Baby Showers are thrown as “rain gifts” for the mother-to-be. Adding a baby to the family requires adding a lot of new inventory to the medicine cabinet and food pantry. It also means you have to fill dresser drawers and changing tables with the many supplies that will be used in caring for the new baby.
The new baby is likely to receive all kinds of bottles and tiny one-piece outfits with cute drawings. There will be bottle after bottle of lotions and soaps to keep newcomers smelling fresh and sweet. Then there will be the tiny socks in the soft pastel colors to make those little baby feet nice and warm.
Stop for a moment, if you want, and think of Mom. While I’m sure mom will be 100% appreciative of all of the bridal shower gifts mentioned above, these gifts are technically for the baby and not for mom. It’s time to think outside the baby shower box and remember mommy.
Mom’s bath time will now be cut by 80% (note: not a scientifically proven number) with the new addition, so how about helping her enjoy that little time she has by giving her a bath set of her own? She would love to have some bath salts and bath oils. When she got out of the tub, she would enjoy being able to enjoy a fresh body lotion with her favorite scent. Oh, the most comfortable feeling she could have had to be wrapped in a soft new bath towel after her relaxing bath.
Adult-only time will be a precious commodity that will see a 97.8% reduction after the arrival of the new baby (note: again, not a scientifically proven number). You could be the one to help the new mom enjoy this moment more by giving her the gift of a new set of wine glasses or cocktail glasses.
Help in the kitchen would also make a wonderful gift for the new mom. Most likely, the time that mom has to spend in the kitchen will not be reduced. In fact, mom will likely have to spend an even greater amount of time in the kitchen. Why aren’t you the one helping her here? There are plenty of outstanding baby shower gifts that could make time in the kitchen a breeze. A well-made cutlery set could save mom time and energy. There are a plethora of small kitchen appliances that can make mom’s life easier. Coffee makers, food processors, blenders, cookware sets. The ideas are almost limitless.
I have provided you with some unscientific numbers just to prove another fact that may very well be scientifically supported. 1000% is the increase in enjoyment the new mom will get from baby shower gifts that are for her to enjoy in her new mom’s limited time. I don’t want you to forget to buy things for the baby, but I do want you to remember mom too.
Be sure to think outside the baby shower gift box!