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

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Create a more sustainable kitchen with these 10 easy, eco-friendly ideas

by Christina Refford | Tips + Tricks

With Earth Day coming up in April and spring cleaning season here, it's a great time to reflect on ways we can create a more eco-friendly home and a more sustainable kitchen. If your family spends as much time as my family of five does thinking about, preparing, and...

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

FAQs

What meal to bring a new mom? ›

It's the classic new baby meal: a big old pan of homemade, ooey-gooey, saucy lasagna. This one is great for any friends who can appreciate the meatless things in life. Or even not – add some chicken, sausage, or whatever suits your fancy to make it fit. Pack up a little green salad with it and BAM.

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? ›

Gifts like a pair of super warm fuzzy socks, soft button-down jammies (something with easy open access on the top, if mom wants to breastfeed) and a cozy robe are all great, as are gift cards for food or house cleaning to make life easier.

What are the best freezable meals for new moms? ›

Freezer Meal Dinners and Lunches for Newly Postpartum Families:
  • Tuscan Chicken Pasta from Diary of a Fit Mommy:
  • Healthy Baked Turkey Ziti Turkey from The Clean Eating Couple:
  • Chicken Zucchini Rice Bake from Half Baked Harvest:
  • Roasted Vegetable Stuffed Shells by Two Peas and Their Pod:
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How much money do you need for a new baby? ›

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 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

When should I introduce my baby to family food? ›

Both the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Infant Feeding Guidelines (2012) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) Exclusive Breastfeeding Statement (2011) recommend introducing solid foods at around 6 months. There are no benefits to starting solids foods before around 6 months.

How should we celebrate a new baby in the family? ›

Hold a formal naming ceremony or religious ceremony

Depending on your preferences, a naming ceremony or religious ceremony is also a great way to celebrate your baby's arrival. Many families choose to formally welcome their new baby to the family by hosting a celebration like this.

What to do for family with new baby? ›

What You Can Do for New Parents in Five Minutes or Less
  1. Check in on them. ...
  2. Tell them they're doing a great job. ...
  3. Respect their wishes. ...
  4. Resist telling them how to do things. ...
  5. Be ready to jump in at a moment's notice. ...
  6. Keep an eye out for their mental health. ...
  7. Send food. ...
  8. Send book/television/movie/podcast suggestions.
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