Gifts for New Parents: Gift Ideas for Mums & Dads

There’s nothing quite like the joy of expecting a baby — a time filled with excitement, wonder, and deep emotion for soon-to-be parents and their loved ones. What better way to celebrate this moment than with a meaningful piece of jewellery?

A personalised gift holds memories, emotions, and heartfelt hopes for the future. Here’s your ultimate guide to gift trends, favourite pieces, and how to choose something truly unforgettable for new parents.

Gift Ideas for Expecting Parents

Jewellery for parents-to-be is a beautiful symbol of love, unity, and new beginnings. While individual gifts for mum or dad are lovely (we’ll explore those too), giving them matching pieces to commemorate the birth is especially touching.

When you personalise your gift with names, dates, or symbols, it becomes a keepsake — a story they can wear with pride. From delicate necklaces to bold bracelets and charms you can collect, there’s something to suit every taste.

Latest Jewellery Trends for New Arrivals

One idea? A Composable® bracelet featuring a “Mom” Link and a pink flower charm— a lovely way to honour her role.

Other current favourites include:

- Baby Footprint Links: delicate Links with tiny feet and blue or pink hearts, perfect for marking the baby's arrival.

- Childhood-themed charms: pendants with a teddy bear, and other sweet baby symbols.

Custom engraved jewellery gifts always leave a lasting impression — especially when they’re this personal. With Nomination, you can engrave a piece of jewellery with the baby’s name or a meaningful word. Simply upload your message, and in just a few days, your custom-engraved keepsake will be ready to surprise the new parents at the baby shower!

Gifts for Mums-to-Be

Jewellery has a unique way of capturing emotion — which is why it makes such a thoughtful gift for new mums. Pieces like the Sempre con Me bracelet, with its heart-shaped charm, embody the enduring love between mother and child. The Love Message bracelet with an engravable heart adds a personal twist, with space to engrave the baby’s name and create a keepsake full of meaning. For something subtly symbolic, a Link featuring the baby’s birthstone adds a stylish detail she’ll love wearing close to her heart every day.

Angel Caller Necklaces: The Ultimate Mum-to-Be Gift

The Angel Caller is more than just a piece of jewellery — it's a tradition rooted in love and protection. Often referred to as a Harmony Ball or Mexican Bola, this delicate necklace is a traditional gift for mums-to-be. With every gentle movement, the chime within softly rings, said to call upon a guardian angel to watch over both mother and baby. Its serene sound offers comfort and connection, making it a quiet yet powerful presence throughout pregnancy.

For those in search of other heartfelt gifts for new mums, modern jewellery can be just as meaningful. A Composable® bracelet, personalised with motherhood-themed Links, becomes a wearable tribute to this life-changing chapter. Or consider a sterling silver split heart pendant with cubic zirconia, designed to be divided and shared between mother and child — a shimmering symbol of the unbreakable bond they’ll always share.

Gift Ideas for Dads-to-Be

Let’s not forget the dads — they deserve to be celebrated too. 

A piece of engraved jewellery is a timeless and meaningful way to show your support as they step into fatherhood. Thoughtful options include a Composable® bracelet featuring “I love my family” Link or “Best Dad Ever” Link in enamel and gold, a message he can wear close every day. For a bolder, more contemporary look, take a loot at:

– Leather or stainless steel bracelets, like the versatile Instinctstyle Sea Edition, offer a modern feel — perfect for everyday wear.

– Minimal accessories for men, such as a keyring engraved with the baby’s initial or the date of the big day, like the Made For You keychain, add a subtle personal touch he’ll carry with pride.

A Meaningful Jewellery Gift for Both Parents

Nomination makes it easy to find a gift idea that speaks from the heart. A jewellery piece made for both mum and dad-to-be is more than an accessory — it’s a message of love and celebration, a way of saying “We’re with you on this journey.”

And what’s more meaningful than receiving something designed around your life story, your personality, or your values?

Discover Nomination’s growing range of Composable® bracelets, themed charms, and engraving options — all ready to be personalised for this special moment.

Looking for more inspiration and gift ideas? Visit the Nomination website and explore gift ideas and our expert tips to help you celebrate the beauty of new life — with style, elegance, and unforgettable emotion.