7/22/2020 0 Comments The Best Baby Shower Gift IdeasOne of the hardest adjustments for me to have made as a parent is the increased ‘Mental Load’ on top of the physical demands of caring for my child. The physical load is practical things like feeding baby, feeding yourself, showering, cleaning the house. The mental load is all the planning or thinking. What will we eat? Do I have that ingredient, or do I need to get to the shops? Which shop is closest and when can I go between feeds & poo explosions? Does my child have enough clothes in the correct size? The mental load list goes on and on and no little task feels simple anymore- especially in the early sleep deprivation stages. So THE BEST gift you can do for a parent? Lighten the load! Start by not asking what you can do to help- just jump in and do it. And if you can't due to your own commitments or locations, there are always services or other ways to help. Ways to help: FOOD, FOOD, FOOD- Start a Meal Train Bring over a meal that can be easily reheated or make Slow Cooker 'Dump Bags' Send a meal delivery such as Uber Eats Sign them up for Dinner Twist with this $50 off code- 17B487N Hire a Postpartum Doula- we mother the new mother. Hit the contact me tab to arrange to gift a visit. Hire a cleaner When visiting- tell the parents to go shower or nap. Do the dishes or a load of washing while chatting. Offer to pick things up from the shops on your way to visit. The little things are honestly the BIGGEST help! Other Gift Ideas: Vouchers for HypnoBirthing class or a Birth Doula Services (Contact Me) Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin The Motherhood by Jamila Rizvi For more book suggestions by me click HERE Lush Massage Bar for using on the baby bump Float Tank Experience for relaxing at the end of pregnancy Inkless Footprint Set Belly Casting Kit- These can be painted after the birth Birth Crystal Kit Haakaa Breast Milk Catcher Teas or Cord Ties Body Ice Care Pack A Slow Cooker Fun pregnancy body products Belly Mask Baby Carrier or Sling Pregnancy Massage Photography Voucher Placenta Encapsulation If you do find a cute outfit for baby aim for bigger sizes. New parents tend to get lots of newborn size and are unable to use them all. Parents- What were your favourite gifts? Leave them in the comments below. Picture of my 38 week DIY Belly Cast. Painted by Messy Mates Life Casting.
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