What shall I get for my pregnant DIL?

Mothercare does toiletries for mums so you know they will be fine for her to use

No, the 10 year old won't either now!

Jalima I consider know my DGDs (13 &10) do not consider M&S as a possibility when we go shopping!

PECS Another 'practical' gift which I know some new mums appreciated was a weekly cleaner for the first 6 weeks! You would have to be sure that was something she would want!

My mum booked that for me for 2 months. Brilliant!

14 I think, PECS - not that I know any 14 year olds who would wear them (or even 12 year olds).

You are under 40 Gabriella??? I thought the girls clothes only went up to 12yrs!

M&S have some lovely baby and children's clothes. I was there yesterday and wished I was 25 years younger.

How about a lovely facial? x

Offer to go clothes shopping with her, when she gets to the stage all new mothers do of saying that nothing fits her anymore. She's sick of whatever she wore while pregnant and the clothes she kept, hoping to fit back into them once baby was here, are unappealing somehow as well.

Congrats to you both. And isn't it nice to hear of a MIL-DIL relationship that works for a change?

Such lovely ideas here, thank you kind gransnetters. I think a dressing gown is a wonderful idea. I'll check out colour preferences etc with my son and do that I think. Plus a nice box of chocolates. That seems to be a popular suggestion! She's quite a fussy eater so I'm not sure I'd get the prepared meals right although yes, that would be a great idea otherwise. They'll be such great parents - I'm very excited!

This gift set is what I bought for both my daughter and my daughter-in-law when they were pregnant - along with some Lindt chocolates for one and Hotel Chocolat for the other (I know their favourites).

PECS, my MIL is no longer with us sadly, so could I adopt you as mine? No chance of me producing babies these day but I’ll still take the cleaner.

Blimey! My phone went for post-parturition all by itself, I was aiming for post-partum. It’s clearly a very erudite iPhone.

Some lovely ideas here!
I’ve bought upmarket handcreams from Space NK before. You’re always washing your hands and they get dry.
Yes to a nice dressing gown from somewhere like Toast, with pockets and made from 100% natural fibres, I was hotter and sweatier than normal when nursing so synthetic fabrics were uncomfortable and you are always short of hands so pockets are a boon.
Another good one is a highly rated thermal mug with a very secure lid and small closable drinking spout/hole. Hot drinks are dangerous around babies and toddlers and I remember the endless cold cups of tea from that time.
Personally I’d avoid vouchers for anything that involves her leaving the baby, such as dinner for two or spas. However well intentioned, she may not want to spend hours apart from her baby for many months, particularly if breast feeding, so the kind gift could end up feeling more like a pressure than a treat. I’ve also read new mothers moaning that grannies desperate for “alone time” with their small, baby grandchildren, have resorted to giving such things for their daughter/ DIL’s birthday or wedding anniversary after having been told that she isn’t ready to leave her baby yet, in the hope of strong arming or guilting them into leaving their babies with them and going out! I wouldn’t want to risk being lumped in with that lot.
Personally, anyone who had turned up bearing nice chocolates for me post-parturition would have been greeted like the Messiah.

If you want something very special Bamford do a lovely range of baby oils and outfits etc. Get them from their website or Bamford shop or at Daylesford Organic. Not cheapest but lovely and impressive.

Some websites do special hampers with toiletries for new or expectant mums which include creams for stretch marks etc. I remember buying a hamper for my DIL many years ago.

I like the idea of a cleaner.
M&S meals for the freezer
Hair do voucher
Promise to cook and deliver couple of meals in first weeks

The White Company do the most gorgeous body lotion, shower gel, scented candles and diffusers , the white lavender and the grapefruit ones are lovely. I agree about pj’s and a robe , they would be great.

I know my DDs well Bibbity

PECS if someone did that I would kiss her feet for the rest of my life.

That’s a brilliant idea.

Another 'practical' gift which I know some new mums appreciated was a weekly cleaner for the first 6 weeks! You would have to be sure that was something she would want!

Neale's Yard products are lovely!
Popular here for new mum's are vouchers for a shop called Cook which does more upmarket ready prepared meals. But something purely for her is good. I bought my DDs a voucher for a local beauty place so , when the were ready, they could choose a manicure, hair do or facial etc. whilst I had the baby for an hour!

Definitely agree with the comfy PJs and slippers. Maybe a nice robe if she doesn't have one. What about something such as dry shampoo and leave-in conditioner? Inevitably she probably won't have tons of time to shower. These products can help her to feel clean even if she can't get time for a full water cleanse.

bakeandscoff you sound like a really caring mother-in-law. I am sure your daughter-in-law will thoroughly appreciate your kindness.
Sometimes just running the vacuum cleaner over or putting a wash on can be the best gift ever. Cooking a meal so they can spend time on the sofa with their new family member, it’s the little things that she will appreciate, like you being there for her ??

I would avoid bath oils, just because if she has to have stitches you're advised not to use them. They can irritate the wound and affect the healing process.

I would go with some comfy new pyjamas, or a nice dressing gown. I spent a lot of time in the first few weeks in my pyjamas and dressing gown. My MiL got me some nice chocolates which I really appreciated. And my siblings bought me a pram charm for my bracelet which was really nice. My friends took me for a meal beforehand and gave me some money and a book of messages about parenthood they had all written, with photos of us in, which was lovely. DPs friends bought me gin ?

I really appreciated getting things for me, I didn't expect it at all as I didn't have a baby shower. It was really nice to get them when you're feeling quite fragile after birth and the lack of sleep.