Cool Mom Eats: Down-to-earth recipes + help that make parenting easier (2024)

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Cool Mom Eats: Down-to-earth recipes + help that make parenting easier (2024)

FAQs

What dinners freeze well? ›

Soups, stews, lasagna, empanadas, and pie dough are some of our favorites to freeze—check out more ideas below.

Should you bring new parents food? ›

Making dinner is hard on the postpartum body, and quite frankly, the more help with food preparation that a woman receives, the more she will be able to truly rest and recover from birthing her baby/babies. Having meals brought can also aid healing by providing helpful nutrition.

What food should I bring to family with new baby? ›

Consider bringing something besides dinner. Things like muffins, banana bread, fresh fruit/veggies, ingredients to make a quick sandwich, granola bars – or really anything they can eat with one hand. When I had my first baby, I had a friend bring things like this and it was life changing!

What do new moms want most? ›

Best Self-Care Gifts For New Moms
  • Best Self-Care Gifts For New Moms. ...
  • Extra Gentle Bodycare Basics For Mom And Baby. ...
  • Black Boxer Shorts For Pregnancy And Postpartum. ...
  • A Thoughtful Card Game Designed For New Parents. ...
  • The Softest Postpartum Undies. ...
  • A Spa-Like Pick-Me-Up For When There's No Time For A Bath.
Mar 19, 2024

How do you pamper a new mom? ›

What Can You Do for a Friend Who's Just Had a Baby?
  1. Baby Food Maker. A baby food maker is one of those great gifts for new moms that most people don't think about buying. ...
  2. Portable Baby Carrier or Sling. ...
  3. Stylish Diaper Bag. ...
  4. Diapers. ...
  5. Baby Book. ...
  6. Book of Baby Names. ...
  7. Gift Card or Certificate. ...
  8. Burp Cloths.
Oct 30, 2023

What foods can be frozen indefinitely? ›

Foods you can freeze:
  • Cooked pasta.
  • Cooked rice.
  • Nuts (many people don't realise nuts can go rancid due to the high levels of fat they contain)
  • Flour - you can use it directly from the freezer.
  • Butter.
  • Grated cheese.
  • Bananas, peeled.
  • Bread, in slices, as loaves or breadcrumbs.
Jul 29, 2022

What food can I make quickly? ›

32 Quick and Easy Indian Recipes
  • 01 of 32. Masala Kheema - Dry Spicy Minced Meat. ...
  • 02 of 32. Basic Chicken Curry. ...
  • 03 of 32. Mint-Cucumber Raita. ...
  • 04 of 32. Baingan Aloo Ki Subji (Eggplant and Potatoes) ...
  • 05 of 32. Bhajias (Pakoras) ...
  • 06 of 32. South Indian Lemon Rice. ...
  • 07 of 32. Andey Ki (Egg Curry) ...
  • 08 of 32. Bhindi Dopiaza (Okra)
Mar 14, 2024

How much money do new parents need? ›

For newborns, the cost is higher. Some studies show numbers ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 for the child's first year of life, depending on location and household income. Beyond the general items, like a stroller, crib, or car seat, here are some estimates of what you can expect to shell out in your baby's first year.

What is a good gift to bring to new parents? ›

  • Sweet and Sentimental. Personalized Baby Book. ...
  • Food Gift for New Parents. EveryPlate Meal Plan. ...
  • Something to Cherish. Baby Blanket. ...
  • Cotton Sleep Eye Mask. Cotton Sleep Eye Mask. ...
  • Diaper Bag Backpack. Diaper Bag Backpack. ...
  • Snap the Perfect Insta Pic. Baby Milestone Monthly Blanket. ...
  • Keepsake Memory Book. ...
  • Coffee Mug Warmer.
Nov 19, 2023

Does food go to the mom or the baby first? ›

Babies don't "eat" in the womb in the traditional sense of the word, but they do absorb all necessary nutrients from their mother. The placenta forms in the uterus during pregnancy and provides nutrients and oxygen to your baby through the umbilical cord.

What to get a mom who just had a baby? ›

Think new silk pillowcases to help her get the most of her limited sleep and comfy pajamas (since she'll be living in them). Other nice-to-haves include top-rated diaper bags (or go in with a friend on a designer diaper bag), which the new moms we asked said were a must for keeping hands free for all things baby.

What to give for a grieving family? ›

Best Gifts For A Grieving Family
  • Sympathy Cards. When someone experiences a loss, sympathy cards are a classic gift to let them know they are on your mind. ...
  • Flowers. ...
  • Meals & Groceries. ...
  • Jewelry. ...
  • Photos & Paintings. ...
  • Sympathetic & Inspirational Books. ...
  • Helpful & Thoughtful Gifts. ...
  • Self Care Gifts.

What do you buy parents of newborns? ›

Our top 10 new parent gift recommendations:
  • Rockit Rocker.
  • Love To Dream Swaddle Up Warm.
  • Rockit Wooshh.
  • Fred Home Safety Starter Pack.
  • Izmi Baby Wrap.
  • Rockit Zed.
  • Baby Brezza Steriliser Dryer Advanced.
  • Crane Drop 2.0 4-in-1 Humidifier With Sound Machine.
Nov 10, 2023

What do you get a mom for a newborn? ›

Gifts $25 and under
  • Esarora Ice Roller. ...
  • Loulou Lollipop New York City Deluxe Muslin Swaddle Blanket. ...
  • Bamboobies Soothing Therapy Pillows. ...
  • Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump — 4 Ounces. ...
  • Philips Avent Glass Natural 4oz Baby Bottle with Natural Response Nipple. ...
  • Legendairy Milk Gift Card. ...
  • Halo SleepSack.
Apr 12, 2024

What to bring your friend who just had a baby? ›

Smoothies, fresh-squeezed juice, lemonade, and sparkling water would all be delicious drinks to bring a new mom. Anyone who brought me cold brew when I was home with my newborn was an instant best friend. You can also bring hydrating items like lotions and lip balms to help that new mama feel a little more human again.

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