As a new mom with a little bundle of joy, I am eager to explore various Mother’s Day activities that will allow me to celebrate this special day with my baby and family. It will be a special day filled with love, gratitude, and all the joys that motherhood brings. I cannot wait to celebrate this wonderful milestone with my baby and family and to spend the day creating memories.
Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honour the hardworking and devoted moms caring for their little ones. If you’re seeking ideas for Mother’s Day activities perfect for moms with babies, here are a few suggestions to get you started.
1. Make a Special Breakfast or Brunch
Get busy in the kitchen making the mother in your life her favourite breakfast or brunch. Making a special breakfast or brunch is one of the simplest but most meaningful Mother’s Day activities. Let her relax and enjoy the start to her day with a meal made for her. Make sure that you clean the kitchen up as well, so Mom doesn’t have to clean. If you are a mom on your own with your baby on this special day, still make yourself, or order yourself, a breakfast you like even if you keep it simple to minimize how much cooking and cleaning you have to do on Mother’s Day.
2. Take a Family Troll
Go for a walk with your baby in a stroller or carrier, enjoy fresh air, and exercise together in a nearby park or nature trail. Getting fresh air in the nice spring weather is great for mom’s mental wellbeing, and great for baby’s stimulation and sleep. Taking a family stroll is a classic option among Mother’s Day activities that allows for bonding time.
3. Have a Picnic
Pack a basket with your and your baby’s favourite snacks and head to a nearby park for a relaxing picnic with your baby. You can lay out a blanket to sit with your baby, and enjoy the spring weather and fresh air for a joyful Mother’s Day meal. Your baby can practice their tummy time, rolling, sitting, or crawling on your picnic blanket, and mom can enjoy baby’s development in the sunshine. Be sure to protect yourself and your baby from the sun appropriately for the baby’s age and environmental conditions. Find or bring some shade for baby if you can, break out the cute little sun hats, and rub on some sunscreen if your baby is over six months old.
4. Create a Memory Book
Collect photos, notes, and mementos representing special moments with your mom and baby and create a scrapbook or memory box. This is a great activity to reflect on the wonders of motherhood and make a special keepsake that both mom and baby can look back on for years to come. This can be as simple as a collection of photos printed and placed in a box, or it can be a creative and decorative scrapbook with photos accompanied by written memories and heartfelt messages. However you execute this idea, you’ll have memories to reflect on with your baby as they grow.
5. Make a Keepsake
This one if for the crafty moms! Create a special Mother’s Day keepsake with your baby’s hand or footprints. You can use clay, non-toxic paint on canvas or wood, or even ink on paper to make a unique and lasting memory. There are many creative designs that you can take inspiration from. Creating a keepsake is among the most cherished Mother’s Day activities to honour both mom and baby.
6. Plan a Family Photo Shoot
Hire a professional photographer or sign up for a professional photographer’s Mother’s Day photo sessions to capture moments with your children. Alternatively, take some fun and candid photos of your family together to celebrate the special moments of motherhood. Most families have smartphones, which typically feature high-quality built-in cameras! Having photographs creates cherished memories for both moms and their children, making it worthwhile to invest time in capturing these moments, even if you don’t have the budget for a professional.
7. A Spa Day at Home
Transform your home into a relaxing oasis for the mother in your life. Create a DIY spa station featuring face masks, bath salts, and candles, and indulge in some pampering time with your mom and baby. Suitable spaces for your station include the living room, bedroom, or bathroom. Mom can unwind in a comfortable chair while soaking her feet in a basin filled with warm water and bath salts and moisturizing her face with a mask. Alternatively, she could enjoy uninterrupted time in a warm bath with her favourite bath additives, calming music, and moody candles, while treating herself to moisturizing face and hair masks. No matter what your home options are, you can find a way to create a relaxing space for Mother’s Day.
8. Take a Yoga Class
Many yoga studios offer mommy-and-baby yoga classes, a great way to unwind and bond with your little one. There are also videos available to follow along with online. This provides moms an active way to work on their wellness while connecting with their little ones.
9. Go for a Swim
Many community pools offer mommy-and-baby swim classes, which are a fun way for you and your little one to get some exercise and connect with other parents of babies. You can also take your baby to an open swim at a community pool. Be sure to have the appropriate flotation devices for your child’s age, always keep your eyes glued on your baby and children and never let go of your baby in the water.
10. Read a Book
A precious yet straightforward activity for you and your baby this Mother’s Day is cuddling up with your little one to read a story. This activity fosters a love for reading and learning together. It’s a great way to create intentional moments of connection with minimal preparation and planning. However, if you do have time, money, and resources, you could find stories about mother-child relationships, love, or Mother’s Day at your local library or bookstore to help mark the occasion.
Celebrating Mother’s Day as a new mom is a beautiful opportunity to embrace the joys of motherhood while creating lasting memories with your little one. Whether you choose to indulge in a cozy breakfast, take a nature stroll, or unleash your creativity with keepsakes, the essence of this day lies in cherishing the moments spent together. Remember, these activities promote bonding and enhance your well-being as a mother, allowing you to bask in the love that motherhood brings. I hope you find these ideas inspiring and that they help you craft your own special celebration. These Mother’s Day activities are perfect for creating joyful memories, no matter how you choose to celebrate.
I’d love to hear about your own Mother’s Day experiences! Join me on Instagram and leave a comment to share what you are doing this Mother’s Day. Don’t forget to revisit my blog for more tips, activities, and heartfelt insights on parenting and family life. Wishing you a joyful and memorable Mother’s Day filled with laughter, love, and simple pleasures. Happy celebrating!
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