possible. The Amelie bouquet made of 23 stems including tulips, roses, freesia, and more will be sure to send a ray of sunshine their way.

This sweet Rabbit Baby Countdown Chalk Plaque complete with chalk is a perfect gift for expectant mothers. The shabby chic plaque with an adorable 3D bunny will become a source of excitement in the visual countdown to their baby's arrival.

This lovely journal will help expectant mums to record their pregnancy journey from conception to birth, with guided prompts and space for bump photos, baby name ideas, shopping list, baby buy recommendations and more. It's also gorgeous with a natural linen hard cover that makes it ideal for gifting.

With the STYLPRO 4-in-1 Facial Steamer, a mum-to-be can bring the spa experience into their own bathroom. With four built-in beautifying functions, they can use this device to steam their face, heat towels, infuse, or humidify any room. Producing an ionic mist, the facial steamer is light and hydrating, permeating into the skin's pores to help them feel rejuvenated. Perfect for a little pick-me-up!

As the gift set says, you've got this mama! This impressive set from Bloom and Blossom features a trio of body care and wellness products to help new and expectant mothers feel their best. Worth £33, it includes Spritzy Toes to help relieve tired legs and swollen ankles, Wonder Worker to moisturise, repair and protect skin, and You Glow Girl to help tone, hydrate, soothe and nourish the skin.

Another cute gift set, this box from award-winning subscription service Oh Mumma, contains an eclectic mix of products to help new mums and mums-to-be find some must-needed me time. Self-care in a box, it contains a candle, beautiful notecards, Pai oil cleanser, Nails Inc nail varnish, and more.

Absolutely spoil the mum-to-be in your life with these too-pretty-to-eat Belgian chocolate brownies from Lola's Cupcakes. Each box contains six brownies decorated with chocolate ganache icing, sugar flowers, pearls, freeze dried raspberries and gold dust. Available to pre-order now for nationwide delivery, we'd be tempted to send ourselves a box too!

Gorgeously soft and just the right thickness and length, this robe is perfect for bump and beyond so it can be used for years and years to come. Made from sustainable lyocell, the kimono shape gives a wonderfully relaxed fit and comes in sizes Small to Large.

This book is a handy survival guide and an instant pick-me-up in one. It brings together the experience of a midwife and a doula for invaluable tips and tricks to manage the joyful chaos of pregnancy from, sleeping positions, remedies for morning sickness and aches and pains, to helping them feel empowered and supported.

The Mama Mio Pregnancy Travel Kit is perfectly sized for travel and holidays to help protect, moisturise, and soothe pregnancy skin. Packed with natural, plant-based actives, this set includes The Tummy Rub Butter, The Tummy Rub Scrub, Lucky Legs Cooling Gel, and Pregnancy Boob Tube Cream.

Jam packed full of recipes and health advice for new mums, this amazing book is based on the lost art of caring for mum after birth. Author Heng Ou believes that while the first forty days after giving birth are primarily for bonding with your baby, they are also for healing your body - rather than being expected to 'bounce back' straight away. A fascinating read for expectant mums!
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This Chiming Pregnancy Bola Necklace from HexNex Jewellery is a beautiful 925 sterling silver pendant that makes gentle, soft chimes as it moves. Originating from Mayan culture, the soothing sounds will help promote a unique love and bond between mum and baby.

Skincare brand Nursem has teamed up with Spacemasks for this pamper gift set that combines ultimate relaxation with award-winning, nurturing skincare. The box includes a self-heating eyemask, soothing hand cream and an intensive caring skin fix moisturiser that provides immediate relief to calm and protect all areas of persistently dry and sore skin with pharmaceutical grade Colloidal Oatmeal.

This gorgeous square travel jewellery case is perfect for popping in their handbag or hospital bag to keep all their jewellery safe and sound whilst going out and about. It features velvet imitation ring rolls, sections, and pockets for them to tuck their fave pieces in, and you can personalise with wording and a choice of colours.

This beautiful gift set developed by Midwives brings together the complete range of Natural Birthing Company’s products, including Cool it Mama Cooling Body Spritz, Down Below Perineal Massage Oil, Pure Bliss Soothing Postnatal Compress Solution, two organic cotton flannels, and Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Oils - supporting mums-to-be from bump and beyond.

These 78 cards created by a doula are a wonderful collection of daily meditations, exercises, and affirmations that will carry mums-to-be through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of motherhood.

If they're particularly creative, treat them to this baby blanket kit so they can feel pride and happiness making a blanket by hand for their little bundle of joy to be.

We think this'll make a gorgeous gift, and a great pick for those new mums with green fingers. If you know the baby's due date, mum-to-be can grow baby's birth flower while their little one is growing inside too. This eco set includes a personalised terracotta pot and dish complete with personalised wooden plant tag and a packet of colourful seeds of their chosen birth flower.

When you're going through the motions of pregnancy, haircare can go out the window. The Liz Earle Shine On Haircare Ritual will not just give their hair a luxurious, gentle cleanse that'll have them feeling their best, but the set also comes with a scalp massager that'll help to promote hair growth and give them some wonderful relaxation.

The Biscuiteers Rainbow Macarons will make for a lovely treat for any mother come Mother's Day, with each macaron being hand-made using a traditional french recipe and filled with delicious flavoured ganache. The 12 macarons also comes in a beautiful gift box which reminds us of the imagery of the stork carrying a new baby - a nice little nod to motherhood.

If they have a Pandora bracelet, treat them to this sweet sterling silver and enamel pendant charm complete with a teddy bear, a dummy, and a heart. Even if they don't have a bracelet of their own, they could add this charm to a keyring or necklace.

This lightly padded, super soft, organic sleep mask will help new mums-to-be get the best night's sleep possible. Blocking out the light, it'll prove particularly helpful for daytime naps, especially if they've been kept awake by some active kicking in the night!

The Expert Midwife Mum To Be Gift Set is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a pamper kit for a mother that's expecting. The collection includes My Expert Midwife’s award-winning Spritz for Bits, No Harm Nipple Balm, Peri Prep your Bits and Fantastic Skin Elastic all neatly packed together in a clear make up bag. This gift set won Bronze for Best Pregnancy/ Maternity Product at the Mother&Baby Awards 2022.

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Not only will this maternity bag prove to be be eternally useful when the baby arrives, but the chic and elegant finish makes it a tote any mum-to-be would be proud to use on the daily. The velvet, sleek design has useful compartments inside, and you can pick from a choice of four colours to suit their personality and style; pick between midnight blue, mustard, pink, and camel.

New mums can treasure their baby's scan photos forever in this beautiful frame that'll make a real impact on Mother's Day. This lovingly presented gift has space for baby's first and second scan photos, as well as their first picture when they arrive.

Any expectant mum knows the toll pregnancy can take on their feet and ankles, so if there was ever a time to treat someone to the UGG Scuffette Sheepskin and Suede Slippers, it's now! Available in a choice of colours and sizes 3-8, these will probably be the most comfortable footwear a mum-to-be could ever own - and they'll have you to thank.

Mother's Day is a popular time for flowers, but mums-to-be can expect even more with the birth of their little one. Prep them for the wonderful bouquets with a gorgeous vase that can be used time and time again. We love this patterned glass vase from H&M which is oh-so stylish and a great size too.

At the end of a long week (or day!) we enjoy sitting back while burning a candle to enjoy the gorgeous fragrance. The Neom Organic London Feel Refreshed 3 Wick Scented Candle goes one better by providing an energising effect on the mind and body too thanks to a combination of 24 of the purest possible essential oils including Sicilian lemon & fresh basil. Perfect for giving baby brains and tired minds a little boost.

Pregnancy is a special time, however, as their body changes, it can bring about many aches and pains. Any expectant mother would love the portable Theragun Mini which uses percussive therapy to give a soothing massage to help alleviate pain, warm-up muscles, hydrate tissue, and enhance sleep quality too. This is bound to go above and beyond what a partner can do with their hands.

You can treat a mum-to-be to her own afternoon tea at home with this delicious selection of cake, shortbread, scones, tea, and other sweet treats. You can't go wrong with a Victoria sponge! Plus, this set comes with a beautiful hamper that can be used again in the baby's nursery for storage.
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Colouring in can be a really therapeutic exercise that can only benefit expectant mums, helping them to feel more relaxed. The Peaceful Pregnancy Colouring Book is packed with over 100 relaxing and nurturing illustrations for expectant mothers, each decorative and detailed and perfect for a mindful pregnancy.

Calm is the number one app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation - everything a expectant mum can dream of! Treat a new mum-to-be to an annual subscription to help them stress less, sleep more, and feel happier in the process. Not to mention, the app includes dreamy Sleep Stories from a range of famous faces including Harry Styles, Regé-Jean Page, and Matthew McConaughey. Yes, please!

Having plants in your home can provide a world of benefits including air purification, mindfulness, and reduced stress. However, it's easy for plant care to fall to the wayside, especially if you have baby brain to contend with. The Little Botanical Calathea & Succulent Plants are super easy-to-care for, they can withstand a little forgetfulness, and will add some lush greenery to a new mum's home.

The Mama Hug The Arrival Essentials New Mum Gift Box makes a lovely gift for mums-to-be who are not too far off their due date with goodies for baby and mama too. The hamper includes the JoJo bunny, a soft cotton muslin, soaking salts, leaf tea, Bottoms Up spray, maternity pads, and a gift card to include a special message. As well as the 'Born in 2022' design, the set is also available in blue or pink.

For just over £30, you can gift a mum-to-be the gift of a more relaxing sleep experience, increased serotonin and melatonin, and decreased cortisol, all by way of this weighted blanket by Brentfords. The ultimate Mother's Day present that keeps on giving, weighted blankets are said to reduce stress and anxiety by stimulating the stress points and promoting a feeling of wellness. Plus, this blanket is soft, breathable, and extremely comfortable.