What gift should I send to a mother recovering from childbirth?

[bertha katzenengel]

She'll have flowers coming out her ears. She doesn't need more flowers.

She just gave birth to a boy, who has two brothers ages 5 and 2.

What kind of gift should I send to her? I am so clueless...

[Richardo]

1. My bride makes a point of remembering the kids

Gifts for her 5 and 2 year-old would be very appreciated, I'll bet.

[bertha katzenengel]

4. Good idea. Mrs. V. suggested a Nationals onesie for the baby...

maybe a hat or t-shirt each for the big brothers.

[LynzM]

2. Are you nearby?

Do you know her older kiddos? Offer to babysit for a couple hours, take the kids out of the house for a bit. Or go bring them a meal, things like that. After already having two kiddos, especially the same gender, there probably isn't much *stuff* she needs, but I bet she'd appreciate some help and time to spend alone with the new kiddo!

[bertha katzenengel]

5. that's a great idea, but not possible

But I wonder if I could find a service, or somehow pay for babysitting for their first night out after she recovers. Hmm... TY, Lynz.

[LynzM]

12. Hrm...

If you want to send a physical gift and she doesn't have one yet, a baby sling is a great thing! Or gift card to someplace that has them (google baby sling), so she could choose her own?

[LynneSin]

3. DIAPERS

We have a baby shower for a co-worker having her second kid. Our gift was everyday stuff we knew she would need and use. With the cost of diapers, I don't think anyone would be upset. Or better yet - a gift card to a store where she'll be getting her baby supplies

[bertha katzenengel]

7. EGG-cellent suggestion

:bounce:

[blondeatlast]

6. Massage, mani/pedicure, a freindly face if you are near.

I received a mani/pedi from my hubby a week after, and it was the most thoughtful thing he could have offerd!

[Mizmoon]

8. My favorite new mom gift

get a nice wicker laundry basket (or some similarly pretty vessel of some sort) and fill it with the following:

small size diapers
small Onesies (little baby outfits pronounces "one-zees")
pacifiers
baby toys
etc.

Bring a little something for the older ones - maybe sand toys since summer is coming. You'll be a hit!

[JimmyJazz]

9. A tasteful nightgown. Or anything else that would be for her exclusive

use.

[blondeatlast]

17. Exactly; she deserves some attention, too!

Hubby gave me a mani/pedicure a week after I was discharged from the hospital.

I LOVED it, and it was all for ME.

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

10. Onesies are always useful.

Get them in a few different sizes .

[China_cat]

11. A spa day (with babysitting by you)

or just a single massage, facial, something for her that has nothing to do with the baby.

[Shell Beau]

13. A babysitter for the other 2 kids for an afternoon.

[xmas74]

14. Gift certificates for meals.

Mostly delivery places. Chances are she will not want to cook.

[GreenPartyVoter]

15. Something pretty :^)

[JI7]

16. how about a gift basket ?

put in some little gifts for the baby and the other 2 sons and some things for the mother such as nice lotions, comfy slippers nightgown/pajama , chocolates,music ,movies gift certificates or whatever else you think she might like.

[youthere]

18. An offer to babysit for a couple hours so she can get a nap,

if you're able. Otherwise something personal for her to pamper herself with along with a long video for the kids.
On edit:
How about a gift certificate for groceries, or for a local restaraunt? I bet she'd really appreciate a visit from Merry Maids or some other housekeeping service...even if it's just an hour or so.

[miss_american_pie]

19. A maid service

Even just one visit from them in those early weeks would be helpful. Food, diapers, any of those practical suggestions.

With two other boys, odds are she has a lot of stuff.

[MissMillie]

20. a housekeeper for a day!

or how about a month of diaper service?

or even a gift card to her favorite grocery store? (formula and food and diapers, etc can really add up)