If you want to buy something special for the mother of your new baby, here are our top ideas based on what they can use and enjoy at this point in their parenting journey.
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Netflix/Now TV subscription: So she can throw on a show while she feeds during the night or as your baby sleeps in her arms. This will give her something to focus on while she’s struggling to stay awake and if she chooses wisely, something to giggle at if the baby blues are affecting her.
Amazon prime subscription: For when she realises she needs something quickly for your baby but doesn’t want to leave the house. She can order it for next day delivery and stay in her pjs- win-win.
An Echo Dot: If your partner enjoys listening to music, the news, podcasts or the radio while she is looking after your baby, this could be the ideal gift while she has her hands full with other things- all she has to do is ask Alexa if no-one else is there to help.
Audible subscription: Chances are she won’t have a spare hand to pick up a book, but she can always listen to her favourite authors on her phone while she does everything else she needs to do to keep baby warm, happy and fed.
Readly app: It’s likely that your partner won’t want to leave the house to pick up a copy of her favourite magazine, so why not give her the ability to access not just one but all of the magazines on the shelf in your local shop? She can dip in and out of the articles as and when she can between feeds and during nap times.
A hamper: Full of all her favourites- from chocolate to body wash, crisps to perfume so she can feel a little more like herself again and enjoy a regular treat. She’s done something amazing after all so she deserves to be spoiled.
A treatment voucher: And the promise of your babysitting duties. Chances are she will have backache from carrying around a baby for nine months so a massage might be the most welcome of treatments. She probably hasn’t had her hair, nails or waxing done since the baby arrived so this is another option if you are stuck for ideas.
BONUS: Spritz for Bits
Chances are you’ll be quite sore after childbirth because of stretching, bruising and swelling, even if you don’t have a tear or episiotomy. Midwife developed and mum approved, this multi-award winning Spritz for Bits contains natural essential oils which can soothe discomfort after childbirth.
- Includes lavender to soothe, tea tree oil for its antibacterial properties, witch hazel to promote healing
- Feels pleasantly cool and soothes soreness
- No mess dispenser even sprays upside down
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BONUS: Mama's Moments
Natural Birthing Company offers award-winning products for pregnancy and beyond. Founded by Jane Mason and midwives, each product has been carefully formulated by aromatherapists and chemists to create a natural vegan range of pre and postpartum pregnancy care.
Each product is made from premium naturally derived ingredients to ensure safe use when relieving common pregnancy symptoms relating to childbirth. The collection cares for all pregnancy issues from stretch marks to a torn perineal, sore or swollen breasts and caesarean section wounds. The range also offers everyday products such a sensuous bath wash, massage oil and delicately fragranced pillow spray.
BONUS: Bubble Babysitting Voucher
Bubble Babysitting Gift Vouchers are an awesome gift for Mums this Mother’s Day, as they basically give them a night (or day!) off whenever they want it.
The Bubble vouchers make a great standalone gift or a very thoughtful accompaniment to an experience where Mum might want to arrange childcare, such as a trip to the cinema, a spa day or tickets to a show - or simply just some 'me time'.
Bubble is a babysitting app supported by Binky Felstead which was set up by parents, for parents.
Voted by Apple as ‘App of the Year’, it has over 100k users and a 5-star rating on Trust Pilot.
Increasingly, parents are seeking safe and reliable childcare – and often care is needed last minute.
35% of all bookings are booked with 48 hours’ notice – and can be made up to 30 minutes ahead – ideal for last minute work appointments, urgencies and everything in between.
The app has smart technology which means users can see which sitters have been used/ reviewed by their friends meaning you can rely on recommendations from your community.
It's all about using technology to make parenting a little easier, give parents some much-needed 'them time' but feeling safe/ trustworthy as well.
People can easily buy the vouchers online at https://joinbubble.com/giftcards and then gift them to Mum.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the new mums out there!
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