Thoughtful Gifts for Mums-to-be

1. You Simply Can't Spoil a Newborn by Dorothy Waide - $39.90

Brittney G.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"My favourite baby book! Three babies deep and I still find myself reaching for it. Full of practical tips, everything from breastfeeding positions to what to pack to go on holiday or how to structure your day."

Kate⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This book is so practical and not overwhelming with large bodies of text. It’s so easy to pick up and put down and you can easily find information on each topic. I find the pictures really useful. Importantly its also non-judgemental."

2.Write to Me Baby Journal - Grey - $54.90

Hannah G.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"It’s been the perfect gift to myself to keep track of special milestones. I can’t wait to share it with our babe, as my parents did with me!"

Sage A.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Beautiful book which I gave as a gift for a baby shower."

Annelise H.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Beautiful book with appropriate questions to last a lifetime. Can’t wait to write in it more after baby is here!"

Helpful Gifts for New Mums

3. The Lactation Station Lactation Cookies - $12.90

4. The Lactation Station Boobie Brew - $28.90

5. Ohbubs Baby Wrap - $79.90

Going Places Made Easier

6. Pretty Brave 'The Roundabout' Change Mat / Clutch - $59.90

7. Pretty Brave Stella Bag - $149.90

8. Rechargeable Rockit Portable Baby Stroller Rocker - $99.90

VK⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"The Rockit has been a lifesaver for us as new parents, leaving us hands free to enjoy a much needed break when our little one is asleep in his pram: it has saved many a lunch out as well as being a godsend during an early patch when our son would only fall asleep in the evening when being rocked in his pram. Highly recommend!"

Kate G.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I take this with me everywhere! I couldn’t rate this product any higher! Such a useful gadget to have when baby is unsettled and just needs a little jig whilst you need your hands free! I’ve recommended it to all my mummy friends and will continue to do so. It’s bracket (now with the stronger replacement) really does attach to different prams.

Looking for more gift ideas? Browse our range of gifts for mothers for inspiration, or contact us for more recommendations.

I've been thinking about first birthday baby gifts (it's just a couple of weeks away so I should get organised). After a few years working at corporateescapade, and as a mum of three, I think I know one year old's pretty well! Here's a list of things that I think the one year old you know will love. 

Solvej Baby Toddler Swing

Love the simple, hand made look of this swing! It can be used inside and out, and if there's one thing I noticed at the playground yesterday, one year olds love swinging. Made in NZ too.

Miniland Doll

It is just the cutest thing when toddlers start playing with their dolls, cuddling them, talking to them, and even putting them to bed. Miniland Dolls come in a variety of ethnicities and genders, reflecting the multicultural societies in which we live. Miniland Dolls also smell amazing!!

Djeco Multicoloured Tent

We already have one of these tents at home (though ours is a older design and different to the one available in store) and I can vouch for the fact it's played in all the time. Our almost one year old baby loves it, our toddler loves it, and I often find our seven year old in there reading! When we have children over to play they ALWAYS end up playing in the tent.   

Over The Dandelions Silicone Divided Plate

Here's a gift idea that parents will like, and one year old's are so young they won't mind getting something super practical! Silicone divided plates from Over the Dandelions, they're available in a range of colours, and we have matching bibs too! At one year old children will be starting to eat a variety of foods, not just puree, so this is the perfect age for this gift.

Le Toy Van London Bus

The London Bus is a popular toy with parents who have lived in the UK. It's a substantial size, and is so detailed, we're in love with it too.

Petite Eats Silicone Teething Ball

At one year old children will still have teeth coming through, so they'll love this as a teether, but they'll also love rolling it to you, and throwing it as a ball. The large holes in the ball make it easy for little hands to catch.

Oohbubs Kid's Table and Chairs

These are a popular gift that children can use for years. The clever design means that the table flips over to become a desk, and the chairs flip to suit different sized children. 

Little People, BIG DREAMS books

We have a huge range of these books in store. For a one year old you could select either the board books, or the hard cover books. 

 So many ideas! Happy birthday baby!!

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for your partner? Check out our list of gifts handpicked to pamper your lover and celebrate the connection between mother and child. These inspired gift ideas for mums are perfect for wrapping up this Valentine's Day.

Pretty Brave 'The Roundabout' Change Mat / Clutch

Designed for style-conscious mamas, this clever creation from Pretty Brace reinvents a traditional baby change mat as a chic handheld clutch. It unfolds to a diameter of 62cm, allowing plenty of room for changing babies while on the go. There are pockets for nappies and wipes, and even a zip-up pocket for cards and phones.

Artemis Pregnancy Tea

Encourage the mum-to-be in your life to steal a quiet moment with this beautifully packaged pregnancy tea that harnesses the medicinal power of plants. It's inspired by an ancient European midwifery formula designed to support foetal development and nourish the mother, and is made in from organic and wild harvested plants.

Artemis Mother & Baby Massage Oil

Keep stretch marks at bay with this divine massage oil that can be used on mum and bub. It smells totally amazing and features luxurious macadamia oil for moisture and St John's Wort to soothe the skin and encourage elasticity. Of course, a sensual massage is always a treat on Valentine's Day, which gives this gift added appeal.

Marlee + Jo The Baby Book

Build excitement for the arrival of your little one with a beautiful baby book from Marlee + Jo. Featuring hand-drawn bohemian-inspired illustrations, it's perfect for recording milestones and special moments once your baby has been born.

Prene Bags The Classic Tote  

For the fashion-conscious mum who doesn’t want a nappy bag that looks like a nappy bag, we have The Classic Tote. Featuring a simple, yet sleek design, this classic tote is ideal for storing baby essentials of all shapes and sizes. The timeless aesthetic makes it a reliable gift for even the fussiest of fashionistas. It’s available in black or light grey.

Write To Me 9 Months - The Beginning Of You

Pregnancy is a journey and this gorgeous journal is the perfect way to record every precious moment. From hospital and birth plan details to shopping lists and nursery design ideas, your mama-to-be will love jotting down all the essential information.

Storksak Stevie Luxe Black Scuba

Effortlessly chic, this baby bag raises the bar with a sleek neoprene shell, rose gold hardware and loads of extras, including a changing mat, stroller hooks and a cooler bag for bottles. If you're looking for something timeless for your partner, this bag is one of our favourite Valentine's Day gift ideas for her.

corporateescapade Gift Box For Mum

Pamper your baby mama with this beautifully presented gift box overflowing with pregnancy essentials. It includes dark chocolate cookies, breastfeeding tea, breast pads and washable cotton cloths.

1. Kip & Co Velvet Santa Sack

The Kip & Co Velvet Santa Sack is a thick, fluffy and luxurious present sack for your child. It’s made from 100 percent cotton velvet and comes in a range of colours. Some say it’s what’s inside the Santa sack that matters, but we believe there’s just as much joy in the beauty of a beautiful bag filled with goodies.

2. Haaka Goats Wool Baby Hair Brush

This gift is perfect for babies with delicate infant hair. Our brush is eco-friendly and is made of natural wood and goat's wool that’s incredibly soft. It helps to relax your child, stimulate the scalp and generate blood flow in the head.

3. Oohbubs Legs Out Swaddle

This swaddle helps babies have their best summer sleep. Made from a fine cotton/ bamboo blend, the Oohbubs Legs Out Swaddle is breathable and light. Did you know that there’s no startle reflex in the legs? The Legs Out Swaddle doesn’t cover your baby’s legs, allowing them to stay cool and comfortable, with hips in a neutral position.

4. Djeco Animambo Electric Piano

If your child is a music lover, this might be the best of all the gifts for Christmas. The piano is beautifully painted and it sounds like a keyboard. Let this piano always remind your child of Christmas while they play and develop their music and learning skills.

5. Wilson + Frenchy Organic Bibs

This gift is perfect for small children, as it catches any dribbles and spills and is made from soft and comfortable cotton. It’s available in beautiful season prints and a variety of colours and sizes.

6. Sophie the Giraffe Teether

Is your child teething? Give them a Sophie the Giraffe Teether, which they can hold in their little hands while soothing their painful gums. It’s made of 100-percent natural rubber and food-grade dyes.

7. Kaylula Ava High Chair

The Kaylula Ava High Chair is a very stylish high chair that blends well with the decor of any home. This chair comes with a tray that you can adjust depending on your preference. It also has a footrest, an adjustable seat and very soft liners.

8. Lamington Merino Socks

This is an essential baby gift. Made in NZ from quality merino wool, the socks come in a variety of sizes and colours and are super stylish and cute!

9. Artemis Mother & Baby Massage Oil

This massage oil is the perfect gift for mother and child. The oil is really moisturising and it helps boost the skin’s elasticity. Use it during pregnancy to prevent stretch marks. It’s made from natural oils, so it can be used on delicate skin.

10. Bugaboo Wool Seat Liner

Want to make sure your child stays comfortable in the car? The Bugaboo Wool Seat Liner offers a naturally soft surface made from Woolmark-certified, 100-percent pure new wool. That’s just one side. On the other is a grey melange knitted cotton jersey. Both of these combined make the seat liner ideal for regulating temperature and machine washing easily.

Today I've seen the online orders that are being packed up and I can see that some of you are more orgainsed than I am, and based on your orders, here is a quick blog post about Father's Day gift ideas.

1. Chekoh Original Wrap

$109.90

Babywearing is perfect for dads too! It's a great way for them to bond with their baby, and help you out too!! We love these Chekoh wraps because they're lightweight, so he'll be able to use it throughout summer, they're easy to use, and they look good too. 

2. Marlee + Jo - Dad's Life

$39.90

Dad's life is a monochrome hand illustrated keepsake for Dad to fill out about his childhood, youth, career, friendships, love life and heartbreak right through to Fatherhood.
This book contains carefully thought out personal questions about his past, present, hopes and dreams. We have very limited stock of this lovely book- so be quick!

3. Marlee + Jo - The Grandparents Book

$59.90 

An ideal gift for your dad, The Grandparent's Book is a beautiful monochrome keepsake for grandparents to write down special memories and stories for their grandchildren. It covers topics such as childhood, youth, school and career, but also how grandma and grandpa fell in love and when they started growing their family. A very cute book to get to know the grandparents better!

4. Blueberry Co- Adventures with Dad

$59.90

Every moment spent together is precious and forms lasting memories so we've designed a book to capture all your funny stories and photos from your time together. Record all the Dad jokes, holidays, and everyday outings you want. We've created spaces for your child to draw a picture or write a story about your time together and our bonus photo pages at the back give you lots of flexibility.

5. Blueberry Co- My Grandparents and Me

$59.90

This book has been designed to be filled in by one child, one grandparent OR a whole brood of children and ALL of their grandparents. Families are complex things so this book is flexible! 

6. Britax Kick Mats

$24.90 (2 pack)

Save the back of the front seats in dad's car with these handy kick mats, easy to install, and useful too!

7. Cup Holder for Mutsy Igo

$24.90

The funny thing about these cup holders is that they fit a beer perfectly!! We know one dad who takes the little one for an evening walk around the neighbourhood with the pram, and his roadie.

8. The Pregnancy Book for Men

$34.90

The Pregnancy Book for Men keeps you updated week by week, not only on the baby's development, but also on the changes your partner may be going through. We love the quirky illustrations in this book- it's totally fun and lighthearted, while also getting to the big questions like 'what is a chromosome?'It's a cool book for first-time-dads-to-be.

Shipping

If you place an order today (Tuesday) we can deliver within Auckland before the weekend, but as you know, couriers aren't always 100% perfect, so we have pick up in store as an option on our website.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!!

If you're in that phase where you have loads of pregnant friends, we're guessing you want to give your friend and their new baby a nice gift, but with so many of your friends breeding, you probably don't want to splash too much cash. Don't worry! We've got you covered with our list of 8 baby gifts for under $40 (they won't make you look cheap either).

1. Eco Sprout Hooded Baby Towel (2 pack)

$39.90

These towels are seriously soft and luxurious, they're probably as nice as the towels you use at home! This is a gift that will be totally handy, your friends will use them for years- even though they say they're baby sized, these towels will be big enough to use right into toddlerhood.

2. Sophie the Giraffe (photo by our lovely customer Helen)

$39.90

Every baby needs a Sophie! This cute little giraffe has been made in France since the 1950's. Crafted from natural rubber and food grade dyes, it's safe for chewing. The unique design with long legs and knobbly ears allows baby to get to every sore tooth in their mouth and give their sore gums a satisfying rub.

3. corporateescapade Leather Moccasins

$25

They're cute, they're comfy, and they go with all baby's outfits. Our moccasins are available in a range of colours and sizes, and they're totally popular. 

4. Sleepy Kiwi Book + Helles Teeth Sugar Skull

$19.90 + $19.90 = $39.80

For a cool gift with a flavour check out the Sleepy Kiwi boardbook - printed in high contrast black and whites, which babies love, it tells a charming bedtime story of Sleepy Kiwi getting ready for bed. 

Helles Teeth is another kiwi brand that we love, their Sugar Skull is an easy-to-hold toy that's designed to chew.

5. Artemis Breastfeeding Tea + corporateescapade Breastpads

$22.90 + $9.90 = $32.80

If you know your friend is breast feeding, this gift is both thoughtful and useful. Artemis Breastfeeding Tea supports optimal milk quality and supply and healthy digestion for mother and baby, with herbs like fennel, aniseed, chamomile, nettle, and raspberry leaf. That's where the corporateescapade Breastpads come in handy- they're 100% cotton, washable, and reusable. 

6. Oohbubs Legs Out Swaddle

2 for $39.90

This swaddle will be perfect for babies born in September and October, because those babies will be swaddled over the hot summer months. The Legs Out Swaddle has been specifically designed for summer babies, allowing them to stay cool and comfy, with lightweight, 100% cotton, and the legs are free to allow the hips to sit in a natural position.

7.  Q Baby Teeth Ease Gel + Haakaa Silicone Palm Teether

$20.90 + $17.90 = $38.80

Most babies will go through the ouchey teething stage, so the teething gel will come in handy!! The palm teether is super cute, and handy too :-)

8. BeSafe Baby Mirror + Britax EZ-Cling Window Shades

$25 + $9.90 = $34.90

Super practical gift for the safety conscious gift giver- the mirror allows the driver of the car to keep an eye on baby in the back seat (because babies always travel with their car seats facing backwards), and the window shade will keep baby out of the direct sunlight on those hot days ahead.

 We hope that those ideas have helped you out a little! If you're still stumped, then a corporateescapade Gift Card is a great option! We're also obsessed with gift wrap here at corporateescapade, so gift wrap is always free and beautiful. See you in store or online soon.

x

Anita

1. Pretty Brave The Roundabout Change Mat/ Clutch

Good for: Style

Price $79.90

Becoming a mum doesn't mean you need to loose your sense of style, right? We love that The Roundabout is a safe and clean space to change bub's nappy, and it's stylish enough that mum can use it as a purse. With space for a spare nappy, wipes, and a little zip for your cards and phone, parents won't want to leave home without it.

2. Eco Sprout Hooded Baby Towel (2 pack)

Good for: Practical

$39.90

These beautiful organic cotton towels are nicer than what you'd normally buy for yourself, making them one of the best baby shower gifts! They're practical, and parents will use them all the time. We find that even though they're baby size, they'll be used way into toddlerhood.

3. Baby Journal by Write to Me

Good for: Beautiful, and useful

$54.90

We just love these Baby Journals. They're the most simple, stylish, classic, quality baby books that we've seen. Printed on quality paper, with a soft grey linen letter-pressed cover, they're sure to become a family heirloom.

4. Hevea Natural Rubber Pacifier + Silly Buddy Dummy Holder

Good for: Practical and cute

$13.90 + $29.90 = $43.80

This is a cute and thoughtful gift. The pacifier (dummy) is made from natural rubber, so it doesn't contain any nasty BPA's, and the little bunny will make it easy to hold and pick up the pacifier anytime, while also doubling as a comforting toy. 

5. Oohbubs Legs Out Swaddle

Good for: Summer babies

$39.90

The Legs Out Swaddle has been designed to slightly restrict the sudden arm movement that babies make while they're sleeping, leading to longer, uninterrupted sleeps. The legs are free from the swaddle, helping the baby to stay cool in hot weather and allowing the babies legs and hips to sit in a natural position- so better for their hips than traditional swaddles!

6. Babybounce Bouncinette

Good for: Practical 

$54.90

From about 6 weeks of age, most babies love lying in a bouncer and seeing what's going on. You might remember this bouncer from your childhood, it seemed like every kiwi household with a baby had one! You can't go wrong with the classics right? We love the simple, practical design, and that it doesn't take up too much room in your house. 

7. Jellycat Bunny

Good for: Cute and current

$44.90

Ever since Suri Cruise was photographed with a Jellycat Bunny, every stylish kiddo needs one. Even if you're not sold on the celebrity factor, you'll be sold when you touch a Jellycat, they're super soft, but with a little bit of weight- making them perfect to cuddle. Jellycat's are available in a variety of sizes and colours.

8. Eco Sprout Organic Cotton Fitted Cot Sheets (2 pack)

Good for: Luxury and practical

$69.90

Most cot sheets are scratchy and pill easily- but not these ones! They're as thick and luxurious as the Egyptian Cotton sheets you have on your own bed. We find that these sheets fit pretty much any cot, so they're an easy, useful gift.

9. Tickle My Ears and Bathtime for Little Rabbit books by Jorg Muhle

Good for: Young readers

$16.90 each

These books tell the sweetest interactive bedtime stories about Little Rabbit. The books are sturdy board books, so they'll stand up to rough treatment from babies and toddlers, and the set makes a thoughtful and useful gift for new babies.

We hope that you've found something suitable on our list. We try to make gift giving super fun and easy, with a good selection and easy to use exchange receipts. Gift wrapping is always free, and if you can't find what you're looking for, why not try one of our corporateescapade gift cards?

The great news is that corporateescapade now have Laybuy, which means that you can pay for your purchase with six weekly payments, interest free! Laybuy is perfect, because you get your purchase straight away, it's like old fashioned lay by, but way, way better.

See you in store or online soon.

xx Anita