Beyond Baby Stuff: Gifting Support to New Mothers

At Not Another Onesie, we’re passionate about gifting support services that improve life after birth for mamas everywhere. We believe new mothers need love, support, and nourishment more than baby stuff.

The postpartum period, which is the time after childbirth, can be quite challenging for both the mother and her family. This is why we strongly encourage friends and family members to consider giving supportive services to new parents rather than traditional baby-centric gifts. Emotional and physical support during this period can significantly improve the well-being of the whole family. By doing so, we can help to reduce feelings of isolation and overwhelm and create a foundation of care that can profoundly impact the family’s overall well-being.

Mother-focused support services make wonderful gifts for groups of friends or colleagues who would like to combine their efforts and buy a meaningful and impactful gift for a baby shower or a birth celebration. They are also an excellent way for family members who live far away to provide the support they would like to give if they were closer.

When selecting the perfect supportive gift, it’s essential to consider the mother’s lifestyle choices, available support network, current challenges, flexibility and personal preferences.

Here are some ideas to help you get started:

A nourishing meal delivery or meal preparation service can be a huge relief for a new mother. It will ensure that she is nourished in a way that will help her heal and restore her energy. If you’re unsure about her food preferences, you can give her a meal delivery gift voucher, and she can choose her own. These make such a wonderful and supportive gift! So many mamas tell us it’s their favourite gift!

Providing a cleaning service that can take care of household chores can lighten the load of new parents and give them more time for rest, recovery and precious bonding with their baby.

Postpartum Doulas are a fantastic option for mothers who might not have much support available or close by. Sometimes, even those with family nearby really appreciate a postpartum doula who can offer specialised in-home support. A postpartum doula can provide invaluable emotional, physical and informational support to mothers in the weeks following childbirth.

If you happen to be aware of more specific needs or challenges the mama is experiencing such as feeding, a consultation with a lactation expert can offer valuable guidance and support to mothers who choose to breastfeed. Similarly, a consultation with a sleep specialist will provide much-needed guidance on setting developmentally appropriate goals for a family’s rest and recovery, if this is a current challenge.

For mothers keen to return to safe movement and exercise, a mums & bubs exercise session or voucher at a local Pilates studio or with a specialised women’s physio may be a perfect gift.

For a more nurturing self-care gift, a voucher for a postnatal massage or a session at a beautiful multidisciplinary wellness centre can be a wonderful way to restore a sense of self and balance for a new mama.

For any of the more personal services, and particularly those requiring a personal fit of the practitioner to the client, it may be worth sending the mama over to Not Another Onesie so they can do a little research, mark out their favourites and send those to you. That way, you will know that you’re spot on with your gift!

We hope you’ll consider choosing personalised support services over traditional baby items when gifting to new mothers in your life. By doing so, we can help mothers feel supported, seen and valued during this monumental life transition. Let’s nurture the mama so she can nurture her baby, there is no better gift than that!