Great Gift Ideas for New Moms

Do you know someone who will be a first-time mom? A new mom will need all sorts things in order to prepare herself for a baby. Although you might not be able to provide a live-in nanny, maid, cook and a masseuse you can give her great gifts to make her transition into ‘life with baby’ a little easier.  Here are some fantastic gift ideas for new moms.

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Gift Cards to Various Stores
Always a great gift idea, gift cards will allow her to treat herself to a new wardrobe or a few new accessories.

A Spa and/or Massage Package
A new baby will take up a lot of her time and she might neglect her own needs in the process. Giving her a spa or massage package will definitely help to alleviate the new baby stress and she’ll love the chance to be pampered.

A Comfortable Rocking Chair or Glider
Those late night feedings will be a piece of cake when she has a comfortable chair to sit on and feed or rock her baby to sleep.

A Day, Night or Whole Weekend Off
Offer to babysit for the whole day, night or a even a whole weekend so she will have time to do the things she wants to do. Maybe throw in some movie tickets or even a night at a hotel just to ‘get away’ for a little bit.

A Fabulous Diaper Bag
Please don’t get her those cutesy, pastel and cartoony diaper bags (unless of course she specifically requests it)! These days diaper bags are becoming more and more sleek and sophisticated. Go for the ones that are all one colour and don’t look like a duffle bag with a billion pockets.

A Baby Sling, Wrap or Carrier
Baby wraps, carriers and slings are available in all sorts of types and patterns. Some are ergonomic and have inserts for infants. The soft sling or wrap types are becoming more and more popular with new and hip moms. They come in solid colours as well as cute patterns.

Become Her Personal Cook
Ok, maybe not a full-time personal cook but I’m sure she’ll love you for making dinner one night or one night a week  so she can spend more time on herself and or with the baby. Cooking a meal takes a lot of time and preparation so making a new mom something scrumptious to eat will be greatly appreciated.

Professional Family Photos
If you’re a pro or even a pro-amateur photographer, offer your services! Family photos or a newborn photo session would make a wonderful gift. If you’re not so good with a camera, locate photographers in their area and pay for a session. These photos will be cherished forever and they’ll think of you every time they look at them, too.

A New Digital Camera
A great camera thats quick and easy to use will allow her to capture those priceless and often spontaneous moments between her and baby. You can also throw in pre-paid printing services at Shutterfly, too!

Aside from the usual baby shower gifts of diapers, body lotions, baby bottles, pacifiers and what not,  the gifts above will give your friend or loved one something we can all use a little more of – TIME.  She’ll have time for herself, time to do the things she loves and time to spend with the people she loves.  She’ll be a lot less stressed,  happier and appreciative of your generous and thoughtful gifts.

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