‘Tis the season to be jolly! Well, almost. Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to get your Secret Santa hat on, mummies!
Gift giving is an essential activity during the holiday month and you’ll want it to be special every time. No more re-gifting or buying cheap presents from the dollar store.
If your loved one is a parent, baby, or child, you may want to get gifts that are not only meaningful, but useful too.
No one wants another Christmas ornament that will just gather dust at the back of the closet. No, we value practicality here.
So, here are some cool and functional suggestions that you’ll want to take note of when you go Christmas shopping this year.
New Mums
Postnatal Care
It’s so important to care of yourself after childbirth, for both your physical and mental health. This means plenty of rest and self-care. What helps is some natural home remedies to help restore your vitality.
This Postnatal Care Set by Tanamera is an excellent accompaniment to any mum who’s currently undergoing confinement. Each product is formulated using traditional Malay confinement recipes to help mums recover faster.
So, if you know any new mums currently recovering from childbirth, they’ll definitely appreciate the gesture if gifted this set.
Diaper Bag
Being a recent parent with a new baby means being prepared. And there is no better BFF for a new mum than a diaper bag, or as we like to rebrand it, a motherhood multitasker.
This diaper bag is not just a diaper bag, it has pockets and nooks and crannies for everything under the sun. If you have a friend with tattered baby organiser, it’s time to get them a new one.
And they will surely love this one we have at our Motherhood site. Any new mum will look totally stylish carrying this around.
Dads
Digital Camera
There is nothing more precious than frozen moments captured in frame. And dads are usually the designated photographer of the family. If the fathers in your life enjoy dabbling in the art of picture-taking, then gift them this high-quality camera.
This make and model comes with plenty of useful and practical features: 95mm f/14 lens with two-range focus and close-up lens adapter, carry strap, auto flash, auto focus. The perfect gift for any amateur photographer.
Vacuum Cleaner
With swiftly shifting gender roles, more mummies are out there climbing the corporate ladder and more daddies are embracing the joys of domestic bliss.
If you know of any house husbands who’s lugging around that old Dustbuster from the 2000s they probably inherited from their parents, it’s time to get them some new gear.
This wireless rechargeable vacuum is every house daddy’s best friend! It is lightweight, portable, and it takes all those messy wires out of the equation—which can spell trip hazard for any clumsy rugrat who may be stumbling about in the house.
Kids
Bicycle
Bicycles are a staple of our childhoods; everyone remembers their first successful ride down the street when they were younger. So, if any of your friends have any older kids, gift them a beautiful and sturdy bicycle.
This one comes equipped with free training wheels, mudguard and bell. You can even help assemble it for them in advance since it does come packaged in parts.
Suitable for kids up to 5 years old.
Basketball Game Toy
Games and toys are great not only for passing time but can also stimulate and engage the mental faculties. This fun mini basketball game lets kids entertain themselves for hours.
But not only that, it also helps with motor skills, spatial recognition, and hand-eye coordination—all important milestones to achieve during early childhood.
And the fun isn’t just for the kids either, parents and adults can join in and play along as well! It makes for a great form of entertainment in between those stressful homework sessions at home.
Toddlers
E-Learning Device
In this fast-growing digital era, the integration of technology and education is inevitable. Kids need all the help they can get navigating the use of digital devices.
This interactive tablet toy is an ideal e-learning tool for toddlers to help them get started. The device comes with three levels of play tailored to your child’s developmental stage: Explore (12 month+), Encourage (18 month+) and Pretend (24 month+).
Games included consists of six sing-along songs, musical tunes and silly sounds which introduces your little one to the alphabet, animals, first words and colours.
There are also 28 app buttons to help strengthen baby’s eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills.
Available in four different colours. Suitable from 12 to 36 months
Backpack
School-going children need a durable, but stylish backpack to carry not only their books and stationery but also their hopes and dreams. It’s a fashion statement just as much as it is a portable storage container.
Backpacks for kids should ideally fit the wearer, they should be fun, but also functional. This bright pink lion-faced backpack is perfect for kids because it’s made from reflective material so that parents can find their child anywhere in a crowd.
Plus, it comes equipped with side pockets to store those water bottles, snacks or other important knick-knacks.
Babies
Lace Set
It’s never too early to give babies a fashion makeover. Aside from offering amazing photo-ops, they also let mums style their kids for special occasions, parties and social events without resorting to those boring old onesies.
This Parisian baby wardrobe set is complete with lace clothing and accessories. Plus, all the items come pre-packaged in a gorgeous rattan box so that it can be definitely be repurposed as a storage solution.
This French lace baby girl set comes with a toy sheep, lace umbrella, romper, socks, headband, flower hat and many more. Perfect for any baby girl.
Denim Set
Since we’re talking about fashion, denim is another great addition for babies. Not only is denim wearable and versatile, it’s also very comfortable even during those perpetual summer days Malaysia is known for.
This baby denim set is great for babies up till 1 year old and comes with the basics: denim romper with white tee (80cm in length, suitable for 1-2 years old), denim hat, toy bunny and pacifier.
Just like with the lace set, the denim set also comes with a beautiful rattan basket.
Friends
Diffuser
Essential oil diffusers are all the rage these days, but they’re more than just a way to perfume your house. When used with the right essential oils, diffusers can infuse your home with therapeutic goodness.
Essential oils can help brighten your mood, promote calmness, ensure good sleep and even help with seasonal allergies and sniffles.
This diffuser by Narinar comes with a special blend of essential oils (frankincense and myrrh) to help loosen mucus and relieve congestion.
So, if you know anyone in your life who deals a lot with these problems, this is an excellent gift to give them.
Power Juicer
Know of any budding health junkies in your life who’s currently on a juice cleanse craze? Well, this is the perfect gift for them.
This rechargeable, battery-powered, portable juicer is not just good for pulverising fruits and vegetables into smoothies. You can also use it to make sorbets, (n)ice-creams and even gelato.
The sharp, stainless blade ensures smooth results in under 40 seconds of blending, which means ready-to-go health shots within minutes.
Happy Christmas Shopping
Shower your loved ones with gifts this Christmas, mums! Our suggestions guarantee that the parents, kids, babies and regular adults in your life enjoy their presents. So, what are you waiting for? Place your orders now while stocks last.
Merry Christmas readers and have a wonderful New Year! With love from Motherhood.
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