The first few weeks of life for new parents can pass by in a bit of a haze. Hours and minutes blur into weeks as the sleep deprivation, high emotions and wonderful buzz of life with a newborn baby combine.
When the visitors start turning up with gifts, it can be very hard for new families: flowers sit in the sink because there just isn’t time to find a vase in between feeds and nappy changes, cards collect dust on mantlepieces, newborn clothes get ripped open from their packaging at 3am after another nappy emergency. It’s not that new parents aren’t grateful, it’s just that this time is so emotionally driven it can be hard for new parents to even think about anything other than this new little person, naturally.
There are some gifts that are invaluable for new parents: a big lasagne, ready to cook is a great idea, as are nice smelling toiletries for a bit of luxury. Even popping around and making a cup of tea for your worn out, exhausted friend or family member gives them a chance to just sit and be with their baby and not focus on having to entertain people.
Another fantastic gift to give new parents would be the gift of a relaxing spa break. If the parents are happy to leave their new bundle of joy for a night or even just a few hours, spa deals offer the opportunity for them to have a quiet and self-indulgent few hours, where they can reconnect and have a chance to cut off from the world of constant nappy changes, burping and bouncing and singing nursery rhymes. The great thing is, if the parents still aren’t ready to leave their baby for a day or so, spa breaks can be booked in advance, giving them something to look forward to in the future as their little one grows bigger and more independent.
With a whole range of spa hotels to choose from around the country, a spa break could be just the thing to lift their spirits and give them a good dose of healthy self-care.
Spa hotels have a fantastic selection of facilities from steam rooms to Jacuzzis, giving new parents the opportunity to sit still for a moment and enjoy the gentle and calming atmosphere of the spa. For overnight stays in spa hotels, beautiful bedrooms and delicious food from the restaurants will leave them feeling refreshed and ready to face the world they return to.
Spa deals give you the chance to spoil the new parents with some wonderful treatments as part of some great packages. Deep tissue massages, essential for those who have spent the last few months either pregnant or slouched upright holding an increasingly heavy baby, are proven to reduce stress and improve posture. Beauty treatments are a really lovely choice if the new parents have struggled to find the time to even have a shower, let alone have a pedicure.
Pamper some new parents with a spa break from our beautifully curated collections from spa hotels around the country. Give them the time to be themselves again, just for a moment.