Ideal gifts for children and pregnant women this holiday season

Christmas is a time when we want to give not only our good wishes and quality time to loved ones, it is also the perfect opportunity to give useful objects or experiences to those around us. And while it is usually simple to know what to give our partner or parents, the matter becomes slightly more complicated when it comes to a pregnant woman or a child.

How to know what is the ideal gift, something that besides being useful is well received by the other person, impersonal gifts that never fail come to mind, such as seasonal mugs, a box of fine chocolates, or the typical scarf. For children a toy is sure to go down well, but if you don't have children at all or the age of the child you want to give something to, you may have no idea what's appropriate.

Below, we bring you a small guide to make your Christmas gifts surprising and unforgettable for a good reason. Both for children and pregnant women.

Pregnant women.

The stage of pregnancy is longed for by women who have wanted to be mothers, although it is a unique moment in life and full of great emotions, it is also a constant change. Month after month the mother-to-be sees how her body transforms to accommodate the little life she is carrying inside, so we recommend you to take into account the stage of pregnancy in which she is when choosing your gift.

During the first trimester pregnancy can be unremarkable, it is a time of some discomfort and great excitement. You can give maternity clothes that will soon be needed, a prenatal yoga class if you know the mother enjoys physical activity. A maternity book is always welcome.

For the second and third trimester the needs change a bit, and what the mother-to-be needs is to feel comfortable. An ergonomic pregnancy pillow is one of the most wonderful inventions in the world, comfortable and roomy slippers for swollen feet, and a newborn care and pediatric first aid class can be one of the most treasured gifts for a mother-to-be full of doubts.

If the woman to whom you're giving the gift already has a little one or more, you can give her a day off by offering to babysit while she takes a break.

Children

 

If you are not a parent you may not know the best options to give a little one this Christmas, maybe you have a couple of nieces or nephews or children of your closest friends to whom you want to give something beautiful and fun. To choose the right gift we suggest you find out about the tastes of the little one, either by asking directly or talking to the parents.

 

 

Guided by the age of the child is another way to choose the right gift, especially during the first 5 years, educational toys are usually the favorites and are marked by age. For toddlers up to 5 years old we must be cautious with the size of the toy pieces, they should not be too small because of choking risk, since during that stage children discover everything with their mouth.

 

 

Children from 6 to 9 years old can still have fun with toys, but they will also appreciate a day at the park, a visit to the interactive museum, and even going to the movies. An entertaining book on topics that interest him would be another great option, perhaps he enjoys discovering the universe, dinosaurs, or comic books.

From the age of 10 onwards, things become difficult as children are not so young, a toy is not usually the best option, again the recommendation is to find out about their interests. Perhaps in adolescence it may be attractive to receive clothes, accessories, and makeup. Video games tend to be number one for many children in this age group. Interactive activities such as bracelet making kits or origami books might be good options.