Unique Gifts for New Parents

While most gifts for new parents are really for the baby and the care of the child, there are some unique gift ideas, just for the parents, that will be appreciated as well. New parents go through a whole-life adjustment from the moment the baby is born and there are several gifts that can help new moms and dads celebrate or adjust.

  1. Homemade Meals

    • Give the gift of home-cooked nutritious meals.

      A homemade meal each day for the first week of parenthood can make a uniquely thoughtful and helpful gift. All of the responsibility of a new baby can make it difficult for new parents to fit cooking into the schedule. To make the gift more than just a spoken promise, print up a menu ahead of time so the parents know what they'll be having each day for dinner. Slip it into a card and let the parents know what time you'll be bringing the food over each evening.

    Family Portait

    • Order professional photos.

      New parents are usually excited and emotional that it may be difficult to think of things like family portraits and preserving the memory of the exciting first days as a parent. Hire a photographer to take a family portrait of the parents and child. Schedule at a studio, or have the photographer come for a home visit. The parents will treasure the photos forever and they will have a tangible piece of one of the most important periods of their lives.

    Scrapbook Supplies

    • Give the new parents an empty scrapbook and supplies to get started. Purchase scrapbook paper, rubber stamps, chipboard photo frames and embellishments. Stick to the theme of the new baby's nursery, or newborns in general. This will give the new parents something to do when the new bundle of joy is napping and the result will be a record of memories to last a lifetime.

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