Once the baby shower games are over, it’ll be time to open the gifts! Some of the most popular presents to give to pregnant women are related to the baby and more often than not, the mum is left out. Buying gifts for new mums can be difficult. You don’t want to buy something that the mom won’t use or that she already has and equally you don’t want to buy anything that will cause the new mum an extra job. Did you know flowers aren’t actually that great of a gift? That’s because they have to trim, find a vase and keep them alive for an acceptable amount of time in case the person visits again soon after. So, here are 5 baby shower gift ideas.
1 – Vouchers
The most practical gifts you can give someone at a baby shower are vouchers. Vouchers for absolutely everywhere and anywhere you can think they might shop at, takeaways so Just Eat, Deliveroo etc, actual food shopping, baby stores, Amazon. That means that no matter what they’ll always have a voucher to be able to get baby supplies, clothes, or even food after a long trying day.
2 – Something for mum
With mum’s often being overlooked at baby showers, it’s a great idea to make sure you buy something for mum. Buying something like her favorite things, pajamas, chocolates, even a spa day with a massage (be sure to get a voucher so the new mum can book when she’s ready). Putting a hamper together of her favourite things is always the best gift idea.
3 – Older Baby Clothes
Don’t just stick to 0-3 months as that’s what most likely everyone will be doing and then time goes by and they have no clothes for when the child grows. We’ve been asked for 9-12 month clothes before, talk about prepared! It means that they’ll never be caught out by a growth spout.
4 – Technology
Do you have a lot of disposable income and a big gifting budget? Why not buy some smart tech that could make the mum’s life easier. Something like this would be better to discuss with the family and make sure it’s something that would actually help them and not an expensive gift left in a cupboard. Maybe one of those expensive rocking chairs to give the parent’s a break or a bottle cleaner with the latest technology. Talk to your friend and ask what they’ve been looking at, lusting over. Perhaps even come together with a few friends to buy it.
5 – Your Time
Although most people think this means that you go over and cuddle the baby, actually by going over to the new mum’s house, tidying up, cooking a meal, looking after their other kids, help them research ways to make money like with sellformula.com and generally being helpful around the house is much more appreciated. Some new mums won’t want too many other people cuddling the brand new baby, so leave them be and be helpful around the house instead. Don’t expect any hospitality, instead, switch roles, get yourself and the new mum a drink and make food.
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