6 Gift Ideas Perfect For New Parents to Unwind
April 25 2018, Updated 9:26 p.m. ET
Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a fantastic yet frightening experience. Realizing that you're responsible for raising a tiny human is enough to make anyone's head spin. While new parents look forward to their baby shower to score gifts for their newborn, it's also a great time to reward them with bonuses of their own. Caring for a newborn is hard work: there are plenty of sleepless nights, seemingly endless piles of soiled clothing and virtually no alone time, so a thoughtful gift would be appreciated.
If you're ready to think outside the box with a gift that keeps on giving in more ways than one, get ready: these are sure to tickle the fancy of new parents (and might even get a chuckle out of them, too.)
1. After Dinner Amusements: Truth or Dare for Couples: 50 Questions and Challenges
Finding the opportunity for alone time can be hard for new parents. So, when they finally do get the opportunity to get busy, it has to be memorable. Give the new parents a fun little game where they can get naughty or nice. Trust us; they'll thank you.
Chronicle Books, $8.95, amazon.com
2. Mommy's Time Out-Wine Bottle Label Gifts for Mom — Set of 4
New moms very seldom get a moment to drink especially if they have to breastfeed. Gift your loved one with the Mommy's Time Out Wine Bottle Labels so she can let everyone in her household know not to drink her wine and spirits.
Big Dot of Happiness, $8.89, amazon.com
3. Go the F**k to Sleep Hardcover Picture Book
There is nothing worse than trying to put an unruly child to sleep. The experience alone is enough to make some parents want to rip their hair out. Be a friend and gift this adult picture book to the new parents so they can share a laugh and gain some support. Reading is fundamental and with the affordable price, this book will become a fun staple.
$13.04, amazon.com
4. Bitters + Bottles Cocktail Box Subscription
New parents have no time for anything besides taking care of their tiny human. With so little time for themselves, reward the couple with a great pick-me-up: a cocktail kit subscription. We all have those days where we need a drink, but new parents are always in dire need. With virtually no time on their hands, this box brings the drinks to them.
Cocktail Box, $79, cocktailboxdelivered.com
5. Huckberry 18oz Pineapple Shaker
On the rare opportunity they can play bartender, this pineapple shaker is a unique way to prepare drinks. For under $100, making cocktails will never be the same.
W&P Design, $99, huckberry.com
6. Rub My Duckie Personal Massager
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New parents hardly have the time to get it in when the kids are around. When you can steal a moment away for a shower or bath, take a moment to have some kinky fun with your partner. It's also a fun little secret to have amongst each other as your kids ask about the cute little vibrating duckie.
Big Teaze Toys, $29.99, lovehoney.com
Prices are accurate at the time this article was published, but may change over time.
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