New momma friends


Ways to Help a New Mom Friend


Isn't it crazy when you stop to think about life stages? Think back... you blinked and now you graduated college with that degree you worked so hard for. You blinked again, and you are dating your love. Another blink and you are wedding planning with some new bling on your left hand! Blink- you're married and happy as ever! Blink... you're expecting your first baby! Another blink... and suddenly your hangouts with friends include lots of burp cloths, stroller parking, and diapers.


While all of these life stages are wonderful on their own, each transition can have some challenges! I know I was so blessed with so much help as we welcomed our first son (and second son too!) and I wouldn't change a thing. You're always told to "accept the help"... but new mommas, really do accept it! Let your friends and family love you!


If you're looking to love on a new mom friend, I've got some key ways you could take away some of her stress and support her as she makes this transition into motherhood for the first time, or again!

Ways to Help a New Mom Friend


  1. Meal Train- Sign up for a meal or simply coordinate the creation of a meal train for the new family! You can do that here!
  2. Naps- Whether that's giving the new mama a nap or holding the new baby while they nap, so the new mama can shower and brush her teeth (true story!), this is so so helpful.
  3. Watch the big kids- If this isn't her first rodeo, help out with the big kids! Take them outside to play or bring over your kids to keep them occupied. Screen time isn't the enemy but I think we all know the value of true imagination play at work :)
  4. Laundry- Tell your friend to keep the baby laundry in a separate pile so you can swing by with a coffee and start the load for her. Some mamas would prefer to do their own adult laundry later, but baby laundry is a revolving door in the early days with spit up and blow outs- sometimes the extra hands to get it in the laundry and dryer is SUCH a help!
  5. Be a listening ear- This is huge. Sometimes we just need a friend we can vent to or praise with. Life is good and challenging in those early days, so being a listening ear can be medicine for the new mama's soul.