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First-time parents frequently register for both practical and precious gifts, and are usually inundated by more blankets, stuffed animals, pacifiers, bottles and rattles than any one child could possibly use. Give a gift that new parents can really use. Here are 3 unique baby shower gifts that are absolutely priceless.
Housecleaning Services for the Family
If you want to make a truly positive impact on a new family, buy them cleaning or housekeeping services for those challenging first months. Find a green or eco-friendly service that avoids using harsh chemicals or strong fragrances; a newborn's system is very sensitive.
FREE: Grab some friends and clean the house yourselves. Make it a fun, social event for all of you ~ including the new mom, who gets to relax!
$: A gift certificate in whatever denomination you can afford
$$: One-time, full-home cleaning
$$$: Regular weekly or bi-weekly service for 3 months
Meal Delivery Service
New mothers (especially those who are nursing) need well-balanced meals that are ready in an instant. Gift her with nourishment, and know that you're feeding her body and soul.
$: Cook the meals yourself, and make extras for freezing.
$$: Go to a dinner-prep company (such as Simply Suppers), and make the family 2 weeks' worth of dinners.
$$$: Treat the family to a healthful food delivery service for 1 week, 1 month...whatever's in your budget.
5-Minute Beauty Basket for the New Mom
Load up a gift basket with quick, baby-friendly beauty products that new moms will love to use.
You can even print out and include our step-by-step guide, 5 Minute Beauty for New Moms.
Include:
- No-water face cleansing wipes
- Light, fragrance free, SPF 15 facial moisturizer
- Mineral makeup or automatically-blending lotion foundation
- Baby-friendly lip balm
- Blush
- Waterproof mascara
- Clear mascara (for brows)
$: Drugstore
$$: Department store
$$$: Boutique
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