Tip Jar for the new Mom

April 8, 2009 | By debdream In Uncategorized |

A Tip Jar for the new mom is not what you think it is. The tip jar is a large glass jar that is displayed on a table at the baby shower. Each guest at the baby shower gets 5 pieces of paper upon arrival. You then ask each person to write out 5 helpful thoughts to help the new mom out when she arrives home from the hospital with the new baby.
The tip jar has a decorated lid, a piece of pretty cloth, or a delicate hankie for the cover. All of these tops can be covered with ribbons for decoration. Money is NOT going to be placed in the tip jar. Cards are for any money to be given to the new mom-to-be.
The guests are going to write well wishes or baby tips. Below are some tips to consider:
Baby names for the couples consideration.
The adjustments for the first few days home with the new baby.
Tips for make-ahead meals to pop in the freezer; So the new mom can spend her time resting and caring for the new baby.
Training Dad to bond with the new son or daughter. Reassure him that the baby “Will Not Break” if he picks it up. Teaching him to hold, feed, diaper,and burp the baby.
Breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding.
Helpful tips for a colicky baby.
Holding the baby too much or too little.
Getting to know your new little person.
Bathing the new baby.
Allow the baby to sleep- That’s what they do best.
Start a college fund right away. Prepare for the child’s future.
Diapers- Cloth vs. disposable
Tips and thoughts on buying a baby monitor so the mom can hear the baby cry when it wakes up; from wherever she is in the home.
This is such a nice touch for the new parents to read and think about together. If time allows; the tip jar can be opened at the party.
The tip Jar for the new Mom is but another special present for the baby shower.