Looking for the perfect gift idea for an expecting or new mom? We get it! We’ve all been there, a friend or family member is having a baby shower and you are left stumped on what to get them. I too have been there, especially before I had kids of my own…I was downright CLUELESS! Now that I have had 2 of my own kids, I am not so confused anymore! So, I decided to put together a list of things that I am sure any new mom would love!

My Top 5 Gifts for Expecting & New Moms:

• Diapers in ALL sizes! My #1 go to for baby shower gifts?? DIAPERS IN ALL SIZES!!! Honestly, I always HATED running out of diapers and having to go to the store. A stockpile of diapers that I didn’t have to buy, would have been AMAZING!!!
• Cleaning Service Oh man, my house after having a baby was a DISASTER! New moms rarely have their hands free to eat, shower, sleep, and cleaning the house didn’t make the list often either!  This is one gift I would have LOVED to receive. I know cleaning services can cost a pretty penny, but maybe go in on it with other friends or family for one good deep cleaning, because who doesn’t love a clean house?!?
• Baby Carrier This was one item that was a necessity for me!!! I LOVED LOVED LOVED my carriers (maybe to the point of having a carrier addiction…I may or may not own more than I need…HA!) I wore my kids ALL THE TIME, they were lifesavers because I had my hands free. Plus, when the babies were happy, the mommas are happy….that’s a win for any mom!
• Gift Cards You can never go wrong with gift cards! Many times, new moms will register somewhere with many high-priced items they need (i.e. crib, stroller, swing etc.), and those items can be pricey. My advice?  Find out where mom-to-be is registered, and grab a gift card so she can put it towards those items she didn’t receive or something she really wants. Not to mention, you can also get gift cards for coffee, their favorite store that carries diapers, their favorite restaurants, maybe even a pedicure! You can’t go wrong!
• Home-Cooked Meals and a Helping Hand Maybe money is tight, or you want to give a more personal gift, this is a great option! Bring the new mom dinner, offer to do her laundry, the dishes or even vacuum. If she’s comfortable with it, you could even offer to watch the baby, so she can nap. Sometimes just being there to help emotionally and physically is a wonderful gift, because reality is, sometimes those first few weeks of motherhood, while amazing, can be downright chaotic!

So don’t lose sleep (like the new mom unfortunately will) over what to get the new mom to be! If you get or do any of these gifts, they are sure to be a hit!

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