The Best Gifts for New Moms, From Sleepwear Seen on Starry Mamas to Services That Treat Them Like A-Listers
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Welcoming a new family member is one of the most exciting moments in life. If you’re looking for the best gifts for new moms, why not make her first Mother’s Day a memorable one?
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Maybe they’re caring for a newborn or foster child, or growing their household with a blended family. Whatever the case, some of the most appreciated gifts — including “push presents” — include meal delivery services that take the hassle out of planning dinner, clothing that fits for pre- and post-bump wardrobes or stylish jewelry that showcases their new mama status.
Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best gifts for new mothers ahead of Mother’s Day (May 12). Check out our favorites below, including a stylish diaper bag, comfy loungewear, services that free up their time, stylish baby goods from Hollywood-founded brands and more.
Bombas Women's Sunday Slipper
Moms won’t want to take off these Bombas faux fur slippers, which feature a comfy memory foam footbed and a rubber outsole for when it’s time to step outside. Another thing to love: the brand donates clothing to those in need for every pair purchased.
And if you want to treat her new little one, you can save five percent off when you buy another item — like some super-soft baby socks to match with mama.
Calpak Diaper Backpack with Laptop Sleeve
Baby gear is bound to get dirty — and this stylish diaper backpack with Calpak is designed to hold up against splashes and spills. This water-resistant bag has several insulated bottle holders inside, breathable mesh pockets, a convenient magnetic closure and a luggage handle pass-through. It’s also got a zippered compartment for a 14-inch laptop for when baby is done with diapers — and mom just needs a durable work tote.
Chiyo's First 40 Days Restore Program
Developed specifically for maternal wellness by trained chefs and clinical nutritionists, Chiyo’s East-meets-West delivery service serves nourishing dishes for every postpartum stage. Inspired by the “First 40 Days” tradition followed by many Asian cultures, the meals help moms’ bodies heal and rebuild with healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners, plus snacks and tonics in between. Gift cards are also available.
Keababies Baby Handprint & Footprint Keepsake Kit
Some of the best gifts for new moms are personalized ones, such as Keababies’ handprint and footprint keepsake kit. It comes with food-grade quality clay (so it’s safe for newborn skin) and a wooden photo frame so your recipient can display their little ones’ tiny prints on a wall or tabletop. The frame measures 11 inches by 8.8 inches, and you can also add photos in the two 2.75-inch by 2.75-inch areas.
Bumpsuit The Cindy Bodysuit
Founded by entrepreneurial model Nicole Trunfio, Bumpsuit’s cozy Cindy bodysuit is easy for moms to pull on and off, thanks to the four-way stretch fabric. Giftees will also appreciate the core support and contouring for post-partum wear.
Tiny Tags The Perfect Bundle with Silver Bracelet
Two mom-owned labels teamed up for this bundle that includes jewelry for mom and a onesie for baby. Emblazoned with the word “mama” in cursive, Tiny Tags’ chic script bracelet lets new mamas show off their status with style, and Tenth & Pine’s matching organic cotton bodysuit matches with mom’s bling.
Yohana Concierge Membership
Like a personalized Task Rabbit for caregivers with a full plate, Yohana‘s monthly subscription lets busy giftees outsource almost every type of task. The service’s team of problem-solving specialists can research kid-friendly recipes, plan birthday parties, find the perfect plumber or gardener, plan and book vacations and much more, allowing members to focus on spending time with family.
Muu Pump Pair
Muu’s wearable breast pumps require no batteries or USB cables, so new moms can travel freely while breastfeeding — no need to recharge any tech. (Because there’s nothing like the discomfort of needing to find a pumping room ASAP.) This two-pack includes food-grade silicone pumps that use natural suction, allowing them to be worn discreetly. They can hold five ounces of milk each and come with lids. Meghan Trainor recently gave Muu a shoutout on Instagram Stories.
Wonderbly <em>I Love Mommy This Much</em> Book
Don’t forget to gift this with a big pack of tissues, as this personalized book (available in hard or soft covers) will get moms teary-eyed after reading heartwarming stories about how much their kiddos love them. The 34-page tome can be customized with up to four kids’ names, and it’s great for grandmas, stepmoms, and any other maternal figure. Plus, get 20 percent off when you buy two or more books with code MULTI20.
Vegamour Gro and Repair Kit
Nicole Kidman-backed Vegamour’s Gro and Repair Kit makes the perfect gift for new moms looking for postpartum regrowth. The four-piece set includes the clean haircare and wellness brand’s best-selling hair serum, revitalizing shampoo and conditioner and HYDR-8 deep moisture repair mask, which are formulated with plant-based ingredients that help support growth and promote visibly stronger, thicker and fuller tresses.
Instacart+ Membership
$99 for 12 months at Instacart
For most new moms, you can bet that whipping up food is the last thing she’ll want to do. Treat her to Instacart’s grocery delivery subscription that makes it easy to shop for ready-made meals, breakfast ingredients, snacks, household items, skincare and more without leaving the house. Instacart offers a variety of grocers, retailers and online meal services, including Target, Walmart, Grocery Outlet, ButcherBox, Sunbasket, Sprouts, Smart & Final, Kroger and more. Memberships range from $29 for three months to $99 for a year, and you can also treat her to a gift card in increments of $25. Consider it a two-fer: She’ll get a free year of Peacock with her Instacart+ membership, too.
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Bodily The Everything Bra
Investor Brooklyn Decker shared her love on social media for Bodily’s The Everything Bra (available in a three-pack), designed for all-day comfort and to help lower the risk of mastitis and clogged ducts. It’s made of soft, stretchy fabric adapts to women’s changing bodies during pregnancy and nursing.
Shari's Berries Deliciously Decadent Lavender Garden and Strawberries
Sweet-toothed moms will appreciate these chocolate-dipped strawberries, which come with an elegant vase of white roses, lavender poms, Peruvian lilies, and lavender carnations. This gift set includes 12 fresh-picked juicy berries dipped in white and milk chocolates.
Aura Carver 10.1" WiFi Digital Picture Frame
The challenges of being a new mom include keeping that camera roll from quickly filling up. Aura’s Carver digital photo frame lets mamas display their favorite images at home on a substantial 10.1-inch screen. The Oprah Winfrey-loved device includes unlimited free storage, and Aura’s smart technology uses AI to group similar images, so recipients will always enjoy a heartfelt surprise. The frame is also compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Lalo The Play Gym
Got a mom who prefers to enjoy the silence? Lalo’s Play Gym offers a stylish (and quieter) alternative to those light-up play stations. Designed to stimulate baby’s developing mind, the non-toxic set is made of FSC-certified beechwood and eco-friendly Lyocell, and comes with a machine-washable mat, mirror prism, silicone teether and soft sensory ball. (The company’s stylish high chairs have been seen in the homes of Rumer Willis, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Ayesha and Steph Curry, Khloe Kardashian and other Hollywood parents.)
Time to Reflect: An Easy-To-Use Gratitude Journal
With a new baby, time is already precious and hard to come by. Rather than gifting a “how to be a new mom” book, this five-minute gratitude journal by Bliss’d serves as a great reminder to reflect. We love that it’s an easy way to indulge in self-care — all mom needs is a few minutes, a pen and an open mindset. The company was created by mom and founder Allie Mirosevic as a way continue the newfound journaling routine that helped her during postpartum depression.
Petite Plume Women's Silk Robe
Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Miranda Kerr are just a few celebrity moms who’ve draped themselves in Petite Plume’s fashionable sleepwear (which also come in mommy and me sets). Pamper new moms with luxurious loungewear that she’ll treasure forever, like this Mulberry silk robe that features a stylish botanical garden print — so she’ll feel chic and comfortable on even the most sleep-deprived days.
Caye Joallier Born Dizzy Birthstone Band
“Push presents” — a gift given to a mom right before or after she gives birth — are rising in popularity. If sparkling stones make her feel appreciated, this birthstone band by Caye Joallier commemorates baby’s birth month (or celebrates mom’s zodiac sign). If your giftee prefers other jewelry styles, mom-founded platform Mrs. Push offers many other unique and personalized pieces.
The Nurtured 9 New Mom Subscription Box
The Nurtured 9’s New Mom gift box subscription will support mamas throughout that “fourth” trimester. She’ll get three gift boxes within three months, each filled with postpartum essentials such as a cookbook filled with nourishing recipes, a five-in-one nursing cover, comfy pajamas, nursing must-haves facial ice rollers, sheet masks and more.
DoorDash Gift Card
Join the meal train and treat her to a DoorDash gift card that takes the guesswork out of the next breakfast, lunch or dinner. DoorDash offers more than 310,000 restaurants in 4,000 cities, so recipients can select the grub that they really want. The card will be conveniently delivered instantly via email.
Hatch Mama Must-Haves Kit
Hatch’s natural skincare will help new moms pamper themselves during pregnancy, breastfeeding and beyond. The brand’s Mama Must-Haves Kit comes with an organic nipple and lip balm, nourishing belly oil, and a soothing leg and foot relief roll-on for those swollen steppers. The maternity brand has been seen on starry moms including Natalie Portman, Kerry Washington, Meghan Markle and others.
Meta Quest 3 128GB VR Headset Starter Bundle
Parenting can be fun and rewarding — and oh-so-stressful. For when she can’t take a vacation, let mom escape reality for an hour (or two, or five) with Meta’s latest Quest 3 VR headset bundle, which offers everything from workouts (we love using Supernatural, which counts Tiffany Hadish and Wanda Sykes among fans) and movies to immersive experiences such as metaverse events and more.
Belly Bandit Mother Tucker Leggings
Seen on Kylie Jenner, Belly Bandit’s Mother Tucker leggings are made of super comfy fabric that’s breathable while offering the benefits of compression and support for the butt and tummy.
'The Full Plate' by Ayesha Curry
$10.44 $30.00 65% off
For the new mom who loves cooking, TV star and New York Times bestselling author Ayesha Curry’s The Full Plate will help her easily whip up healthy, home-cooked meals in under an hour. The 256-page cookbook is packed with 100 recipes such as substantial salads, kid-friendly fare, sheet pan dinners, vegetarian bites, and much more. A few mouth-watering samplings include mushroom tacos with avocado crema, spicy Margaritas (for the grown-ups), sheet-pan pork chops, and others.
Casper Snoozewear Blanket Robe
“I need less sleep,” said no parent ever — and Casper’s puffy Snoozewear blanket robe encourages new moms to catch zzzs wherever they can, thanks to the lightweight comforter-style design, oversized armholes and handy pockets.
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