Relaxation and pampering is really all pregnant mamas have to help themselves feel better. Medication is out for those joint aches and other pains, so the only way to feel some relief until baby is born is to breathe, bathe and check out these products that make great baby shower gifts or just treats for mom to buy herself or dad to buy to show he recognizes all the work she's doing. Each of these products brings something different to the table to help mommys-to-be be their best. I've personally tried and enjoyed each of these products. (*This is part one of this category... see part 2 and part 3 for more great stuff!*)

Mama Mio's Countdown Kit comes packaged in a fun old fashion lunch box. Inside are four luxe products for mommy to be... Tummy rub for stretch marks which smells as refreshing as it feels, yummy smelling massage oil that demands the attention of your baby daddy to help sore spots feel a little better, wonder-full balm the all over balm for lips to toes to cuticles, and superc facial spritza delightfully sweet smelling spray to cool you off in a perfect size container to take with you everywhere. Mama mio was founded by three moms who know what us preggos need! Also check out the Mama Mio Mini Kit with travel sized versions of their boob tube, wonder balm, tummy rub, moisturizing shower cream and superairich body cream. Plus a gravida mini candle. A hospital bag must to revive you during your stay and bring a little luxury to that long first day of baby's birth! This is going in my hospital bag for sure! Though save the candle for a treat by the bath when you get home.

Badger Balms Mom and Baby Kit has something for new moms and their tiny tot. For baby, the kit has a chamomile balm for diap rash, cradle cap and just soothing. For mama and baby both it also has organic sleep balm. And just for moms, an evolving body balm. All smell delicious and are calming and soft. The evolving balm is good for under eyes and other facial treatments plus stretch mark soothing and it smells like honey and roses. The sleep balm can go anywhere on the face and lips and smells like lavender and bergamot.  Mmmm mmm good!

Belli Motherhood Essentials Kit has a really great eye brightening cream that works really well. You'll look a lot less tired. The kit also has a moisturizing hand sanitizer that I keep in the car for after grocery shopping. There's also a body firming serum and a lanolin nursing creme. All good stuff in perfect sizes for a hospital bag.

The Spoiled Mama Gift Set comes in a cute little brown and green box with a jar of orange and chamomile sugar scrub that smells really really good, like a warm and breezy summer day out in an orange grove (yes, that good), a small bottle of extreme mama body creme with a luxurious scent and feel, and a jar of cocoa and shea tummy butter which smells like a taste of chocolate. All their products are made with organic, natural, vegan approved ingredients. They're all definitely aromatherapy-worthy to boot.

Muti's Organic Expecting Gift Set is a perfect hospital care package for nature-loving mamas. It has a mini-sized massage/stretch mark oil, lotion, shower gel and belly butter. The products smell so good, with neroli oil's citrusy scent, and are relaxing just to breathe in. They feel nice on your skin too. I especially love the Yummy Tummy Belly Butter stick. The set is packaged in a "blooming gift box" which means it's not trash nor does it need be recycled. You soak it in water and plant it in the garden for a little spot of wildflowers to brighten your day down the line.

Read Part 2 of Best Baby Shower Gifts: Mama skin, bath, boobs and relaxation products HERE.

Read Part 3 of Best Baby Shower Gifts: Mama skin, bath, boobs and relaxation products HERE.