Push Present Ideas: What New Mums Actually Want
TL;DR: A push present marks the arrival of a new baby, traditionally given by a partner to the person who gave birth. Birthstone jewellery is the most requested category — the child's birthstone specifically — followed by eternity rings and personalised pendants marking the date.
What a Push Present Actually Is
A push present is a gift, typically jewellery, given to acknowledge pregnancy and childbirth specifically — distinct from a baby shower gift, which centres on the baby rather than the parent who gave birth. The tradition has grown significantly in visibility over the past decade, though the underlying idea of marking this milestone with a meaningful gift is much older.
What New Mums Actually Want
The baby's birthstone, specifically — a pendant, ring, or bracelet featuring the exact birthstone for the child's actual birth month is consistently the most requested and most meaningful push present category. See our birthstones by month guide for the complete list.
An eternity ring — traditionally symbolising continuous, unbroken love, and increasingly chosen specifically to mark the birth of a child rather than only an anniversary. See our eternity ring guide.
A pendant with the birth date or coordinates — engraved with the exact date, time, or hospital coordinates, a genuinely personal marker of the specific day.
Multi-child pieces — for parents already marking a previous child's birth, a piece designed to add a second or third birthstone alongside the existing one keeps the gift growing with the family rather than needing to be replaced.
Timing a Push Present
Many parents order in advance of the due date so the piece is ready around the birth, though there's no requirement to time it exactly — some prefer to wait until after the birth date is confirmed, particularly if the birthstone itself depends on the actual arrival date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular push present? Birthstone jewellery featuring the baby's actual birth month stone is consistently the most requested and most personally meaningful choice.
When should I order a push present? Many parents order ahead of the due date so it's ready around the birth, though waiting until after the birthstone is confirmed is equally common.
Last reviewed: July 2026 · À Vie Diamonds