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

FAQs

What meal to bring a postpartum mom? ›

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 is a good meal to make for a meal train? ›

  • Cheeseburger Stuffed Pasta Shells. White Pesto Spinach Lasagna. ...
  • White Chicken Chili. Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons. ...
  • Cheeseburger Sliders. Pulled Pork Sandwich. ...
  • Spaghetti Squash Meatball Casserole. Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe. ...
  • Beef Enchilada Casserole. Baked Spicy Chicken Tacos. ...
  • Western Ham and Egg Casserole.
Apr 7, 2022

What to bake for new parents? ›

Recipes to Make for a New Mom:
  1. Granola - 5 ingredients and oh so tasty. ...
  2. Oatmeal chocolate chip muffins - they taste amazingly indulgent but are packed with goodness. ...
  3. Healthy banana bread or pumpkin bread or chocolate chip zucchini bread.
  4. Healthy chicken salad - good on a fork, cracker or sandwich/wrap.
Sep 6, 2023

What foods should a postpartum mother have? ›

12 Super-Foods for New Moms
  • Salmon.
  • Low-Fat Dairy Products.
  • Lean Beef.
  • Legumes.
  • Blueberries.
  • Brown Rice.
  • Oranges.
  • Eggs.
Nov 24, 2022

What foods should I avoid post partum? ›

Some citrus fruits like oranges and lemons: May cause rashes, itching, and discomfort for the baby. Foods like soy milk, brown rice, corn, and beans: May increase the risk of allergies in the baby. Drinks and snacks containing caffeine: Can lead to restlessness, runny nose, and difficulty sleeping.

What dinners freeze well? ›

Choose from dozens of delicious freezer meals including casseroles, baked pasta dishes, gumbo, pot roast, slow-cooker soups and stews, and more. You guests will never guess that you just popped that Turkey-Noodle-Poppy Seed Casserole out of the freezer.

What is a good gift for a mom that just had a baby? ›

Best Self-Care Gifts For New Moms
  • Best Self-Care Gifts For New Moms. ...
  • Extra Gentle Bodycare Basics For Mom And Baby. ...
  • Black Boxer Shorts For Pregnancy And Postpartum. ...
  • A Thoughtful Card Game Designed For New Parents. ...
  • The Softest Postpartum Undies. ...
  • A Spa-Like Pick-Me-Up For When There's No Time For A Bath.
Apr 30, 2024

What do moms need most after giving birth? ›

Postpartum Essentials Checklist
  • Stool softener. ...
  • Breast pads. ...
  • Large water bottle. ...
  • Peri rinse bottle. Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle. ...
  • Perineal spray. Earth Mama Organics Herbal Perineal Spray. ...
  • Sitz bath. Soothic Sitz Bath. ...
  • Epsom salts. Lansinoh Sitz Bath Salts. ...
  • Pain reliever. Advil Pain Reliever, 200 Count.

What food do you bring to a grieving family? ›

You can still provide a nourishing meal even if you don't cook. Many grocery stores offer ready-to-eat meals in a variety of options. You could also bring fresh rolls, cold cuts, cheeses, and potato salad. Drop off a fruit and vegetable platter along with an extra-large sub.

How much money to give for a meal train? ›

Is there a minimum contribution? When donating to a meal train wallet there is no minimum and most participants donate between $20 and $50 dollars. It's really up to you and what you'd like to provide for the person in need. How will the recipient know I contributed to their wallet?

How to make tacos for a meal train? ›

Start with a warm tortilla, and fill it with a generous scoop of beef. Top it off with some shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream. If you're feeling adventurous, add some sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cotija cheese for some extra flavor. Beef tacos are an easy, delicious, and classic meal!

What comfort food for new parents? ›

Homemade beef barbacoa and saucy chicken tinga also freeze and reheat nicely. If the season's right for soup, simmer up something comforting: creamy spiced parsnip soup or this chanterelle concoction, flavor-packed lentil soup, or just some good homemade chicken stock.

What should I cook for elderly parents? ›

Nutrition During the Golden Years: 7 Awesome Meal Ideas for Elderly Parents
  • Leafy Green Salads. ...
  • Sweet Summer Salad. ...
  • Herb-Roasted Chicken. ...
  • Tomato and Basil Flatbread. ...
  • Vegetable Stir-Fry. ...
  • Microgreen Pesto Pasta. ...
  • Guacamole Dip and Spread.

What to bake for a grieving family? ›

Baking brings people together

So, you might choose to bake your loved one's favorite pumpkin bread to share with family or friends, and when you do, you might say, “This was my son's favorite.” As you invite others into your grief journey, you allow them to come alongside you to offer support and love.

What to bring a new mom after birth? ›

Items for Pampering
  • Face masks or creams for a DIY facial treatment.
  • Refreshing body wipes (let's face it, some days even getting time to shower can be tricky)
  • A fun new nail polish color (now that she can reach her toes again!)
  • Epsom salts/bath bombs for when she's cleared by her doctor for bath time.

What should be given to the mother after delivery? ›

Advise the woman to eat a greater amount and variety of healthy foods, such as meat, fish, oils, nuts, seeds, cereals, beans, vegetables, cheese and milk to help her feel strong and well (give examples of how much to eat).

What to put in a postpartum care package? ›

Postpartum care package (Mom gift basket)

Include things to support her physical recoveries, like a peri bottle and perineal cooling pad liners if she had a vagin*l delivery (we love Frida Mom), or a recovery band and comfy high-waisted underwear if she had a C-section.

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