Maternity Gifts: The Perfect Push Present

There’s no greater gift than a new baby…but jewellery is nice too. Thanks to a handful of celebrities (looking at you J-Lo and Kylie J), birth gifts to mums-to-be and new mums have been in fashion for a minute now. Want to know what makes the perfect push pressie? Read on to find out…

7 February 2022 | Editor - H.Samuel

Push present ideas for mummies-to-be

You might be surprised but finding a gift for a new mum is harder than that perfect birthday or Christmas present – suddenly, a glittering eyeshadow block or magnum of Prosecco doesn’t feel quite right.

In fact, presents for mums-to-be or new mums are notoriously hard to nail, especially if you’re going for something a little more memorable (and long-lasting) than a bunch of blooms (although blossoming pink peonies are always welcome, too).

We’re quite the experts when it comes to gift-giving (and even better at jewellery) and as you can guess, anything that makes you feel and look good come high on the perfect post-pregnancy pressie list. So, if you’re looking to mark your bestie’s new-born, need to send a subtle but large hint to your other half, or indeed you’re the dad-to-be, you can’t go wrong with gifts of a sparkly nature. From initial necklaces and zodiac earrings to engravable heart bracelets, enjoy our roundup of the best push presents for mums. But first, what exactly are they?

What is a push present?

Yes, push presents really are a thing. And, well, they’re exactly how they sound – a congratulatory gift for mums-to-be and new mums to say, ‘thank you’ and ‘well done’ for literally – or figuratively – pushing (as let’s be clear: push presents are for all new mums no matter the route the baby takes to get here). Typically given at the bedside shortly after the birth, these baby baubles or baby mama gifts – as they’re also known – are re-emerging as the trend du jour.

Whatever you choose to call them, push presents are odes to the new bundle of joy. And, these days people (read: celebrities) like to go all out – see Kylie Jenner's black Ferrari or Beyoncé’s $35,000 tanzanite ring for reference. You can thank J-Lo for the celeb-led craze – or technically Marc Anthony – who was one of the first to get a ‘thank you for having our baby’ gift back in 2008. And while our gift guide doesn’t include diamond earrings and matching ring valued at $2.5million (apparently love does cost a thing) we do have some lovely bits for those who are expecting.

Why personalised gifts make the perfect push present

After the stork dropped off Alexis, mum Serena Williams started the conversation with her near-seven million Insta followers: ‘Ladies, is a push present a thing? If so, what did you get, if anything?' The comments under her mother-daughter post exploded with a rush of sentimental ideas (with some saying that the baby is the best gift of all – can’t argue there). To us, a push present is all about personalisation, and as many wrote, in response to Serena’s question, zodiac signs and birthstones, perhaps unsurprisingly, came top of the list. From personalised gifts to personalised jewellery, a customised present such as a made-to-order piece of engraved jewellery is sure to be treasured by any yummy mummy. Read on to see our top push present ideas that are packed with meaning.

Push present: The bracelet

There is no better way to express your love and admiration for a new mother than gifting a push present bracelet, especially when it is heart shaped! Hearts have again been big news in fashion (more specifically accessories – especially jewellery) for a while now and shouldn’t be dismissed as cheesy. We prefer to think of the motif as classic – especially if it’s engraved. The perfect pick-me-up for new mums, hearts are impactful, they transcend seasons, and bring your look bang up to date. From timeless additions to playful pieces that undoubtedly spark joy, scroll on for the heart bracelets we’re low-key obsessed with right now.