| Do you have a new mom to buy for and your | | | | batteries they come with (if they do at all) don't last |
| wondering what some great gift ideas for a new mom | | | | very long. Moms always find themselves out of |
| would be? Have you ever wondered just how many | | | | batteries just when baby's favourite toy gives out. |
| fluffy blankets and sleepers she will receive? More | | | | Most toys take AA, some take C&D. |
| than she or the baby probably needs. I am a mom and | | | | 3. Diapers. Alright, this one seems obvious but here is |
| can tell you that the best gifts are the practical ones. | | | | the catch. Most people buy newborn size. Babies grow |
| Yeah, sure all the fluffy blankets and cute little sleepers | | | | so fast that they are out of this size usually within the |
| are great but what do we really need that not enough | | | | first few weeks. Size 1 is a better choice, but even |
| people think of? If you're looking for a practical gift idea | | | | then they grow out of those so quickly. Think about |
| here is a list of great gift ideas for a new mom. | | | | buying size 2, 3 and 4. They are usually in these sizes |
| Great Gift Ideas For A New Mom: 4 Practical Ideas | | | | for a few months each. |
| That She Is Sure To Use | | | | 4. My last of great gift ideas for a new mom is gift |
| 1. One of my favourite great gift ideas for a new mom | | | | certificates! Here are my two suggestions: grocery |
| is a "baby get well" kit. You can put together a kit full | | | | store and restaurant. Getting mom a gift certificate to |
| of essentials that every mother will need at some | | | | her local grocery store can help in so many ways. She |
| point in the first year of her babies life. Include the | | | | can use it on baby formula, baby food, diapers, wipes, |
| following items: | | | | bath needs, pharmacy needs and anything else in |
| Ovol Drops or Gripe Water; this relieves gas bubbles in | | | | between. If you decide on a restaurant the best idea is |
| baby's tummy | | | | to find a local one that delivers and include their take |
| Baby Orajel; gets rubbed on gums for relief from | | | | out menu. This is a great thing to have in those first |
| teething discomfort | | | | few weeks when there is no time to think about |
| Baby Acetominiphen; what can I say, every mom | | | | cooking! |
| needs to keep this on hand | | | | Now you have four great gift ideas for a new mom. I |
| Saline Drops; used when baby is stuffed up to break | | | | have one more suggestion that is not really in the gift |
| up mucus in the nose | | | | category, but will be appreciated none the less! Give |
| Nasal Aspirator; suctions out baby's nose. This is | | | | mom a break. If you live close and are available, tell her |
| invaluable when baby has a cold | | | | that for the first few weeks you will come over (set a |
| Baby Vapor rub; again, great for congestion | | | | time and day) and help with whatever she needs for |
| Soothing vapour baby bath; use in tub at bath time | | | | an hour or two. I had a wonderful family member do |
| when baby is stuffy. | | | | this for me. I run my own home business so to have |
| 2. My second favourite in great gift ideas for a new | | | | someone relieve me long enough to get some work |
| mom is batteries! Everything from bouncy chairs, | | | | done was a treat. If you have the time, help out. It is |
| exersaucers, jumperoos, and almost every other toy | | | | one thing mom will never forget! |
| you can think of needs batteries and usually the | | | | |