The arrival of a baby is a unique moment, full of tenderness and new experiences. Perfume is one of the original gifts to please a new mother.
Offering a soft and soothing fragrance, specially designed for the mother, is a wonderful declaration of love.
For you, we have prepared a selection of ideas and advice for choosing suitable perfumes for this very special period, to pamper and spoil a new mother.
Why offer a scented birth gift?
A perfume might seem like a slightly unusual birth gift, yet it's an original idea not found on all baby registries...
To offer perfume is to offer memories etched in your mind
Scents convey emotions. Our olfactory system is directly connected to the limbic system, the part of our brain responsible for emotions and memories. Smells play an important role in our lives!
A perfume is therefore an ideal gift to associate the unique moments of birth with a specific scent, which can be worn over time. Perfume is like an olfactory photograph of this singular moment, which we take great pleasure in keeping in our collection for a long time!
Perfume: a comforting gift for self-care
It's not uncommon for pregnant women and new mothers to give up their usual perfume for fear that it might bother the baby or that endocrine disruptors could harm their health.
But if you do your research on suitable compositions and take care to choose a healthy perfume, there is little chance that it will pose any danger to the child.
This gesture will be all the more appreciated because offering a perfume means offering a moment for oneself, a moment of care and relaxation.
Combined in a set or a beautiful box with a massage, a facial, a piece of jewelry (bracelet or necklace) or simply an hour of time for oneself, this little moment of softness will undoubtedly be appreciated by new mothers who really need a moment to themselves!
Perfume, a gift with multiple properties
Creators of memories and moments for oneself, perfumes also possess numerous properties.
Depending on their composition, they can soothe, relax, refresh, or revitalize. The effects of scents are numerous and vary depending on the ingredients that make up the fragrances. Post-delivery, it's a lovely way to recharge by perfuming oneself.
We'll tell you more about it further down in this article!
Offering a gentle perfume to a future new mother: finding the perfect idea...
The first few months after childbirth are known to be an intense period where it's easy to feel overwhelmed... Short nights, new habits, mental load, and new responsibilities... It takes time to adjust to one's new role as a parent and find one's footing when returning home!
It's important for new mothers to have the opportunity to take a moment for themselves. Taking care of oneself, perfuming oneself, and getting ready are part of a comforting beauty ritual. Perfuming oneself is an opportunity to take a few minutes for a home facial massage or a simple daily hydration ritual, whose benefits are too often underestimated. Perfume is a lovely intention to accompany these essential moments upon returning home.
For more serenity, there are fragrances to prioritize:
- Light and floral perfumes: notes of rose, jasmine, or orange blossom, for example, are perfect for calm moments. These flowers have calming properties and bring a touch of serenity to everyday life.
- Soothing fragrances: soft and warm accords like vanilla, white musk, or almond are raw materials that offer an ideal cocooning sensation. A delicate and reassuring scent helps to relax and approach daily life with lightness.
- Solid perfumes: these alcohol-free and light alternatives bring freshness and serenity. Moreover, their solid nature and balm-like texture, to be applied delicately, are part of a relaxing moment. Their practical small size allows them to be carried everywhere without clutter.
… but also a perfume adapted for the baby
Newborns have skin and an organism sensitive to external aggressions. It is important to protect them by using gentle products.
We particularly recommend the use of solid perfumes from our collection to new mothers. In balm form, they contain no aerosols and, most importantly, no alcohol.
This alcohol-free formula is hypoallergenic. It respects the sensitive skin of mothers and babies and contains no toxic products such as BHT, phthalates, colorants, or UV filters... In a practical small size, they fit perfectly as an essential in a toiletry bag at the maternity ward, then in a bag to accompany you everywhere!
If the solid format isn't suitable for you, you can also opt for an eau de parfum from the Nolença collection. Formulated with organic alcohol, they contain no harmful substances for the skin (BHT, phthalates, UV filters...).
If you choose a perfume of this type, don't hesitate to advise the new mother to spray it on clothing or a scarf rather than directly on her body.
Scents can also have benefits for the baby: some fragrances have naturally soothing properties. This is particularly true for chamomile, lavender, and orange blossom.
In addition to being cuddled in its mother's arms, the baby can be comforted and calmed by the scents in the perfume, especially if it is accustomed to smelling them very early on.
Giving perfume for a birth: creating olfactory memories from an early age
Thanks to the connection between the olfactory system and the limbic system in the brain, scents play an important role in creating memories.
A perfume given for an event as important as a birth can therefore become a strong olfactory photograph that emotionally recalls the first moments with the baby. Be careful to choose it well, without chemical products that could be risky for the newborn.
Our iconic solid perfume is a lovely accessory, useful and practical, to offer after childbirth or during pregnancy for a natural and scented routine.
Perfume is a gift choice rich in meaning that will surely please new mothers.
