Mama, we made it! Wow, what a year 2020 was, and we made it through to the other side. And, as predicted, there is a major baby boom underway right now! After all, there wasn’t much to do being locked down at home with our families all year. So, if you’re like most people, you have one (or several) new mamas or mamas to be in your life right now. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, you may be scrambling for some last-minute gift ideas for her. Here are a few that will surely make this Mother’s Day extra special for her!
Matching Sets
It’s so easy to spend a ton of money on newborn clothes and accessories, only to realize not long after the baby is born that you kept them in their favorite, softest (most likely pajamas) clothes those first several months. An adorable trend that’s all over the internet these days is monogrammed baby robes. These are perfect for after bath time and made even more precious when there’s a matching one on Mommy. Since many newborn mothers opt to bathe in the tub with a baby, these are a luxe gift she’s sure to love.
Subscription Service
Time is certainly not on the side of newborn mothers. It seems like there are never enough hours in the day to care for the baby, keep the rest of the house in order and take care of yourself the way you usually did. Treat this first-time mother with a subscription to a convenient service that will make her life easier. Whether that’s grocery delivery or a toy service to keep her dog occupied while she’s taking care of the baby, she’ll surely appreciate it.
Helping Hands
Sometimes, especially during a pandemic, we can’t always be there to help one on one like we would in other times. Why not lend a hand by gifting her a couple of house cleaning sessions by a local cleaning service. Maybe she’s having trouble producing milk supply; lend a hand by sending her some lactation treats. If you know, she usually keeps her gardens borderline award-winning, and this year it’s looking extra weedy, hire a gardener to visit her yard several times. Whatever those helping hands look like to you or you think she’d appreciate most, this makes a highly thoughtful gift.
Picture Perfect
Before having children, your phone is full of the exciting things you did or saw; your pets; nights out. After the baby, your phone has more pictures than you ever thought you’d take in a lifetime; and they’re all of the babies. A gift of a digital picture frame to showcase all of the photographs in one spot is an excellent gift idea. Maybe she would like a subscription to an online printing company that sends her books of all her photos monthly. You could also create a personalized gift like a coffee mug (trust me, she’s drinking a lot of caffeine), a pillow, or even a throw blanket with a picture of the new baby. Personalized items like that quickly become treasured heirlooms by many families and will be sure to touch her heart.
Ways to Wind Down
When new mothers do finally find the time to relax and unwind, the time is precious. New babies typically don’t sleep longer than a few hours at a time, so she needs maximum relaxation in that short window. Consider giving her things that will optimize this alone time. Essential oils like lavender and eucalyptus are especially relaxing and can be applied directly to her pulse points. Spa pillows, robes and candles are also great ideas to enhance her bath time experience. You could also give the gift of wine, though some mothers if they’re breastfeeding might opt not to enjoy it. Another way to elevate her relaxation experience is through things she might use at bed time. Think silk sheets or pillowcases, aromatherapy diffusers or a lavender infused pillow spray.
Homemade Meals
Choosing to cook for someone might seem like too simple of a gift, but most of the time, it actually is the little things that mean the most. You already know her time is scarce and limited, so she’ll absolutely love it if you make her a meal! you could even go the extra mile and start a meal train to take the load off all week long.
Whichever direction you decide to go, remember it is the thought that counts. All of the ideas on this list can fit into almost any budget, so take the idea and customize to what you are willing to spend and how you think it would most benefit the mother you’re wanting to help. Happy Mother’s Day!
