5 new mum gifts she’ll really appreciate

1. A Sleep Aid (or two!)

What do all new parents need more of? SLEEP! Help set them up for success before bub arrives. By employing various sensory cues, a sleep aid can be invaluable help to get baby into a bedtime routine. This is the gift that will have your friend calling you later on to say “Thankyou, thankyou!”.

Euky Bear’s Sweet Dreams Sleep Aid includes red light, pink noise and soothing sounds as well as aromatherapy to help bub fall asleep more easily and settle during the night.

If the family are big on holidays or socializing, consider gifting a travel sized Sleep Aid – like the Sweet Dreams Portable Sleep Aid – so they can bring baby’s sleep routine literally anywhere.

2. A cleaner and/or meal delivery

What don’t new parents have the energy to do? Cook and clean!

Gifting a few months of a meal delivery service (ie. Ready made or meal prep dinners), or paying for a cleaner to come around once a fortnight can really take the pressure off. If you have a group of friends going in for a gift, this is a brilliant one.

If you can’t afford a meal delivery, a home cooked meal is a budget gift that’s always appreciated. And don’t just go for the usual lasagne. Often veggies are the first thing that go by the wayside when caring for a newborn.

Some ideas include: a quiche with lots of grated veggies in it, a chicken & chickpea salad or sundried tomato pasta, a minestrone or a broccoli soup.

Anything that can be easily reheated and eaten (preferably one handed!) and is chock full of nutrients is a winner.

3. Just for mum pamper pack

Will late night feeds usually fall to mum? Get her a gift basket of things to help make those wee hours a bit nicer.

You could include soft fluffy socks, chocolates, aroma mist, some herbal teas, beautiful hand cream… maybe an Amazon gift card for all that late night online shopping (we’re all guilty of this!!).

Another idea is to gift a voucher that will give her a little bit of time away from bub – something every new mum needs after those first intense few weeks. Think a spa voucher or a voucher to get nails done – and throw in an offer to babysit.

4. Practical baby essentials

New parents go through mountains of baby essentials in the first few months. A big gift pack of everyday items will help save them a trip to the chemist or supermarket and is an enormous practical help.

Some things you could include: Wipes, hand sanitizer, burp cloths, nappy cream.

Another great idea is a dermatologist-approved range of bath products, such as Euky Bear’s Bath & Body range. Made with organic ingredients, including Australian Native Kakadu Plum, it’s the perfect gentle option for babies.

Consider adding some baby-friendly laundry & cleaning products too… it’s not something they'd necessarily think of, but they’ll be delighted by.

Euky Bear’s Household range includes Nursery Cleaner, Baby Laundry Liquid and Baby Bottle & Utensil Cleanser. Plant-based and Aussie made, they’ll give peace of mind with no nasties.

For extra brownie points, pop all the items in something re-usable and handy, like a big storage tub from the $2 shop. 

5. A good ear thermometer

This might be a bit left field but the first time baby gets sick or has a fever, they’ll be thanking you! Because as any parent knows, fevers never happen when it’s convenient – it’ll always be the middle of the night, or a public holiday, or sometime that it's difficult get to a doctor.

Although it may not be glamorous, a really good ear thermometer is an investment in peace of mind and a brilliant gift that ‘keeps on giving’ – in babyhood and beyond.

Still stumped? A gift voucher is a great option if you prefer to let your mum or dad-to-be choose! A Euky Bear digital gift card allows them to choose sleep, wellness, household or bath products and more, whenever they need them.

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