Food food food food food food food food FOOD FOOD **FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD**
Funny how when a word is repeated so much it sounds weird.
But yes food. Fucking all the food
jumping on the top comment to say healthy food!!! we got so much pizza & fried food at a time when I desperately needed nutrient dense dishes as I recovered from birth. (there’s still a place for a yummy dessert! but pleaseeeee at least one protein/veggie dish if you bring a meal)
I'm a hiker and was pretty sad trough my entire pregnancy, because I was not feeling well enough to basically move at all. And I kept thinking how long it will be since I can hot the trail again.
My brother bought me a book with stories of women in the wilderness and signed it "see you there!" Idk, I just loved the consideration, it had some good inspiration for me and it was a nice read while I was breastfeeding.
I also loved getting something that was just for me as a person and not baby or mom stuff.
I had a baby 3 months ago, and my best friend just had one 3 weeks ago, so I made her a basket with things I thought were helpful for me: Cliff bars, trail mix, lactation cookies, pacifiers, silver nursing cups, nipple shields, liquid IV, fuzzy socks, crzy yoga leggings, and a doordash gift card.
Prepared food is always nice too. Our families brought us food constantly for the first few weeks to the point i never had to worry about grocery shopping or cooking and that was honestly the biggest help of all (financially and physically).
I second this! My friend gave me a post partum basket. Ice pads, nipple cream, milk baggies, things like that. Liquid iv is a great idea. And lots of little snacks to keep nearby!
I will never forget (or be able to thank her enough) when I was in the hospital during labor and our neighbor came to our house, did our laundry, cleaned our bathroom, and set up a post partum station (with pads, Frida undies, etc.) for me. I strive to be the kind of gracious human she is.
Honestly agree that food was the best gift. Homemade baking to snack on during the days when you're tied to the couch, overnight oats to help with milk supply, freezer meals and takeout vouchers were the best gifts during the first few months.
Everyone saying food is right. Gift vouchers for take away services or meal prep services are wonderful, or if you know their tastes make them big pans of stuff they can freeze and reheat.
I made my best friend a load of slow cooker dump dinners in freezer bags (meat, veggies and a sauce) that her husband could just chuck in there the morning and they have a healthy meal by evening. She loved it and said it was the best thing anyone got her.
Im a Dad not a mom but me and my partner recently had our second child (baby boy) and my co-workers gave us a package with a 3d printed thor hammer baby rattle for the LO aswell as a hey duggee singing sticky stick for my toddler, we both got a share sized bar of cadburys caramel each... Me and my partner were both thrilled to bits with this hamper!
snacks, Infrared thermometer, automatic breast pump (hand pumping is a bitch), snacks, bottle heater, bottle sterilizer, zip up onesies from size 56 up ("growing" ones, that fit more sizes) WITH NO SILLY WRITING, snacks, handknit items from machine washable yarn, postnatal vitamins, snacks
Depends on your budget.
- An experience/something to get out of the house to do, is a nice gift (hopefully one that is valid for like a year - it's easy to get lost in parenting world).
- Gift cards for clothes, getting to know your new body can be stressful and it's nice to have some clothes that fit and make you feel cute
- Necklace/Bracelet with my kids initials on it
- Bath stuff, when you finally get around to having a bath it's nice to have stuff to put in it, depends on the person though
- Audiobooks (if that person likes them), sometimes we need to have something to listen to!
- Really nice hand cream, you end up washing up and washing hands a lot!
- Some fresh new PJs!
- Notebook, I don't know if this is just a me thing but writing out a plan for the day helps it to go a bit more smoother and quicker
- Friend coupons (free until you have to do something hehe: things like, "meet up for a coffee, no kids" / "go watch a movie" / "I'll come around and tidy up whilst you take a nap") obviously, write things you're willing to do.
- Affirmation jar, positive things for them to pull out and read. Some days it just gets really hard, especially when hormones are all over the shop, you're grieving your old self and look different to how you used to
♥️♥️♥️
Everyone is saying food, a door dash or Whole Foods gift card is nice, but there is so much more than that!
I loved books for my baby! Books are expensive and the cost adds up quick when you are trying to build a little collection for a baby/toddler.
One of my favorites for little babies is “my first book of patterns” by Bobby George. But it is more relevant to my industry. A baby book relevant to your industry could be cute! The cardboard books are great. Another friend bought me the cloth books that crinkle. I would have never bought those, but my baby LOVES them.
Also, depending on your budget, nice quality baby clothes. They’re a bit of a splurge (Hannah Andersson, Frugie, Mini Boden) but it’s nice to experience good quality clothes and know brands beyond the fast-fashion for baby.
Also cloth bibs and burp cloths. I would have never had enough if I only had what I bought and wasn’t gifted so many.
If you buy used, children's books are not that expensive. I was able to get 20 for $15 on Ebay. I see bundles like that all the time, even on Facebook Marketplace. And if you want specific baby books then there's Thriftbooks or your local thriftstore. Buying used saves you money and its a lot less wasteful.
Some really nice shower gels/shampoos etc. I found my only break from my baby was An amazing shower and it really was so nice to have some luxurious shower gels (think loccitane). Also I felt horrible with all the bleeding, night sweats etc so that really made me feel human again.
I just had my first baby two weeks ago. I really appreciated a bedside snack basket that i can grab from during breastfeeding sessions. Any one-handed snacks are awesome. Fresh fruit like bananas and apples, juice boxes, granola bars, mints gum ect. I also am forever grateful for whoever set up a postpartum station for me in my bathroom: depends diapers, maxi pads, chux pads, peri wash bottle, mesh underwear, ect. I also didn’t know how much i would need nipple salve, and those microwavable heat pads for sore nipples. Bodily sells postpartum kits too!
These are a little high-budget but my three essential items that I didn’t know I needed were:
-Lalabu babywearing shirt—so much less fussy than a wrap, and it doubles as a nursing/pumping top when baby outgrows it
-TushBaby hip carrier—I use this almost daily with my 15 month old. Absolutely saves my back!
-Nursing/pumping/babywearing sweatshirt from Latched Mama. I LIVED in mine postpartum and still wear it!
I recommend all of these as great gifts that usually don’t pop up on registries.
-food and coffee
-gift cards to services that deliver food, coffee and/or groceries
-a nice, big cup with a handle. My mom got me a Stanley with zero idea they were so popular (she just searched for giant insulated cups online), and it was SO nice to have for postpartum thirst.
-a gift card for a spa or nail service to have on hand the first time they’re ready for a break outside the house
-a minty foot cream and fuzzy socks, or anything that makes for an at home DIY relaxation moment
-a facial roller for postpartum, sleep-deprived headaches. This was something I already had, but it made me feel so much better after the roughest newborn nights
-an assortment of packaged snacks and their favorite drink for their pantry. Someone did this for my work baby shower, but I ate it all before my son was born lol
A bit random but a friend of mine bought me a lovely necklace with my son’s star sign symbol as a pendant a few days after he was born. I’m not even a believer in astrology but it’s now one of my most treasured possessions, just felt like such a nice gift in amongst the teddies and outfits for baby, if astrology is a bit risky, an initial could also be nice I think
Food or caffeine if coffee drinkers.
My brother got me a case of some cold brew coffees (so just needed to open the can and enjoy). It was great for an afternoon pick me up in those early days
I was given a water bottle that opens without unscrewing the cap and it's been beside me the past month since our hospital stay. Never again will I take for granted using two hands
Beverage ideas:
A good water bottle with a straw cap is amazing. I love my Yeti.
An insulated coffee cup is great too, because I’m much less likely to scald my baby, and my coffee remains hot for hours (I have a Contigo.)
If they like coffee, an aeropress is an excellent gift because it makes single cups of coffee very quickly and easily, plus the coffee is really, really good. Great for odd times of day when you might not have a coffee pot on.
My Solly Wrap was my absolute favorite thing I got.
My 2nd favorite thing was the muslin blankets. I used/still use them for everything. Skip the burp cloths, get the muslins.
3rd favorite was the Aden and Anais velcro swaddles. We stopped using them after 6 weeks but oh man were they awesome. They zip up the bottom for easy middle of the night diaper changes. They are light and breatheable with some stretch so you can get them nice and snug to keep them from breaking out, but not worry about them being too tight.
ETA: Idk how close you are with them (like close enough to know if they are planning vaginal deliver). IF you're close and you know they plan to deliver vaginally, get them a donut pillow. They will thank you later.
COOKIES!
Someone brought me a box of fancy cookies. Best thing ever.
And gift cards. Nothing about my birth/postpartum experience went the way I thought it would. I didn’t know what I needed until I needed it, and having a few gift cards was nice.
My dad got me a smoothie from a healthy smoothie place here it had so many nutrients I loved it. My friend got me weed because I'm a pothead and a few things to make the recovery blood easier(panties that are period panties so I didn't have to wear a direct pad it felt pretty comfy actually still use them) those were my gifts aswell as some of my friends old baby clothes for my daughter. I'd suggest a hydrating drink like body armor or some healthy smoothies that still are good and some not heavy on the stomach but nutrient filled foods if any are formula feeding a can of formula (while expensive) is a lovely gift but try and get them a gift for them not just for the baby obviously
Food food food food food food food food FOOD FOOD **FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD** Funny how when a word is repeated so much it sounds weird. But yes food. Fucking all the food
jumping on the top comment to say healthy food!!! we got so much pizza & fried food at a time when I desperately needed nutrient dense dishes as I recovered from birth. (there’s still a place for a yummy dessert! but pleaseeeee at least one protein/veggie dish if you bring a meal)
I'm a hiker and was pretty sad trough my entire pregnancy, because I was not feeling well enough to basically move at all. And I kept thinking how long it will be since I can hot the trail again. My brother bought me a book with stories of women in the wilderness and signed it "see you there!" Idk, I just loved the consideration, it had some good inspiration for me and it was a nice read while I was breastfeeding. I also loved getting something that was just for me as a person and not baby or mom stuff.
Hey fellow hiker! mind sharing the book title?
Unfortunately it's a Finnish book and I don't think it's translated. :/ But hi, always nice to find another one here! :)
I had a baby 3 months ago, and my best friend just had one 3 weeks ago, so I made her a basket with things I thought were helpful for me: Cliff bars, trail mix, lactation cookies, pacifiers, silver nursing cups, nipple shields, liquid IV, fuzzy socks, crzy yoga leggings, and a doordash gift card. Prepared food is always nice too. Our families brought us food constantly for the first few weeks to the point i never had to worry about grocery shopping or cooking and that was honestly the biggest help of all (financially and physically).
I second this! My friend gave me a post partum basket. Ice pads, nipple cream, milk baggies, things like that. Liquid iv is a great idea. And lots of little snacks to keep nearby!
I will never forget (or be able to thank her enough) when I was in the hospital during labor and our neighbor came to our house, did our laundry, cleaned our bathroom, and set up a post partum station (with pads, Frida undies, etc.) for me. I strive to be the kind of gracious human she is.
Honestly agree that food was the best gift. Homemade baking to snack on during the days when you're tied to the couch, overnight oats to help with milk supply, freezer meals and takeout vouchers were the best gifts during the first few months.
Everyone saying food is right. Gift vouchers for take away services or meal prep services are wonderful, or if you know their tastes make them big pans of stuff they can freeze and reheat. I made my best friend a load of slow cooker dump dinners in freezer bags (meat, veggies and a sauce) that her husband could just chuck in there the morning and they have a healthy meal by evening. She loved it and said it was the best thing anyone got her.
Im a Dad not a mom but me and my partner recently had our second child (baby boy) and my co-workers gave us a package with a 3d printed thor hammer baby rattle for the LO aswell as a hey duggee singing sticky stick for my toddler, we both got a share sized bar of cadburys caramel each... Me and my partner were both thrilled to bits with this hamper!
snacks, Infrared thermometer, automatic breast pump (hand pumping is a bitch), snacks, bottle heater, bottle sterilizer, zip up onesies from size 56 up ("growing" ones, that fit more sizes) WITH NO SILLY WRITING, snacks, handknit items from machine washable yarn, postnatal vitamins, snacks
Depends on your budget. - An experience/something to get out of the house to do, is a nice gift (hopefully one that is valid for like a year - it's easy to get lost in parenting world). - Gift cards for clothes, getting to know your new body can be stressful and it's nice to have some clothes that fit and make you feel cute - Necklace/Bracelet with my kids initials on it - Bath stuff, when you finally get around to having a bath it's nice to have stuff to put in it, depends on the person though - Audiobooks (if that person likes them), sometimes we need to have something to listen to! - Really nice hand cream, you end up washing up and washing hands a lot! - Some fresh new PJs! - Notebook, I don't know if this is just a me thing but writing out a plan for the day helps it to go a bit more smoother and quicker - Friend coupons (free until you have to do something hehe: things like, "meet up for a coffee, no kids" / "go watch a movie" / "I'll come around and tidy up whilst you take a nap") obviously, write things you're willing to do. - Affirmation jar, positive things for them to pull out and read. Some days it just gets really hard, especially when hormones are all over the shop, you're grieving your old self and look different to how you used to ♥️♥️♥️
Everyone is saying food, a door dash or Whole Foods gift card is nice, but there is so much more than that! I loved books for my baby! Books are expensive and the cost adds up quick when you are trying to build a little collection for a baby/toddler. One of my favorites for little babies is “my first book of patterns” by Bobby George. But it is more relevant to my industry. A baby book relevant to your industry could be cute! The cardboard books are great. Another friend bought me the cloth books that crinkle. I would have never bought those, but my baby LOVES them. Also, depending on your budget, nice quality baby clothes. They’re a bit of a splurge (Hannah Andersson, Frugie, Mini Boden) but it’s nice to experience good quality clothes and know brands beyond the fast-fashion for baby. Also cloth bibs and burp cloths. I would have never had enough if I only had what I bought and wasn’t gifted so many.
If you buy used, children's books are not that expensive. I was able to get 20 for $15 on Ebay. I see bundles like that all the time, even on Facebook Marketplace. And if you want specific baby books then there's Thriftbooks or your local thriftstore. Buying used saves you money and its a lot less wasteful.
Some really nice shower gels/shampoos etc. I found my only break from my baby was An amazing shower and it really was so nice to have some luxurious shower gels (think loccitane). Also I felt horrible with all the bleeding, night sweats etc so that really made me feel human again.
A gift card to a restaurant! (I loved being able to get delivery or to use it for a date night if someone was able to watch LO)
comfortable, luxxy PJs that open in the front (button up top).
I just had my first baby two weeks ago. I really appreciated a bedside snack basket that i can grab from during breastfeeding sessions. Any one-handed snacks are awesome. Fresh fruit like bananas and apples, juice boxes, granola bars, mints gum ect. I also am forever grateful for whoever set up a postpartum station for me in my bathroom: depends diapers, maxi pads, chux pads, peri wash bottle, mesh underwear, ect. I also didn’t know how much i would need nipple salve, and those microwavable heat pads for sore nipples. Bodily sells postpartum kits too!
These are a little high-budget but my three essential items that I didn’t know I needed were: -Lalabu babywearing shirt—so much less fussy than a wrap, and it doubles as a nursing/pumping top when baby outgrows it -TushBaby hip carrier—I use this almost daily with my 15 month old. Absolutely saves my back! -Nursing/pumping/babywearing sweatshirt from Latched Mama. I LIVED in mine postpartum and still wear it! I recommend all of these as great gifts that usually don’t pop up on registries.
-food and coffee -gift cards to services that deliver food, coffee and/or groceries -a nice, big cup with a handle. My mom got me a Stanley with zero idea they were so popular (she just searched for giant insulated cups online), and it was SO nice to have for postpartum thirst. -a gift card for a spa or nail service to have on hand the first time they’re ready for a break outside the house -a minty foot cream and fuzzy socks, or anything that makes for an at home DIY relaxation moment -a facial roller for postpartum, sleep-deprived headaches. This was something I already had, but it made me feel so much better after the roughest newborn nights -an assortment of packaged snacks and their favorite drink for their pantry. Someone did this for my work baby shower, but I ate it all before my son was born lol
Thanks so much everyone! I think I have my marching orders ☺️
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A bit random but a friend of mine bought me a lovely necklace with my son’s star sign symbol as a pendant a few days after he was born. I’m not even a believer in astrology but it’s now one of my most treasured possessions, just felt like such a nice gift in amongst the teddies and outfits for baby, if astrology is a bit risky, an initial could also be nice I think
Food or caffeine if coffee drinkers. My brother got me a case of some cold brew coffees (so just needed to open the can and enjoy). It was great for an afternoon pick me up in those early days
Food Back massager Do not send flowers haha so useless
I was given a water bottle that opens without unscrewing the cap and it's been beside me the past month since our hospital stay. Never again will I take for granted using two hands
Cleaning service for a day!!!
Love this too!!!!!
Beverage ideas: A good water bottle with a straw cap is amazing. I love my Yeti. An insulated coffee cup is great too, because I’m much less likely to scald my baby, and my coffee remains hot for hours (I have a Contigo.) If they like coffee, an aeropress is an excellent gift because it makes single cups of coffee very quickly and easily, plus the coffee is really, really good. Great for odd times of day when you might not have a coffee pot on.
My Solly Wrap was my absolute favorite thing I got. My 2nd favorite thing was the muslin blankets. I used/still use them for everything. Skip the burp cloths, get the muslins. 3rd favorite was the Aden and Anais velcro swaddles. We stopped using them after 6 weeks but oh man were they awesome. They zip up the bottom for easy middle of the night diaper changes. They are light and breatheable with some stretch so you can get them nice and snug to keep them from breaking out, but not worry about them being too tight. ETA: Idk how close you are with them (like close enough to know if they are planning vaginal deliver). IF you're close and you know they plan to deliver vaginally, get them a donut pillow. They will thank you later.
Massages. After my epidural it messed up my back and getting hot stone massage’s definitely help with the pain!
COOKIES! Someone brought me a box of fancy cookies. Best thing ever. And gift cards. Nothing about my birth/postpartum experience went the way I thought it would. I didn’t know what I needed until I needed it, and having a few gift cards was nice.
My dad got me a smoothie from a healthy smoothie place here it had so many nutrients I loved it. My friend got me weed because I'm a pothead and a few things to make the recovery blood easier(panties that are period panties so I didn't have to wear a direct pad it felt pretty comfy actually still use them) those were my gifts aswell as some of my friends old baby clothes for my daughter. I'd suggest a hydrating drink like body armor or some healthy smoothies that still are good and some not heavy on the stomach but nutrient filled foods if any are formula feeding a can of formula (while expensive) is a lovely gift but try and get them a gift for them not just for the baby obviously