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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For the Fit Mom + Fit Baby

Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all the fit Moms out there! If you are looking for a gift for a fit Mom in your life (girlfriend, sister, daughter or your own Mom) check out my favorites below. Or – if you need to send your partner or kids ideas…you may want to share this post on Facebook : )

Fitness Clothes & Gear

Every fit mom likes new workout clothes and workout gear.

For clothes I really like all of Target’s new spring and summer colors. Also, I’ve been getting a lot of my stuff from Nordstrom like these Zella crops (they are also very comfortable). I almost always wear a hat when I workout to keep my hair out of my face. I like this cute “Momlife” hatÂ from Etsy.

I always take my phone with me on runs in case the baby needs me. The phone itself is bulky enough without a bulky arm strap and dangling wires on headphones. So, I use a neoprene armband Â (lightweight & flexible) similar to this and love myÂ Apple WirelessÂ Airpods (headphones).

Let’s face it – as moms…we have to squeeze in a workout when we can and sometimes that means at home. I recommend getting a set ofÂ Adjustable weightsÂ for home workoutsÂ so you can keep just the one set in your workout area without taking up too much space. I love Apple TV so I can stream youtube workouts and Instagram live workouts (like the one I’ll be doing on my @Bombshell_Bootcamp Insta soon!).

Spa/Beauty

All moms want to look and feel pretty. If she likes spa days…I recommend Milk + Honey spa in Houston. If she’s been super busy and doesn’t have much time to fix her hair – get her a Â giftcard to the Drybar for a blowout or braid that she can show off at her next yoga class. But, if you think she’d like a completely new look or just really awesome highlights – send her to my colorist Sarah at Ceron salon. I’ll be doing a post about her soon because she has a great transformation story! I also love these new hair bands I found at Sephora (another great idea for a gift card!) because they don’t break or damage my hair.

Items For the Fit Baby & Kid

Fit moms are setting a great example for their little ones (and big ones). Most babies and kids try to copy their parents’ behaviors – so if you are a fit parent, they want to workout just like you! Next time you do a home workout or take your kid with you on a run or bike ride – try one of these cute products:

TheÂ baby dumbbell rattleÂ is so cute and babies love rattles! I also love this cuteÂ Under Armour baby workout outfit (shown in my picture below) for babies. Have a bigger toddler? Check out thisÂ toddler weight set with barbell! If you have bigger kids, get them excited about yoga with their ownÂ Kids yoga mat and yoga deck cards!

Fitness Classes

Fitness classes or gift cards also make great gifts. I personally love theÂ Bombshell Bootcamp GiftcardÂ ; ) but yoga or spin classes make great gifts, or just help her make time for early morning runs by watching the baby or swap carpooling the kids with another fit mom friend! Most cities also have “Mommy and Me” classes for babies and moms under 2 or ask around for baby bootcamps or just see if your favorite bootcamp will allow you to bring a baby in a stroller (mine will).

Healthy Lunch or Dinner Out

Fit moms like to celebrate and go out – but sometimes it can be stressful picking a healthy spot that the rest of the family will enjoy. My new favorite for lunch in Houston isÂ Bebidas. For dinner I always loveÂ True Food KitchenÂ (you HAVE to order the crudites!) and it’s a chain – so if you don’t live in Houston check out their other locations. A few of my other local favorites for healthy (and vegetarian friendly) options are Ruggles Green and Molina’s (grilled chicken or fish platter with veggies) and Escalante’s (grilled fish tacos and their baked tortilla chips).

*All opinions on the products and companies are my own.

Workouts FOR Your Baby

Most new moms tend to focus a lot (A LOT) on getting their pre-baby body back after pregnancy. So, we try to spend as much time in between feedings, sleep (or lack there of) and baby activities focusing on our own fitness. But, what about your baby? Should your baby be getting some exercise too? During your baby’s first few months of life – they don’t need too much to do and it’s all about eating,sleeping and growing. But, after about 3 months, when they start to move more (and you aren’t as afraid to take them out in public) it can be good for them to get in their own “baby workout”!

Yoga

With my first baby I tried baby yoga at a local studio and loved it. Then, I also came up with our own baby workouts and have some sample routines that you can do with your baby here. Yoga is great for babies because it stretches them, relaxes them and helps them be more aware of their newfound hands, feet and bodies. Baby yoga is great to do at home, or check for local “mommy and me” yoga classes in your city.

Swimming and Floating

The other week I took my new baby to Float Baby in Houston and loved it! I had seen an a video online and knew we had to check it out! My baby just loved being in the water and loved splashing all around. The facility was super nice and clean and each baby gets their own giant tub. Then, after we were taught how to massage our babies by the owner Kristi. My baby was super relaxed and slept very well the next few days. I would highly recommend Float Baby if you live in the Houston area. If you can’t take this class – swimming classes are great to start at a young age. Many babies love “swimming” and being in the water. Check with your local gym, YMCA or swim club.

Bouncing

For this exercise – I recommend that your baby is at least 6 months old so that they have stable head control. Obviously you also don’t want to bounce your baby too much and you want them to be safe and comfortable. But, babies (especially older babies) love to bounce and it can be great exercise for them! They love to move their legs and bouncing helps their legs get stronger and prepare for walking. I like the old fashioned Johnny Jump Up (doorway bouncer) and I also have used the Exersaucer Bouncer with both of my kids. You just don’t want to leave them alone or have them bounce for too long or they will get frustrated and not like it anymore.

*Please check with your baby’s pediatrician before beginning any exercises with your baby and make sure they are old enough.

Friday Favorites

Here are some of the latest products I’m loving right now!

I really like this new Fiery Pink Pepper Scrub from Molton Brown. It has a great scent, makes my skin smooth and I love the bright pink jar it comes in!
This one is for all the new moms out there! I got the Baby Shusher as a shower gift from one of my friends and I thought she was crazy. I thought it was a gag gift and was like “WTH is this??”. But, I’m not kidding…this thing works! It made our baby quiet down fast and it also made us realize how often we were saying “shhhhh” before we got this thing!
Have you guys tried Halo Top ice cream?! I’m seriously hooked! Whenever I want a sweet treat at night – this is my go-to indulgence.
As a new mom – I look for any chance I can to feel like I’m on vacation! When I tried these ToGo Spa Coconut Eyes I was in Heaven and felt like I was at a luxurious beach resort! Not only do they have a fabulous light coconut scent but they feel wonderful under your eyes! You can also put them in the fridge and use them to de-puff! I seriously did not want to take these off!
I found this cute makeup bag at Sephora by Mara Hoffman. I love the bright print and I think I’m going to have to buy the cute clutch purse too!
I just got these cute shorts by Calia – Carrie Underwood’s new workout line. I get compliments on them all the time and I love the cute tropical print!

Although I was paid and/or given some of these products to sample – all texts and opinions are my own and I only feature products that I use myself!