This gift guide seemed appropriate since our lovely 9-month-old has decided that 2 am is a good time to go to sleep. She has also started waking up multiple times during the night so I’m in the exhausted parent category.
Most parents fall into this category at some point. New parents should probably get the award for “Most Exhausted Parents!”. If you know an exhausted parent or you are one of them these gift ideas are for you.
What Tired Parents Really Want
As a tired parent myself, here are the things tired parents really want.
SLEEP
I know it’s obvious but Sleep is all we can think about sometimes. A couple of awesome gifts that involve relaxing and sleep would be a massage or taking the kids for a night (or even a couple of hours!). A really awesome gift would be a weekend away without the kids. Oh, the sleep you could have with no guilt about what needs to be getting done and no children to wake you up early.
A Clean House
Now I know a cleaning service is an expensive gift but you could always give them paper plates and plastic silverware so at least the dishes don’t have to be done! Or at the least please ignore the mess when you come to visit.
Not to Make Dinner
I don’t know why but the act of making dinner can be so challenging sometimes. Meal subscription boxes or Gift cards are a great idea for tired parents. Stick to places that do carryout or delivery. Unless of course, you want to watch the kids… (don’t forget to use Ebates to save even more on meal subscription boxes!)
Netflix or Prime Movies
If you can’t sleep binge-watching shows on Netflix or Amazon Prime is definitely a good idea. Especially when you’re trying to stay awake to watch your kid in the middle of the night.
To take a Quiet Shower/Bath
To be honest most parents especially moms would probably be happy to pee without a child calling for them. A shower without interruption is a rarity once you have little people. Volunteering to watch the kids for a few hours is a great gift for any exhausted parent.
A Date Night
As a parent date night doesn’t happen very often. A great gift would be either providing babysitting or sending a date night in!
Date night in boxes have everything they need for a fun date without leaving the house. Recipes, a Music playlist, games/activities and more. Here are a few of the night in boxes we have done.
Funny Gifts for Exhausted Parents
Ok, so now that I have shared with you the gifts tired parents really want here are some fun gifts that might just make these exhausted people giggle.
When you are really sleep deprived what do you really want?
Best gift guide I’ve seen yet!
Haha, thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Great post that I have included on my regular feature on Pain Pals “Monday Magic – Inspiring Christmas blogs for You!” Claire
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
This is so awesome!!
Lol. Those shirts are pretty cute. I really like the coffee mug. Parenting is the only profession where you never get a raise, never get enough sleep and you’re never alone. All that causes parental exhaustion. I know it all too well.
That’s so true. Parenting is the hardest job I have ever had!
LOL! This is the best, especially for newbie parents! I’m so exhausted, all the time, and want all the graphic t-shirts! But what I really want is a spa day to myself!
Haha, a spa day sounds amazing!
Oh my gosh, I love this post! The title pulled me in but I totally agree with what you said! Hang in there!!
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
My hubs is usually the one who ends up getting up early or staying up late when our kids are refusing sleep, so I definitely need to get him some of the goodies for Christmas this year!
Haha, I’m sure it will make him laugh!
these gifts are hilarious!!! thanks for sharing!
These are such cute gift ideas, perfect for all the tired parents in the world. 😉
This is too funny … and so true! Hope tonight is a better night for you! ?
Thanks, I hope it’s a better night too!
LOL! This is so great!
Oh my gosh! These are perfect!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
These are awesome! You had me laughing and thinking where were these items when I had my baby. lol Although I think the Freaking Awesome Mug is great! I would wear a shirt that says that too. Lol Great list.
Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed the gift ideas. I was worried that I only thought they were funny because I was so tired!
Love this! I think the battery charge shirts for parents and baby are awesome!