Buy gifts on eBay & Wishlist for the new mum 

$16.01 Buy Now eBay» TUPPERWARE PIE TAKER ROUND CONTAINER NEW YELLOW AND SHEER

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Baci Sweet Chocolate Bloom in Purple $57.50 Available at Wishlist

Luxury Chocolate Bloom $171.50 Available at Wishlist

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If you know someone that has just had a baby there are a few gifts that don't come from the nearest Seed, or Pumpkin Patch store, but are just as appreciated as a new sleepsuit or onesie.

1. Freezer meals. Cooking up a few emergency dishes the new mum can have in her freezer for those nights when everything is too much effort, or when visitors have popped around for five minutes and stayed three hours. I love to hear backfrom my friends when they tell me the meal helped make one of their nights that little bit easier. Remember not to add too much garlic, ginger, chilli or wine. I love to cook up freezer meals for the new mum. It is always shocking to me to cook without garlic, ginger, chilli or wine, but I do it for the new mums. I figure they can flavour their meals to suit their families taste when they defrost them. Put them in takeaway containers so they are easy to store in the freezer and defrost in the microwave (and the new mum doesn't have to think about cleaning up a dish and returning it to you). If you're feeling generous your meals could come in new Tupperware containers as a gift too. A hearty vegetable soup is a handy meal to have, it is packed with vitamins and minerals for mum (and bub through the breast milk) and is filling. Basic napoli sauce (with spinach and other vegetables) for the freezer. Make a casserole, or a chicken and leek pie.
2. Slowcooker & recipes . Making sure dinner time is covered is easy with a slow cooker or crockpot. The new mum can put what ever she wants in the slow cooker in the morning and by 6pm she'll have a delicious soup, casserole, pot roast or other treat. And the house will smell warming all day. Much like the freezer meals tip, this also helps to ensure there is food to cover any unexpected guest visits around lunch or dinner time.
3. Have flowers delivered after the new mum arrives home with the new baby. As has been said frequently across this site, flowers are a wonderful surprise to have arrive on your doorstep, much more fun than bills in the mail. The first few days, weeks and months are tough for the new mum. People visit in the hospital and bring flowers, however when the new mum gets home those type of gifts commonly stop. If you either turn up with flowers, or have them delivered they will brighten up the new mum's house and her smile.
4. Edible gifts delivered. Make your friend smile with a bunch of chocolate flowers from Edible Blooms. She'll have treats on hand for the three o'clock feed and for when visitors pop round unexpectedly You can easily order these online at stores like Edible Blooms and Wishlist.
5. Visit and do chores. Visits are wonderful, fairies that do the cleaning and ironing are things of fantasy and daydreams for a new mum. When you arrive, if you notice dishes in the sink, either stack the dishwasher or wash them while making a cup of tea. Have quick check outside and see if there is some washing to bring in from the line, or check the washing machine for washing to hang out.
6. Give the gift of cleaning vouchers . Instead of cleaning your friend's house, why not give her some cleaning vouchers so she can get her house cleaned at her own convenience. Vouchers to Jim's Cleaning, or a local cleaning service can be a very kind gift for a new mum. This gives the new mum, dad and bub time to spend together, instead of scrubbing the bath tub.
7. Take the new mum for a walk . New mums know they need to get out in the fresh air, but find it hard to manage the baby, sleep, chores and lack of energy to put their shoes on and get outside. Give them a call, or just turn up and help make it happen. A walk doesn't have to be too far or strenuous. If you can book in a walk weekly or fortnightly that is fabulous as a catch up for you to see the new bub, and for the mum to have a regular bit of exercise.
8. Pedometer . When visiting your friend for a walk, give her a little pedometer and help your friend track her activity through the first few weeks. Walking is excellent for the new mum, she can make sure she meets the necessary 10,000 steps a day. And she can be amazed at the days she hits that target without even noticing the activity.
9. Music and DVDs . Music in the house is calming for both the mum and baby. Give the gift of music. Also, late night feedings and early morning feedings can be over so quickly while watching an episode of your favourite sitcom, or tv drama. Buy the new mum an entire season of a TV show she missed while working or getting ready for the baby and she'll be able to watch it while feeding. A funny 20 minutes of television can make these happy times during the 3am feed, rather than watching the home shopping network, or re-runs of "Just Shoot Me".
10. New camera flash card (memory card) . Buy the new parents another flash card for their digital camera. Even amature photographers find themselves taking countless photos of bath time, tummy time and sleep time. An extra card for their camera means they will never miss a candid camera moment of the new bub's early days.
11. Good book . Just like a good DVD or CD, a good book for the new mum is one she can pick up and put down over the day at an any hour of the day (or night). It doesn't have to be one on parenting, maybe a light-hearted romantic chick-lit book but Cathy Kelly, Marian Keyes or Freya North. Or give her one of the books she's always been meaning to read. Check the ABC's list of 100 favourite books or Time Magazine's list of 100 All-Time Classic Novels list.
12. Magazine Subscription . Organise a subscription to any of the new mum's favourite magazines, parenting, home or entertainment.
13. Yummy Mummy labeled mug, clothing or bag. She might not feel like it, but it will make her smile. You can find them at most homewares stores as a novelty mug.
14. New Clothes . The new baby is showered in gifts of new clothes, however the new mum deserves a pick me up outfit too. Find a brightly coloured top that allows easy access for feeding times. Wrap tops and yoga tops are excellent for this. A bright colour will also help lift her mood each day. A maxi dress to make her feel pretty no matter how long it takes for the baby weight to go away. Or maybe a pair of laze around the house comfort pants? A popular gift I've loved giving is a Bonds hoodie. The hoodies come in a great variety of colours. The classic Bonds hoodie is is also a good loose fit and great length. Maternity singlets from brands like Bonds are great gift ideas to provide the New Mum with comfortable support, and feeding access.

Surprise your new mum friend with a magazine subscription delivered to their door, order from Wishlist:

The Australian Women's Weekly Magazine Subscription $69.95 Available at Wishlist

Madison Magazine Subscription $79.95 Available at Wishlist

Harpers Bazaar Magazine Subscription $59.95 Available at Wishlist

Or some new maternity clothing for the new mum on eBay:

$10.50 Bid at eBay» New Lorna Jane LJ Life cotton Singlet jeans Yoga TOP S/ M 10 -12

$17.37 Bid at eBay» New Lorna Jane Never Give up Singlet yoga top one size fits S- M -L 8-10-12 14

$12.99 Buy Now eBay» Belly Dance Yoga Top 2 Bra Dancing Costume Soft CottonB

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