Yep, it's that time in your life. The past couple summers your calendar has
been booked solid with weddings. Now a year or two later, the baby announcements
are rolling through Facebook. You are faced with a whole new social affair: The
Baby Shower, and you're not quite sure how to prepare for it.
Are you wondering, "What the heck do I buy for the baby shower?" Being the
good friend that you are, you want to get the Mom-to-Be something that will be
useful, not a waste of money and something she'll truly appreciate. But lacking
the first hand mom experience, you have no idea what to get!
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Instead of buying more baby clothes, even though they are so cute, (and
chances are the newborn will wear the outfit once -- maybe), why not invest in
the gift of help? Giving a gift certificate for services the new parents can
cash in on once their baby is home can relieve so much stress. This is
especially true for new parents who don't live close by to relatives or support.
Here is a list of five truly helpful baby shower gifts you can give your
expectant friend:
1) Food. New parents always need prepared meals. You could give your friend a
gift certificate to a meal delivery service, or outline a simple menu of dishes
you'll bring over after the baby is born. Be sure to check in and see if they
have any allergies or food preferences first.
2) A clean house. Collaborate with other friends to gift the new parents the
services of a professional house cleaner (they'll love you for it). When parents
are adjusting to life with a new baby, even simple household tasks can add up
and seem daunting.
3) Sleep. The services of a postpartum doula are really thoughtful. The new
parents will appreciate being able to take a nap, or a shower, knowing their
baby is being cared for. Not only that, but the postpartum doula can assist by
teaching newborn care skills, baby soothing techniques, and can even help with
light housework. Some postpartum doulas even do overnights, so the parents are
able to rest.
4) Grocery delivery service. If this is available in your area, it can be the
difference between a full or empty fridge for your new parent friends. Purchase
a $50 gift certificate -- this will help them get started with a grocery
delivery service to make their lives so much easier.
5) Baby and children books. If you prefer to buy a physical gift, rather than
a service, babies can always benefit from a robust library. Whether you choose a
soft activity book, a thick cardboard book, or a classic children's book, your
parent friends will be thrilled to expand their library.
Seriously, a clean house, some sleep and already prepared food, you can't go
wrong there. Your friend will be touched by your thoughtfulness and your gift
will have an impact beyond the baby shower.
Having a close friend welcome a baby will be a huge adjustment to your
friendship. Understanding there's no "normal" anymore and knowing that your
friend won't be able to join in on previous activities like going out to dinner
or drinks for a good long while will help you navigate the newness in your
friend's life. Even though your friendship will most likely change, what makes
you friends doesn't have to. By gifting her the gift of service, she'll know she
can always count on you to be there.
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