While of course we love having people send MagicKitchen.com meals to parents of a new baby, and new parents love it, there is a world of gift ideas for the happy parents.
Rocking Chair or Glider
Babies love to be rocked, and tired parents love it, too! Give them a standard rocking chair with colorful cushions, or a glider. Gliders slide back and forth rather than rocking in an arc. Get a rocker or glider with a generously wide seat and arms for maximum comfort. It’s a good idea to choose a glider that locks in place, especially if there’s toddler in the house.
Baby Backpack
Parents can use this on walks, while shopping, or just to keep the baby safe while cooking dinner. Babies love to look around them, and doing it at back height gives them some new views. Backpacks let the parents be hand-free, and keep baby happy.
Gift Certificate to a Spa
Mom will love this! It’s a good idea to talk to a friend or grandmother who can take the baby for an afternoon. It will give mom a well-deserved break and help her feel beautiful, desirable and pampered.
Give of your time
What does every new mom wish she had more of, but time? Offer your services to babysit, clean house, grocery shopping. Run errands, do a load of laundry. Anything that will allow mom a catnap will be so appreciated!
What about Dad?
Buy Dad a manly diaper bag, such as one from Diaper Dude. Dads are often left out of baby showers and usually don’t think to buy their own diaper bags. But he’ll appreciate it when he realizes the alternative is walking around with his wife’s pink flowery bag.
New dads love documenting the new little person. Give a digital camera or camcorder, or a less extravagant gift certificate to a photo-printing service like Shutterfly.
Camera Lenses and filters…
If you are a proficient or a beginner photographer, acquiring a good grasp of how digital camera lenses moreover filters operate is an key fraction of this skill….