Instead of a cutesy gift basket filled with self-care items they might not actually need or even get a chance to use, consider something that will make a brand-new parent’s life a little easier.
For most first-time moms and birthing parents, self-care gets put on the back burner for a few months minimum, though often for the entire first year of the baby’s life . So while you might be tempted to hit up Etsy for one of those cutesy new mom gift boxes or postpartum care packages with lotions, essential oils, skincare, and bath bombs, I strongly suggest something they’ll actually use.
No, what a postpartum parent needs is something to help them feel less gross when they can’t remember how long it’s been since their last shower. And that thing is dry shampoo.There’s a good chance that most parents-to-be put most of the important gear on their baby registry including a stroller, baby monitor, diaper bag, and maybe even that.
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