Mother’s Day is around the corner, so I thought I’d dive back into the archives and share some ideas for homemade Mother’s Day gift ideas for expectant moms (first time or otherwise!). There’s loads of gift ideas out there for ladies who already have kids, but I wanted to give a nod to women who have one in the oven—this last Mother’s Day before they give birth is a funny little middling period worthy of a bit of celebration.
A caveat on essential oils and pregnancy; advice tends to vary, and since studies on pregnant women are taboo, there really isn’t much evidence out there on whether or not essential oils are safe for use in pregnancy. There’s also considerations to be made for the highly sensitive pregnant nose. I know women who have used essential oils all throughout their pregnancy and women who have avoided them completely. (I do think it’s a bit odd that somebody might carefully avoid products that contain essential oils while continuing to use products that contain artificial fragrance, but I’m not the pregnant one here, so what do I know?) Anyhow—all that is to say it might be best to leave out any essential oils that these recipes call for. Perhaps consult with the momma-to-be and see what she thinks, but if you want to play it super safe, drop ’em. I’ve bee careful to choose recipes that can go essential oil free without impacting the integrity of the final product.
For Dry Skin & Itchy Bellies
Herb Infused Belly Bars
I developed these especially for pregnant bellies, but they’re fantastic for dry skin of all kinds!
Perfect Body Butter Bars
These delicious body butter bars smell deliciously of cocoa, coconut, and beeswax without any essential oils.
Manitoba Forest Balm
Even without any essential oils this hydrating balm will smell lightly of the forest and honey thanks to the waxes, and will leave skin soft and supple.
White Chocolate Body Frosting
It doesn’t get more decadent than this body frosting, especially for chocolate loving moms!
Vegan Hemp Butter
Vegan mums will appreciate this simple beeswax free body butter for soothing itchy bellies.
Hemp, Oat, and Shea Body Bar
This simple bar is loaded with oils that are fantastic for irritated, dry skin.
For Everyday Pampering
Naked Lip Balm
Keep dry lips at bay with this simple yet fragrant lip balm. And, since they’re so easy you can make lots and gift the mom-to-be lots of them so she can always find one, pregnancy brain notwithstanding (I’ve been told that’s a real thing!).
Lots & Lots of Clay Soap
I love how creamy and gentle this soap is—the extra clay makes the lather extra lovely.
Rose Cardamom Body Lotion
If you drop the essential oils this lotion will still have a soft, lovely rose scent from the rose wax and the rose water.
For When Junior Arrives
Baby Bum Balm
Ditch the store bought diaper cream and use this stuff—my testers love it!
Silky Smooth Baby Powder
Keep talc away from baby’s bum with this ultra simple homemade alternative.
Cocoa Butter Body Dust
Like baby powder… plus cocoa, because it’s amazing.
Well, those are my ideas! What do you like to gift to mums-to-be?
Super excited to make these. What great gifts for mama and baby.
Thanks, Cami!
Hi Marie!
It has been awhile since I last commented on your blog. Been enjoying your YouTube channel too much 🙂
Several of my friends are either pregnant or have just given birth, and stretch marks and itchy bellies are a popular topic of conversation. And now, I just found out I am expecting myself, 5weeks along!
We were thinking of making one of your belly-good body butter bars. We would greatly appreciate it if you made a video of one 🙂
Much love and more power! You elicit so much diy inspiration!
Hey KL! Congrats on the upcoming wee one 🙂 I will add your request to the list—and I also made a form for video requests that you can use in the future if you have other requests (it helps me keep ’em sorted).
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I had an awesome comment to leave but it got lost!
My question is about the soap. Is that soap safe for an infant? I find the standard comment of olive oil soap is the best, but I find it drying no matter the superfat. Do you give a special soap to people with kids?
Aww, balls! I hate it when that happens.
Any homemade soap will sting if it gets in the eyes, which is prone to happen with babies. I would use that Lots of Clay soap on a baby, though, being careful with the eyes—it’s super gentle and creamy.