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BellaSugar's Gift Guide: The Mommy-To-Be

Welcome to the first post of my 2007 Holiday Gift Guide!

Welcome to the first post of my 2007 Holiday Gift Guide! Every weekday, I'll share a new set of ideas for gifts for your mom, dad, sib, boss, pals, special guy in your life and just about anyone else gift-worthy this season.

To kick off the guide, and to support our dear friend LilSugar, let's celebrate the mommies-to-be. Here are three great ideas for pregnant women who are carrying around those little ones. Since two of my best friends are about to become mommies, this was a lot of fun to put together!

My favorite item of the group is this Wonder-Full Balm from Mama Mio ($25). It's great for itchy and flaky belly skin, and it works quickly to relieve dryness and discomfort. If that's not something you think she'd like, there's also this Mustela Stretch Marks Double Action Cream ($34.49), which will help strengthen skin's elasticity around the belly, breasts abdomen, hips, and thighs to help reduce stretch marks during pregnancy.

Lastly, I love this Henna Vegetable Hair Dye ($1.99) for ladies who prefer to err on the side of caution and steer clear of chemical substances during their first trimester. While hair dying chemicals aren't highly toxic, vegetable dyes are all-natural, safe alternatives. Put it in a basket with some hair accessories, and you've got a great gift.

Got a few great ideas of your own? If so, I encourage you to please share them in a comment below!

Fit Gift Guide: Mommy-to-Be

The gift giving holidays are just around the corner and to spare you some of the last minute shopping stress the Sugar sites are creating ever helpful gift guides.

The gift giving holidays are just around the corner and to spare you some of the last minute shopping stress the Sugar sites are creating ever helpful gift guides.

Now, if you happen to be looking for a gift for a mommy-to-be, I have three suggestions for you. Here are three great ways to help a new mommy out by encouraging health and fitness, which we all know can be tough with a newborn in the winter months. Walking is one of the best ways to entertain a new baby (or get it to sleep) and for a new mom to get some exercise. She can take care of her back with the Ergo Carrier or she can track her miles strolled with the Strollometer. Plus as the baby gets ready to eat solids, it is so satisfying and easy to make your own baby food, and the book 100 Baby Purées leads the way!

If you are looking for more baby advice, check out lilSugar – Mommy's little helper.