| A new baby arrives….great fun! You want to visit | | | | the hospital! Snacks for the room are handy and |
| the new mom and child in the hospital….what should | | | | chocolate chip cookies are good for mom, dad and |
| you bring? Should you bring a gift there or wait until | | | | other siblings…who doesn’t like chocolate chip |
| they get home? Should you get a gift for the | | | | cookies? |
| newborn? The mom? The older sibling? Lots of | | | | When the new mom gets home the best gift to bring |
| questions to consider. But since I have had three | | | | is a meal or a cleaning lady. New moms are too |
| children and visited many more in the hospital I’ll | | | | busy to cook and clean and having someone do that |
| give you some tips that worked for me. | | | | for them is such a relief! Of course, cute little |
| The perfect gift while visiting the hospital is simply | | | | sleepers or outfits are good too. If there are siblings |
| time. Spend time with the new mom, new baby and | | | | at home you may want to consider a little something |
| be sure to take a camera. My favorite newborn | | | | for the older sibling…coloring book, ball, jump rope; |
| shots were taken in the hospital and given to me by | | | | something that will keep the older brother or sister |
| my visitors. Looking back you can’t remember | | | | occupied while mom takes care of the newborn. |
| how little the newborns were or who actually visited. | | | | Personalized gifts are especially good if the newborn |
| Getting snapshots commemorating the event are | | | | has brothers or sisters. It’s nice to have |
| great to keep and look back upon over the years as | | | | something new and just for them and putting their |
| the little one grows up. A special gift indeed! Spend | | | | name on it makes it extra special. |
| time holding the little one…giving mom a needed | | | | As you can see little things are the best gifts to give |
| break…while at the hospital. Send dad out for | | | | new moms and tots—time, food, an outfit; whatever |
| coffee or give him a chance to run home and | | | | fits your budget. As always, it’s the thought that |
| shower. If you have time give it willingly to the new | | | | counts in gift giving! |
| family. Food is always a good gift too when you visit | | | | |