Four Great Baby Shower Gifts for New Parents
Thinking of gift ideas can be challenging- especially for events like a baby shower. With so many new products on the market, getting a gift that best supports a new family can be challenging. Today we are here to talk about four excellent baby shower gifts, specifically focusing on supporting families postpartum!
Shifting the focus from the baby to the new family
We often talk about how new families need to be cared for as a whole postpartum. Yes, that means those cute little squishy babies, but it also means tired new parents! Baby shower presents revolve primarily around infants, so opening a present just for the new birthing person or mom can be really exciting. This is a great way to begin to care for a new family before their baby has even arrived. So let’s get to it and provide some baby shower ideas for new parents.
Postpartum massage
There is nothing like some good self-care postpartum. Postpartum massage is not only great for relaxing after childbirth, but it also can help to move lymphatic tissue and, in turn, help to drain some hormones from childbirth. A gift certificate for a massage is a loved gift by most expecting parents.
Setting up a meal train
Setting up a meal train and organizing close friends and family to contribute to meals in a family’s first month postpartum is also a great gift. There are many things to plan for when you are expecting a baby, and having something taken from an expecting parents’ ” to-do” list can be a great surprise.
Hours toward postpartum support
Okay, we may be a little biased here, but we truly believe the best gift you can give a new family is support postpartum. Gifting postpartum doula hours to a new family is an invaluable gift. To make this more cost-effective, ask friends and family to contribute.
Postpartum care basket
Lastly, we love a good self-care basket! You can put this together on your own and customize it to the parent’s needs. This could include teas, a journal, a special pair of pajamas, candles, etc. This is a great way to remind new families to care for themselves.
Final thoughts
While the ideas we share today can be pleasant surprises for many expecting families, it is great to check in with parents beforehand to ensure that choosing a gift, not from their registry is okay for them. Happy baby shower shopping!
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