10 great gifts for a new mother
Has someone you love just given birth to a mini version of themselves? Here is a small summary of what the Milk Away Mums would have dreamed of receiving as gifts when they became mothers. A selection for all budgets and all desires that will make people happy every time.
1. Functional and stylish nursing clothes
The basis. And none better than Milk Away on the market! Aurélie, founder and young mother herself, created a collection that met her needs and desires for practical, comfortable, high-quality and super-stylish clothing.
And it's clear that she wasn't the only one with these needs! All the creations have been designed to facilitate breastfeeding anywhere, anytime, but without compromising a young mothers' desire to feel good in their pumps. Trendy cuts, soft, comfortable fabrics, timeless pieces, etc. the Milk Away dressing room is a nugget.
And with l'zipper pulls virtually invisible, Milk Away garments can be worn again and again, even after baby has grown up. For the end of the year, we're going for l'indispensable little black dress Nobody puts baby in a corner or the ultra-stylish Rive gauche/ Rive droite top. And don't hesitate to slip the incomparably soft, cocooning sweatshirt called La crème de la crème or the matching Who run the world? Mums and the famous In dad we trust !
See all Milk Away creations on l'eshop.
2. A moment of relaxation
The challenge of the post-partum period is to find time for yourself. The risk is that mum forgets her wants and needs, and devotes herself solely to her baby. A big mistake!
For generations, the consensus has been that, to stay sane and enjoy your new family to the full, you need to give yourself a break because, believe us, there's no boss more demanding than an infant just a few months old!
So to save her friend, aunt, sister or cousin, we're thinking of offering her a moment of relaxation just for her. A massage, an afternoon spa, a manicure and pedicure, a blow-dry at the hairdresser - any idea will do. She'll probably even be grateful to you for the rest of her life for getting her out of her regurgitated milk-covered Sunday best.
3. A professional photo shoot
The first year with a baby goes by at an incredible speed. These little beings sometimes change from day to day, between two blinks of the eye. It's incredible! One day baby is crawling around making beastly noises and the next day he is standing up chatting with the green plant. Organising a professional photo session is a precious gift that will leave the whole family with beautiful memories for a long time.
Our favourites:
4. A symbolic jewel
Young mothers are often very sentimental (even those who l'weren't before). Blame it on hormones, or their baby's unsuspected talent for making their heart go soft with a few slobbery babbles. The causes are not yet clear-cut, but the facts are there.
Creating a personalized piece of jewelry is a gift of great emotional value. Anything is possible (believe us, we've imagined it all): full first name or initials, love nickname, day, month, year or birth time, astrological sign, blood type (no, we're just kidding, we don't l't have that one yet, but it's the only thing we're missing #ooops). Creativity is the name of the game. Otherwise, l'tattoo option is definitely more rock'n'roll!
Our favourite jewellery brands:
5. A personalised poster
There is something for every style. In all colours, in all sizes, with texts or illustrations, customisable or not, the market is vast, all you have to do is choose your style. Posters are a super trendy gift that perfectly combines memory and decoration. Personally, we love them!
Our favorites are: The Birth Poster, a life-size poster of the child at birth with his or her measurements, or Monsieur T-shirt, which offers colorful, personalized posters featuring the whole family.
6. A box of beauty products
It's the same idea as for the relaxation moment. Inviting the young mother to take care of herself is always a good idea.
Once again, the choice is vast: gentle products for the face (don't forget the anti-dark circles treatment ... more than useful when you live with a baby), comfort care for the body, scented products for the bath, lhe idea is to please her and get her into the good habit of staking a moment every day to reconnect with herself and do herself good. There are now even brands entirely dedicated to the needs of pregnant and post-partum women.
7. A guilt-free book
The pressure society puts on mothers is phenomenal. The fault lies with patriarchy and old reflexes that we urgently need to get rid of. A good mother is not a perfect mother. Nobody is perfect, child or not. A "good" mother is simply one who does her best, and that's already a lot.
A mother is above all a human being, constantly learning, with good days and bad. Just like everyone else. So to help a young mother (especially if it's her very first child) understand that she's perfect just the way she is, and that everything's going to be fine, there's nothing better than a great book written with humor and kindness, which she can read from the comfort of her cocooning sweater. La crème de la crème.
8. A voucher for an outing
For this gift to be a success, quality takes precedence over quantity. Because it's a safe bet that the young mother won't really want to leave her nest (and her bed) to spend the evening on the catwalks of nightclubs in honor of the good old days. Or we want to know the name of her drug... #sorority.
Instead, we opt for a quality outing, with the right people, in a nice place. Breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea or an aperitif, outside the house to give her a change of scene and let her see the world. A moment to herself with the people she loves, to become a woman again, a friend, a sister, a cousin, a colleague and so on. Time to take a breather and gradually return to a normal rhythm of life, with social and cultural activities.
Because becoming a mother doesn't mean giving up everything else. And for a chic, casual getaway, we recommend one of our tops Milk Away, which allows you to breastfeed just before going out and look your best without having to change.
All tops available on l'eshop.
9. Vouchers for delicious home-delivered meals
When you're a young mom, you have to make strategic choices when it comes to naps: whether to sleep like baby (YES, good answer!) or like your boyfriend, who ultimately sleeps much better than baby and reunites you..., whether to shower and brush your teeth, or cook something for yourself, the choice is a tough one. So let's take matters into our own hands and make life easier for our good friend by taking a load off her shoulders and offering to have delicious, well-balanced meals delivered to her home .
Post-partum, and especially if she's breastfeeding, she's going to need a lot of vitamins to feel good in her mind and body. A truly useful gift that will really change her daily life.
10. A little of your time
Becoming a mother is a crazy adventure. An emotional rollercoaster that gives you incredible strength at times, but can also bring you to your knees some days. The best gift of all is a helping hand. A little help, a little of your time.
It's important to check in with new parents regularly, even after l'the excitement of the birth has passed. We offer to help in small and large ways from time to time. A little of your time can be a huge relief. Run an errand, do the laundry, bring a meal, babysit for an hour, etc.). It's free, and it's great for the parents around you!
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Photo credit: Unsplash - Omar Lopez
