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by Tilda Moore
Parents often say that while having a child was the best thing that ever happened to them, it was also the scariest. Becoming a mom or dad can create anxieties we never even knew existed, and it’s easy to forget about our own needs while we’re looking after those bundles of joy. If there’s a new parent in your life, one of the easiest ways to show them you care is to give them a gift that will speak to their specific needs. Courtesy of Red Shoes Rock, here’s a list to help you get started, and never fear; it includes budget-friendly options.
Creature Comforts
Make life a little easier for the new parent in your life with these recommendations:
- A Netflix Gift Subscription for When Sleep Isn’t an Option
- Best Meal Kits for New Parents
- 5 Affordable At-Home Massage Products for People with No Time
Around-the-House Helpers
With a new little one board, it can be easy to lose control of normal household chores. Help your loved one(s) stay afloat with these options:
- Why the Instant Pot Is an Essential Appliance For New Parents
- A Doorbell Camera So They Can Be Sure if They Need to Get Off the Couch
- Top 6 Best Robot Vacuums for Busy Parents
Partner-to-Partner Gifting
If you and your partner are the new parents, it can be special to give them something to commemorate the moment. Here are a few suggestions:
- Constantly Walking with a Baby? Splurge on a Smartwatch
- Keep Your Partner Feeling Stylish Yet Comfortable in This Maternity Shirt
- A Stitch Fix Subscription to Boost Their Wardrobe
Other Gifts
Are you still drawing a blank on what’s best for the new parents in your circle? Here are a few more options:
- The Best Things to Do for a New Mom
- Spa Time to Help With Stress Relief
- Browse This Beautiful Assortment of Minerals and Healing Crystals
The perfect gift doesn’t need to be elusive. Shopping specifically with your loved one’s needs in mind will allow you to take care of their needs, which most parents could desperately use a little of. You can also find items that will get more than one year of use, which will help the parents in your life stretch their own budget.
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A great list of gift ideas. I will second the Instant Pot suggestion. Can’t live without it in our home. 😊
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