Gift Ideas for New Mom

C. a gift card is always a nice gift for someone when you dont know what to get i have found.maybe a walmart gift card or one from any store that you choose just a thought.good luck.C.

Find out if there is a catering service and order them some food for dinners, some gormet grocers do this as well. they will deliver and all you have to do is follow heating instructions. my husbands company did this for us and we didnt have to worry about meals for almost two weeks.

one of my friends hired a cleaning service to some for a one time "deep clean" so to speak. I can say it was one of the gifts I recieved. It was pricey. I used Merry Maids (i had to make arrangements because she was out of state)- it was $350. So if you can't afford to do that then maybe another family member can go in with you.

If you still want to get food for them, Maybe you can set up a pre-paid account with a resturant that delivers or has To-go side like Applebee's or Chili's.

The best gift I got after my daughter was born was a gift certificate to a local spa in Brandon for a massage, lunch and a pedicure. When the baby is first born all moms have on there brain is baby, baby, baby. It was so nice to get away for a couple of hours and just relax. When I look back at my shower that is the gift the remember the most and now due with baby #2 next month I hope I get another day of pampering....I'm going to need it!

I agree with the gift card idea. Takeout or delivery restaurants are great after a new baby when you don't have the time or energy to cook. Maybe even a grocery gift card or something that can be used for the family will always come in handy, especially in this economy. You can find websites that will deliver groceries other than frozen foods, you can always send them some other essentials!

How about finding national chain restaurants like Chili's or Applebee's and getting them gift cards? The curb side carry out was really great when my son was very young and we were too tired to go out and he was too loud to have in a restaurant. That gift would be very appreciated. Or, how about one of those pretty fruit bouquets where the fruit is cut into flowers? www.ediblearrangements.com

WOW - I totally LOVE the idea of a gift cert for a Lactation Consultant.... so many moms/babies miss out on successful breastfeeding just because support is hard to find or they are too busy or stressed (or get poor advice from others). Doing the research of the mom's local consultants that most likely work through the hospitals and birthing centers (or they would know of one) would be such a time saver for the new mom and having the consult be pre-paid would really help and encourage her to seek support.

Another GREAT helper is the Dr. Sears book 'The Baby Book'. It includes TONS of quick reference advice and helpful pointers for once the baby has arrived, everything from help with night time care, fussiness, daytime care, naps, feeding, nursing, watching for illness etc...it is HIGHLY regarded, unlike some super old-fashioned tradtional old-school methods of caring for new babies...

Best wishes to them and the baby!

Gift cards for restaurants that deliver or have curbside pick up, and have them send along a menu, that way the sleep deprived mom & dad don't have to go online and search for a menu, or call there and ask for it to be read to them.

Different route : Maid service, once or twice a week, they'll do dishes, laundry, vaccuum, so the new parents don't have to feel bad about the mess when the parade of people come to see the new baby!

Good luck :)

I recieved gift cards for places that have take out like Applebees and Chili's but I especially liked the gift card from my husband for a coffee shop within walking distance fo the house. This encouraged me to get outside to get fresh air and clear my mind.

K.

An assortement of gift cards is the way to go! The chain restaraunts like the other mom's said and Target/Walmart. Getting take out during those first weeks is a life saver!

As a mom who is due to give birth any day now... If freezer space were an issue; I would love to have gift cards to order take out, pizza, etc. Another great gift is a cleaning service. If someone would just come over and wash my dishes and fold the laundry my life would be soooo much easier.

Yes, gift cards are great BUT, remember to keep in mind WHERE they live. When I had my son I lived in rural Vermont, and if Florida folks had sent me gift cards, I would have had to travel for HOURS to use them in some of the (more common) stores! Basically, I'm just saying, to be CERTAIN that the card would be able to be used where they would shop.
To bypass this bubble, a check certainly was appreciated when I was that new mom. That way I could buy anything, from diapers, to groceries. I LOVE the idea of a person coming in to help with the house too.

What about a diaper service?

I know that meals were one of the most important things after both of my children were born. You can send them a variety pack of gift cards to restaurants near them like Chilis, Applebees, Longhorn, Pizza...places that have curbside pickup. That way they order what they want and when, or they get a babysitter and have some time together

My husband's ex mother-in-law gave us a 6 month supply of diapers with our first born. What a great gift that turned out to be. That child really went through some diapers. Check some websites for diaper brands to see if you can arrange delivery on a biweekly or monthly basis. Or arrange a diaper service. One less thing for them to worry about.

How about something to make bath time easier? I have an online store spatimebaby.com - it's listed under member perks above. All our items make useful and unique gifts. Another idea is send them a diaper cake. Those are so pretty and they will need lots of diapers! I don't have a source for those - but I'm sure if you google it you will find bunches! Have fun and congrats on becoming an Aunt!

I always sent a gift certificate for a resturant that delivers so the day they come home from the hospital dinner can be delivered. Along with that I sent a money order that could be used for something for the baby that they need and haven't gotten.
Most people really like this better than a actual gift. That way they can relax and enjoy the baby the first day and can actually get something they really need for the baby.

After I had my first kid, I needed surgery and was laid up for awhile. The best gift I got was a delivery from the Honey Baked Ham store. It was a surprise, and I didn't have to worry about feeding my husband or myself. It was a good deal of food so it lasted a few days and it was delicious. We didn't have to worry about a menu or picking anything up and it really took a load off for those few days. It's been years since, and it is still at the top of my list of best gifts ever. I truly appreciated it. It was one less thing to worry about. Hope this helps:)

Hi C.,

Nobody thinks of this, but as a mom I think my next gift to a set of new parents would be a gift certificate to a local lactation consultant.

Most new moms have trouble learning to breastfeed, but desperately want to. Without proper support and information (which you don't often get from the nurses) many moms give up with regrets that they don't easily get over.

Although not every new mom will need a L.C., everyone can benefit even if it's just to give a new mom nursing tips on how to nurse more comfortably, check latch, problems to watch out for, information on how much weight a baby should gain, and confidence that she can do it! And it would be a wonderful gift for your new niece or nephew-- the gift of a lifelong health benefit. :)

Congrats, Auntie!