New mothers have a lot on their plates and will always appreciate thoughtful gifts. For women that prefer natural goods, choosing natural gifts for new mothers has never been easy. Take her personal tastes into consideration when you make your purchase and you’re sure to choose a gift that she’ll love.

Organic Cotton Clothing

Organic cotton clothing feels great against the skin. New mothers will want to be as comfortable as possible, so purchase a variety of clothes for her. Remember that she is not likely to have her old body back yet and she may be dealing with pain from surgery and childbirth, so choose clothes that are loose. If she’ll be breastfeeding, look for nursing shirts and bras–anything that allows for easy access to the breast.

Salves and Lotions

A new mother’s body has just gone through a lot. Salves and lotions can help soothe her skin. A good lotion can help keep her skin moisturized, which may help it regain its tightness. Breastfeeding women are often plagued with dry and cracked nipples–you can purchase a salve created for this problem. Look for products with organic ingredients, such as lanolin, shea butter and beeswax.

Yoga Classes

Yoga can help a new mother to relax. Give her a gift certificate to a local class that specializes in post-natal yoga. Alternatively, you can purchase a yoga video that she can do at home.

Food

When taking care of a new baby, there isn’t much time for cooking. Bring the new mother the gift of a pre-cooked meal. Use organic foods and pay attention to her tastes. Make something that she can heat up later, not something that she has to eat that day. Even a batch of healthy cookies can help give her the energy she needs.

Baby Slings

A mother that enjoys natural products may be interested in baby wearing. If you think that she wants to wear her baby, look for slings made from organic cotton. One popular version of the sling is called a “ring sling” and goes over one shoulder. Another one is a long piece of fabric that the mother can tie around her body to carry the baby in a variety of ways.

Diaper Service

Cloth diapering may be the most natural choice, but it’s also a lot of hard work. If there’s a diaper cleaning and delivery service in your area, you could pay for a few months of this service.

Time

Perhaps the most natural gift of all is the gift of time. Most new mothers are short on time and will enjoy it if you can volunteer your time to help her out. You can watch the baby while she enjoys a shower or take her other children on an outing so that she can enjoy exclusive time with the new baby.