What Should I Get My Wife For Her Birthday?
Our Formula for Creating the Best Gift for Her First Birthday as “Mom”
We recently fielded this question from a sweet family member who wanted to do something special for his wife for her first birthday as a Mom, and it got us thinking if some other husbands and partners out there might benefit from our advice (two moms who also happen to run a gifting company just for women!).
So here you have it: The ultimate gift formula (we suggest ticking ALL three boxes) for one amazing, over-the-top birthday gesture for your beautiful wife or partner’s birthday if she ALSO happens to be celebrating her brand-new role as a mom.
The Gift of Time (to Herself): The special woman in your life is undoubtedly head-over-heels in love with your new adorable child (and of course, you too!) – but she could probably use a little break, even if she doesn’t come right out and say it. When you’re a new mom, you’re not only adjusting to a new workload (feeding, changing, rocking: repeat), but you’re also adjusting to an entirely new set of emotions, from anxiety to fear to all of the “who am I’s?” as you contemplate your new role as “mom”. It takes some getting used to! So, as part of your birthday present, we highly suggest you sit her down and tell her that you will take over all baby and home duties (for the morning, afternoon, maybe even the whole day?) so that she can do whatever it is that she wants. She might appreciate having a full morning to sleep in and take a long leisurely bath. Or maybe she could really use a lunch date with friends to reconnect with the other women in her life. Perhaps there’s a hobby she’s been putting off since the little one arrived. We know that whatever it is, there’s something she hasn’t been able to do lately that she used to do all the time, and if given the opportunity to partake in it again (without any guilt about leaving baby behind) she will feel absolutely amazing afterwards.
Something Just For Her: If she’s a new mom, we know from experience that everything has revolved around baby for quite some time now. That just goes without saying. And although we’re certain that opening up bundles of baby onesies and organizing tiny shoes brings her a mountain of joy, we suggest giving her something that’s purely meant for her to help her relax at the end of the day. Some of our favorite items that lend themselves to a relaxing evening ritual Just For Her include a luxurious body scrub, a non-toxic candle, and a silky robe.
Something That Celebrates Her New Role as Mom: Lastly, as the third tier of our “new mom/birthday gift formula”, we recommend some sort of token that honors her very first birthday as “Mom”. This past year was probably one of (if not THE) most significant and important years of her life and it’s a great idea to acknowledge that with something sweet and thoughtful. A special piece of jewelry or a beautiful “Just For You, Mama” home item works great. Or a photo book you’ve compiled with images of your new family. Don’t forget to tell her she’s doing an amazing job, because we could all benefit from hearing that more often.
That’s it! We wish you the very best luck in gathering your three birthday gift elements. She’s a lucky gal for having such a thoughtful partner 😉
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-Lauryn and Lindsey