Top 5 Meaningful Gifts for New Parents

Are you looking for a special gift for new parents?

One that they will treasure for many years to come?

If yes, then you have come to the right place.

While useful gifts such as a baby carrier or a diaper caddy are often well-received in the short term, sentimental gifts will never be forgotten.

If you are at a loss when it comes to finding the perfect new family gifts, the below top 5 meaningful ideas for new parents are exactly what you need.

1. A keepsake blanket

All babies love blankets. They are soft, cozy, and comforting. Not to mention the fact that they can be enjoyed throughout their entire childhood.

However, rather than just buying any old baby blanket that you see in your local store, one probably owned by thousands of babies all over the country, why not get one that’s a bit more special?

A personalized t-shirt blanket is the perfect choice for new parents and their little bundle of joy, offering a truly bespoke gift experience.

There are many different types of t-shirt blankets for you to choose from. For example, you could use items of clothing from when the mommy-to-be was pregnant, or you could collect t-shirts that hold a special meaning to the couple, such as from their wedding day or a holiday abroad.

Plus, you don’t have to hold onto clothes like t-shirts, you can make customized keepsake blankets out of a whole host of materials, including fleece, flannel, spandex, lycra, and polyester. In fact, there are only a few fabrics that you can’t use, including denim, leather, and canvas.

2. Postpartum care kit

While everyone fusses over the new baby, new moms can often get forgotten, so why not show her how much you care with a bespoke postpartum care kit?

All you need to do is purchase a pretty basket or cloth bag and then fill it with items that will make her life easier and help her to relax. Some things you may want to include are hand lotion, nipple cream, earplugs, an eye mask, bath salts, and a luxury face cream.

Plus, don’t forget that new dads can struggle with the early days of parenting, too, so make sure you also put together a little new parent kit for him. Items you may want to include are shaving products, face masks, and new loungewear.

3. Help coupons

Have you ever received coupons on Valentine’s Day from a partner? Ones that say, “1 full-body massage” or “5 kisses”? This is the same concept, except these coupons are designed for new parents.

One of the more meaningful ideas on the list, “help coupons” can include anything you think may be helpful to the couple in the early days of parenthood.

For example, you might create a coupon that says, “1 deep clean of the oven” or “2 trips to the grocery store”. If you know that your friends or family member struggle with cooking, then a good one would be “3 home-cooked meals” or, if they don’t like DIY, it could be “5 small repairs around the home”.

The beauty of help coupons is that they can be completely personalized to suit the needs of the new parents you know, offering a truly bespoke new parents gift experience. Plus, you can give as many as you like depending on how much spare time you have to offer.

4. Child memory book

When you are a sleep-deprived new parent, it can be all too easy to forget to collect precious memories and keepsakes, especially during the first few months. A child memory book is the perfect gift for encouraging new parents to make a note of key milestones that they can then look back on for many years to come.

There are thousands of different designs to choose from, and you can even get ones that have a place for baby’s first hand and footprint in them.

Alternatively, for new parents who really need an extra helping hand to keep track of special moments, why not opt for a digital baby book? Qeepsake is a service that texts new parents asking them questions about their baby, and then saves their responses and photos. New parents can then order the printed book and have all their baby’s first milestones immortalized forever in a digital book. They also offer digital books to track an expectant mom’s journey through pregnancy.

5. Food & drink subscriptions

Although this gift is a little more practical than the others, it can still be incredibly meaningful as it shows the new parents that you are thinking about their needs, not just about the new baby.

When it comes to food and drink subscription services, there are so many to choose from, with options to suit all tastes and budgets.

For moms and dads that are struggling with night feeds, why not treat them to a coffee subscription? The new parents can sample the delights of new roasts and get that much-needed caffeine fix first thing in the morning.

Or, for new parents that don’t have the energy to cook, why not get them a month’s worth of Uber Eats or Grubhub gift cards? While they may not want to live on takeaways for the entire month, it gives them the option for a quick and easy meal when they’ve had a particularly challenging day with their new baby.

You can also get beer, wine, whiskey, cocktails, and many other alcoholic beverage subscriptions for new parents who like a tipple and need a helping hand to relax in the evening.

And there you have it – 5 meaningful gifts for new parents that are guaranteed to be welcomed with open arms. Whether your friends or family member have become parents for the first time or they have been down the new baby road several times before, a meaningful gift from a loved one can be just the pick-me-up they need.

Good luck and happy shopping!