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Make a freezer meal (or 3!)
New mums are super busy and the last thing on their mind is thinking about what to make for dinner… especially when they haven’t had a good nights sleep for weeks! Drop off a couple of freezer meals – it’ll make dinnertime so much easier!
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Go grocery shopping
It’s one of those jobs that just has to be done, but is often a real hassle for new mums. Offer to do the grocery shopping, or make sure you’re there when the groceries get delivered and put them all away for her.
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Buy her a new pair of comfy pyjamas
Lets face it – with a newborn baby in tow, pyjama days are going to happen. A comfy new pair of PJs will brighten her day!
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Buy trashy magazines
When you’re overtired, sometimes the only thing to do is flick through a trashy magazine. Now is not the time to be bringing around complex, deep-thinking books!
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Help out with the laundry
When you visit a new mum, pop a load of washing on when you arrive and hang it out before you leave. And while you’re chatting, fold any clean washing that’s lying around.
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Offer to babysit older children
If a new mum has older children, offer to babysit them for a weekend or even just an afternoon. This will give her some special one-on-one time with the baby and will also be an exciting treat for the older siblings.
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Ring before you visit and ask if there’s anything she needs
Always ring before visiting a new mum to check if it’s ok. Don’t be offended if she says no – she probably hasn’t slept properly for days and is trying to figure out some sort of routine. If she’s up for a visit, ask if there’s anything you can grab for her on your way over.
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Run errands
Just because a new baby has arrived, doesn’t mean that all the usual errands stop. Offer to drop off her mail, return library books, pay bills or anything else she might need.
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Drop off a TV series
One of the best cures for sleep deprivation would have to be an afternoon spent watching a TV series. Just make sure it’s something light-hearted and funny! TV series are perfect for a new mum because she can stop and start it as she likes.
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Don’t just visit – help out!
Rather than sitting on the couch when you visit, offer to do the dishes, fold washing, cook dinner, water the garden… anything! Helping out with little jobs makes a huge difference.
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Take her dog for a walk
In the first few weeks after giving birth, the last thing on a new mum’s mind is remembering to walk the dog. Take this job off her hands by offering to do it for her.
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Address her thank you envelopes
While you can’t write out thank you notes for a new mum, you can certainly help by addressing the envelopes and offering to post them for her.
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Bring a slice or cake
New mums have LOTS of visitors during the first few weeks after a baby is born. Drop off a slice or cake that she can enjoy with a cuppa when visitors pop by.
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Compliment her
Tell her she’s doing an amazing job and is looking gorgeous! These things make such a difference to a sleep-deprived new mum.
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ASK what you can do!
If in doubt, just ask what you can do to help, be available and willing to assist with anything she might need.
