Gift ideas for new mum

Ginger_Poodle

Have a look at the Twisted Twee website under self help apparel. There is a tshirt that has written (backwards) on the front DAMN YOU ARE A GOOD MOTHER. When the wearer looks in the mirror it is the right way round. Genius. Also (as a survivor of the early years of baby rearing), something most of us need to hear occasionally!

lazarou_true

I made my friend a bunch of flowers out of baby clothes (not first size). She really loved it as it was a pressie for her but could also be dismantled and used for baby when she was ready. Look at Martha Stewart video on youtube or google "nappycake". I'm not particularly crafty but even I could manage this and it's not super expensive.

browneyedbazzi

Ginger_Poodle wrote: »

Have a look at the Twisted Twee website under self help apparel. There is a tshirt that has written (backwards) on the front DAMN YOU ARE A GOOD MOTHER. When the wearer looks in the mirror it is the right way round. Genius. Also (as a survivor of the early years of baby rearing), something most of us need to hear occasionally!

That is fabulous!!!! So true and also quite original so not likely to be something she'll have a stack off.

Off to have a look now :j

itzmee

JBD wrote: »

It would probably be better just to get some loose comfy pyjamas. It can be upsetting to have to wear maternity things after the baby is born. In any case many Mums do lose weight quite quickly.

I bought myself some lovely silky pyjamas to wear for when I was pregnant and afterwards. They were just a couple of sizes bigger than I'd usually wear but because the bottoms had an elasticated waist then they fitted. They were comfy to wear but still felt nice because of the fabric. Also the top buttoned up so was good for breastfeeding.

However the one thing that I most appreciated after I had just given birth was a huge pair of comfy slippers that DH bought me as my other ones didn't fit my swollen feet! I sent him to Asda to buy me a pair of slip on ones and of course he bought them two sizes too big but they were perfect for my feet - in fact I wore them for the next few years until they fell apart. They were made of a towelling fabric so easy to chuck in the washing machine which would also tighten them up to fit properly every now and again. Oh, and chocolates and flowers were also very much appreciated .

chanie

I think getting PJ's a couple 1-2 sizes bigger should be fine (PJ's should be comfy anyway, so I always get a size bigger).

I love the idea of slippers too.

I have a friend who is pregnant (and I've just found out my SIL is pregnant too) so I'm going to make them hampers. I'm going to put in a few bits and pieces for the baby and also the Mums (because we are often forgotten.

I'm going to put in a basket:
baby wipes
Muslim squares
bibs
cuddly baby toy
'Mum' socks
PJ's
Slippers
baby vests
a 'Mum' book

ALso forgot to mention, if you are buying something for the baby, I'd recommend getting a bigg size. I found that I got loads of stuff in newborn, 0-3 and 3-6, but would have preferred bigger sizes, as thats when you need it more. Also, don't forget about the season when it will fit the baby - my son was born in April and I got given jumpers which, would have fitted him in August when it would have been far too hot. I've had to put them away unworn.

Make-it-3

Smellies aren't terribly original and I agree, it must have been a good two months later when I actually had time for a long soak in the bath. PJ's or dressing gown is good as she will live in these initially and you can get through a lot if you have a sicky baby. I would just get her normal size, they're not exactly fitted and most PJ's have elastic waist.

Handcream is also nice as you do end up washing your hands a lot.

gratefulforhelp_2

chanie wrote: »

I'm going to put in a basket:
baby wipes
Muslim squares

;););)

If she is b/f a tube of lansinoh/a funny book about motherhood.

My friend sent me some giant muslims, they are soo useful, will come back with a linky.

http://www.adenandanais.com/shop/itemdisplay.aspx?ID=21&SKU=2026

bigmomma051204

Giant MusliMs...????

Must not make joke... must be PC.... Do not mention that when i was pregnant i would have preferred a miniature Protestant.....or even a medium sized Buddist

Rachel021967

I also go for time. Maybe doing some housework, cooking a meal, a shoulder to cry on, doing the shopping, driving her to appointments (especially if she's had a caesarian), organise a girls night out for when she's back on her feet. She's time poor at the moment with the new baby so anything you can do to help her will be a godsend.

bigmomma051204

Rachel021967 wrote: »

I also go for time. Maybe doing some housework, cooking a meal, a shoulder to cry on, doing the shopping, driving her to appointments (especially if she's had a caesarian), organise a girls night out for when she's back on her feet. She's time poor at the moment with the new baby so anything you can do to help her will be a godsend.

I'd agree but the OP has already stated that they live rather a distance away from the mum-2-b so would be unable to do those sorts of things... Perhaps organising a night out would be possible but to be honest, hardly on most new mothers lists of wants/needs....


When my friend had her new baby, i arranged with the village pub very local to her (about 2 streets away) to deliver a meal, bottle of wine and pudding to her home. Nicer than take-away and didnt cost that much more... she said it was really special - i had sent her a couple of candles and some table confetti in the post lol so she was all confused until she read the "voucher" i had produced lol! My friend said it was a great idea as it gave them the feeling of something special but meant they didnt need to get babysitters (which she wouldnt have done as baby was only about 4 weeks!)