Sizing up for Someone Special: Finding the Perfect Fit

Sep 11

The Best Ways to Subtly Ask the Mom-to-be Her Clothing Size, So You Can Get Her The Perfect Gift

There are not many things we can count on these days but one thing for sure is that during and after pregnancy, Mama’s body WILL change. She will go up and down in weight and fluctuate in size, making it tricky for us gift givers to guess and downright uncomfortable to ask. So we either need to get sneaky, crafty, or ballsy (and perhaps all three!) if we are to get the correct size and the perfect gift.

Our strategies will surely adapt based on our relationship with her. For instance, how you ask a colleague will be far different from how you would ask your sister.

Check Her Registry

The first thing you can do is check her registry for items that require a size. Things like baby carriers, wraps, and nursing tops are sized based on pre-pregnancy measurements. If she has completed her registry, you may want to peruse it to better educate your gift-giving.

Borrow Clothes

If you are close enough friends to enjoy the occasional clothing swap, you could borrow some clothes or shoes to get a better idea of their size. Try on some of her clothes during a fun girl's night or ask if she has anything you could borrow for a specific occasion because you love her style.

When in Doubt: Ask, Guess, or Lie

If you want to go bold, you could do one of three things.

Straight up ask her! Give up on subtlety and just say “I want to get you something, what size are you?”
Just guess! When it comes to pregnancy and post-pregnancy, you can’t go wrong with sizing up or making it cozy/flowy. Most women will complain about something being too tight rather than too big.
Lie through your teeth! Just harmless white lies of course but something like “I want to get a gift for my friend, she is about the same size as you. What size should I get her?”

It’s a common misconception that women’s bodies drastically change during pregnancy. While it’s true that they do change, with an average weight gain, most women will remain the same size they were prior to pregnancy. She may have the usual swelling but it is not enough to change her clothing size. Her shoulders, arms, and legs stay relatively the same, with most of the size variations happening from her clavicle down to about 5 inches below the hips, which will grow to make room for the baby.

The short answer to “What size should I get a pregnant woman?” is to get the size that fits her where her baby is not growing and keep it stretchy and flowy where the baby is. However you choose to settle on a size for a mom-to-be, Nurtured 9 has all the must-haves to wrap that growing belly in comfort and luxury. From flowy floral maternity and postpartum robes to cozy nursing wraps and maternity nightgowns, she will be dressed to conquer those late nights and early mornings from pregnancy to motherhood.

Nurtured 9 Maternity Sizing Key

Classic Nurtured 9 Maternity Robe -- Cream Floral

$67.00

Here is a list of the items at Nurtured 9 that require a size for Mama along with some helpful guidelines for selecting the right fit.

Blush Slippers: S/M fits shoe size 6-8; L/XL fits shoe size 9-10

Nurtured 9 Robes (cream floral, dusty rose & cozy knit): S/M fits sizes O-10; L/XL fits sizes 12-18. This robe runs true to size.
Pretty Plum Sugar Robes (blush pink floral): Small 0-4, Medium 6-8, Large 10-12, Extra Large 14. This robe tends to run small, so please size up if you’re in between sizes.
Nurtured 9 PJs and Nightgowns: S/M fits sizes O-10; L/XL fits sizes 12-18. The pjs and nightgowns run true to size.
Plum Pretty Sugar Mint Green Floral PJ Set: Small 0-4, Medium 6-8, Large 10-12, Extra Large 14
Belly Bandit Belly Boost: Sizes: S (4-6), M (8-10), L (12-14)

Last But Not Least: Avoid Gifts with Sizing All Together!

If you feel uncomfortable with all of the detective work mentioned earlier, simply opt for another gifting strategy entirely:

Choose an item that is “one size fits all”, like the Nurtured 9 Nursing Wrap, Kimono Style Wrap or Copper Pearl Multi-Use Cover
Instead of a clothing item, round out your gift with a different type of soft textile that she doesn’t have to wear, like Multi-tasking Turkish Towel
Stick to books, journals, snacks, and luxe bath and body items for Mama and give something wearable for baby instead, like a handmade Bonnet and Bootie Set or Newborn Knotted Gown
Out final remark is that it really is “the thought that counts” so try not to stress it too much, and know that you really can’t go wrong with any combo of gifts from Nurtured 9; Mama is sure to feel incredibly loved and supported as she opens up her beautifully wrapped present!