I would gift a little book of IOUs. Offer your time to babysit, to cook a meal, do some laundry, just go round for a cuppa etc We all know as new mums how little things become big things when we are overwhelmed., so these small offers of help would be hugely appreciated

That is a lovely idea! I’d buy her something personal something she can indulge herself with. Creams, lotions, maybe a voucher for after the birth for a facial or new hairstyle. Anything that makes her feel pampered would be appreciated I think.

Yes, I think that’s a great idea.

YES give it to the mum as everything goes to Hun and honestly the mum is doing all the work lol

Yes l can’t see why not,she will appreciate it as well!

Yes, I do this! Luxury toiletries, favourite treat foods, or something pretty like a scarf.

I would love if any of my friends had done that.
I would think in a present that maybe could be useful for both, your friend and her baby. Maybe a teething necklace? There are beautiful ones, I am sure your friend and her baby will love it.

I would appreciate your gift because you are thinking about your friend . I am the type for being grateful on good things in my life and friendship is one of them .

Absolutely. Totally fine. Wish someone had given me a present after what I went through!

Yes definitely. Especially with her 3rd child she will probably have a lot baby items from her other children. I would suggest a pamper voucher – massage, facial, nails etc. Maybe even a movie voucher and a note saying you will look after the kids one night. Or a mum to be hamper pack.

For sure!! The mother is just as important as bubba. Actually I think the mum is more deserving of a present after everything we go thru!! All agree yes!!

Yes of couse, something to pamper her, massage voucher, hand cream, perfume

Lovely idea, some flowers a gift pack of hygeine stuff or even a coupon to help her out for the day!

I think it’s a great idea. Bubble bath, lansinoh, washable breast pads, yummy food, some nice moisturiser, slippers.

I think it’s a perfect idea and the suggestions everyone has given already are great. You could even put together a little pack for her of things she needs after the baby is born, some books she can read one handed while breast feeding, a new bathrobe for middle of the night feeds, comfy pj pants because who doesn’t live in pj pants after giving birth.

It’s a great idea, as most people end up buying for the bub and forgetting that mum exists A voucher for a massage or mani/pedi etc. is great, or even something as simple as a batch of frozen home cooked meals that she can heat up to eat and not worry about cooking.

that’s a nice idea!! id offer food or to baby sit! maybe a beauty voucher?

I think definitely ok to treat mum and not bub!
That doesn’t make bub any less important but likely – as with any birth – bub will still be spoilt with gifts and mum might get forgotten.
Maybe with 3 kids – you could offer your time to watch the older children while mum gets a few hours to bond with the baby (or nap with the baby!). It might not be a monetary gift but it may well be greatly appreciated.