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What shall I get for my pregnant DIL?

(35 Posts)
Anja Thu 31-Jan-19 16:31:50

I have always appreciated food, by which I obviously mean chocolate

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BBbevan Thu 31-Jan-19 16:06:43

Something really special. My DiL loved the Moroccan Rose oil we gave her . I think it was Ren . Just something indulgent just for her. And don't forget your DS, he needs something special also.

muffinthemoo Thu 31-Jan-19 15:26:42

I have always appreciated food, by which I obviously mean chocolate.

Face masks/hair masks are good, you just fall to bits afterwards.

If you know her shoe size, a nice and very comfy set of slippers wouldn't go amiss!

Juggernaut Thu 31-Jan-19 15:13:55

I gave my DDiL a voucher for a Spa day at a lovely hotel, with afternoon tea for her and DS. The voucher was valid for six months after DGS's due date. I included a home made gift token, stating that I would baby sit on whichever day they chose!
We had also given her a course of reflexology appointments, for before the babe was born, but you might be cutting that a bit fine now time wise! She did say the reflexology was the most relaxing thing she'd ever experienced though!
Our DDiL found her hands got very dry, so perhaps a lovely fragranced hand cream as a little treat!

Bibbity Thu 31-Jan-19 14:49:56

How fly anything you get her will probably be very greatly appreciated.

I don’t want to sound ungrateful but I was a bit tired of the constant stream of baby vests and outfits.

I’d just done something pretty substantial. So when someone walked in with a bunch of flowers and small box of maltessers I burst out crying in gratitude. It was nice to just be remembered.

Jalima1108 Thu 31-Jan-19 14:46:53

How lovely - is this for afterwards?

I also put a 'New Mum' mug in with a few other bits and pieces, possibly bought in M&S and bought a New Dad one for DS.

Madgran77 Thu 31-Jan-19 14:45:34

Many spas do a mum to be pamper offer - one treatment or spa day/half day maybe?

bakeandscoff Thu 31-Jan-19 14:39:48

Oh, that looks good, thank you Marydoll. And much more reasonable than Neals yard.
Yes, I was worried about certain things not being suitable for her while she's pregnant - and she has followed all the advice to the letter! I know it's advised for new mums not to use heavily scented products too. Never used that site before. Might have a browse for myself too... grin

Marydoll Thu 31-Jan-19 14:25:32

What a lovely MIL you are. smile I made up a pampering kit for my DIL when she was pregnant: foot soak, eye mask etc. However, I was a bit wary in case some items weren't suitable for pregnat ladies..
I've seen this and have used this company before, without any problems.

www.lookfantastic.com/sanctuary-spa-mum-to-be-pamper-jar/11794080.html?

Also, if you do a search for voucher codes for this company, you may manage a discount.

bakeandscoff Thu 31-Jan-19 14:08:17

I've already bought a few bits for the baby - he's arriving in about a 8 weeks. But I wanted to get something just for her. Thinking maybe some nice bath oils? Any suggestions for good products? Someone recommended Neal's Yard? Anything else?