Gift ideas for new Mums
As one of the most exciting times in their life, a new mum is often showered in gifts for her new baby, but before you go buying another 0000 singlet or a jumpsuit, take a minute to think about ways you can really spoil the new mum… after all she has spent the last 9 months as a walking, talking incubator.
Here are a couple of out-of-the-box ideas that may bring a smile to a new mum’s tired looking face:
Voucher for a cleaner, ironing or cleaning service
Give mum a voucher for a useful service that will help her cope with the first few weeks of getting into a routine.
Food, or dinner related gifts – frozen meals or vouchers for home delivery at local restaurants
Chances are cooking won’t be a priority in the first few weeks at home. So give the gift of cooking, with some home made frozen meals to stock the freezer or some vouchers for local home delivery.
Clothing gift voucher
After 9 months of maternity clothes, help the new mum spoil herself with an outfit that doesn’t have an elastic waistband or look like a large tent.
Pampering voucher for a massage, facial, pedicure or manicure.
The aches and pains that accompany pregnancy mean mum could be in dire need of a pamper session. Just make sure this gift is given with the promise of baby-sitting, to free mum up as she indulges in her treatment.
Tasty missed treats
In today’s minefield of pregnancy information there’s a long list of what mum can and can’t consume during her pregnancy. So why not spoil mum with a hamper of once forbidden foods like wine, sushi, soft cheese or chocolates. Just make sure if she’s breastfeeding that these foods are no longer forbidden.
Photography session or photo-related gifts
Baby photos will be treasured for years, so why not help kick off the collection with photo-related pressies like a voucher for a portrait session for a family photo, a voucher to put towards the purchase of a new digital or video camera, or beautiful frames to house all her new family photos.
Entertainment – DVD delivery service or magazine subscription
The new mum will be spending a lot of time at home getting into a routine, so help keep her entertained. Sign her up for a 3 month DVD service, but make it as simple and as easy as possible, as the last thing mum will want to be doing is picking up and dropping off DVDs! Alternatively, pick up a 12-month subscription for her favourite magazine; this might be a saviour during some of the night feeds or as a way for her to unwind when she gets a minute to herself.
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The absolute best gift you can give a new momma is your time! Spend time with her and remember to ask about how she is doing, not just about the baby. I also agree that a small gift for the mum is often forgotten, so if you can, try and get her a little something. Even a piece of cake/cupcake would definitely be welcomed!
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I'm sure pampering would be nice!
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pampering voucher is the best of all
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ooh nice ideas. the best thing i can think of is just being there incase she needs help!
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whenever theres a new mum; mum is always good at picking out presents. she collects baby things and waits until theres a new mum to give to.
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A basket of goodies for mum only but the magazine subscription idea is great too.
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What great ideas! i love this article i think i have had about 20 friends have babies this year (not including family) Maybe a night out or just for you to babysit maybe once in a while? its nice to be able to relax even if mum is in the bath and your changing the nappies, atleast its a little break :)
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i got my mum a pampering voucher :) hope she loves it :)
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aww these are great ideas!!
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great ideas- everyone always buys clothes n toys for the baby-its about time mum got some gifts too!
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great list! yes definitely things I'd love on there :)
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Not sure, never been a mum :)
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great gift ideas :) looks like mums will enjoy any of these
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My mum is so difficult to buy for, she never wants anything!
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I love the dinner or food gift idea ... I'm personally not a fan of frozen foods from the supermarket ... BUT ... I've just found 'THE YUMMIEST' wonton noodles soup that is frozen, you just add water microwave for 4mins ... SERIOUSLY ... it's better than ANY restaurant wonton soup I've EVER had ... which is saying alot, as I LOVE my asian cuisine! There's also a huge range of asian dumplings, pork buns and yum cha choices to choose from, ALL authentic! YUMMY!
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Great ideas! As the above poster says - a baby sitter would probably be the best present ever.
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a babysitter and a night out for dinner with good food and wine...
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I love the idea of the cleaning and cooking vouchers, so handy and something to keep a new mum sane!
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Some really great gift ideas here. I also think some scented candles or bath oils will be good too for a relaxing bath
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Some great ideas here - I'm sure most mums would love any of these!
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Mummy starter kit.... all the creams, washes, natural drops, nipple creams, breast pads, muslin wraps etc..... that is a very helpful gift.... I got that from my SIL in a awesome/cute soaking bucket MOST USEFUL present I ever got otherwise my DD was soooo fussy with colic that the fisher price baby swing was also a life saver ..... much better than the bouncer I found as it has lights and everything .....was mummies life saver from going insane from every night at 5pm for 1-2hrs she would be upset and all the help in the world didnt help was kinda stressful as anything didnt help but the swing was a help! .....got the advice off a mum with twins!
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