15 Ideal Gift Ideas for a New Mother

When we welcome a new baby into the world, a lot of attention falls on the baby and not the mother. As I have been a new mother four times now, I know how special it is when someone thinks of you. Here are 15 ideal gift ideas for a new mother.

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New mothers are often neglected when it comes to their wellbeing and care. I think times are changing and more emphasis is placed on the new mother, which is wonderful. But we still have a long way to go.

I remember when I had my third baby. My Aunty bought me a divine postpartum care package with delicious and nutritious treats and food. I felt seen and cared for.

Many women have their brand new baby and don’t feel that they are even being one bit seen or appreciated. Many will comment on how the new mother has bounced back or how they “look amazing” just two weeks after giving birth.

However, that’s not what a new mother wants to be told, to be honest.

A new mother wants to be asked how they REALLY are or how loved ones can help practically, without really asking for help.

When you give a gift to the mother for herself, you are saying “I see you”, “I’m here to look after you while you look after your baby.” A meaningful gift really goes a long way for a new mother.

What I will cover in this post

• Self-care gifts
• Practical gifts
• Miscellaneous gifts

Self-care gifts for a new mother

These gifts are for the mother to enjoy for when she wants to treat herself, whether it be in the bath tub or out and about.

I will share some links to where it applies, but some gift ideas will be unique to your location, so feel free to look around your area for wonderful postpartum services.

1. A nutritious postpartum food hamper (you could make your own or purchase one online). If you make your own, try and add nutrient-dense foods like, protein rich bliss balls, my lactation cookies , my choc nut bars, organic beef jerky, herbal teas, their favourite treats). Whenever I am postpartum, I am desperate for some filling nutritious snacks, so this would be so helpful for a new mama.
2. A face mask for some simple pampering.
3. Sitz bath salts for a healing bath.
4. A ‘Tell Me Your Story, Mum’ journal for the mother to write her story for her child to read when they grow up.
5. Bare Mum skincare discovery set
6. Purchase a massage voucher for her (one that specialises in pregnancy/postpartum massage would be ideal!)

Practical gifts for a new mother

These gifts are practical for the new mother.

After I had any of my babies, practical help was what I desired, especially after having multiple children. Whenever someone offered to cook a meal or take the older kids for the day, I appreciated it tremendously.

So if you are wanting to give a low cost gift to a new mother and have some time on your hands to help, a practical gift would be ideal.

1. Offer to clean her house or help pay to hire a cleaner (having a clean house even for just a day does wonders, when you as the new mother, do not even have the energy to even brew a cup of coffee).
2. Hire a Postpartum Doula. I had a Postpartum Doula after having my third baby and it was a literal dream come true. If you have a bunch of friends who can chip in to hire one for a new mum friend, then this would be my first recommendation by far. My Doula cooked nourishing meals, cleaned my house, looked after my big kids for a couple of hours and just sat and talked with me. It was exactly what I needed for a few days after birth.
3. Cook/buy a meal/organise a meal train. After having my fourth baby, I had very little time to cook. Prior to giving birth, my mum organised a meal train and we had about three weeks’ worth of meals from family and friends. It was such a blessing.
4. Take the older kids for a few hours. If the mother has older kids, offer to take them for a few hours. This is so helpful, because often times, the mother feels guilty for not being with her older kids, because her attention and care is mostly toward the baby. So giving the older kids some attention would be beneficial for both the kids and the mother.

Miscellaneous gift ideas for a new mother

1. ‘In My Mama Era’ mug
2. ‘Mama’ bag
3. The Little Bo9ok of New Mum Feelings
4. Comfy slippers for those long nights and tiresome days.
5. Mug warmer (my sister bought me this and I thought it was such a cute idea!)

Whatever you decide to gift the new mother, remember that a little goes a long way! You don’t have to purchase anything expensive. Some of the gift ideas above are small, but meaningful.

Remember, it’s the thought that counts.

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