Valentine Gifts for New Mothers
New Dads Can Bring Romance Home with Dinner and a Movie
Keep Valentine's Day simple, yet special, for the new mother in your life.
Whether she has just given birth to her first baby or her fifth, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to give a new mother a gift that reminds her how much you love her. While recovering from childbirth and caring for a newborn, she may not be ready to leave the comforts of home for grand Valentine’s Day plans. Keep it simple with these ideas that will enable you to celebrate this holiday in a special way.
Bring Home a Romantic Dinner
Dinner preparation usually takes a back seat during this hectic time. Likewise, going out for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner can be out of the question with a breastfeeding infant to care for.
Surprise the mother of your child by bringing home a special dinner. This is not the time to go through the drive through at the local fast food restaurant. Instead, order take-out from a nice restaurant, set the table, light a candle and enjoy a romantic evening at home. Don’t forget the after dinner clean-up.
Enjoy a Romantic Movie Together
Date night at the movie theater can be impossible with a newborn baby. Still, don’t overlook giving a movie as a Valentine’s Day gift. Rent or buy your wife’s favorite romantic movie and plan on watching it with her. This is the time to pick a movie that she wants to see, even if it is one that doesn’t interest you. Make some popcorn and snuggle with your wife on the couch as she feeds and cuddles the baby.
Give a Beautiful Bouquet
Women love flowers, whether they have just given birth or not. A beautiful bouquet from a flower shop, not the grocery store, will brighten any woman’s Valentine’s Day. Most florists have selections that will fit a wide range of budgets.
You could give a red rose for each year that you have been married. Alternatively, give a rose for each child you have together for an especially touching Valentine’s Day gift for a new mother. These ideas can also be money saving gifts if a typical dozen-rose bouquet is out of your price range. While frugal, the sentiment behind it is pure romance.
Music is a Romantic Gift
Download music for an MP3 player or to burn on a CD for the new mother. Relaxing music or the new mother’s favorite music would be appreciated. Music that reminds her of your relationship through the years, such as the song that was playing on the radio when you met, is especially romantic.
For more Valentine’s Day gift ideas read Creative Valentine’s Day Gifts: Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Say I Love You by Mary McCarthy.
