New Baby Meal Delivery

Choosing a new baby meal gift

• Plan for the people eating: Count the adults, older children and any visitors who will share the food. Use each product's listed servings rather than assuming a three-meal or seven-day package covers a particular number of weeks. Ask about freezer space before sending a large order.
• Choose manageable preparation: Compare casseroles, soups and complete meal packages for the family's tastes and available appliances. Check whether each item needs cooking, reheating or thawing and how it is portioned. Not every dish is ready to heat, and preparation should follow the product's instructions.
• Check dietary needs and gift details: Confirm ingredients, allergens and the parents' preferences before ordering. Review the exact package contents and packaging; do not assume sides, desserts, a keepsake basket or gift wrap are included. These are meal gifts for the household, not baby food or a prescribed postpartum diet.
• Coordinate the welcome-home timing: Confirm that the family is home and can receive and store perishable food before sending a delivery. If others are helping, coordinate quantities so the freezer is not overwhelmed. A later gift can also be useful after visitors have left or a parent returns to work.

Before you order

Physical meal orders ship to the 48 contiguous United States via FedEx or UPS. Frozen meals are packed with dry ice in insulated packaging. Review the current delivery schedule and the methods and charges available for your order. Contact us before ordering around a hospital discharge or another deadline; do not assume you can select an exact arrival date or schedule multiple deliveries automatically.

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Common questions about new baby meal delivery

What is the best meal gift to send to new parents?

Choose food that fits the household's tastes, dietary needs and preparation setup. Compare soups, casseroles and complete meal packages using the listed contents, servings and instructions. A manageable amount of food the family can receive, store and prepare is more useful than a large order chosen without checking their needs.

How many meals should I send for a new baby gift?

Start with the number of people eating and the number of dinners you want to help with, then compare the product's stated servings. Package names do not establish how long food will last for every household. Check freezer space and coordinate with other gift senders before choosing a large bundle.

Can I send a new baby meal from a group or workplace?

Yes. One organizer can place an order and add a free personal gift message from the group at checkout, such as "Congratulations from your team." Confirm the recipient's address, preferences and availability first. If people are sharing the cost, arrange contributions separately before placing the order.

How long will the meals stay fresh in the freezer?

Storage time varies by product. Follow the item's storage instructions, use-by information and guidance supplied with the shipment rather than assuming every meal keeps for six months. The recipient should be available to receive and store perishable food promptly and follow the specific thawing and preparation instructions.

Can I schedule delivery for when the baby comes home?

Review the current delivery schedule and shipping methods available at checkout, then contact us before ordering if you need help with a particular timeframe. Hospital discharge and travel plans can change, so confirm the family is home and able to receive the food. Do not assume an exact arrival date is guaranteed.

Is shipping free on every new baby meal gift?

No category-wide free-shipping promise applies to every order. Review the selected product's shipping details and the methods and charges shown at checkout. Eligibility can depend on the items, destination and method. Products in different shipping groups may have different timing and charges.