Gift Ideas For A New Mom

Every new mother becomes instantly overwhelmed right after childbirth. Suddenly, everyone’s focus is, of course, on the baby and not on her or how her pregnancy is going anymore. Many friends and family automatically bring gifts to the home for new baby. From clothes to diapers to blankets. Within weeks their home is quickly full of such baby and nursery items.

Lately, and most probably due to the surge of post-partum depression, some new moms are receiving gifts specifically designed for them and not for the new baby. These gifts may include a spa day so that the new mom can go and relax at a local spa and enjoy the quiet and relaxing atmosphere that it offers. Another great gift idea is for a manicure and pedicure at a nearby salon. If you know where the new mom enjoys going, it’s a good idea to get a gift card to that business since she is already happy with their services. A new haircut is also a nice way for a new mom to start off fresh with being a parent. Since time will now be precious to her perhaps a look into an easier hair style is in order.

A gift that is free is offering a calendar that has pre-filled babysitting times for the next few months. You can easily ask some friends and family if they have an hour or two to spare to just sit and take care of the newborn enabling her to relax, catch up on laundry, or just write a few emails. Another really nice gift idea is to take her car (or minivan) to a local car wash and have it washed and vacuumed for her. Or to put together some fresh flower pots together for the entry area of her home. Little touches that she may not have time to even think about anymore. Calling and telling her you are sending dinner over for tomorrow is always a welcome and appreciated gift and it is one less thing that she needs to thing about during this time of adjustment.

A gift card to her favorite store for clothes would be a wonderful gift. She may not have any clothes that fit her the way she would like now so picking up something temporarily until she is allowed to exercise may lift her spirits, too. Wearing something new always makes one feel better. A gift card for her favorite restaurant and your offering to baby-sit would provide her and her husband a short time out and away to enjoy a relaxing dinner out. Sending her a subscription to her favorite magazine would be a welcoming surprise and also remind her how important it is to take a few moments each day for herself. Each month when she receives it she would be reminded of your thoughtfulness at such a busy time for her.

A really great gift but perhaps a little more costly is to pay a professional organizer to help her organize the nursery and the kitchen area now that her family has grown. She may be at a loss as to were to put everything for it’s ease of usage right now. This way she can start off on the right foot and have more time each day since her home will be all set up for the new little one.