Best New Mommy Gifts

Wondering what to get for a new mother? There are so many things that most people take for granted that new mothers really would rather have than a box of diapers or a really cute outfit (no offense to those gifts of course).

The following may not be the case for every new mother but for me these were those "gifts I couldn't register for".

• FOOD: Notice this one is the first one on the list.....The last thing that a new family wants to worry about after they bring home their new bundle of joy is what to make for dinner. Make and freeze a couple of one-pot meals that Mom and Dad can just throw in the oven quick. Better yet, bring a few of them and bring one that is hot and enjoy spending time with the new family!

• A PHONE CALL: Texting has truly made a simple phone call a thing of the past. However, nothing can bring joy to a new mother more than knowing that someone has taken  20 minutes out of their day to see how she is doing instead of sending a sentence or two in a text. Perhaps a text would be nice first to make sure that baby (and mommy for that matter) is not sleeping.

• A VISIT: Having a newborn baby can be the most amazing and lonely time in a new mommy's life. Especially when dad has returned to work. Nothing would cheer her up more than to have a visit from a friend or family member. Having "adult time" may mean more than you think to a new family.

• A HUG: Many new mothers never want to admit that they feel a little blue. A hug can be just the ticket for a mommy who is feeling blue-ish.

• YOUR EAR: Sometimes all you need to give anyone (not just a new mommy) is you time and your ear to talk to. Letting her know that you are there for her (maybe not just to change a few diapers) can go a long way.

Sometimes not all gifts come in a package :)