Great Gifts for a New Parent*

Babies bring a lot of joy, a lot of love – and a lot of sleepless nights. They are world-changing, and while often babies receive a considerable amount of baby gifts, sometimes it’s nice to take care of the caretakers.

New parents are often so busy taking care of their baby that they need some support from their network.

So, when the opportunity arises, what can you give to new parents to help their days run a little smoother?

Take-out Voucher

If you have children, then you probably remember the early days very well. Being hungry for warm food but for holding a newborn isn’t always conducive to culinary exploits.

Instead, think about gifting the parents with a take-out voucher. Instead of choosing a single take-out place, opt for Just Eat, UBEREATS or a similar one that offers many different take- options.

It might be the perfect gift when the day has been a little bit hectic, and the new parents are craving hot chips.

If you don’t want to buy take-out, and there are people around to help prepare, consider a few weeks of Hello Fresh or a similar company. The meals can take as little as 15 minutes to prepare and are fresh and delicious.

It means they don’t need to think about food for a while.

Comfort

After giving birth, the body needs to rest and recoup. What better way to do that than in some cosy loungewear or wrapped in a soft blanket.

It can be challenging to buy the proper clothing, especially after birth, but if there is a partner around, ask them to check the size discreetly. This way, you can purchase something that fits perfectly.

After birth, even with smooth, natural birth, things like ultra-soft maternity pads and bread pads can bring a lot of comfort in what can be an uncomfortable time.

If you know that the new parent is breastfeeding, check out the nursing pillows from For Your Little One – these can give support in all the right ways.

Be helpful

One of the best gifts that you can give is often a helping hand. It doesn’t cost more than a few hours but can be a massive difference in how the new parent is feeling. With a new baby in arms, looking around a house that seems to be in a state of disarray can be upsetting.

You can swoop in, make the new parent a nice warm drink, and as they relax, pick up dropped items, tidy up, clean the dishes and prepare a meal.

Laundry is often one of the things that pile up thick and fast with a newborn – so offer to fold a load or wash some.

A helping hand can change how the parent feels and take a load off their mind pretty quickly. It doesn’t need to be a big grand gesture. Consider taking over milk, nappies, and some other essentials – if they aren’t required immediately – it won’t go to waste and might save a trip to the shop for the parent.

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