Whether the mother of your child spent 36 hours in labor or she had a quick home birth in a tub of water, she deserves a "thank you" for bringing your baby into the world (in addition to the bundle of joy, of course). Push presents, also known as push gifts, birthing gifts, or baby mama gifts, are becoming a popular way to celebrate a new mom's hard work in childbirth. It's sort of like an early Mother's Day gift, often given right in the delivery room. If you're looking for a gift for the mother of your baby, try one of these push present ideas.
Sentiment necklace: Personalized necklaces are a hot trend right now, and when they feature words related to motherhood -- like "Mom," "Baby," or "Love" -- they make a delightful push present. A necklace with the baby's first initial is also a cute way to give a gift that features this trend.
Stacking rings: This is another jewelry trend that works perfectly as a push present because you can add another ring to the stack with each child. Start the tradition with a thin diamond eternity band that can be stacked with Mom's wedding ring, if she has one.
Designer watch: Push presents are often a little more luxurious than your typical gift, and few things are as luxurious as a nice wristwatch. Michael Kors women's watches are a bestseller and would be welcome gift. If you want to splurge a bit, you may want to look into luxury women's watches, like Raymond Weil, Movado, or pre-owned watches.
Charm bracelet: A charm bracelet tells your life story with your jewelry, and the birth of a baby is an important chapter. Start a charm bracelet with your baby's birth and then add more charms over the years for other special events.
Diamond stud earrings: At once luxurious and practical (nothing dangling for Baby to grab!), diamond studs are a beautiful reminder of the day you added a new little person to your family. Read our guide on buying diamond studs to get help buying the perfect pair.
Handbag: A statement bag is the most popular non-jewelry gift because it's just as luxurious as jewels, but it also offers some practicality. A designer bag that is large enough to be a diaper bag would certainly make the duties of motherhood more glamorous.
Love knot earrings: Whether in gold or silver, accented with diamonds or just polished, love knot earrings are another sentimental reminder of an important event. Choose love knot earrings in a metal that Mom would like to wear often; she'll want these to be part of her regular wardrobe.
Tennis bracelet: If you're moved to give the mother of your child a classic luxe gift, a diamond tennis bracelet is the perfect choice. You could also choose a tennis bracelet in the birthstone for the month your baby is being born. Or if Mom prefers an edgier look, find a black diamond bracelet for her.
Heart bracelet: A bracelet with a sweet sentiment is a lovely way to celebrate a new baby. Heart bracelets are popular in stainless steel and sterling silver, and many are accented in diamonds or other gems. A single heart charm or a heart-shaped toggle has a classic look, while a circle of small hearts has a playful style.
Birthstone ring: Celebrate the month your baby is born in with a birthstone ring that Mom can wear. If this isn't your first child together, give her a ring with the birthstones of all your children. If you're not sure what the right birthstone is, be sure to check out the chart in our birthstone buying guide.
Published March 25, 2015