When it's mom's first baby, she may not be letting on how busy or overwhelmed
she is. There are some thoughtful gifts out there that you can give to the expecting
mother that will show that you were thinking of her. A great book full of tips
for the mother is usually nice. However, mom might not be feeling like she has
any time to do any reading these days. Think about getting all of your friends
with mothering experience to jot down on index cards their best tips for a new
mom. Put them all together in some kind of easy to follow order, and mom can just
flip to the card she needs for help.
If you know the mother or her family very well, that can be a nice opportunity
to give a gift that is more personal. You may know that they have been thinking
of renovating and can offer to help her with some details. Or, if you or your
husband happen to work in construction and know all about web slings and other
materials, you could go ahead and offer to get some of the work started. Offering
a gift that involves sparing her time, like helping around the house or making
some meals they can keep in their freezer, shows her she's not alone!
If the couple had been the type to go camping and had looked in to cottage
weddings for their ceremony, they may be the down to earth types. Sometimes
a mother needs to get a lot of new household products for a baby. Save her the
time buy giving her a gift basket full of all-natural cleaners that are low
on toxins, or a gift basket of baby creams and wipes. There are also adorable
feeding, massage and travel all-in-one blankets out there made of natural fibers
for soft baby skin.
Keep in mind that the mother still has interests and goals. If you know she's
been wanting to take a class online, offer to sign her up for that real estate
license course. You can babysit while she studies. Let her know its okay to
have a life of her own still, and that you're there to help her keep things
balanced.
Speaking of balance, what about their living space? Have they had time to compare
the King West lofts they were interested in versus looking in to the details
of that interesting mortgages commercial that sounded helpful? If they have
just recently been moving or looking in to a new home, you could always give
them a gift certificate to have a cleaning professional help them get organized.
Offering a mother that is expecting her first baby help in any way is always
appreciated. She may not want to express any concerns she is having, but by
being thoughtful and giving her tips on how to stay organized, she is sure to
feel comforted and know that there is nothing to worry about. There are only
many wonderful experiences to look forward to.
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