For the mum-to-be...

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Stick to budget - One thing a mum-to-be does not want are the dreaded stretch marks criss-crossing her blossoming bump, and Palmer's Cocoa butter not only smells amazing it works super hard at keeping them at bay.

Palmers cocoa butter, from £3.50, available nationwide.

Blow the budget - Those of us here at Handbag Towers who can already testify to the damage growing another human being can do to your once flat tummy know how fantastic the Mama Mio products are at rectifying the situation. This kit contains everything a mum-to-be could need to keep her skin and body in tip top condition before the big birth day.

Mama Mio Countdown Kit, £54, mamamio.com

For more beauty treats check out our advanced formula make-up gallery and the products we just can't live without