First-time moms can experience a variety of emotions after giving birth. They've just finished a long period of pregnancy during which they've experienced changes in hormone levels and weight. Their bodies have gone through many changes, and now is the time they begin the work of parenting a child. After all a new mom has been through, there are several gift ideas that are ideal for her. Putting in a little forethought can make a gift for a new mom memorable.
Meditation Gift Basket
A gift basket with items designed to help a new mom relax through meditation can help her cope with the new responsibilities that go along with motherhood. The items should help to provide mental relaxation through meditation. Include a book about mediation or yoga, an instructional DVD and incense.
Bath Gift Set
This gift could be dressed up in a gift basket as well. Include items that will help a new mom to physically relax with a nice, hot bath. Include bath oils that are scented and moisturize the skin. Add a CD that plays soothing music and candles so she can take a bath with only candles for lighting.
Baby Gift Set
Through a baby shower, new moms have probably already received gifts to help her take care of the baby, but you can personalize your gift set, especially if the baby's gender was not known with any degree of certainty until birth. Choose pink or blue, depending on the baby's gender, toy rattles, baby booties, soft cotton T-shirts and burp cloths. A new mom may find placing burp cloths around the house can be helpful.
Picture on Shirt
Take pictures of the new mom with the baby and have the picture transferred to a T-shirt or sweatshirt. The new mom may appreciate the gift of a shirt that has a picture of her holding the baby. Consider adding a message such as "Proud New Mom."
Scrapbook Gift Set
You can buy a prepackaged gift that has all of the items a new mom needs to start a scrapbook. This is a great gift to help the mom collect mementos from her early days and weeks of motherhood. If you prepare a gift basket or set yourself, include a blank scrapbook, scissors, metallic gel pens of different colors, decorative brads, colorful stickers and ribbons. You can add a blank journal so the new mom can begin writing journal entries about her new experiences.
