Gift for mom of 2mo

[jgriffin]

DH just called asking for my expert advice. His colleague's sister had a baby a couple of months ago, and he (the colleague) wants to get her something nice for Christmas. So DH wanted to know what things I got when I was a new mother that I particularly appreciated, or wish I had gotten.

The problem, of course, is that I can barely remember any events from when E was 2mo, let alone items that might have been nice or useful. And a lot of stuff I already had, like a Boppy. Food was always appreciated (heck, still is!), but I don't know if that's a possibility for this guy. I told DH I would ask online. So here I am, asking for your advice.

As a breast-feeding mom of a 2mo, what would you want?

TIA!

Jen

[jgiovagn]

Know what I loved the most? One of my Mom's freinds got something sweet for DD AND something for me. Can't rememeber what DD got, but I remember that I got one of those bath pampering type kits and I though "OMG - someone actually thought of me!" I almost burst into tears. When your DC is that age, and you're breastfeeding to boot, life can be pretty overwhelming. I was so touched!

That said, I don't know if the collegue wants to go that route for his sister - depends on the relationship they have?

Jean

[Wife_and_mommy]

I'd keep it simple for him and do gc's to a restaurant. I'm always grateful to not have to fix a meal.



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[sarahsthreads]

Oh, a sling! I wish somebody had gotten me one of these when DD was tiny - I didn't get one for myself until she was 10 months old!

Let's see. DD was 2 months old right around Christmas time. My SIL got me a set of lotions/loofahs/etc. While I appreciated the thought, they were very heavily scented, which I was *so* sensitive to after being pregnant I couldn't really use them. Maybe some really nice lotions (my hands were so dry from washing them umpteen million times a day) that are fragrance free? Or even better, a gift certificate for a mani/pedi? (I would kissed either of my brothers, and possibly baked them their favorite cookies, if they'd thought of that!)

Sarah :)

[elephantmeg]

hmm...
a gc to a restaurant or better yet to a salon and someone to babysit. Highlights or a pedicure would have felt like heaven at 2 months p.p.
chocolate
something like mommy tags? But I totally would go the salon gc route :)

[C99]

Lush Cosmetics bath products! About 2 months after DD was born, a friend sent me a box of Lush bath bombs and bubble bars - it was heaven! I remeber only eating when I ate out at 2 months post-partum, too, so definitely food gifts - Zingerman's or GCs to restaurants.

[SnuggleBuggles]

-Maid service (one time clean could fit the budget)
-"Girls' Night In" or "Girls' Night Out"- 2 books filled with short "chick lit" stories that are perfect for when mom only has a little bit of time to read.
-The book "Baby Play" by Gymboree...so she has some ideas of what to do with baby now that baby has gotten older and is awake more.
-Gift cards to Target or maybe your favorite local or online store so she can fill what gaps she has.

-Company! I remember feeling very isolated and would have loved a visit from someone! I got out a lot but when we were home for naps and such I missed company. And, especially if you bf you could offer a lot of support and guideance (be sure and pass on the kellymom.com link).

Beth

[randomkid]

-Maid service
-gift card to one of those places where you prepare meals and freeze them. For a little extra, they will do it for you and deliver.
-what I would have given for uninterrupted sleep anytime of the day or night when DD was 2 months old - hire a sitter or arrange for a family member to care for her DC for a few hours so she can get some much needed rest.

[denna]

So many great tips already. I like the idea of a maid service, a sling, resteraunt gift cards, salon gift cards, or Mommy Tags.

Like all the pp's have said it depends on the route he wants to go and his sister. Maybe a GC for babies 'r' us too for a nice breast pump (don't think the brother will want to pick this up himself).

[punkrockmama]

Everybody's touched on all the right things. Right now, the last thing I want (or have time) to do a lot is make dinner. So, gift cards to restaurants or any other kind of food gift would be awesome. I'm always going to Target for something so a gift card there too. It's nice to have something that's just for you and has nothing to do with the kids, so maybe a massage or something.

[jgriffin]

Everyone's got some terrific suggestions, but what are mommy tags?

[mommy111]

Totally second (fourth!) the idea of a maid service or meals that can be home-delivered.

[bubbaray]

A 1L Nalgene bottle -- it really helped me drink enough water. You could go with a metal one too (Sigg & another co make them).

FOOD!!!!! I would say homecooked stuff, we didn't go out much when DD was that age and definitely wouldn't be during flu season.

A pedicure and an offer to stay with the baby while I had the pedicure.


Melissa

DD#1: 04/2004

DD#2: c/s 01/2007