Pregnancy, and let alone childbirth really takes a lot of toll on the mom, even months after she has given birth. Not to sideline dads, but really its the mom who needs extra love, care and support, especially first time moms.
They go thru a lot of mental stress during pregnancy caused by the hormones and bodily changes, but whatever she goes thru during that period is nothing close to what she goes thru during childbirth and post pregnancy.
If you are thinking about what baby shower gift to get, it is a great idea to include a gift exclusively for the mom, something that will give her a moment of relaxation, peace, and some self-pampering. Here are some gift ideas.
1. Me Time
Moms post pregnancy, especially those who already have kids, will have her hands full with the addition of another baby. For first time moms, everything will be new and therefore challenging to her, resulting to physical stress. Hence, moms will love to have some alone time with nothing on their hands and nothing to think or worry about. Even a day of ‘me time’ is like heaven for her.
Gift her with a voucher or gift certificate for a certified and trusted babysitting service. You can wrap or place the voucher or the gift certificate in a nicely printed or customized card. She’ll be very happy and grateful to have a moment to herself.
2. Spa Day
Everybody loves to have a day of self pampering, even those who aren’t moms. What more, a mom who has a lot on her hands, barely getting rest or sleep.
This gift is best paired with the babysitter voucher. While the kids are being looked after and well taken cared of by a certified babysitter, she can have all the time to herself. Gift her with a spa certificate, make sure that it is open date, so she can choose when to go.
You can even join her along with other girlfriends and have some self pampering – get a massage, beauty care, and hair spa and the likes. She will totally love pampering and enjoy the bonding with the girls.
3. Night Out
Another great idea is a night out with the moms girlfriends. While she’ll need to have some ‘me time’ and some self pampering at a spa, moms also need to stay connected to the rest of the world. Meaning, to be able to hang out with her girlfriends for a movie perhaps, a dinner in some fancy restaurant, or watch a theater play or something. Some sporty moms woudl love to go out and watch a game live.
You can gift her tickets to a movie or theater play, reserve a spot for dine out with some of her girlfriends. She’ll definitely love it.
4. Food Delivery
Like I said, moms will have her hands full, especilly with the new baby. Surprise her with an all paid weekly food delivery subscription of healthy meals – whether precooked or frozen or freshly delivered. She will definitely appreciate not having to shop or cook.
These are just few thoughtful gift ideas that moms will surely appreciate and enjoy. It’s a tough job to be a mom without help, they barely have time to look after themselves. While you’re planning what to get her for baby shower, you might want to consider gifts exclusively for her.