Aside from the obvious joy of expecting, there are very few daily treats that a mother-to-be can indulge in – long gone are the drinks with the girls, the wine over a DVD, hours of clothes and shoe shopping, jogs, paragliding...you get the idea.
Mama Mio’s little lunchbox tricks is just the ticket to a little daily indulgence to put a kick back into a bumpy girls step. The lid of this funkily presented purchase firstly congratulates ‘supermamas’, before reminding them of the countdown which has begun and of the little miracle they’re creating. Luckily they’re not all talk, they’re on hand to deliver the goods; Facial Spritz, Wonder-Full Balm, Massage Oil and Tummy Rub Butter.
Easy to believe that three mothers are behind Mama Mio because they know their stuff – they products are lish. The Calming Facial Spritz is a Godsend in sticky situations. Whether you’re in a hot climate or suffering from nausea, two sprays of this baby and you’re guaranteed to feel refreshed. Although it does contain witch hazel, camomile and aloe vera, which all have their own natural fragrance so hold off on the spritzing until the worst of the nausea has passed.
The Omega Wonder-Full Balm is the perfect anti-dote to dry skin anywhere from lips to elbows to hands and feet. Already a convert, I particularly love the manuka smell and texture of the balm, which is enriched with omega oils.
Tired pregnant bods will fall in love with the Omega Massage Oil which feels even better than it smells, thanks to a blend of sunflower, sweet almond, jojopba and Vitamin E oils. Better still, get you know who to apply the oil for a real treat
Finally one that might not be as much fun but is an essential luxury nonetheless is the Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Butter. Filled with shea butter, wheatgerm amd borage oils, you might even treat other parts of the body if they’ve been behaving themselves.
For the super conscious, super careful mums-to-be rest assured – all of the products are paraben, petrolatum colourant and synthetic fragrance free.
P.s. Reluctant to chuck it out, I’m still trying to think of a great use for the adorable tin box. I was thinking of joining my pregnant sis in her quitting chocolate campaign and saving the bars here – but I just can’t do it. Nine months without alcohol, tea and coffee? No problem but chocolate? Come on now.
Mama Mio Countdown Kit, RRP €80.00. Tel: 01 4610645 for stockists.
