As a mom of three, I often get asked what to get new moms as gifts. While there are so many wonderful baby products on the market, I love creating a little gift basket for a new mom that is filled with all of the firsts that a new mom will experience in her journey of motherhood. Here are a few of my favorite items:
1. For the First Time Baby Gets Sick: I remember the first time Macks got sick. He was only about six weeks old and it was so heartbreaking knowing that I couldn’t do much other than cuddle and love on him to help make him feel better. To help keep mom prepared for that unexpected moment, I love to give them this Little Remedies® New Baby Essentials Kit that has everything you need to safely and effectively relieve your baby’s most common symptoms. Little Remedies has always been a favorite of ours since Harlan was born and I continue to use their products with all three kids. The kit includes Infant Fever/Pain Reliever, Soothing Syrup, Saline Drops, Gripe Water, Gas Relief Drops, and Nasal Aspirator. I’d never want a new mom to have to run out to the store when her little one gets sick and this kit has everything she would need in a nice convenient travel bag!
2. For the First Time Baby Reaches Those Important Milestones: Because you all know I love taking pictures, these Milestone Cards are perfect for every milestone your baby makes (big or small.) The set that I have comes complete with weekly cards, monthly cards, and moments like the first smile, first time they slept through the night, crawling, etc. that has a place for the date to be written on them. It’s a great gift for mom to help remember all of those special moments.
3. For the First Time Baby Starts Teething: This is a classic baby toy, but one that all three of my kids have used and has proven to help while keeping them entertained. Sophie the Giraffe is made of a soft rubber that is safe for baby to chew on. The little legs made it easy for them to grasp with their tiny hands so that they can get a good chew on Sophie’s face. This toy definitely helps relieve some of that discomfort with teething.
4. First the First Time Baby Sleeps at Home: Taking your little one home for the first time is nerve racking. All of those things that the nurses and doctors did in the hospital are now left for you to do. I was never good at getting the baby swaddled perfectly like the nurses did, so I used this Ergobaby Swaddler to swaddle Macks to bed each night. It’s easy for me to put on, is secure, and even has a flap to change the diaper without having to un-swaddle the baby. Although Macks wasn’t the best sleeper, this swaddler helped give him the comfort he needed each time he fell asleep.
5. For the First Time Mom Takes Baby Out: When I had Harlan I was scared to leave the house in fear that she might cry, want to eat, have a blow-out, and anything else that could possibly go “wrong.” Little did I know that it’s absolutely necessary for new moms to get out of the house in order to avoid cabin fever. For that first trip out of the house, I loved bringing a swaddle blanket with me. My absolute favorite it the aden + anais merino muslin swaddles. They are so soft and can be used for nearly everything. I’ve used blankets to cover up the baby, as a sunshade for the car seat carrier, as a nursing cover, changing pad, and so much more. It’s a great item to always have with you when you are out and about with baby.
6. For the First Time Mom Needs a Pick-Me-Up. We all know that those sleep deprived nights can get the best of us. A gift card to a coffee shop is the best pick-me-up for mom so she can get some extra energy to help her get through the day.
What do you love to give new moms?
{This post is sponsored by Little Remedies. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks again for your support.}
