• Gift cards can be the perfect gift for mom and baby.mom with baby image by forca from Fotolia.com
  
  If you don't know what to buy for a mom and her baby, a gift card will allow mom to buy something she needs or wants for herself or her baby. It can be practical or indulgent.
  
  

Cards that encourage activity

• A gift card to a local family orientated fitness center can be a helpful and enjoyable gift. Mother and baby yoga classes or swim classes can help mom get fit, and create a healthy experience outside the home. A gift card to a store that features jogging strollers might also be welcome.
  
  

Pampering

• It can be a challenge for a mom to just find the time and resources to get her hair cut or apply a coat of nail polish. A gift card to a beauty salon or spa can help mom relax and rejuvenate with a hair, nail or body treat.
  
  

Necessities

• Baby necessities, such as diapers and formula, can become costly. A gift card to a local baby store or grocery is a practical idea. Another beneficial option might be a gift card for local cleaning services or for a week of catered meals.