Thank you to REDYPER™ San Francisco Compostable Diaper Service for sponsoring this post. Their mission is to eliminate disposable diapers and wipes from Bay Area landfills. Saving the planet, one diaper at a time.
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New parents deserve our love and support – and then some. Of course, we love choosing adorable baby things, but let’s not forget about the parents as they adjust to a new reality. When parents are rested, cared for, and get some time back for themselves, the whole family benefits. These thoughtful gift ideas for new parents focus on comfort, nourishment, convenience, and little moments of ease for growing families.
Time Saver: Diaper Delivery Service & Baby Products
Having a compostable diaper service like REDYPER is a triple win: new parents get top-quality eco-friendly products, peace of mind, and zero diaper guilt. Heather used this service for years and swears by it.
How does it work? Every week, REDYPER™ San Francisco delivers fresh DYPER™ Simply Kind™ diapers and wipes to your doors, picks up dirty ones, and transports them to a commercial composting facility where they are turned into topsoil in just 14 weeks. So far, they have diverted over 15 million pounds of dirty diapers from landfills.
It saves time, helps the planet, and keeps babies comfortable. What more could a busy parent ask for?
Housecleaning and Helpers
Give new parents the priceless gift of professional help in the home. BerryClean is a top-rated cleaning service that serves Oakland and surrounding areas. You can get a quote here based on what you know about the recipient and gift them the funds. Or, you can also buy customizable gift cards from sites like Giftly with a suggested use on service providers like TaskRabbit and Care.com.
Fuel for the Family: Food Delivery
New families need a lot of nourishment. Milky Oat is a food delivery service with a focus on postpartum nutrition in the first six weeks after giving birth with a seasonal menu of nutrient-dense and delicious foods.
On a smaller scale, you can pick up dinner and dessert before any visit. Julie likes to fill an Instacart order with essentials and treats. Gift certificates to DoorDash or UberEats gift cards allow new parents to order food from their favorite local restaurants. [The 510families home delivery & services guide has lots more ideas in this vein]
Special Photo Keepsakes Now or Later
There are so many options for getting custom books, cards, and photos done, making these projects even more daunting for new parents. Artifact Uprising’s “My Favorite People” baby board book is a sweet but simple concept – parents upload photos of family and friends they want their baby to get to know.
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With a Shutterfly gift card, parents can use their Make My Book service, where Shutterfly’s designers will do all of the heavy lifting. New parents upload the photos they want to use, and the designer will create an aesthetically pleasing layout.
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SPECIAL OFFER: Your first month of REDYPER SF, on us! Get a free 4-week trial plus 50% off a New Baby Intro Pack (2 packs of diapers, 2 packs of wipes, and 1 roll of compost collection bags) with the code EASTBAYBABY. Offer expires on 5/31/26. Terms and conditions apply.
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Coffee Subscription to Keep Them Going
One of the most helpful things you can give to new parents? Caffeine. Going out for coffee is harder with a newborn, so coffee delivered to your door can be a luxury. With MistoBox, the recipient can customize the subscription, which is then roasted to order. Maybe you could pair the coffee with a photo mug of the little person keeping them up all night (see photo gifts above).
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Local Bay Area coffee roasters offering coffee subscriptions include Red Bay Coffee, Ritual Coffee, Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters, Highwire Coffee, Bicycle Coffee Company, and Timeless Coffee.
Relax & Recharge: Spa Gift or Cozy Robe
Treat the (probably) exhausted new parents to a bit of pampering. Locally, the Claremont Resort & Club is a decadent splurge. If that much time away from the baby feels too ambitious, you, the thoughtful friend, can offer to walk the baby around the block several times while they duck into the nearest corner nail salon.
New parents are hopefully spending the early days in a state of rest and recovery, and the uniform for rest and recovery = comfy robe. Check out this super plush robe from Brooklinen.
Oakland Museum Membership
Help them get out of the house. The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is a great date night spot. Of course, the Nature Playspace is an incredibly special place and peaceful retreat with babies and toddlers in the early days of parenthood. Parents can send grandparents or caregivers when they need a break. The Individual Annual membership is $99 for one cardholder and a guest, and free admission for children and grandchildren.
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SPECIAL OFFER: Your first month of REDYPER SF, on us! Get a free 4-week trial plus 50% off a New Baby Intro Pack (2 packs of diapers, 2 packs of wipes, and 1 roll of compost collection bags) with the code EASTBAYBABY. Offer expires on 5/31/26. Terms and conditions apply.
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More about our sponsor, REDYPER SF
- Membership is $33.99 every 4 weeks
- Membership includes weekly pickup and delivery service
- Diapers, wipes, and other earth-friendly products are available for purchase at the online shop
- Starter pack & trial is over a $70 value, only $20 when the promotion code is used
- The customer service is unrivaled
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Thank you REDYPER SF for sponsoring this post and for its incredible service to babies, families, and the planet.
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Family photoshoots make a great gift!