5 Ways To Help A New Mom
Having a new baby is exciting, but can also be challenging at times. Many new moms have to adjust to the lack of sleep, and constant care their new bundle of joy brings. Sometimes it can be hard for the mom to find the time to also meet her basic needs. Most gifts for new moms are focused on the baby and rightfully so, but here are 5 ways to help a new mom and make her feel special too!
1. Food
Many new moms are still recovering themselves and are busy with the new baby; bringing food for a new mom and her family is a great way to help a new mom!
You can start a meal train with friends and drop off a new meal every few days, or even make a few extra meals when you are making them for your family and drop one off. It’s also helpful to bring paper plates, drinks, and other items they may need. That will also save her time from doing dishes!
If you don’t have time to cook, picking up a meal at her favorite restaurant is also a great option. Many restaurants now also have curbside pick up where you place your order and they bring it straight out to your car!
2. Sleep
It goes without saying that most new moms would love a few hours more of sleep! Although, there are a few babies that sleep great from the minute they are born.
If you are a close friend or family member, you could offer to watch the new baby at her house for an hour or so while the new mom rests. If she has older kids, you could offer to take them to the park, or for a special outing while mom rests at home with the new baby.
3. Special Gift for Mom
Chances are the new mom has already received plenty of diapers, wipes, and cute outfits for the new baby. Why not give the mom a little something to help her feel special too? Maybe a gift card to her favorite restaurant, bringing her favorite coffee or tea, or even one of these fun mom shirts to help her feel special!
4. Offer To Run Errands
Getting out after having a new baby is not always easy, not to mention some moms might not want to expose them to many people after they are first born.
Running a few errands can be a huge help for a new mom. Ask her if she has any dry cleaning to pick up, letters to be mailed, or even if she needs you to pick up a few items for her while you are at the grocery store.
5. Time
Almost all moms wish they had a few more hours. Sometimes just offering to come over and hold the baby while she loads the dishwasher, or puts a load of clothes in the washer, or maybe to even take a nice relaxing hot shower can be a huge help!
Having a new baby can be one of the most exciting and exhausting times in a moms life, and it truly does take a village. Helping a new mom out by bringing her food, giving her a few hours time, or running a few errands can be a huge help and will help to make sure both mom and baby are happy!
What was the biggest help or gift you received as a new mom?
