The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for New Moms
Being a new mom can be an emotional and exhausting experience, even with all the joys that a newborn brings. To commemorate her first Mother’s Day, a thoughtful gift will go a long way in making her feel a bit more like herself in those early sleep-deprived weeks and months. To help you shop for the new mother in your life, I’ve rounded up 25 gifts that run the gamut from the practical to the decadent to the hyperpersonalized, no matter their taste. Many of these gifts are personally vetted by me and my fellow Strategist parents, so you can shop knowing that you’re in seasoned hands. For even more Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, check out our gift-guide hub here.
Everything bag
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This cheery bright-pink tote from the statusy Pacific Tote Company (founded by Roman Coppola) is made in the U.S. from deadstock sailing canvas and is the perfect size for the beach or the farmers’ market, or for carrying diapers.
Monthly flower delivery
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A regularly scheduled delivery of bouquets (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) from one of our favorite online florists. In our experience, the flowers always arrive looking perfect and last a long time, too.
All-over botanical body oil …
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This best-in-class body oil is made with 11 botanical oils and brown marine algae, is extremely fast-absorbing, and leaves skin feeling velvety.
… and an indulgent oil for her face
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Here’s a light everyday face oil that’s hydrating, plumping, and firming — and presented in the most beautiful handblown-glass vessel.
Something soothing for her hands
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She’ll appreciate this deeply moisturizing (and very prettily packaged) balm after all the hand-washing she’ll be doing. It comes with a key to help wring out every last bit.
Portable massager
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A mini massage gun will help the new mom relieve some of the tension she might feel in her back, neck, and arms from holding the baby all day.
The do-it-all baby monitor
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A smart baby-monitor system that will help her rest a little easier knowing that she can check in on her little one when they’re sleeping.
The best shortbread cookies
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A new mom needs all the easiest snacks within arm’s reach at all times, and these are some of the most delicious.
Delivery from their favorite restaurants
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DoorDash e-Gift Card
So they can order from their favorite restaurants until they can go out again.
Tiny, delightful water bottle
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Hydro Flask Micro Hydro
She probably already has a giant water bottle, but she most likely doesn’t own this adorable micro version that holds just 6.7 ounces and can virtually fit anywhere, leaving her unencumbered — but hydrated — to do what she needs to do.
Personalized charm necklace
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An alphabet charm necklace is always a sweet gesture. (This happens to be the one Susan Orlean personally owns.)
Dainty catchall
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And a lovely catchall for her jewelry.
For some much-needed “me” time
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The Strategist beauty team’s preferred red-light therapy mask would give the new mom an opportunity to relax and indulge in herself for a few minutes.
Our favorite earplugs for sleep
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Alpine Silence Earplugs
So she can make the most of those precious hours of sleep.
Weighted sleep mask
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Not-too-heavy weighted blanket
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This 5.8-pound weighted blanket from Coyuchi provides just enough heft without being constricting.
Instant memory-maker …
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The instant camera Jeremiah Brent’s kids use.
… and a frame for all the digital photos
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Aura Aspen 12”
Our best-in-class digital picture frame is “nice to look at and frictionless to set up,” according to our tech writer, Jordan McMahon.
Comfy, stylish, and cooling pajamas
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Lake’s pima-cotton pajamas are some of the most comfortable, breathable, and flattering pajamas I’ve ever tried.
Luxurious house robe
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Instead of a bathrobe, opt for a luxurious cashmere house robe instead.
Fizzy canned coffee
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Esspo Variety Pack
If she’s a beverage fiend, she’ll love trying this espresso soda that’s made with cold brew and comes in fun flavors like sweet lemon, cherry vanilla, and dirty chai.
Really nice matcha
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For a less intense caffeine kick, consider Rocky’s Matcha. This set includes a tin of Osada ceremonial blend matcha, a tea scoop, a tea sifter, a matcha whisk, and a stand for the whisk.
Fancy hairbrush
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This hairbrush feels amazing on the scalp.
Easy high-tech styler
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For a quick glamour moment, thanks to the (nearly) foolproof Dyson Airwrap.
Beautiful laundry basket
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Considering all the laundry a new baby generates, a handmade Amish basket can turn a thankless chore into more of a ritual. (MillerKnoll creative director Kelsey Keith called this “the most beautiful thing that I own” in a recent issue of “Secret Strategist.”)
More Mother's Day Gifts
- 54 Gifts for Moms (at Every Price Point)
- A Well-Chosen Book Is a Great Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift
- 41 Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Mom
- The 140 Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
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