Shower Gifts for the New Mother

One of the most appreciated gifts you can give to a new mother is additional time with her baby. You can fill her freezer with pre-cooked meals, or arrange for fresh meals to be delivered for the first couple of weeks. A cleaning service would also be a welcome gift for the sleep deprived mother. A diaper service for the eco-friendly household would also be appreciated. Even an offer to come take older children away for an afternoon of fun so the mother can relax with her new baby would be a thoughtful gesture and appreciated. Another welcome and thoughtful gesture would be a gift certificate to a favorite restaurant or movie tickets for an evening out, along with an offer to stay with the new one.

Breast pumps are expensive and might not be in the new parent’s budget. Having several close friends all contribute to this gift would be a wonderfully thoughtful present, because it would allow the new mother to be away from the baby for more than an hour or two at a time. In addition, give the new mother a gift certificate to a spa as an additional incentive to get away and have a much needed break from her new duties as a mother. If there isn’t a spa available, bring a spa treatment to the her with a basket of items designed to pamper the new mom.

Jewelry is a fun gift for the new mother. Bracelets, necklaces, or charms can all be engraved with the baby’s name and birth date. Sterling silver picture frames can also be engraved for a treasured keepsake. Beautiful photo albums and baby themed scrapbooks also make a welcomed and thoughtful gift for the new mother.