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10 Gifts for Expectant and New Moms

October 9, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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Best Gifts for the New Moms & Pregnant Moms

It seems like there’s always a gift to buy, right? There’s something about trying to find a gift for a new mom though. You really want to be sure it’s something she needs, and is going to use. What makes this task difficult is that every Mom is unique and has different needs. I’ve gathered a few of my favorite, yet universal items to help guide you in your gift shopping.

Here are Erin’s Favorite Gifts for Expectant and New Moms

It seems like there’s always a gift to buy, right? There’s something about trying to find a gift for a new mom though. You really want to be sure it’s something she needs, and is going to use. What makes this task difficult is that every Mom is unique and has different needs. I’ve gathered a few of my favorite, yet universal items to help guide you in your new mom and baby gift shopping.

Want to bless that favorite expectant mom in your life with new meals for her freezer?

Might we suggest hosting a “freezer meals shower” for her!

Get all your friends together and gather in someone’s kitchen and get freezer meals made for the mom-to-be.

Perfect for moms having their first baby, and those having their second, third, and beyond.

Tap below to find the right set of recipes for the expectant mom in your life, then get your “freezer meals shower” on!

1. Stork the Freezer – Freezer Meal Plans for New Moms

 Boppy Nursing Pillow and Positioner, Sketch Slate Gray

2. Nursing Pillow & Baby Positioner

 Earth Mama Angel Baby Postpartum Bath Herbs, 6 Count (Pack of 3)

3. Perfect Bath Herbs for Post-Partum Phase

 Personalized Baby Handprint & Footprint Keepsake Photo Frame Kit – Premium Non-Toxic Clay, Stencil Kit, Wall/Table Wood Picture Frame. For Registry, Baby Shower, New Mom, Holiday & Birthday Gifts!

4. Keepsake Kit!

 Mom’s One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book

5. Memory Book – because it all happens so quickly!

 The Baby Owner’s Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance (Owner’s and Instruction Manual)

6. A great “survival guide” book

 Baltic Amber Teething Necklace Gift Set + Free Silicone Teething Pendant (15 Value) Handcrafted, 100% USA Lab-Tested Authentic Amber – Natural Teething Pain Relief (Unisex – Multicolor – 12.5 inches)

7. Teething Necklace (where were these when my boys were little!)

 Lansinoh Breastfeeding Starter Set for Nursing Mothers includes, 1 Lanolin Nipple Cream, 24 Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 2 TheraPearl Breast Therapy Packs and 1 LatchAssist Nipple Everter

8. Breastfeeding Starter Kit!

 Crystal Baby Smile Portable Changing Pad – Diaper Clutch – Lightweight Travel Station Kit for Baby Diapering – Entirely Padded, Detachable and Wipeable Mat – Mesh and Zippered Pockets – Dark Gray

9. My favorite on-the-go changing pad!

 Baby Teething Bracelets (Set of 3) – Safe Silicone Teether Pain Relief That Mom Wears – Bahama

10. TEETHING bracelets! Who knew teething could be so fashionable!

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