Checklist · 10 picks · 3 categories
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Everyone shows up with stuff for the baby. Be the one who brings something for her.
Sleep gets hard as the bump grows, so a pregnancy pillow is the gift she'll use every single night: Babylist's best overall is a U-shape that supports both sides, and Sleep Foundation's side-sleeper pick suits anyone who runs hot. For itchy, stretching skin, The Bump had 19 pregnant testers try belly creams, butters and oils, and its winners here are cheap enough to stack. Babylist's affordable maternity leggings make a comfy add-on, and a nursing bra from its guide is a thoughtful gift for later. Each card shows the drawback the outlet called out, like pillows that hog the bed.
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEEN ROSE Pregnancy Pillow for Sleeping | mid | $50-100 | switching sides all night | 1 outlet |
| Boppy Pregnancy Support Wedge | budget | $15-25 | early pregnancy and travel | 1 outlet |
| Momcozy U-Shaped Pregnancy Pillow | mid | $25-50 | side sleepers who run hot | 1 outlet |
Best pregnancy pillowmid pick · Full-size U-shape
Best for switching sides all night
Babylist's best overall pregnancy pillow: full-sized, adjustable and multi-purpose, with a cover designed to keep her cool.
Heads up. Takes up a lot of bed space
1 outlet. Babylist best overall pregnancy pillow.
$50-100
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budget pick · Small wedge
Best for early pregnancy and travel
Babylist's best wedge pregnancy pillow: a firm foam cushion that's a great option for the first half of pregnancy, when the bump is just emerging.
Heads up. Not ideal for pelvic pressure
1 outlet. Babylist best wedge pregnancy pillow.
$15-25
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mid pick · U-shaped
Best for side sleepers who run hot
Sleep Foundation's best pregnancy pillow for side sleepers, reviewed in its lab and at home: a great option for any hot sleeper, pregnant or not.
1 outlet. Sleep Foundation best pregnancy pillow for side sleepers.
$25-50
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter | budget | under $15 | scent-sensitive moms-to-be | 1 outlet |
| Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks | budget | under $15 | itchy, stretching skin on a budget | 1 outlet |
| Bio-Oil Skincare Oil | mid | $15-25 | softening skin and fading existing marks | 1 outlet |
Best belly carebudget pick · 6.5 oz
Best for scent-sensitive moms-to-be
The Bump's overall best belly butter: rich, soothing and fragrance-free, and its tester said her skin felt less itchy.
Heads up. Some ingredients aren't easy to identify
1 outlet. The Bump overall best belly butter.
under $15
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budget pick · 8.5 fl oz
Best for itchy, stretching skin on a budget
The Bump's overall best stretch mark cream, reviewed by pregnant moms: hydrating, easy to apply and the most affordable product it reviewed.
Heads up. The cocoa butter scent lingers, and the ingredient list is long
1 outlet. The Bump overall best stretch mark cream.
under $15
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mid pick · Bottle
Best for softening skin and fading existing marks
The Bump's best stretch mark product for fading: its tester found her skin noticeably smoother and softer by morning.
Heads up. Can feel greasy, and it contains mineral oil
1 outlet. The Bump best stretch mark product for fading.
$15-25
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRZ YOGA Butterluxe Maternity Leggings | mid | $25-50 | prenatal yoga, walks and stretching | 1 outlet |
| Leggings Depot Buttery Soft Maternity Leggings | budget | $15-25 | everyday leggings that don't cost much | 1 outlet |
| Momcozy Nursing Bra | budget | $25-50 | wanting more shape than a stretchy bralette | 1 outlet |
| Kindred Bravely Simply Sublime Nursing Bra | mid | $25-50 | the bra you live in for the first weeks | 1 outlet |
Best maternity leggingsmid pick · U-shaped front panel
Best for prenatal yoga, walks and stretching
Babylist's best affordable workout maternity leggings: super-soft with gentle compression, for light workouts like yoga, walks and stretching.
Heads up. Thinner material
1 outlet. Babylist best Affordable Workout Maternity Leggings.
$25-50
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budget pick · Over-the-bump
Best for everyday leggings that don't cost much
Babylist's best affordable everyday maternity leggings: an over-the-bump style with ruched sides, in lots of colors.
Heads up. The bump panel is thinner fabric and may not suit smaller bumps, and there's no compression
1 outlet. Babylist best Affordable Everyday Maternity Leggings.
$15-25
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Best nursing brabudget pick · Bra
Best for wanting more shape than a stretchy bralette
Babylist's best nursing bra with structure: structured cups in a soft, material, with no wires.
Heads up. Runs small, the cups can get twisted up, and it stretches out over time
1 outlet. Babylist best Nursing Bra with Structure.
$25-50
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mid pick · Size-inclusive
Best for the bra you live in for the first weeks
Babylist's best nursing bra overall: supportive, comfy and size-inclusive.
Heads up. Pricey, the straps can feel too thin, and hand washing is recommended
1 outlet. Babylist best nursing bra overall.
$25-50
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Something just for her. A pregnancy pillow helps with sleep as the bump grows, and a belly butter or oil helps with itchy, dry skin. Babylist's best overall pregnancy pillow is the QUEEN ROSE U-shape, though it takes up a lot of bed space.
Not completely. The Bump notes that genetics play a big role, and a Stanford dermatologist in its guide says moisturizing earlier in pregnancy can help soften skin as it stretches. Testers in The Bump's guide found its winners here eased itchiness and dryness.
Babylist says the Boppy wedge is a great option for the first half of pregnancy, when the bump is just emerging. It's travel-friendly, but not ideal for pelvic pressure.
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