A blank journal and pen for her to keep track of her thoughts, write down baby’s schedule and more.
She may not have thought of this herself, but it’s sure to be appreciated. Some of the latest gossip rags or a subscription to a parenting magazine.Ī comfy nursing nighty.A CD or audiobook by her favorite author so she can listen while feeding baby.An assortment of teas and honey to help her through those middle of the night feedings.A collection of coupons for diapers, wipes, formula and other household items you know a new mom will need lots of in the days ahead.Vouchers for babysitting, cleaning, cooking, even printing out photos of baby or other things you are willing to do to help.Hand cream because she’ll be washing her hands a lot.Chapstick to keep mom’s lips from drying out.Elastic hair ties or a fun headband so she’ll look pulled together, because who has time to fix their hair with a new baby around?.Think healthy nutrition bars and bags of dried fruit and nuts she can grab on the go. Some yummy snacks because a nursing mom needs fuel.Here are some practical and fun ideas to fill a new mommy survival kit: You can fill a cute laundry bag (she’ll definitely find use for that), a plastic storage bin on wheels, a pretty basket she can store and tote the things she needs when nursing, or even a color-coordinated garbage pail that will match the baby’s room. Rather than just presenting all the goodies in a boring box or gift bag, consider a container that has more than one purpose. She just worked really hard to make a baby. Then add some extras that will pamper and celebrate mom, too. Welcome home! Your sister, best friend or neighbor has just returned from the hospital with new baby in tow and you want to surprise her with some basics she’ll want/need for her new life as mommy.īe sure to fill your welcome kit with essentials like diapers, wipes, baby lotion, pacifiers, hand sanitizer and burp rags.
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