The Best Gift For a New Mom in Hospital (7 genius ideas!)
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When a new baby is born, the attention is (understandably) all on them. As the mom, it’s always appreciated to be seen for your role in the whole process.
If you’re looking to bless a new mama but are unsure of the best way to do it, here are some wonderful ideas for the best gift for a new mom in hospital.
7 Ideas for the Best Gift for a New Mom in Hospital
It’s easy to think of what to buy for a newborn baby, but the same can not always be said for the new mom. These gift ideas are fairly general, but you can easily make them very personal to her.
As a mom of three who has a wonderfully loving and supportive family, I know how great it is to feel seen and loved during such a big transition in life.
Use this list of the best gifts for a new mom to help bless the moms in your life.
#1 Snack Box
We tell new moms how important it is to take care of themselves both physically and mentally, but we don’t always follow through with practical ways to help them.
New moms are usually pretty hungry. Their bodies are going through lots of changes. Breastfeeding moms need more water and food.
All moms struggle with knowing how to meet their own basic needs while juggling the needs of a newborn.
It takes time to find a good balance.
A great gift idea is a snack box. This is especially true for the new mom who is still in the hospital. Hospital food (in my experience) isn’t all that great. Also, they don’t tend to be serving meals when you’re up during the night breastfeeding for the 500th time.
Put together a snack box for the new mom you want to bless. You could even consider adding homemade cookies and other food items. It’ll make her hospital stay that much more pleasant.
#2 Jewelry
Another great idea to mark the occasion is gifting the new mom some jewelry.
It doesn’t have to be 24 carat gold or even super expensive, but there are some really special jewelry options out there that make for a unique gift. It can be a really personalized gift if you get a hand-stamped pendant, or something similar.
I personally own a necklace similar to this with pendants for all of my children. I wear it all day every day.
Just be sure to check that she hasn’t already been given this as a push present!
#3 Slippers and Robe
This is one of those really useful gifts. However, this could be something that a new mom already has, so you might want to check first. A really lovely robe and slipper set can make a woman feel so good.
As a new mom, I spent a lot of time in my robe. It was nice to have one that was warm and looked nice. Plus, slippers in the hospital are an absolute must! I never owned a specific maternity robe, so I think just a regular one will do.
It was just really handy to have something nice to wear during the months of night feedings and early morning wakings.
#4 Pamper Pack
Skincare and other such things are often put to the side when you have a new bundle of joy to care for.
It’s a really nice gesture to give a new mom a pamper pack. Maybe don’t include things like nail polish, because she likely won’t get time to use it. She will have very little time to be pampering herself.
However, hand cream, face masks, and scented body wash would be lovely.
Think of things that feel a little luxurious and include those so that she, as a new mom, can feel extra loved and spoiled.
#5 Breastfeeding Kit
Breastfeeding doesn’t come easily to everyone. In fact, it’s quite the learning curve for everyone when it’s your first child.
Having a kit full of things that will help a new mom on her journey is really helpful.
You could include items such as:
- Lactation cookies
- Haakaa Pump
- Gel pads
- Nipple cream
- Voucher for nursing bras
- Breastfeeding cover
- Large water bottle (this one is a great idea for all moms, regardless of how they feed their babies!)
- Good book or magazine
Water bottles aren’t something people tend to think of, but I found mine so very helpful.
If you breastfed your babies, think of anything that was or could have been really helpful to you, and then try and include it.
#6 Photography
No mother has ever regretted having photos of her babies. A really perfect gift for a new mom would be a photography voucher. Even photos taken in hospital would be precious.
I never had professional pictures taken of my babies, but I took lots myself. My sister also photographed some of my labor and delivery of my 3rd child. I treasure those pictures so very much.
Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are sacred times. Capturing even a little of it on camera is such a blessing to any mom. It really is a good gift idea that she will treasure for years.
#7 Flowers
It’s cliche, but flowers really can be such a thoughtful gift. For those who love receiving them, flowers are a great idea.
If you know that the new mom you’re trying to bless doesn’t care for flowers, then perhaps do a box of chocolates, or whatever her favorite treat is. A gift basket of things she loves is simple and a great idea. You could even search for a new mom gift set and see what’s available. If you’re really struggling on what to get her, perhaps a gift card is a good idea to include.
Ultimately, you want her to feel seen and loved.
How to Help After the Hospital
The first few days after having a baby are often filled will well wishes and visits from people.
However, a new mommy can definitely do with help beyond that time. So, what are some ways you can be a blessing to her after she’s home from the hospital?
Here are some great ideas:
- Make a meal (or two) – feeding yourself becomes quite the effort when you have a newborn to care for. New moms love it when friends and family send meals over (trust me on this!).
It’s even more of a blessing when you’re not a first time mom and you have other children who also need feeding.
Taking over one or two meals will be such a blessing to the new mom in your life. You could even set up a meal train so that she has lots of help for a long time! - Offer to clean her home – Not every new mom is going to be comfortable with someone coming and doing this, but ask anyway. I would also suggest offering specific cleaning jobs. Ask her if you can fold a basket of laundry, or clean the bathroom.
She’s going to be tired and so asking her what needs to be done could be an overwhelming question. - Ask if she has errands that need doing – Going out with a newborn is super overwhelming when it’s your first baby. Going out at all in the first week or two postpartum isn’t always desirable.
A great way to bless the new mom in your life is to send her a quick text (don’t call, she might be sleeping!) and check if you can pick up anything from the store for her. - Check in on her every few days – Life with a newborn is wonderful, but it can also feel isolating at times. Check in on her every few days and ask about her welfare. Everyone always wants to know about the baby, but not everyone asks after the mom.
Also, don’t be offended if she doesn’t reply for a few hours…or days. She’s doing her best. - Always ask before dropping in (and don’t stay too long) – Everyone’s desire for visitors is going to be different after having a baby. Some may not want them at all and others will welcome the company.
Whatever you do, always ask before dropping in. Don’t assume your presence is going to be welcome (or practical) at any given time. Be courteous and ask ahead. New parents are tired.
When you do visit, be conscious of how long you stay. That new mom is still recovering from giving birth and she’s tired. She might also be too polite to ask you to leave. Don’t be the person who puts her in an awkward position.
Conclusion
Moms aren’t given enough credit for the incredible role they play in society. They should be treasured and highly respected.
One way we can do that is to really bless and honour them after they’ve had their first baby. Thoughtful gifts are a wonderful way of doing just that.
It doesn’t have to be elaborate, but the thought behind it can really make a lasting impact on a new mother.
