Whether you’re a mom yourself, or shopping for a gift for the new mom in your life, these are the items you just can’t do without (but probably wouldn’t think to buy).
1. Every mom needs a cute bag that doubles as a diaper bag. The truth is, you’ll never have enough time or patience to switch out your wallet, lipgloss, keys, etc from one bag to another so you might as well just save the effort and redirect the energy into fixing your hair. I love this Earth Leather (code for not real leather but looks and feels like it) bag by Ju-Ju-Be. Wear it as an everyday bag, or pack it to the brim with Huggies denim diapers.
2. Run-Out-The-Door-Just-To-Get-Milk Bag. You need one. Obviously you’ll misplace your Ju-Ju-Be bag somewhere (like at the bottom of the stroller, the backseat of your car, or on the dining room table), so you’ll need a small pouch that holds absolute essentials like a few wipes, a diaper, and maybe a blackberry. This Harujuku Lovers pouch from Sephora is super cute, and won’t embarrass your 17 year old babysitter when you ask her to take the kid to the playground for an hour of sanity.
3. Bootights Will Save Your Wardrobe (and maybe your marriage). You’re a mom, not a trainwreck. You’re either married, in a relationship, or single and all of these require you to look cute at all times. Got a man? Keep him by looking cute. Single? Show everyone that you’ve still got your mojo by looking extra fashionable. Try a cute skirt, tights, and a pair of boots for a put together semi-glam look- but don’t even think of trying it without Bootights. These magical little tights have a super thick sock built right in, so you wont have to worry about sweaty toes or runs in your hose. BEST IDEA EVER.
4. Completely Smooth Hair Inhibitor. This body moisturizer does double-duty by keeping skin soft with shea butter and essential vitamins, but also by minimizing new hair growth. That means your waxes and shaves will last a few days longer with regular use. If my calculations are correct, saving 5 minutes in the shower each day for a week adds up to more than enough time to go get that much-needed manicure you’ve thinking about.
5. Keep Your Tushie Toned The Lazy Way. We’ve all heard about those toning sneakers by now, but Skechers has really upped the ante by creating an actually CUTE version. That means you’ll be able to run around town, get your groceries, sip your latte, pick up the big one from school, and chase the little one around the yard all while making your legs and tush super toned. What’s not to love? $115 well spent! Editor’s note: These ARE NOT your mother’s Skechers- this brand has reinvented itself and we’re big fans.
6. A Second Eye For the Little Ones. Taking care of the house, business or whatever takes up a lot of time. For those moments when you to keep an eye not the newborn, I’d suggest investing in video baby monitors. This things are amazing and convenient. If you’re a busy mother with tons of things to do around the house, I’m sure you’ll appreciate this investment.
