I’m going to share some of my favourite recipes for new Mums – these are great for gifts in the early weeks, but I have a list of guidelines which I try to follow:

• Recipes should be full of nutrients – I particularly found it hard to eat enough veg the first month or two
• Food should be easy to reheat
• Food should be suitable for freezer, ideally in current packaging
• Ideally deliver in containers you don’t need back – good quality zip lock bags are great for soup or metal containers that can be just popped in the oven can be purchased at supermarkets
• Clearly mark packages with contents and instructions for heating, suitability for freezing
• It’s good to have a selection of recipes which are dairy free, gluten free etc
• Drop the food and go unless they ask for assistance, the first two weeks especially is such an important time for family bonding

What are your favourite meals for new Mums?

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