When you think about baby showers it’s rare that anyone gets the gift for mom and even more rare that they get a gift for the dad to be. When I get invited to baby showers I like to take along something for everyone in the family. Even a small little token goes a long way to show that you are thinking about them all and not just about the new baby.
Gift Ideas for Mom
There are lots of great things you can add on your list for a new mom. One that I like to recommend for new moms is heating pads, whether they are nursing or not, it helps to get a nice heatings pad for the second day after birth. The heating pad helps with engorgement. Another great gift ideas for new moms is a nice aromatherapy lotion set to help with relaxing and reducing some of the stress and anxiety of being a new mom.
Nomi Labels are a perfect gift for new moms as well. These reusable labels are perfect for labeling all your items and not having to worry about labels peeling off over and over again. Learn more about this genius project at https://nomiandsibs.com/.
Gifts Ideas for the New Baby
When it comes to picking a gift for the new baby, there are so many options to choose from. Diapers are always a top pick because new parents always need lots and lots of diapers. We love gifting books for new babies. It’s a great way to introduce the love of reading to children at an early age. Parents can start reading the books first and then eventually the kids will start to read the books as they get older. You can even save them and pass them on to younger siblings and or other family members.
If you’re planning on gifting a larger gift item like a crib, stroller, or a car seat and other accessories check out https://andystork.com/, they carry a large selection of high-quality baby products that would be great baby shower gifts.
Gift Ideas for Dad
When thinking of a gift for a new dad I like to keep it simple and to the point. It’s really no need to get fancy, just a small gift to show you were thinking of them as well works wonders. Great gift options for dad can be a cigar if they smoke, even if they keep it as a souvenir, it’s a good option. You can also create custom apparel for dad to sport in the. hospital. When we were expecting our youngest, I got my husband a tee shirt and some scrubs that said: “I’m the Daddy” for his to wear in the hospital at the birth. He loved walking around the room in his shirt and scrubs during our short stay.
If you’re not sure what to pick for dad, you can get same day gifts for men online from online retailers. A search of the internet can give you some great options to choose from that you can pick up and gift with ease.
So the next time you’re heading to a baby shower consider picking up something small for mom and dad. I’m sure they will appreciate it more than you think.
Nickida
Nickida is a first-generation Trinidadian American wife and mother of four. She enjoys sharing recipes from her childhood growing up in Trinidad with her readers. Nickida has a son with Autism and shares posts around traveling with a child with special needs to help other families like her own. She loves television, movies and is a true 80's baby.
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