A caregiver mom is a mother whose duties resemble that of a nurse. Usually, caregiver moms are not professionally trained. They learn how to care for their child one symptom at a time, as symptoms arise. Depending on the child’s complexity of needs, identifying symptoms and which doctors or practitioners can help can be overwhelming, given the lack of training.
When it comes to gifting, caregiver moms want some of the same things most moms want—a day at the spa, a fancy dinner with their partner, and perhaps some new clothes for a night out with friends. These gifts are lovely, in theory, but often impractical due to time constraints.
Caregiver moms often trade strappy shoes for comfy slippers, new dresses for loungewear, and handbags for “go bags.” So what should you gift a caregiver mom? Check out our list below!
Go Bags
Who says go bags have to be boring? Whether used to hold emergency supplies or a single day’s worth of medications, syringes, and feeds, these cute bags elevate what it means to be a medical mama.
Lululemon Belt Bag
Find an array of gorgeous options at Lululemon.
MEDS Bag
Find it on Etsy.
Tumi Voyageur Tyler Crossbody
Find it at Bloomingdale’s, available in multiple colors each season.
The Original Oh Sh*t Kit
Find it on Etsy, available in multiple colors.
BAGSMART Canvas Multi-Compartment Bag
This one has three compartments and is likely created as a men’s kit. It’s the one I use as an emergency go bag kept under our wheelchair stroller. It holds syringes in one compartment, an extra feeding machine and battery in the center, and medication in the other compartment. Find it on Amazon, available in two sizes and multiple colors.
Personalized Go Bag with Name and Symptoms
Find it on Etsy, also available in various formats and colors.
Comfy Clothes
The dawn of athleisure made wearing sweats and yoga pants acceptable for almost any occasion. This is good news for caregivers, who likely started the trend well before it caught on. With so many brands and styles available, comfy clothes have transitioned from boring to cool.
Lululemon Scuba Oversized Zip-Up
Find it at Lululemon, available in two colors.
Varley Hawley Half-Zip
Find it at Bloomingdale’s, available in two colors.
Lululemon Scuba Oversized Joggers
Find it at Lululemon, available in 12 colors.
Barefoot Dreams Cozy Polo Sweater
Find it on Amazon, available in two colors.
Moncler Mixed Media Sweatshirt
Find it at Bloomingdale’s.
Slippers and Fuzzy Socks
I challenge you to find someone who goes through home footwear faster than a caregiver mom. After all those logged hours indoors, you can bet that extra slippers and socks are always in demand.
Rothy‘s The Scuff Slippers
Find them at Bloomingdale’s, available in two colors.
Cozy Fleece-Lined Socks
Find them on Amazon, available in 31 colors.
UGG Women’s Ansley Slipper
Find them on Amazon, available in ten colors.
Disposable Home & Hospital Slippers
Find them on Amazon, available in two colors.
Laura Ashley Furry Slippers
Find them on Amazon, available in 18 colors.
