Expectant Parent Gift Guide - Sweet Anne Designs

Whelp, I suppose it is time to spill the beans. Being an online personality is totally different than the way I interact with my in-real-life friends (not that I love you all any less!). I mean, if you and I had met at the water cooler today… you’d already know. Why? Because a 16 week baby bump is getting hard to hide.

That’s right! Hubby and I are expecting! I’m due in late april (Along with Duchess Kate!) and that means that there are some big changes coming our way.

So far I’ve learned that pregnancy is hard. It is often full of discomforts and tons of things to worry about. We had a rocky first few weeks and that anxiety still hasn’t fully left me. Now that the holidays are coming up, people have started asking me about gift ideas. The first thing I did was ask that people not get me gifts for my unborn child. There will be plenty of time for onesies and headbands or bow ties.

I know, this might be controversial. But frankly- If a gift has my name on it, I’d like it to be for me. Not for me to hold on to until baby X gets here. That said, there are plenty of things to get pregnant ladies that pamper them and show excitement for the baby-to-be.

Along the same lines, hubby has found that most suggested gifts for expectant father’s are in the form of sport-themed onesies and mini-me gag gifts. So he put together his very own list of suggestions for the excited father-to-be.

GIFTS FOR MOMS TO BE

Gifts to buy For Expectant Mothers:

(All gifts are $35 or less AFTER shipping as of the writing of this post!)

**THE OUTLANDER**

This is the first book in my ALL TIME FAVORITE SERIES. This is on all my must-give lists!

**DAILY JOURNALS**

I love the idea of these journals! There are three, one for each trimester!

**NAIL POLISH SET**

Pregnant ladies have style too! When your body is slowly expanding, your fingernails stay skinny!

**CHOCOLATE SAMPLER**

Okay, so you don’t have to be pregnant to want a box of chocolates.

**BATH ACCESSORIES**

Bath time is my favorite. I recconnect with my body (and baby!) and try and let go of all my stress and worries.

**DVD BOX SET**

There’s a lot of waiting during pregnancy. My advice? Distraction! Any favorite TV show will do. =D

**COZY TRAVEL PILLOW**

Travel is hard when you’re pregnant. Between sickness, discomfort, peeing and hunger, it takes a lot out of you.

**DECAFE COFEE AND TEA**

I miss my coffee. But this decaf sampler sounds like just the thing!

**PAMPERING LOTIONS**

Winter is hard on everyone’s skin. Some ladies experience sensitivity during pregnancy. Burts’ gentle lotions and creams are amazing!

**PRETTY LOUNGWEAR**

Sure, I could lounge around in a ratty tshirt and stained yoga pants. But lounging in this makes me feel pretty. =D

GIFTS FOR DADS TO BE

Gifts to buy For Expectant Fathers:

FROM HUBBY: A lot of pregnancy is focused on the mother. That is totally okay, but sometimes dads can feel left out. I don’t get to go through the pregnancy, but I can help in whatever way I am able. I chose 10 gifts that will make me better prepared, help me stay on top of other obligations and some that are just fun!

**BABY OWNER’S MANUAL**

Troubleshooting for baby! Its funny, and it is full of useful info I didn’t know.

**ELECTRONIC PHOTO FRAME**

To remember my baby when I’m at work because I don’t get paternity leave.

**SLOW COOKER RECIPES**

I like to cook, and with more time being taken up with other things crock pot is easy

**CAMERA/GADGET BAG**

To use as a manly diaper bag. Lots of compartments, and customizable!

**BABY TIMER**

To keep track of everything going on, AND make it feel like a video game.

**DRILL BIT/IMPACT SET**

Baby on the way means lots of projects to finish.

**BABY FIRST YEAR CALENDAR**

I’m not the best at remembering dates. I don’t want to forget the important milestones.

**JIGSAW**

Perfect for making wooden toys and baby furniture.

**GUITAR TUNER**

Because I still have hobbies and interests.

**RUNNING HEADPHONES**

I want to stay in shape and live a long time for my child.

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Kayla Domeyer

My name is Kayla and I am a Graphic Designer. That means that I love pretty things, and also that I like to make free printables! I'm so happy that you've stopped by to visit my blog, and I hope you will follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest or Instagram!! (Yeah, and I'm totally addicted to the internet).

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Heidi Fowler

November 11, 2014 at 12:12 am Reply

Congratulations, Kayla! You’re going to be a great mommy.
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  Aww, thanks Heidi!

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