18 Gifts for Pregnant Friends: Thoughtful Picks She’ll Use

If you’re not sure what she needs, give her a little bit of everything. This travel-size set from the maternity brand that knows bumps best includes four of Hatch Mama’s hardest-working formulas: the cult-favorite Belly Oil, the rich Belly Crème, the pregnancy-safe Fresh Deo and the multitasking SOS Rescue Balm—all of which I’ve used and loved throughout pregnancy. The minis are small enough for her hospital bag, and once she finds her favorite, she’ll know exactly which full size to restock.

Flowers are always a good idea, but this bundle adds some items she’ll actually use. UrbanStems teamed up with cult-favorite baby brand Coterie to pair a fresh bouquet with Coterie’s beloved diapers and Bun Balm. It’s part celebration and part practical stock-up, delivered right to her door.

Lush’s gentlest massage bar was designed specifically for growing bellies and is safe to use through every trimester. Murumuru and shea butters melt on contact and glide over stretching skin, helping to keep it hydrated and supple. The blend of lavender, neroli and chamomile turns nightly moisturizing into a calming routine.

Hatch’s newest bedside device combines its beloved sunrise alarm and sound machine with contactless sleep tracking. Instead of a sleep score to stress over, it learns patterns and offers gentle, personalized tips for winding down. It will keep earning its spot on the nightstand well into those newborn months.

The shower, when she has the time and energy, will soon become her solace, so why not help her level up the experience? Pregnancy and postpartum often change skin and hair, so this showerhead, which filters out chlorine and other impurities, can be a huge help. The handheld option also makes rinsing easy when reaching and bending get harder (and it comes in handy for postpartum showers and baby baths later on).

Whether someone is pregnant or has just had a baby, a lot of sore muscles come with the job. This wrap can be applied either warm or cold. It’s perfect for resting up ahead of delivery and for relieving some shoulder and neck tension after long days holding the baby once the baby has arrived.

Warm (not hot) baths are one of the best simple elixirs for pregnancy pains. This plant-based 2-in-1 bubble bath and body wash pairs soothing lavender and chamomile with argan and coconut oils for baby-soft skin. It’s free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates and synthetic fragrance, and it’s suitable for all ages. That means the same bottle can join the baby’s bedtime routine later.

Prewashing every tiny onesie is a nesting rite of passage. After my baby shower, I was hurriedly researching which laundry detergents were safest for sensitive little skin. Make it easy and gift this set with baby-skin-safe Free & Clear Bio Laundry Detergent, Bio Laundry Booster for those stubborn stains babies are famous for, and adorable wool dryer balls. Everything is unscented and dye-free, EWG Verified and recognized by the National Eczema Association.

This set goes beyond simple luxuries and offers what you really need when pregnant, like a spray that instantly cools and relieves leg and foot swelling, a balm that preps skin to stretch, in-shower lotion and a stick that reduces friction like chafing.

When bending over to tie a shoe starts to feel like a workout, a slip-on is a gift. Rothy’s unbelievably comfortable loafer-clog hybrid has the polish of a classic penny loafer in front and the ease of an open back, and it’s pretty much the only shoe I’m wearing at 35 weeks pregnant. Not to mention, a very pregnant Anne Hathaway was also spotted in Rothy’s recently.

It’s easy to go through a lot of body butter during and after pregnancy, so it’s something any mom will be happy to have. This aptly named body butter has the data to back it up. According to studies, 96 percent of study participants saw existing stretch marks fade, and 100 percent noticed improved hydration. Participants also saw long-term benefits, with 84 percent reporting a significant improvement in skin firmness after four weeks of use.

If you know your friend is experiencing some morning sickness or general nausea during pregnancy, getting her relief bands that look more chic and less clinical can be extra appreciated. These Blisslets use acupressure to relieve nausea and vomiting while still looking cute.

Ensure that your pregnant pal gets the best possible sleep while carrying her child, and in the few moments she gets to rest once the baby is born. The satin fabric on this mask helps keep skin clear while giving her a peaceful night of beauty sleep.

These tiny treats are perfect for fulfilling a pregnancy-induced sweet tooth while also helping reduce nausea. They come in a few different delicious flavors and are packed with ginger and vitamin B6, which may help ease occasional morning sickness. They’re individually wrapped, so it’s easy to keep a few on hand at all times.

If you know headaches or migraines plague your pregnant friend, she’ll be grateful for the moments of relief this cap provides. It can be made cold or warm to help soothe headaches quickly while blocking out any light that may make symptoms worse. Plus, it could double as a sleeping mask.

Bath products are common gifts for expecting mothers, offering a moment of relaxation. However, not everyone loves baths or even has one in their home, which is when shower steamers become the perfect swap. Esker’s tablets are all-natural and each can last for a few showers, releasing calming essential oils and minerals when activated by vapor and water.

This unique deck includes 78 cards created by a doula that help support and guide her through the stages of becoming a mother. The cards can provide introspective self-care moments throughout pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.

A few spritzes of this spray may be just what an expecting mom needs to turn a hectic morning around. The aromatherapeutic, homeopathic mist helps reset body, mind and soul. The scent, including valerian, promotes calm. When rubbed into skin, this spray can help alleviate tension or fatigue with magnesium and arnica.