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Holidays like Valentine's Day tend to get swept under the rug in the days and weeks after a baby is born, and while it makes sense, it's also kind of sad. Sure, there's a lot going on with a newborn, but parents should try not to forget that they're also still partners. They're not just mutual caretakers of a tiny human, but lovers and friends. After giving birth, it's hard to feel anything approaching sexy, and someone taking the effort to make a mom feel desirable is huge. The 10 sexiest Valentine's Day gifts for postpartum moms are the ones that make a mom feel valued and wanted, even if she feels like an utter hot mess.
Right after a baby is born, pretty much the last thing on a new mom's mind is sex. In order of things they don't want to do, sex is second only to hosting a dinner party for 30 and inviting their mother-in-law as the guest of honor. That's why there needs to be particular attention given to those new mom emotions if you want to give them something sexy. Think beyond lingerie they might feel self-conscious in, or fancy dinners that take hours (even if you manage to find childcare, her boobs will start overflowing by dessert). Think more along the lines of romantic gestures that cater to the largest of erogenous zones... the brain.
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The Wine She's Been Wanting For Months
Nope, it's not unique at all, but it's a classic for a reason. Wine is luscious and sexy, and doggone it, no longer off the menu once the baby is born. Get her one of her favorite bottles. Decant it. Pour it into real crystal, and serve it while you watch the baby. Hand her the remote and leave her alone. (Or maybe she can drink it while she takes that aforementioned bath.)
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A Sexy Monogram
This necklace is subtly sexy. It's an initial necklace, but not like one you've ever seen before. Beautiful bodies make up the monogram, lending an air of the forbidden. Pro-tip, use her initial (or your initial) on this one, as your child's initial would just be awkward.
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Your Words In A Great Card
Have you ever seen a more gorgeous, romantic card in your whole life? I haven't. This handmade pop-up card is the perfect dramatic backdrop for your own words, or a poem that has meaning for you, or even a passage from a risque novel.
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A Sturdy (But Sexy) Bracelet
New moms sometimes find that their more fragile pieces of jewelry don't hold up to curious little fingers. There's no way a baby could damage this cuff, but it's not clunky-looking in the least.
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Pretty, Personalized Lip Color
Maybe she used to rock a red mouth, but it's been hard to maintain with a new baby. That's where Flower Balm comes in: Sort of like a mood ring for your lips, new moms will love how the personalized pink stain gives the perfect pop of color on days when they're feeling less than fab... not to mention the fact that it won't rub off on baby's head like most lip sticks/glosses/stains. (And the little flower is so cheerful!)
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Beautiful Blooms
They say you can never go wrong with flowers, but that's not always the case (as you know if you've ever gotten a bunch of sad, saggy blossoms). This indulgent arrangement is undeniably sexy for a bouquet of flowers, and she'll love the scent of fresh roses filling the air.