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Experts in Fine Children’s Clothing
12 Ways to
Support a
New Mom
— by Sarah Lyons
A
djusting to having a new
baby in the house can be
difficult for the whole
family. Sleepless nights and a change
in routine can leave mom feeling over-
whelmed and exhausted. Offering sup-
port to a family with a new baby can
help them adjust to their new normal.
Often when you ask, mom isn’t able to
think of the exact way she needs help.
Here are some ideas:
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Provide A Meal
Going to the store with a newborn
and possibly older children for the first
time can be a daunting task. Offer to
pick up a few things the family needs.
This is especially easy if you will be
out running errands already. Many gro-
cery stores now offer drive through pick
up. Have the family order and pay for
groceries online, then pick them up and
deliver them. Helping to put them away
would be an extra bonus. Friends and family often send versa-
tile casseroles like lasagna after the new
baby is home. Try thinking outside the
13x9 pan. Why not bring the family the
fixings for breakfast and lunch rather than
just dinner? Stock the freezer with easy,
ready to make items like pizza, pasta
dishes, soups and crock pot meals. Then
the family can pull something out of the
freezer when they are not up for cooking.
Crunched for time or don’t feel like mak-
ing an extra meal? Bring the family their
favorite take out or send a gift card.
Sweep the floor, fold laundry, vac-
uum, or do dishes. Even a little bit of
tidying up can make a big difference.
A clean house during a time of transi-
tion can bring order to a time that feels
chaotic. However, mom may prefer to
clean herself. Offer to care for the baby
and other children while she works on a
household project. When one meal just doesn’t cover
it, set up a meal train using websites like
www.signupgenius.com or www.taketh-
emameal.com. Discuss with the family
the most convenient dates and times to
deliver meals and solicit friends to fill all
the open spots. Social media is a great
place to recruit people you might not
think to ask.
Not all new moms are “new moms.”
Families that are adding their second,
third, or fourth child need help just as
much as first time moms, if not more.
When there are older children, there is A new mom may feel she doesn’t
have time for basic things like a shower,
rest, or time to eat a meal. One of the
simplest ways to help a new mom is to
hold the baby and watch the other chil-
Stop By The Store
Help Around The House
Monday - Thursday 10a-7p
Friday & Saturday 10a-5:30p
no time for resting when the baby rests.
Older children do not stop activities just
because a new baby has arrived and mom
and dad are tired. It can be very difficult
to entertain a toddler while mom is nurs-
ing or changing diapers. Offer to take
care of the older children for mom or of-
fer to take care of baby so she can spend
some alone time with her older children.
Come When Others Don’t
Set Up A Train
Let Her Shower