If you’re ever stuck on what to get a new mom for a gift, I got you! As a new mom, these items were game-changers/life-savers and best part, they are affordable! So go get that new mom 2 gifts!
As someone who royally sucks at buying gifts for people, I always appreciate a good guide. As a new mom, I know what has been the most used and loved gifts for us. Here are my top 8 gift ideas for that new mama in your life…
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1) Travel Baby Changing Station
This has been my ultimate travel game changer. I hated having to haul around a giant backpack for a short trip to a park. This allows you pack only the essentials and can still fit in a large purse or the floor of your car if you’re like me. Plus you don’t have to use those gross public bathroom changing table, just fold a seat down, roll out the mat and you are good to go!
2) Infant Sink Tub
My back was killing me every time I spent time leaning over (weak core, postpartum soreness, you know, all the fun things) so bathing my son hurt so bad and took forever leaning over the tub. Getting a sink tub allowed me to stand up and my husband was able to help since there is more room in our kitchen! Highly recommend this for a new mama.
3) Outdoor Tent
This was such a fun gift for us! We are outdoorsy people and wanted our son to be able to hang with us in the yard while being shielded from the sun and tree helicopters. This is such an easy set up and takes up no space when it’s folded. Perfect for your outdoor mama!
4) Tummy Time Gym (Black/White/Red)
Such a fun gift for the family to watch the little one play and roll around. My son loves this and it helped with grabbing milestones as well. He’s constantly grabbing at the toys, kicking them, and looking at the actual mat during tummy time. I do recommend having another blanket or pad underneath, the padding is a bit too thin for my floors.
5) Foldable Play Mat
We love this! I keep it out almost all the time since we are constantly playing on the floor (with our gym from above) so this gives us extra padding. On days that I’m motivated, I also do my workouts on here with him so we can be close! It folds up so compact so it stores easy and it’s waterproof for those spit-up moments.
6) Car Seat Organizer
Yes, this is for the car, but hear me out. When you are a breastfeeding mama in the middle of a session, it really sucks to have to move your baby and get what you need. You are also hungry all the time. This can sit next to you on the couch or bed with all of your favorite drinks, snacks, books, whatever you need during those times (especially during cluster feeding season). Don’t forget to put a powerbank and cords in there!
7) New Mama Care Package
Something just for the mama! This care package is super cute for a new mom! They have the cute glass cup for all those iced coffees (or water) that she needs, a cuddly blanket, candles, bathbombs, and one of my favorite items, affirmation cards for those early moments with the little to keep her feeling strong! Great for a shower gift!
8) Memory Keepsake Box
For all those little things that you can’t bring yourself to get rid of because they remind you of that new baby you met first (currently crying writing this). This is such a great way to keep those little things safe for years to come.
There’s so many gifts out there that can make a new mom life a tad easier but these are ones that are proven (by me) to help the most if you want my unsolicited advice. *This post contains paid links at no extra cost to you*
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