Rather than buy Mum lots of ‘stuff’ here are some thoughtful and practical ideas to help with those busy newborn days.
Dinner lady service.
A single meal or a week’s worth of dinners
Cleaning service (like Absolute Domestics)
In Lieu of flowers send Food!
Cake! Cinnamon Scrolls from Oregano Bakery
http://www.oreganobakery.com.au/menu-1/
Healthy Museli Bars like Carmen’s Museli Bars
Gifts for Mum
Peter Alexander Pajamas for the new Mum – buy her normal size with a soft elastic waistband (rather than maternity). Shorts for a Summer Birth or long lightweight pants for a winter birth paired with a soft bonds maternity singlet.
Bonds maternity singlets (Check her size first) buy two in a bigger cup size for the first few weeks when books are bigger.
First-time Mums might appreciate some of the following items
Breastfeeding Cover
Nappy Bag
Mimco nappy bags are great
(these can often be bought on sale at 20% – keep your eye out for sales or ask in store when they think their next sale will be).
Gifts for Babies
Bonds Zippy Onsies are gorgeous – consider buying in bigger sizes like 000, 00 and 0 rather than 0000 as these will only fit a small newborn for the first 3-6 weeks.
Remember to buy for the season the baby will fit the clothing (not the current season you are buying in).
Bonds often goes on sale at up to 40% off so try not to buy full price if you can.
Mumma Knows 