It's an interesting (read: challenging) time for us all, but moms-to-be are going through one of the most pivotal times in their lives while also enduring a pandemic like the rest of us. (They have to birth, name, and take care of a human baby while also having to avoid their loved ones??? And not on purpose?!) For the first time, drive-by baby showers are the hottest thing, rather than gender revel parties.
What we're trying to say is that moms need lots of love and support. And traditional new baby or shower gifts are great! Anything helps, but in these hard times, we thought we'd compile a list of things that moms might not remember to ask for. Or just things that will really come in handy in moments they never saw themselves in before. From bad rashes to cramping wrists, check out some of the gifts that moms actually want for their babies.
NutriBullet Baby
$59.99
from
NutriBullet
NutriBullet is well known for its sleek blenders, and they have a perfect version for babies. The NutriBullet Baby is a baby food blender that is great for making fresh baby food right at home. Plus, it comes with batch cups for easy storing and freezing, making it perfect for busy parents. An added bonus? It's super easy to clean!
Boppy Support Pillow
$25
from
Pottery Barn Kids
This gift is technically for baby, as it allows the little one to be propped up safely, either on his back or for tummy or feeding time. But it's also for mom, who gets to relax her arms for just a few minutes thanks to the support from this pillow. This one can be personalized with baby's name.
Enfamil's Portfolio of Products
Enfamil, the #1 trusted brand for brain building and immune support, has a ton of great products for new parents, like Enfamil NeuroPro, Enfamil Enspire, Enfamil A2, and Enfagrow. They even have prenatal vitamins for moms-to-be and vitamins and probiotics for infants and toddlers. Enfamil Shop has a variety of offers, like rewards, bundles, and discounts, making it the go-to location for new parents who are trying to learn about all their feeding options. Products start at just $7.95.
Pee Pee TeePee
$10
from
BuyBuyBaby
Veteran moms of infant boys know that when the stream is a-comin', they should go a-runnin'. Baby boys can't control when or where they pee, and the pee can go everywhere when changing a diaper, sometimes even mama's mouth. Yikes. Stop the stream with these Pee-Pee Teepee cups.
Sophie the Giraffe
$26
from
Pottery Barn Kids
Teething can cause crying and sleepless nights (and days) for both mom and baby. That's where Sophie the Giraffe comes in. She's one of the most recommended teething products out there and doubles as a sweet toy. Moms will appreciate this as a gift for sure.
Owlet Cam Baby Monitor
All moms worry, but first time moms do the most worrying. Thankfully, technology has caught up with them and there is now a baby video camera that also can be connected to a smartphone to check in on baby anywhere. It also has a temperature sensor and can send alerts when there's movement.
Pacifier Wipes
When it comes to parenting, no gift is too simple, too obvious, or too inexpensive if it will help a mom out. Pacifier wipes are one of those things. Babies will drop their pacifiers, or other teethers, constantly. In pandemic times, there's no such thing as the five-second rule, and these wipes will put mom's mind at ease.
NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
Another item that'll put mom's mind at ease? Well, when the task is done at least? A NoseFrida baby nose suction tube to remove all of the little baby boogers that get stuck up there and make them cry. Yes, an aspirator is not the fanciest gift, but it's one of the handiest.
Honest Eczema Balm
People who don't have much experience with children may underestimate the skin issues that babies can have. After all, the saying goes that one's skin can be smooth as a baby's bottom, but other body parts may have eczema or other itchy, rash-like conditions and that's where this Honest baby cream will come in clutch.
Honest Hypoallergenic Laundry Detergent
Skin creams are great for helping with baby's rashes, but they're only treating the symptom, not the cause. To reduce skin problems, it's a good idea for mom to use a laundry detergent that doesn't have the ingredients and fragrances more likely to cause irritation. Picking one like Honest's hypoallergenic detergent is the way to go.
Rapid Vegetable & Fruit Slicer
$13
from
BuyBuyBaby
A vegetable slicer may be something that comes as a gag gift or sold from infomercials, but don't underestimate how much simple kitchen tools can cut down time in a mom's stressful day of preparing food — and lots of it — for her children. This cutter will make chopping fruits and veggies into small pieces an easy, breezy task.
Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine Night Light & Time-to-Rise
$60
from
BuyBuyBaby
Getting baby to sleep can seem like a Herculean feat. There's always baths, warm bottles, and rocking, but for some babies, or for parents who are sleep training their little ones, these tactics aren't always enough. Sleep noise machines like this one can help soothe baby to sleep.
Fridababy 3-in-1 Humidifier With Diffuser & Nightlight
$45
from
BuyBuyBaby
Mom might need more than one cool gadget to help make baby sleep safer and sounder, and we'd be remiss if we didn't include a humidifier on our list. A humidifier can help clear the air and help baby to breathe a little easier while sleeping. This one also works as a night light and essential oil diffuser.
DockATot Deluxe+ Dock
$175
from
BuyBuyBaby
Babies can't just be put down anywhere. They can easily roll off of a changing board or bed or couch, or even roll over the wrong way on the floor. Play it safe with a mat that doubles as a double-sided bumper to protect the little one. Babies can sleep on it, have tummy time, or a safe changing station with the DockaTot. Plus it comes with handles for easy transport.
Children's Sleep Liquid With Melatonin
$11
from
The Vitamin Shoppe
Back to the sleeping issue, which many babies need time to get used to in their first weeks, or months. Sometimes even toddlers have issues sleeping, and it can be for a multitude of reasons. Mom will appreciate extra help to get some sleep herself and this bottle of children's melatonin can help with that. It's safe and naturally help children aged 3 and older feel sleepy.
Baby Shusher Sleep Soother Sound Machine
This is the second sound machine on the list because no mama will ever be able to, or will want to, turn down a tool that will help her baby get some sleep. This Baby Shusher Sleep Soother Sound Machine is more than white noise, though. It uses a real human voice to calmly shush baby to sleep and is easy to move around.
Free Hand Baby Bottle Holder
Holding bottles doesn't seem that hard at first, until it's 3 a.m. and mama's wrist is cramping and she just wants five minutes to check her phone, eat a snack, or comfort another child. Enter the Free Hand Baby Bottle Holder, which offers exactly that.
Bibs
Bibs may be filed under the "duh" territory of gifts that mom's will love to receive for their babies, but this may make some of us complacent. Let us be clear: The more bibs, the better. Trust us, and moms, there will be enough spit up to use all of them eventually.
Swaddle Bundle
$33
from
Monica and Andy
Swaddles are never to be underestimated. They warm baby of course, but they can be effective at making a baby feel safe and cozy. After all, weighted blankets are all the rage for grown-ups and it is pretty much the same for swaddles. Get one and moms will be so thankful.
Baby Carrier
Baby carries may already be on the list for mama, but if it's not, it's a great gift idea to get her that baby (and she) will totally appreciate. Not only will it give her a way to bond with baby, it'll give her her hands back (hands-free items are hard to beat).
Triple Paste Medicated Ointment
Remember those baby skin issues we discussed? According to lots of parents, this diaper rash cream, Triple Paste, is the way to go. It's one of the holy grails of baby lotion and worth buying for mama as she embarks on her diaper-changing journey.
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