As soon as a woman welcomes a baby into the world, [often] her family and others around her become focused on the baby. As a result, the mother can sometimes somewhat be forgotten. If you want to congratulate her and show her that she is not forgotten, here are the best gifts for a new mom. Any of these gifts will show her that you thought of her and that she is cared for. And we promise you that these items will be used and loved.
Cozy Slippers
Women love a good pair of cozy slippers to wear around the house. You won’t be leaving the house very often when you are a new mother. And when you do get off the couch, it’s nice to have some comfortable slippers to wear. I love these two options. The first is open-toe, so it’s great for the winter or summer. And the other option is microwavable heated slippers. You read that right! I love that they are filled with dried French lavender and all-natural grain. They are so great that they were even featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things List for 2019!
Quality Water Bottle
A new mommy needs to stay hydrated! A good water bottle that will remind her to sip throughout the day will help her body, help her milk supply, and overall help her feel better.
Coffee Mug
There’s very little sleep going on when you have a newborn. This is why moms are usually making or warming up a cup of coffee. With this coffee cup, she will never have to reheat her coffee again.
Coffee Maker
And if she needs another convenient place to make a cup of coffee, this mini Keurig is perfect.
It’s a life-saving machine for any new mom who doesn’t have time to brew coffee (read: every new mom).
New Mom Gift Basket
Here are two great options if a gift basket is more your style. One is filled with cute things for mom and baby, and the other is filled with useful items perfect for her postpartum recovery.
Leggings
Leggings are essential for any mom. Moms live in them because they cover us at all times, no matter what awkward position we get into when wrangling the kids, and they are perfect for the changing postpartum body. No matter what, they move and mold to our body’s shape, which is exactly what a woman needs when recovering from birth. This is where functionality meets comfort, and these postpartum leggings are a mom favorite.
Essential Oil Diffuser
Smelling certain scents can give someone energy, help them sleep, help with nausea, and so much more. A diffuser is a wonderful gift because it can set the tone in a room and give that person comfort and a feeling of peace.
Bath Salts
Give the gift of relaxation. Whenever the new mom can hand off the baby to her partner and get some much-deserved R&R, she can add these bath salts to her bath and soak in luxury.
Weighted Sleep Mask
New moms need to get sleep whenever they can. Sometimes that requires napping throughout the day. If the light from the windows is not allowing her to sleep well, this weighted sleep mask will do the trick. It’s basically like a hug for your head. It even has one side for cooling and the other side for warmth. So cool!
Baby Carrier
I love a good baby carrier. Babies always want to be kept close, and the best way to do that and still get things done around the house is babywearing. One of my favorite baby carriers is the ring sling from Wildbird. It can be used with your infant and can grow with them into toddlerhood. This is an amazing gift to give.
Silicone Breast Pump
Every drop counts! The new mom will thank you repeatedly when she realizes she no longer has to use an electric breast pump because she is catching so much milk with this silicone breast pump. This is the gift that every breastfeeding mom will love.
Postpartum Feminine Care Products
A lot happens to a woman’s body after childbirth. This may not be the sexiest gift, but it is something that she will need, and she might not even know it. These feminine care products are super gentle and perfect for helping her stay clean and fresh, especially if she isn’t finding time to hop in the shower.
Journal
The moments of newborn snuggles, baby smiles, and chubby thighs won’t last forever. So help her savor these memories by giving her a keepsake baby book journal. It will be a gift she will treasure forever.
Jewelry
What mother doesn’t love a nice piece of jewelry? And this dainty 14K solid gold chain with customization options is a beautiful gift for a new mom. Select up to three initials or characters to truly make this layering piece her own.
Neck Massager
You would never know how much strain and pain holding a newborn baby all day long could put on your upper back and shoulders. But, more than likely, a new mom’s partner will not have the energy to give her a good daily shoulder rub, so this neck massager is the next best thing!
AirPods
If she wants to listen to a podcast or some relaxing music and not wake up the baby, these AirPods are the best. Who wants to get tangled up in cords when you have to tend to a baby?
Concealer
Need I say more? . . . A new mom can seriously not get enough of under-eye concealer. This magical stick will make her look like she’s back from the dead!
Comfy Cardigan
Whether she is cozying up on the couch or leaving the house with the newborn, a comfy cardigan is always a great gift. I particularly love it because it will keep the new mom warm, comfortable, and covered and can also be used as a nursing cover!
Mom’s One Line a Day
This one-line-a-day memory book is an excellent alternative if a journal is too daunting. Each day has a few lines for the new mom to jot down a few thoughts, memories, or milestones baby achieved that day. This gift makes journaling easy. It’s a special gift to give a new mom.
Instant Pot Duo & Cookbook
Cooking is the last thing a new mom wants to do. So an awesome gift to give a new mom is an Instant Pot because it lets her drop in a frozen chicken breast and a jar of salsa, press a few buttons, and walk away. In no time, a delicious meal will be ready! This really takes the pressure off when it comes to dinner time. I also recommend pairing her new Instant Pot with this cookbook full of 75 easy recipes.
If you want to show your love to a new mom and let her know that you are thinking about her, these gifts will make her feel loved.
Quotebook Journal
The Quotebook Journal is the perfect keepsake quotable journal for all of the amazing things that are said in your family! With Quotebook, you record the moments that matter to you, and relive them when you want a laugh or when times get tough as a reminder to live, love and celebrate the small stuff.
