Your source for gift giving: 2009 Holiday Gift Guide
Moms are always the hardest to shop for during the holidays, aren’t they? They’ll never tell you what they want (“All my family together” doesn’t count); they seem to have everything already; and, if they’re waiting for their babies to arrive, they have no idea what they might need when the little one is born. Well, have no fear. Birth Source is your source for mama and baby gifts this year. Wrap up a little something from our handpicked collection, and we can almost guarantee she’ll say, “You shouldn’t have! But I’m so glad you did.”
For mamas-to-be
- Omni Massage Roller: $19.99
Believe it or not, this massage roller is the product that launched our whole store. Store founder Tracey started out (as continues) as a doula, and the client requests she received for “More, more, more!” of this muscle-relaxing, circulation-improving, pain-relieving roller sparked the idea for a store full of products that elicited the same reactions. This lightweight roller is great for pregnancy and labor, and (when the new mama is feeling up to it), Dad will enjoy a massage with it, too.
- Earth Mama Body Butter: $21.99 CDN
Finally, a rich, emollient body butter that doesn’t aggravate morning sickness. This safe-for-pregnancy potion combines certified organic calendula and chamomile with the ever-popular shea butter for an utterly indulgent way to say, “Back off, stretch marks.” As with every product by Earth Mama, Angel Baby, this body butter is vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free.
- Earth Mama, Angel Baby Natural Stretch Oil: $32.99 CDN
If stretch marks can be prevented, this is the product to do it. Made with certified organic ingredients, this luxurious oil will give the mama-to-be on your list a much-deserved trip to the spa … in her own bathroom. Vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free, this oil is a win for everyone.
- Binsi Thankini: $54.00 CDN
If modesty, monitoring access, nursing access, and luxury seem too tall an order for a simple tank top to fill, think again. The Binsi Thankini is a thoughtful gift for any mama-to-be as she embarks on the unknown world of the labour ward. Once she puts it on, the innovative side-snap closures and comfortable cotton/lycra blend mean she won’t need (or want) to take it off during any routine monitoring, interventions (including epidural administration), or breastfeeding.
- Binsi PrimaMama Skirt: $65.00 CDN
A skirt that does triple duty as a pregnancy, labour, and postpartum wardrobe staple? That’s the Binsi PrimaMama. It’ll be the recipient’s go-to skirt for those late days of pregnancy when nothing else fits; it’ll be her best option for a stylish, modest labour that still allows for fetal monitoring; it’ll be the most comfortable thing in her wardrobe for those sensitive postpartum weeks. In short, it’s the perfect gift.
- Daisychain maternity support belt: $65.00 CDN
The weight of pregnancy really does a number on a woman’s hips, back, and abdomen. Help a friend relieve some of the discomfort with a daisychain maternity support belt. These stylish (yes, stylish) belts are worn snugly around the hips and can be a lifesaver for those mamas-to-be whose pregnancies are causing joy and pain in equal measure. We carry two styles: the Metro, a wide black belt that adjusts with secured straps; and the Yogi, a stretchy fabric band that wraps several times around the body for a custom fit. These belts are so functional and beautiful that customers wear them on the outside of their clothes.
For new mamas
- Mothering Goddess sculpture: $29.99 CDN
We carry a number of small sculptures from Bell Pine Art Farm, but the Mother Goddess is our favorite … at least for today. This gift tells a new mom exactly what she needs to hear: she is a goddess. According to Bell Pine, this sculpture “reminds us that we can look to the Earth for inspiration about mothering our children and ourselves.”
- Mothering Rocks nursing pendant: $44.00-$98.00 CDN
Pretty jewelry is often the first things to go from a new mom’s wardrobe, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Mothering Rocks nursing necklaces are gorgeously designed with babies’ curious hands in mind (meaning they won’t come apart and cause a choking hazard). There are many designs to choose from, and the natural, non-dyed, and sustainably produced qualities are a plus for any twenty-first-century mama.
- Glamourmom Nursing Tanks: $59.00 CDN
With one-handed nursing access, generous postpartum coverage, and a built-in bra, Glamourmom nursing tanks turn a new mom’s entire wardrobe into a nursing wardrobe. She’ll wear these every day under her regular shirts, not just because they’re cute and well-fitting, but also because they’re sold in the simply sized small, medium, and large. It doesn’t get any easier.
- Baby Hawk Mei Tai: $99.00 CDN
We sell a number of carriers, but the Baby Hawk makes a great gift because it’s one size fits all. The only decision you’ll have to make is about design … and it won’t be easy! These carriers are absolutely gorgeous, and they reverse to a coordinating solid for versatility. Gifting a mama whose baby is due in the winter? Consider adding the Baby Hawk Hoodie ($45.00 CDN), a super-soft and warm lining that will let the new pair use the carrier from Day 1.
For new babies
- Angelcare toothbrush: $7.95 CDN
Did you know you should be brushing Baby’s gums long before teething begins? No? The new parents on your list probably don’t, either. Stick this flexible silicone brush in the little one’s stocking, and the dentist will thank you.
- Ringley teethers: $14.95 CDN
The Ringley teether is Canadian-made, and we promise it will get a lot of use once Baby’s teeth start to come in. With untreated Maple and 100% organic cotton terry, the Ringley provides two very distinct textures for Baby to explore. It’s a favorite of so many of our customers.
- Sophie the Giraffe: $21.99 CDN
Sophie has taken over in North America lately, and for good reason. She’s free of phlalates and BPA, and is instead crafted with 100% natural rubber and painted with food-grade paint. All her nubbly limbs are so satisfying to chew on, and as Baby’s grip strengthens, Sophie will squeak when squeezed.
- Knuckleheads Skivvies: $22.99-$23.99 CDN
Give Baby something a little different than all the reindeer-festooned footed pajamas he’ll surely receive. Knuckleheads Skivvies are great for boys or girls, and they have an edge that you just won’t find in most baby clothes. We offer these as a sleeveless onesie or two-piece set.
