The best maternity gifts: inspiration & tips!

A baby on the way or just born? Time to find a nice maternity gift! But what do you give to new parents? Of course you want to give something original, but also something practical. We help you on your way with handy tips and a selection of the nicest maternity gifts that you can find at LUDE.

What should you pay attention to when choosing a maternity gift?

A good maternity gift is not only fun, but also practical. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Think about the parents: Consider what the parents value, like and need. Perhaps they have made a wish list? This will help to avoid duplicate gifts and ensure that you choose something that meets their needs and preferences.
• Gift for the future: Choose something that the baby will enjoy for a longer period of time, or something that can only be used later. For example, toys that first serve as decoration in the nursery and later as a play item. This way, the gift remains valuable as the baby grows.
• Sustainability and quality: Choose gifts that are both safe and environmentally friendly. Materials such as wood, organic cotton and BPA-free plastics are not only better for the environment, but also safer for the baby. Check that the product meets European safety standards, such as the CE mark. This way you give a gift that not only lasts a long time, but also contributes to a more sustainable world.
• Design and originality: A beautifully designed maternity gift is not only functional, but also a stylish addition to the nursery. Choose unique or handmade items that fit well in any interior and give a personal touch.
  

Maternity gifts from LUDE

To make your choice a little easier, we have listed the nicest maternity gifts from LUDE, based on your spending budget.

€0 - €20

Viewing cards - Wee Gallery - Art Cards
Up to 3 months, babies can only distinguish black and white contrasts and large shapes. Black and white viewing cards stimulate visual development and concentration. You will be amazed at how long your baby will continue to look attentively at the cards.

Teething ring - Pacifier & Cord - teething ring
Babies discover the world during their first year of life primarily with their senses. By chewing on a teething ring, your baby trains their mouth and jaw muscles, and by grabbing and holding the teething ring, their motor skills are trained.

Rattle - gripping toy - Pacifier & Cord - teething ring-rattle , Mushie - Teething Toy Ball
A rattle helps develop motor skills. The sound attracts attention, which helps babies learn to focus and develop their hearing. Grasping, shaking and feeling the rattle promotes their hand-eye coordination and grasp reflex, and helps them understand that their actions cause a reaction, which is important for their cognitive development

Petit Boum - sensory bottle Mushie stacking cups
Sensory bottles are clear bottles filled with colorful materials, glitter, or liquids that move when the bottle is shaken, turned, or tilted. They are suitable for babies from about 6 months, when they begin to show an interest in cause-and-effect and visual stimulation.

Touch and sound books

€20 - €50

Magnetic Animal Set - My First Smartmax
With the My First Smartmax magnetic animal set, a baby can build and play creatively. The magnets make it possible to create different figures, which promotes the baby's fine motor skills, concentration and problem-solving skills. This gift is perfect for both visual and motor learning.

Wooden play figures
The wooden play figures look great on a shelf in the nursery. Later, children can use them for role-playing, in which they practice dialogues and expand their vocabulary.

Play side
Play silk stimulates the senses of babies and helps with the first steps in sensory discovery and interaction with the environment. They love to touch the soft, smooth texture of the play silk. Feeling and grasping the silk stimulates the sense of touch and helps develop the grasping reflex.

1 Stapelstein stone
Help start a Stapelstein collection for your little one. From about 8 months, a baby can do all sorts of things with a Stapelstein. The versatile stones stimulate your baby's balance, coordination and motor skills. They can build with it, sit, stand or jump over it, which makes it not only fun, but also good for their physical development.

Wooden blocks
A set of wooden blocks always makes a great gift. Stacking, building and knocking over blocks promotes your baby's fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. In addition, wooden blocks are durable and safe, making them a valuable toy that will last for years. A classic that always provides hours of fun and learning moments.

€50 - €75

Cuddly toy - Moonie - The Humming Bear/Bunny
The Humming Bear from Moonie is a cute and multifunctional cuddly toy specially designed to help babies relax. The bear uses sounds that remind you of a mother's heartbeat, combined with soothing natural sounds such as white noise or rain. It helps babies fall asleep better and offers comfort in stressful moments. The soft material and stylish design make it not only a nice playmate, but also a practical companion for the baby's room.

Packing and shipping

At Ludeplay.com we offer a personal service that makes giving a maternity gift extra easy. You can indicate whether you want the gift to be wrapped, so that it is ready to give immediately. In addition, you can add a personal message in the comments that we will write on a card for you and add to your order. This way we ensure that your gift is sent directly to the recipient with love and care, without you having to worry about it yourself. We make giving a gift even easier and more personal!