The best new baby gifts celebrate the whole family: a baby bundle or a personalized "welcome baby" balloon for the little one, and flowers or preserved roses for the new parents. A push present is a gift for the new mom to mark the birth, and popular choices include jewellery, preserved roses that last for months, or a luxury bouquet delivered once she is home.
Here are ideas for every budget and relationship, what to send to the hospital versus the home, and how to time a delivery in Ottawa.
What is a push present?
A push present is a gift, usually from a partner, that honours the new mom after she gives birth or welcomes a baby through adoption or surrogacy. There are no rules about price or type. What matters is that it is for her, not the baby. Some families give it in the hospital, others wait until everyone is home and settled. A keepsake is a lovely choice because it will always be connected to the day the baby arrived.
Push present ideas she will treasure
- Preserved roses: real roses treated to keep their look for a year or more, with no water, no pollen and no care. Ideal for a tired new mom.
- A luxury bouquet: fresh flowers in her favourite colours, timed for her first days home.
- Jewellery with meaning: a birthstone or initial piece. Pair it with flowers so the moment feels complete.
- A treat just for her: chocolate-dipped strawberries she does not have to share.
New baby gifts for the family
- Baby bundles: curated sets that can include a personalized balloon, flowers, a teddy bear and a keepsake box.
- Personalized bubble balloons: "Welcome baby" with the baby's name, a cheerful announcement for the front room.
- "It's a boy" or "It's a girl" bundles: in blue or pink, a simple way to say congratulations.
- Baby shower centrepieces: if the baby is not here yet, a hot air balloon arrangement personalized with the baby's name makes a great shower gift.
Ideas by budget
| Budget | For the family | For the new mom |
|---|---|---|
| Under $100 | "It's a boy" or "It's a girl" bundle, or a welcome baby balloon | A mini set of preserved roses |
| $100 to $150 | A deluxe welcome baby bundle with a teddy bear | Preserved roses in a round box |
| $150 and up | A deluxe welcome baby box with fresh flowers and a keepsake box | A premium arrangement or larger preserved rose box |
Delivery is priced by distance from our studio in Carp, near Kanata, from $10 up to 10 km to $55 up to 55 km, and the exact fee is shown at checkout.
Hospital or home delivery?
Many maternity and newborn units limit fresh flowers and latex balloons, and some do not allow them at all. If you want to send something to an Ottawa hospital, check the unit's current policy first. Preserved roses and bubble or foil balloons are often better choices. In most cases, though, delivering to the home a day or two after the family is back is easier for everyone: there is more space, and the parents can enjoy the gift instead of carrying it out to the car.
Not sure when they will be home? Call or text 819-208-3034 and we can help you plan the timing. Same-day delivery is available on many gifts if you order early in the day.
What to write on the card
- "Welcome to the world, little one. We can't wait to meet you."
- "Congratulations on your beautiful new family. Rest when you can."
- For a push present: "You amaze me. Thank you for our baby."
Add the message at checkout and it is hand-written on a card.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good push present?
Something lasting and personal for the new mom, such as preserved roses, jewellery or a luxury bouquet delivered once she is home.
When do you give a push present?
Some partners give it at the hospital, others in the first days home. There is no fixed rule.
Can I send flowers to a maternity ward in Ottawa?
Some units do not allow fresh flowers or latex balloons. Check with the unit first, or send preserved roses or deliver to the home instead.
What is a good gift for a new baby?
A baby bundle or a personalized welcome baby balloon, plus flowers or a treat for the parents.
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