Gifting for new mothers and fathers.
New parents are wrapped up in a new life journey. It can bring joy, tears, worry, sleepless nights, and doubt. This is why self-care is vital at this stage and every stage of parenthood. It is far too easy to give everything you have to your new loved one, and forget about ones own needs.
Giving the gift of self care to a new mum (or dad) is precious, thoughtful and kind. Reminding them that their needs are important, and looking after themselves is vital for both themselves and their new baby.
A parent who is well rested, eats regularly and healthy, gets exercise, maintains close relationships with friends and gets help when she/they realise they arn’t coping well, is far more equipped to be the best parent (mother or father) they can be.
How to support?
Let them rest. Pop into the kitchen and wash the dishes, or fold clothes. These little gestures are a huge help. Giving the new parent time to rest and spend quality time with their newborn.
Offer to stay with the baby so they can have a bath or shower.
Bring any older children out to play, even an hour is a huge help.
Listen.
Ask them if they need help, and listen some more…
If they ask for no visitors, respect their boundaries. This time is about them, and no-one else.
If you haven’t bought them anything yet, maybe ask them what they need.
Self care is essential for new mothers and fathers, to ensure their own well-being and success in nurturing their little one. Remind them and support them to take time out and prioritise themselves.
At Soak, we have beautiful Soak gift boxes, which are a brilliant way to remind a new mum or dad to take time out for themselves. The Home Spa Experience is an all natural gift, with no artificial fragrances in any of the candles, bath soaks or scrubs, making it the perfect self-care gift.
Light that essential oil candle, run a beautiful Atlantic sea therapy bath and using an award winning scrub to relax deeply.
We would recommend the Bedtime Bliss gift box for new parents, as it will help ease anxieties and calm the mind for a deep sleep.
