10 Gifts for Second-Time Moms
Like a lot of second time moms, I have a basement full of baby gear. Stroller, play yard, bouncy seat, high chair, stair gates, you name it. I have it all. Some of my stuff was gifts from relatives and friends, some of it we bought ourselves but no matter where it came from, it’s all still in good shape and just waiting to be unpacked for baby number two this summer.
But just because I have all the big stuff, doesn’t mean there aren’t gaps in my baby supply stash. Or there aren’t little wish list items that I keep making mental notes to stock up on for myself. These things are a lot less romantic that what I wanted for the first baby – no coordinating Pack’n’Play and baby swing this time! – But they’re the things I know from experience will make those first hectic weeks a little smoother.
Here’s my list of great gifts for a second time mom!
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Simple Newborn Clothes
Many moms still have a lot of the gorgeous, special occasion outfits they got for their first child. But simple onsies, socks and sleepers probably fell victim to unfixable up-the-back poop-slopsions or disappeared into the vortex in the dryer that steals baby socks.
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Gift Cards
It’s hard to get past the impersonal nature of gift cards but a second-time mom will no doubt appreciate a few dollars to spend at Diapers.com or Buy Buy Baby.
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Food
Bringing dinner to a family with a new baby never goes out of style! Those meals can prevent a situation in which the baby’s legal name will be changed to Papa John…
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Baby Toiletries
Infant sunscreen, lotions, Mylicon drops, infant Tylenol. All of that stuff has probably either vanished from the medicine cabinet or long-since expired. Fresh new bottles will be appreciated!
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Wine
This doesn’t really require an explanation, does it?
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Netflix Streaming Subscription
Nothing will make a 3am feeding more fun for mom than the chance to catch up on the last season of Mad Men.
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Babysitting
Whether you have the time to do it yourself or if you can spring for a few hours of her favorite sitter, a mom will be grateful to have a chance to run some errands with both hands free, grab a coffee and a pedi, or just sit in the local library enjoying the quiet!
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Diapers and Wipes
Remember how many diapers a baby goes through per day in the early weeks? Shoring up the diaper and wipes supplies is a great way to help out!
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Gossip Magazines
After my son was born, I didn’t have the brain capacity to read anything of substance. But I liked flipping through rags like People and Us Weekly to unwind and feel slightly like an adult. I’m sure I’ll do that again this time!
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Sessions at Local Play Spots
A few free visits to the local bounce house or Gymboree will give mom a break from juggling both kids and give the older sibling a special fun treat.
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How about a Push Pack – a prepacked hospital labor bag. She’s busy w/ #1, and really doesn’t have all of the time to pack. Lists of what to bring are so much more practical for #2, 3, 4 … the Push Pack is filled with all of those little things!
Great list! I am also pregnant with my second and I would love to receive any of these suggestions. I would also add house cleaning services to the list. I could hardly keep my house clean with one baby!