Postpartum Gift Ideas
11 Postpartum Gifts Moms Will Actually Want
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Those first few months after giving birth are extremely hard. Friends and family begin to visit and obsess over the family's new addition — and mom is tired, overwhelmed, and probably a little scared. So, instead of showering the baby with even more presents, why not treat that aching and tired new mama? These thoughtful gifts are a great way to send her some love and will be very much appreciated during those long days taking care of a newborn.
1 Floral Turban
With a newborn, the last thing anyone wants to be concerned with is doing their hair. This Floral Turban ($58) from Free People keeps the hair off the face while still feeling pretty.
2 Cheers Confetti Stemless Wine Glass
After not being able to drink for 40 weeks, many moms will appreciate a bottle of wine to help relax after a long day. This fun and quirky Cheers Confetti Stemless Wine Glass ($12) makes that beverage even more enjoyable.
3 Everly Grey During & After 5-Piece Maternity Sleepwear Set
The postpartum body changes so quickly that it's hard for clothes to keep up. Since a lot of a new mom's day will be spent in pajamas, she may as well have a set that keeps her cozy and adapts to her needs. This Everly Grey During & After 5-Piece Maternity Sleepwear Set ($98) comes with a coordinating gown for the newborn.
4 Meal Delivery
Not that a lot of cooking is going to happen in those first few weeks, but having easy, ready-to-go groceries will make a huge difference when it comes to household stresses. Companies like HelloFresh and Blue Apron do most of the work for you, so all you or your partner has to do is complete a few easy steps to make sure you eat well in order to focus on that baby.
5 Charcuterie and Cheese Assortment
This Harry & David Charcuterie and Cheese Assortment ($80) is a great postpartum gift. After delivering my son, one of the things I was definitely ready for was some of those foods I had to abstain from for far too long.
6 Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Nipple Butter
For the nursing mama, help them soothe their chapped nipples with Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Nipple Butter ($13).
7 Subscription Service
8 Fire 7
Making it easy for a mom to read and watch TV during those midnight feedings is also a great way to go. The Fire 7 ($50) ensures that she can do just that.
9 Starbucks Gift Card
This should go without saying, but giving the gift of coffee with this Starbucks Gift Card ($25) to extremely tired new parents is a sure hit.
10 Cleaning Service
New parents can feel like their whole world has stopped spinning, but chores still have a way of piling up. Offering to help clean, do some laundry, or hiring someone else is seriously the best gift money can buy.
11 JR Watkins Unscented Skin Calming Lotion
The postpartum body is a wondrous thing, but it also can be kind of itchy and dry. JR Watkins Unscented Skin Calming Lotion ($10) helps soothe changing skin without potentially bothersome scents.
