There is no excitement that is truly comparable to the anticipation of new life. New parents holding their pure, innocent child is the deepest expression of love. When gifted with a child, life becomes more meaningful, and nothing else will ever feel as important as taking care of this part of you.
Before you can decipher what gift would be the most appropriate to the couple it will be given to, consider when and where it is given. Is it a baby shower gift, or is it a special delivery following THE delivery?
Gifts for new parents can come in all shapes and sizes. They also come in many forms. Due to the growing number of gifting options, finding the right gift for new parents is more complicated and more convenient than ever. There are many more choices to filter through, but most of these choices have delivery included, so that makes the job a little easier.
If you are a new parent, aren’t a parent yet or are just not sure what is an appropriate gift for new parents now, look no further. The inspiration you need when looking for what gifts to give new parents is here.
A Bundle of Joy
For the new parents who are quite sure what to expect, know no amount of new parent self-help books are truly enough to compare to the first-hand experience. No book can prepare you enough for the sleep deprivation or the amount of diapers one baby can go through. You hear about it, but it doesn’t sink in until the reality of that new bundle of joy is here.
The new mom may appreciate something just for her. A basket with some treats she has been craving or some wine after those long months may be just what she needs. Check with the expectant mom. See what she may want or may feel in dire need of. It is important to check first to ensure everything is appropriately chosen.
The best gifts for new parents, specifically new moms, are the gifts that make them feel like themselves. There is a lot that comes with being a new mom and recovery takes some time. A new, comfortable set of pajamas and a weighted blanket may be exactly what she needs to bundle up and get the most out of her “nap” time.
With every new bundle of joy comes with him/her a set of ups and downs. Every child is different. They sleep different, eat differently and cry a little different. It helps to get advice from people who have been there before you. However, all new parents truly need is the gift of togetherness.
Remind your friends, who are new parents, that it is ok that you haven’t hung out or talked in a while. With a new bundle of joy comes a new set of priorities. Show them you understand. Give them the gift of your time. Have dinner delivered to them. Meal prepping gets a whole lot harder when you can barely keep your eyes open and are hovering over a little one at every moment of the day.
If your new mom friend sounds stressed and you are close in proximity, offer to bring lunch and help clean the kitchen. Give her time to get a shower and take a nap, and she will start to feel like herself again. It’s a gift that doesn’t take a lot, but it will mean the world.
When momma’s happy, everyone is happy. This specifically pertains to new moms. Her mood and overall health affect her new bundle of joy because they are a package deal.
A Package Deal
It’s a package deal. Parents of new babies gain new expectations out of life. Everything they do not only has consequences for them but also for their baby. That being said, if it can help with the baby, it’s the perfect gift for new parents. Speaking of a package deal, delivery services are gifts that keep on giving and right to their door.
Time is fleeting, and patience is wearing thin. Help the new parents with a cleaning subscription service. Cleaning professionals will come to their home and help with the extra tasks they haven’t been able to get to. You may not be there to help in person, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it. Be sure to let the parents schedule the services for themselves. Having a cleaning service show up unannounced is a recipe for disaster.
Sitting down and eating dinner seems impossible with a new baby. Let alone shopping for the food to cook. Food delivery or grocery delivery services relieve some of that stress. The new mom or dad can sort through an app or order through a website to ensure their breakfast, lunch and dinner are accounted for, not just their baby’s. New parents need to eat too!
An Amazon Prime membership is another practical gift to give new parents. Buying them a year membership can help them immensely when it comes to minimizing the day-to-day and week-to-week home inventory runs. Things like diapers, wipes and formula are there any time they need them. It’s nearly as quick and easy as our flower arrangement hospital deliveries.
A Hospital Delivery
It’s an entirely new world for first-time parents. Taking on the responsibility of raising a new life is nothing to overlook. It is one of the most important jobs to ever be assigned. You are not just raising your namesake. You are also raising the next generation of people who will be running the world.
Along with this new responsibility is a new wave of emotional and physical strain. It can wear on you. Having to take on those first crucial bonding days in an unfamiliar place with doctors and nurses doesn’t ease the struggle.
Our team at Conroy's Flowers Long Beach in Lakewood, CA, are here to make any hospital (or home) delivery a little easier. While subscription services are useful gifts for new parents, flower delivery is available the same day and can be personalized your way for the recipient.
Every new mom, new dad and new parent deserves to be celebrated on such a special occasion. There are a variety of different options to choose from. We want to make your gift for the new parents in your life special and personalized to your recipient.
There are many approaches to gift and flower delivery for new babies or new parents. You can go with a gender-specific flower arrangement (all pink or all blue) when sending new baby flowers, or you can opt for a birthday arrangement. It is their only actual BIRTH-day, after all. There are so many options for flowers to send to new parents. It all boils down to talking with your local florist about what you are wanting to send.
Be specific with your floral choices to meet the new parent’s style, the new mom’s preference or go with a more meaningful style that is personal to the message you are looking to send.
A Signed Message
It’s all signed, sealed and delivered. It’s yours. It’s your gift to give. It’s your message to send.
Many new parents refrain from having a multitude of guests visit the newborn for the first few weeks. This could be due to the desire to hoard those critical first days of bonding or to isolate the baby from excess germs for his/her first few days.
Regardless, it is important to respect every new parents’ wishes regarding their baby. It’s important to remember that even when you can’t be there physically, you can always be there through a kind and encouraging message or a thought-out gesture.
Flowers, chocolates, stuffed animals and additional deliveries to the hospital are a way of saying how proud you are for the new parents and are appropriate new baby gifts. Each delivery can be customized for the new parents. This includes a signed card message with your best wishes.
Being a new parent is scary, and no one can truly prepare you for what is to come. It takes a lot of sleepless nights, doctor’s office visits and long talks with your loved ones. However, there is no reason why a new parent should face this new adventure alone.
Let our gifts for new parents help give you the comfort of being there when it is needed most. One small act of kindness can mean the world to someone, especially new parents. Talk with us about your options today.