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Sure, you could buy the new parents in your life yet another baby blanket or a tiny pair of shoes. But the truth is, what new parents need most isn’t more supplies for the baby — it’s stuff for themselves. When everyone is focused on the new baby, self-care for parents tends to fall to the back burner. After a few weeks or months of caring for a little one, new parents are exhausted and ready for a break. If you want to give the new parents in your life what they really want, spend your money on one of these gifts that new parents actually need.
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Parent Care
New parents need to remember to take care of themselves. It’s a wonderfully busy time for them, and they need a little reminder. These gifts should help.
- Nursing mothers need a nursing nightgown. It gives convenience with easy access for nursing. It’s a practical and essential item to have.
- There are long nights ahead for new parents. Since they can’t sleep, give them a streaming subscription gift card so they can watch something to pass the time.
- New parents should be allowed to eat healthy meals at home, even when they’re feeling a bit tired. Good thing there are meal kit delivery services that you can get them.
- New parents may not be able to sleep much, nor too long. Giving them a weighted blanket may help them sleep better instead.
- Taking care of a newborn involves a lot of carrying and moving around, which results in sore muscles all over. When this happens, an at-home massage tool would be a good thing to have.
House Care
When new parents are busy with their baby, they tend to neglect their house a bit. Our new parents need some help keeping things tidy. Here are some ideas to help around the house.
- Keep their floors dust-free by giving them a robot vacuum. These gadgets can go around floors and carpets cleaning everything they pass.
- Let them see who’s at the door without having to get up. Doorbell cameras will allow the new parents to check who’s at the door, and talk to them without leaving their baby.
- Let them get all the help they need around the house by hiring a housekeeper to drop by once in a while.
Pamper Care
New moms take care of their babies all the time, so we should pamper them to help them recharge. Here are some gifts for new moms.
- Moms should have the option not to look at their phones every time it rings. Having a smartwatch will allow them to do that.
- Moms don’t have the time to go out and shop for clothes, but this shouldn’t stop them from looking their best when they need to. Getting a clothing subscription might be the answer to their clothing needs.
- With a new pair of noise-cancelling wireless headphones, they can immerse themselves in their favorite tunes.
Additional Care
New moms deserve so many things. Here are some resources about other things new moms should get.
- There are many things we can do for new moms. Here are some things we can do for them.
- Smells nice and relaxes? We should consider aromatherapy for the new mom.
As cute as they may be, the last thing new parents need is one more adorable baby outfit. If you truly want to put a smile on a new parent’s face, buy gifts that make the early months with a new baby feel a little bit more manageable. And if you’re worried that gift subscriptions and household gadgets aren’t flashy enough, don’t be! For sleep-deprived new parents, anything that makes their lives easier is worth its weight in gold.
By our partner – Emily Graham