These Self-Care Ideas Are the Perfect Holiday Gift for a New Mother

Article by Kristin Louis, http://parentingwithkris.com/

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Do you know what the wellness mama in your life wants this holiday season? It’s not more clothing to stuff her baby’s already-full closet, exercise equipment to get her pre-baby body back, or even those lactation cookies everyone is raving about. No, what a mother really wants in this new season of life is something that helps her feel like herself — whatever that means during this crazy time! If you want to give a new mother a gift she’ll really appreciate, you can’t go wrong with one of these self-care gift ideas.

Creature Comforts

1. Keep Them Warm: Check Out Macy’s for Cozy Pajamas or Slippers

2. Streaming Service Gift Guide: What to Give Beyond Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon

3. Best Meal Kits for New Parents

4. 6 Top Food Boxes for the Holidays and Beyond

5. 5 Self-Care Massage Tools Everybody Should Own

Around-the-House Helpers

1. The Best Robot Vacuums for Every Home and Budget

2. 7 Smart Home Gifts that Even Renters Will Love

3. 9 Reasons Why the Instant Pot is Perfect for Busy Moms

4. A Doorbell Camera So Don't Have to Get Up to Check the Door

5. Hire a Housekeeper to Help Keep Clutter Low and Sanity High

Partner-to-Partner Gifting

1. Constantly Walking with Baby? Splurge on a Smartwatch to Help Track Your Steps

2. Best Wine Subscription and Boxes for When It’s Time to Wind Down

3. A Hands-Free Pumping Bra So She Can Multi-Task

4. A LeTote Subscription to Boost Their Wardrobe

5. The Best Weighted Blankets for People Who Are Always Cold

Other Gifts

1. The Best Things to Do for a New Mom

2. 5 Reasons Why Aromatherapy is a New Mom’s Best Friend

3. 30 Unique Gifts for Dog Owner

4. The 13 Best Sleep Gadgets to Help You Fall Asleep Faster

5. 17 Stress Relief Christmas Gifts for Mom

Between diaper changes, feeding sessions, and the endless stream of dishes and laundry, looking after a little one doesn’t leave much time for self-care. However, that just makes the moments a new mother can steal all the more precious! Whether you opt for budget-friendly favors or splurge on gifts that let a new mama pamper herself, the new mother in your life will adore holiday gifts that remind her that she needs TLC too.

Article by Kristin Louis, http://parentingwithkris.com/