Nov 4, 2024
Jana & Rousie
Thoughtful ways to support new parents on their exciting journey!
Do you or your friends have a new baby in your life? If so, congratulations! Whether it's your first new child or you're introducing a sibling to your little ones, a birth is always an exciting moment in life that's worth celebrating. If you're the new parents in question, we're sure you've got your hands very full and could use a little extra help from your friends and loved ones.
What if you're the one who's looking around, trying to figure out what to get for a new parent? They may already be receiving a ton of supplies for the baby and things like furniture or toys have been covered. The answer? Gift cards.
Not sure which kinds of gift cards to give? No worries. Have a look at these ten gift card ideas for new parents and maybe our list will leave you feeling a little inspired!
1) Gold Team Cleaning Services gift card
We know it's a little unusual to consider giving gift cards for cleaning services, however we know firsthand that when there's a new baby in your life, everything else is considered a non-priority. Your baby's health and well-being come first. However, keeping things clean helps a baby stay healthy and safe, and you might be constantly scrambling to keep your home clean, while also exhausted from trying to be the best new parents you can be.
You don't have to be a new parent to appreciate having the cleaning done for you either. Sometimes life knocks you down via an accident, and your injury prevents you from getting up on your feet to clean. And if you're a new parent AND you've been injured, that can make things extra difficult!
We know all of this can be something people go through. That's why we've started offering our gift cards for our cleaning services for the Metro Vancouver BC area. These can take a load of to-dos off your already full plate, whether you're a new parent or recovering from an injury, or when you don't have the energy or time in your busy life to clean. Click here to view more about our gift card options.
2) Grocery store gift cards
Everyone needs to eat, and everyone needs something from the grocery store. Whether it's the essentials of TP or baby shampoo or laundry detergent, or it's that sweet treat from the bakery section that looked too good to resist, grocery store gift cards are a thoughtful way to help out new parents. Online options for buying gift cards and groceries is also a great, accessible way to give a new parent this type of gift.
3) Wellness gift cards
Sometimes the gift of wellness can be exactly what new parents need! Strawberries and Sunshine Wellness Collective in Port Coquitlam BC not only serves new parents, they are also equipped with plenty of family-friendly and even baby-friendly wellness services. You can give the new parents and family a gift card for any of the following:
Chiropractic for families, parents, babies, and toddlers
Acupuncture with Fatima Hozouri
RMT sessions for the whole family
Reflexology with Jacqui Lepoureau
This is a far from exhaustive list because you can combine their services to create that much-needed sense of balance, wellness, and good health.
4) Spa gift cards
For new parents who need more than 5 minutes to relax and unwind, spa gift cards can provide that level of extra pampering and care they deserve. Here's a great list of ideas that you can find directly from 2 Polished Beauty, based in Coquitlam BC. They offer spa and skin care services for new moms including:
"Mother's Glow Restoration" - this rejuvenating blend of clinical skin care and Hungarian-inspired massage can recharge the body, mind, and spirit.
Oxygeneo Radiance Renewal - this hydrating facial is done with advanced Oxygeneo technology and is paired with a soothing massage to restore youthful luminosity.
Depuff & Glow Revitalizer - this is a soothing, depuffing massage combined with microdermabrasion to reduce puffiness and reveal a refreshed, glowing complexion.
These treatments can be perfect for the new parents or moms you know who want to bring balance and glow to both their skin and spirit.
5) Food delivery gift cards
Are both parents too tired to cook? No problem. Giving them a food delivery gift card from places like Uber Eats and Dashdoor will spare them the trouble of having to think too hard about what to make–the only choice they'll have to decide on is what to eat, and when.
6) Wiser Beans Chocolate gift card
For new parents who need 5 more minutes of calm time, or a mood booster even, these bean to bar chocolates are worthwhile. Available in 5 delicious, smooth, and rich flavours, Wiser Beans chocolates contain not only all-natural ingredients that are good for the body, but also they're amazing for the health and well-being of the heart and mind. If you know any new parents who need a quiet moment to destress or a healthy mood booster, we can't think of a better way than with chocolate that's good for you.
Not only are gift cards available, you can also treat the new parents in your life to one or more of these chocolates. Ceramic mugs are also available for parents who prefer to drink their chocolate instead of eating it! Visit the Wiser Beans Chocolate website to order a gift card or to inquire about ordering their chocolates in bulk.
7) Amazon
Keep those diapers coming in! You can even get a discount and buy as subscriptions not only diapers but also wipes, baby shampoo, and so much more. They also have a good selection of baby clothes of course. You can buy almost anything on Amazon.
8) Photo app/printing gift cards
For parents who want to print and cherish their new baby's photos for years to come, you can't go wrong with gifting them these kinds of cards for their use. Apps/websites like Mixtiles and Chatbooks have both gift card options and lots of photo printing opportunities. You can also talk to Meliza Orellana, based in Maple Ridge and serving Metro Vancouver BC. She offers a ton of great options for new parents and families both, particularly if you reside in the Metro Vancouver area and you want the full experience of having her come over to you.
9) Audiobook gift cards
For parents who prefer reading yet their arms are too full helping their baby get some much-needed sleep, audiobook gift cards such as for Audible on Amazon can help. Audiobooks can not only soothe a baby to sleep, they can also help the parents get some much needed sleep too depending on the narrator!
10) Coffee shop gift cards
For parents who need a pick-me-up in the morning or extra tired parents who need a little caffeine boost, coffee shop gift cards usually help with that! Some nights are extra sleepless for everyone in the family too, so the ability to use a gift card for coffee or tea will definitely be appreciated. You can go basic and find gift cards at Tim Hortons or Starbucks, or check out some local shops as well for gift card options.
We hope you're feeling more inspired to help the new parents in your life with this blog post. Congratulations to them again!