36 Things to Do for a NEW Mom

36 Things to Do for a NEW Mom

I just had my baby Victoria 5 1/2 weeks ago.

The 1st weeks home are the toughest. As happy as you are that your baby is here and you’re done being pregnant… it can still be overwhelming. You’re recovering. You’re tired. Hormones are raging through your body. You’re adapting to life with a new baby.

I thought it would be fun to make a list of things you should do for a NEW MOM. Many of them are super easy. Remember, mamas… we’ve all been there at least once, it’s nice to do something for that special lady in your life who just had a baby (even if it’s her 5th!).

Food Delivery for her 1st Week Home
If she has other kids, offer to take them for a playdate
Send some e-gift cards for her to purchase items for the new baby (this way she doesn’t need to leave the house)
Hire a cleaning service to do a deep clean while she’s at the hospital
Drop by with a morning coffee
If you’re feeling extra love, volunteer to take the baby overnight and do a night feeding so mom can SLEEP
Stocking the house with paper towels, tissues and toilet paper
Putting together all the baby gear that hasn’t been put together yet
Bringing over her favorite dessert once or twice a week
If she’s not breastfeeding… bring over her fave wine or beer! 🙂
Treat her to a pedicure/manciure
Treat her to a FULL massage
Treat her to a spray tan (one of my faves from my bestie)
Bring over sushi
Babysit while she goes to get her hair done (color, blow out, cut, etc)
Help with laundry
Help with folding the laundry
Help with putting that folded laundry away
Call to make sure she’s doing OK
Bring her over some of her fave makeup essentials
Bring over anti-bacterial soap for people coming to meet the baby (it runs out QUICKLY)
Bring some gifts over for the older siblings
Volunteer to send out any email announcements
Schedule a newborn baby session for her – wonderful memories
Create a scrapbook for her that she can pop all the paperwork in
Buy her lots of new undies – YOU GO THRU THEM QUICK
Stash her with tons of sanitary napkins
If close to the holidays – help her with any gifts that need to be ordered
Make any runs to a pharmacy for her so she doesn’t have to worry about doing it herself or sending hubby!
Bring over some “guilty-pleasure” gossip magazines to help her zone out
Stock the house with diapers – lots of them
Stock the house with wet wipes – lots of them
Take tons of photos for her of the baby
Babysit if she’s feeling like getting out to a movie or a date with her husband
Bring over something personalized for the baby
Bring her something personalized (my FAVE are Alex & Ani initial bangles)

About Audrey

Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.

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  1. 8.31.13

    Sonia, Thank you for the insightful commentary. It’s a welcome addition to the post. I especially liked your point that “Trust gets compromised if the communication structure is not properly set up”. Rick

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