Baby love: Stylish ‘push’ presents for brand new moms
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You carried that cute critter for nine months -- sacrificing your figure, your mobility and your beloved vodka gimlets. And yes, for all your efforts you were rewarded with a brand new bouncing baby. But doesn’t 20 hours of active labor warrant a little something extra?
Enter the ‘push’ present: a token of a baby-daddy’s love, gratitude -- and profound understanding that he gained a son or daughter the easy way (sans the stretch marks).
The post-labor gift has traditionally been bling-y by nature, but there are less obvious — and perhaps more stylish — options. A few considered suggestions ...
Alphabet pendant letter from Helen Ficalora
Celebrate little Madelaine or Isaac with an ‘M’ or ‘I’ alphabet pendant necklace from New York-based jewelry designer Helen Ficalora. More rustic-feeling than most letter jewelry (the letters are hammered into the white, yellow or rose gold pendants, typewriter-style), Ficalora’s version of A to Z embodies low-key luxe. $125 for yellow gold; $135 for rose and white gold.
Fine art print from Edition One Hundred
L.A.-based Edition One Hundred, a new online-friendly art dealer that specializes in hometown artists and donates a percentage of sales to local charities, has debuted its inaugural exhibition, dubbed ‘I Love L.A.’ Featuring the work of six hip L.A. artists, including Katie Shapiro, B+ and Estevan Oriol, the exhibition offers signed prints in 100-piece runs for the bargain price of $100 each. Get one framed and you’ve got yourself a ‘forever’ gift snagged for a song.
Marc by Marc Jacobs diaper bag
Diaper bags are usually considered part of the baby shower loot — but when they’re as fabulous (and pricey) as this one from Marc by Marc Jacobs, the indispensable satchel can be a welcome push present. The jaunty navy-and-red polka-dot print is playful, but also chic enough to make the bag a cool purse substitute. $278 at Nordstrom.
Upper photo:Helen Ficalora alphabet pendants. Credit: Helen Ficalora
‘L.A. Fingers’ print by Estevan Oriol. Credit: Edition One Hundred
Lower photo: Marc by Marc Jacobs’ diaper bag. Credit: Nordstrom