Those first few weeks with a new baby can be the most rewarding – and the most stressful. If you have friends who've recently celebrated the birth of a new baby, you might be trying to figure out the perfect gift for them. While baby items are always a good choice, it might be nice to do something for the parents too. Here are four gift ideas that will be loved and appreciated by the new parents.

Cleaning Services

When there's a new baby in the house, the cleaning schedule can go right out the window. Between the feedings, diaper changes, and sleepless nights, there's no time to worry about how dirty the house is getting. That's where a cleaning service comes in handy. If your friends have a new baby in the house, give them the gift of time by paying for a cleaning service. Their house will stay clean, and they won't have to try and find the energy to vacuum those dirty carpets. 

Food Delivery

When it comes to caring for a newborn, it can be tough to find the time to prepare a meal. Many new parents resort to eating whatever they can find in the house. Or, they hope that well-meaning friends will bring them dinners for a few nights. Be that well-meaning friend and take it one step further. Sign your friends up for a food delivery service. They'll have freshly-prepared meals delivered right to their door. Best of all, they can choose what they want to eat on any given night.

Movie Subscription

Once baby comes home from the hospital, those date nights are going to be a thing of the past. That doesn't mean the happy couple can't enjoy a movie from the comfort of their own home. To make sure the new parents are able to enjoy some quiet time together, sign them up for a movie subscription. They'll be able to watch movies that are streaming right to their television.

Massage Home Visit

Being a new parent can be stressful. The new parents are going to need a way to relax and unwind. Getting away for a weekend spa retreat might be out of the question for a few months. However, an in-home massage won't be. To help your friends relax their tired muscles, pay to have a massage therapist come into their home for a private session.

If your friends have a new baby in the family, use the gift ideas here to let them know how much you care.