Do you have a friend expecting a baby soon? What did you gift the soon-to-be mom? Are you going to be an aunt or uncle anytime in the next few days? Surely you might think of picking up an aww-so-adorable onesie for the newborn. Maybe there is a parenting book too in your plans. But what about the new parents? Don’t the new moms and dads deserve something to celebrate the 9 months to pregnancy, with or without few glitches? Also, for creating that perfectly cute cuddly baby. Guess what you can really give them the best gift ever? So, what to gift? Flowers, nope. Cake, no. The showpiece, like seriously no. Then what to gift a new mom and/or dad?
The parent’s duo, especially the mother has done a herculean task of birthing a baby and she now mostly would be on round the clock next to her little one. Feed-pee-poop cycle. She has undergone a mammoth change physically and emotionally deserving some pampering. She at the same time would learn ways of raising her child. Though a new parent would be glad to receive a gift of a newborn photoshoot, not many can afford it. A professional one is pricy, no filter here. Maybe gifting her few gifts that would actually help her and the new family would be good.
Gift ideas for new mom
Breast pump
Most moms prefer breastfeeding the baby unless there is a medical issue. Breastfeeding is not so easy as shown in shiny happy pictures. Moms might face a few initial glitches. She would be exhausted post-feeding sessions and deserve some rest. Gift her a breast pump. A breast pump would help her to extract breastmilk and store for future usage. Thus, when the baby is hungry and mom needs rest then dad or any other member of the family can take care of the baby. Rest and happy tummy, both ticked. Also, few moms might face let down or hyperlactation they can pump out the extra and store.
You can find one online or store. They are available in manual and electronic variants.
Ring sling
Babywearing is not new in India. You might have noticed many women around you carrying children wrapped on dupattas and sarees. Modern parents get a benefit here, today market does have good options of carriers like a sling, wrap, full buckle, etc. Though a parent might like to choose to select one of their choices after deciding the right style and a few trials, it never hurts to introduce one. Remember to go only for ergonomic ones.
Related – Why I love baby-wearing?
As a parent, I felt slings are perfect for newborn, easy to wear, move around and remove. I have been using one for long.
Cloth diaper
Parents are well informed these days. Many keep the hospital bag packed from an expected time to avoid last moment rush. Diapers are one such must-have essential found in their list. Of course, after a gruesome birth experience, poop cleaning round the clock is tiring. A diaper makes life comfortable. Just peel and throw once used. However, these disposable diapers hurt our planet. Do know it takes around 500 years to decompose a diaper? So, then is there any greener alternative. YES! Introducing cloth diapers, tada.
These come with the same convenience of disposables also are economical, eco-friendly, and reusable.
A gift card
There are plenty of online destinations and stores for baby items shopping. A parent might have an idea of what to get before you gift them something of your choice. Imagine getting the same onesie in different colors by guests. Maybe the parent has a list of items in the wishlist already. Give them a gift card and let them choose what they want for the baby.
A diaper bag
After motherhood, a mom carries home in her bag. No kidding. You will find diapers, wipes, bottles, keys, lipstick, the list can go on and on. The fashionable tote and bags won’t suffice the needs. There a diaper bag is much needed. In the market, you can find a huge variety. Choose one with ample pockets, divided into different compartments, ease to wear in multiple ways, etc…
What is your preferred gift idea for a new mom/dad parent?
Happy gifting!
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such a wonderful list, solves my purpose as i was at my wits send what to gift my friend.
Glad to hear that Princy 🙂
Glad to hear that Princy
That is a exhaustive and helpful list. I was looking for a gift as my friend is expecting now I am going to refer this post only.
Glad you found it helpful.
These are nice gifting option for new moms. This post came in right time as my friend is expecting .
That’s great. Hope you zeroed down the gift then.
Such a nice list. Infact for me Diaper bag is the best option with some cloth diapers inside.
Moms would love diaper bags with a few cloth diapers in it.
This is a very useful list to gift a new mum. I loved the idea of a sling as I am a new mum too and its the best thing I could have ever thought of getting.
When I first tried a sling my child was already few months old but I cherished it the most.
Gifting new moms with these useful things is such a good option. I’m glad you added cloth diapers here.
Most of us have shifted from langots to diapers, so why not go for a greener option. Thanks for reading Varsha
This is one such occasion when most of the people get wrong gifts. People bring gifts for only the new baby and same old conventional gifts for new moms. Glad to read this list.
Your words make me happy Dipika. Thanks for stopping by.
Considering to gift a diaper bag to my aunt who has delivered a baby this month. 🙂
These are all great present ideas, but one thing I would like to add- sometimes its nice to gift something for the mother too. Self-care products are much appreciated immediately after delivery!
You spoke my mind Noor. Self-care products for moms are next in loop. 😉
These are some awesomazing ideas my dear, very fresh and as per the current age
Thanks Roma. Happy to hear your encouraging words.
Those are some real good gifting ideas you have mentioned.It’s true that many times some unwanted items are gifted and that can be multiple times.So Gift Card is the best way to let the new Parents choose and order what they need.
(Snehalata Jain)
Thanks for reading Sneha
I loved all the gifting ideas. A very innovative approach, I must say.
Thanks Deepika!
These are some great gift ideas you have mentioned and very useful when people want to know what to gift new moms..
Glad to hear that Kim 🙂
Oh my friend just blessed with baby boy and I was wondering what to gift her which is useful…your post answered my all doubts!!
Glad to hear that Ruchie
Some great gifting ideas pragnya…
Thank you Kushal