11x the most original gifts for a friend with a baby
The box is scattered with Happy Horse bunnies (oh, how cute they are), the floor is full of annoying blocks that you always accidentally step on, and the room is filled with posters and drawings.
When you have a baby, you're already busy enough with the household items that come with it. You want to decorate the nursery cutely, so you venture into wallpapers, hangers, and bunting. You craft trendy vintage dressers and score wicker baskets to charmingly hide the dirty laundry. And then the room is pretty much full, with a crib and wardrobe and all. And then you receive countless well-meaning gifts from colleagues, friends, and acquaintances for which you actually have zero space.
Ha, if you know someone who just had a baby: I know what you can give. Something original. Something that the happy new mom actually needs. Something she doesn't already have three of at home. Something that genuinely makes her happy.
Mom's first glass of wine
After giving birth, I craved salmon sashimi and a good glass of vino. That's just a thing after nine months. Get an amazing bottle of bubbly in a cozy package of Mom's first glass of wine, and you are guaranteed a successful surprise. Because you obviously drink this bottle together with her. Cheers.
Sweet Daisies
After that salmon sashimi and wine, I especially wanted to treat myself to something delicious because I had already had such a tough time with all that puffing and birthing. Now I know someone who makes the tastiest cookies herself. Nicely packaged, individually or a whole box, if you want. Fresher than fresh and exactly what makes a woman happy. And a lot more interesting than another bar of Tony's.
A name bracelet from Nova Dali
Most fun: I received two bracelets with the names of my children on them. Bodi and Daaf, in golden letters. And everyone keeps asking where I got them. Well, my secret is out in the open. So cute on my wrist.
A mom bag from Studio Noos
Fluffy and large: just right for all those diapers and bottles. But it still remains a nice bag for mom. Most cheerful to carry.
A letter necklace from Minitials
If you're already working with names, initials, and letters: the necklaces and bracelets from Minitials are beautiful and last for ages. How nice is it to always have your child's initials with you?
The UV cream from Chanel
Sorry, but this is heaven in a tube, and it truly makes every woman on earth happy. Isn't it wonderful, a cream that also keeps your skin clean? Just this tube alone. You want to grab it anytime, anywhere.
A facial treatment at Soap
An hour later, you step outside looking prettier and happier. Scrubbing, peeling, hydrating, massaging... What a treat.
A massage at Dr. Feelgood
This entire salon exudes relaxation. You walk in and suddenly you're three kilos lighter in stress. You deserve this after everything your body has been through. So go on, arrange a babysitter and pamper yourself.
A gigantic houseplant
In the category: never enough.
A golden vase with feathers
Just pick it up at the flower stall on the corner, and oh so cute.
Gisou hair perfume
So sweet and nice and fine: women's fun in a bottle. Just because you're now charmingly going through life again, this bottle with honey for your hair is true happiness.
