13 Best Gifts for New Moms (That They Will Actually Use and Love)
Becoming a new mom is crazy! I recently became a mom and despite all the reading and researching, nothing could have really prepared me for this new and challenging chapter in my life. It’s definitely one of the happiest moments in my life but it can also be very, very, VERY tiring and overwhelming.
No doubt new moms need all the help they can get and some extra TLC and attention. Here’s a helpful list of practical and unique gift ideas for new moms that they will definitely use and love.
Comfy and cute pajamas and clothes
The newborn stage is grueling. New moms are stuck at home with a baby who seemingly needs them 24/7. Moms are sleep deprived and completely exhausted. Probably exempting celebrities, an average first time mom won’t feel cute, sexy or pretty. We often feel ugly!
Moms will truly appreciate cute and comfy pajamas, loungewear and clothes. Something loose and comfy that won’t get in the way of everything that they need to do. But also, something stylish and cute that’ll make them feel a little bit better about their post partum body.
We found the comfiest, softest and cutest pajamas on Amazon. Check these out!
Eberjey Women’s Gisele The Long PJ Set from Amazon.
Eberjey Women’s Gisele The Long PJ Set from Amazon.
If you know that your momma friend or family member is breastfeeding, a plus would be to gift them with something that opens up easily on the front for easier access during breastfeeding.
Here are some pretty and nursing friendly options from Love, Bonito.
Hayzel Maternity Nursing Dress from Love, Bonito.
Amerie Tailored Bodice Midi Dress from Love, Bonito.
And for the ultimate option (well, at least for me), you can go for cute and stylish matching sets from Adidas. These are so versatile and comfortable. Busy moms can be comfortable wearing these at home but are also stylish enough to wear outside when running errands.
Adicolor Neuclassics Track Jacket from Adidas.
Allover Print Full Zip Hoodie from Adidas.
Breastfeeding or nursing bras
This might sound like a very boring gift, but it really is a helpful and thoughtful gift idea for moms who breastfeed.
Breastfeeding or nursing bras can be expensive that’s why I just had a handful when I was breastfeeding. But the thing is, you need to be extra clean when you’re letting your newborn latch on you. So you need to change your bras regularly. And with just a handful, you need to add doing the laundry on your already very long to do list (see where I’m going here?).
So gifting breastfeeding bras to a breastfeeding mom can actually be a life saver. Bravado! Designs and Kindred Bravely are one of the best nursing bras out there and they’re available on Amazon!
Bravado! Designs Beaucoup Seamless Adjustable Nursing and Pumping Bra from Amazon.
Kindred Bravely French Terry Racerback Nursing Bra from Amazon.
Nursing or breastfeeding pillow
For breastfeeding mommas, having one nursing pillow is enough. But having more than one, in multiple locations in your house can be a helpful tactic for very busy and exhausted moms.
Moms can opt to have one upstairs, one downstairs and one in the car. This can save moms a lot of time and energy especially when they’re sleep deprived and suffering from mom brain (this is when moms become forgetful more than usual).
Here are some of the go to nursing pillow brands that are conveniently available on Amazon.
Boppy Anywhere Nursing Pillow from Amazon.
My Best Friend Nursing Pillow from Amazon.
Foot massager
My husband thoughtfully gifted me a massager after I gave birth. This is absolutely a helpful gift for mommas!
Especially during the newborn phase, moms are just dead tired and they really don’t have time to do anything for themselves. Having a foot massager is an absolute treat to relieve some aches and sores and for a bit of relaxation and pampering. It’s also so convenient! I remember just turning on my foot massager while I breastfed my baby or held him as he napped. It was such a treat!
It’s not difficult to find a reliable massager that you can gift your momma friend or family member. Just hop on to Amazon and check out these brands with great reviews.
Renpho Foot Massager with Heat from Amazon.
HoMedics Deluxe Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat from Amazon.
Easy to use and efficient skincare products
New moms look tired because they truly are tired. Plus, they don’t have the time to do their usual 7 to 10 step Korean skincare routine.
To help mommas bring back their glow, you can gift them with easy to use and efficient skincare products. These are products that are packed with effective ingredients that mom can just quickly slap on her face after cleansing and call it a day.
Serums are the best format to deliver high impact ingredients. Here are some of the best hydrating serums from Ulta and Sephora that can help bring back mom’s healthy looking skin.
L’Oreal Revitalift 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum from Ulta.
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum from Ulta.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops from Sephora.
Jewelry
Bringing a child into this world is such a significant moment in any mom’s life. From the moment of finding out you’re pregnant, to carrying that baby inside you for 9 months and to finally going through the pain and joy of giving birth — it’s definitely something that moms will never forget. It truly is such a beautiful chapter in every mom’s life.
Why not commemorate such an important event with a sentimental gift for mom like a beautiful piece of jewelry. CaitlynMinimalist is a shop on Etsy with 1.8M sales. Browsing through their selection, it’s not difficult to understand why this shop has so many sales. They have dainty pieces with “mama” pendants and you can also opt to have their baby’s name customized into a cute pendant.
Mama Pave Necklace from CaitlynMinimalist on Etsy.
Personalized Name Necklace from CaitlynMinimalist on Etsy.
Onesies or bodysuits
Onesies for mom? Well this is kind of an indirect gift for mom.
Babies can get messy. They spit up, they poop, they pee and sweat. It’s easy to go through 3 to 5 onesies in 24 hours. Knowing that you have a pile of clean onesies and you don’t have to squeeze in doing the laundry every so often just gives mom some peace of mind and breathing room.
My personal favorite are the multipacks from Carter’s. They’re such a convenient and smart purchase that mom’s will truly appreciate.
5-Pack Short Sleeve Original Bodysuits from carters.com
3-Pack Side Snap Bodysuits from carters.com
Wireless earphones and a tablet
If you want to give something a bit more fancy or extra special, like if you’re actually looking for a gift for your wife, a great idea would be a pair of wireless earphones and a tablet.
Moms seldom have time for themselves. And usually, me time is when the baby is asleep and you really can’t make much noise. Having wireless earphones and a tablet can allow mom to catch up on her favorite TV series or play a mindless game to relax while the baby sleeps.
I remember the best advice I got from a fellow mom when I was getting impatient with breastfeeding my son for long hours was to turn on Netflix. It allowed time to pass by seemingly faster.
You can purchase the ever reliable AirPods and iPad online on Best Buy.
AirPods from bestbuy.com
iPad from bestbuy.com
Healthy and easy snacks
Mom, like every human being, needs to eat. Unfortunately, a new mom barely has time for herself as she dedicates most, if not all, of her time to the baby.
A thoughtful and helpful gift idea is to provide her with healthy and easy to eat snacks that she can munch on while multi-tasking and during her brief breaks. Elevate Snack Box which is available on Amazon has snack boxes filled with healthy goodies that mom can enjoy.
Elevate Snack Box from amazon.com
Another option is of course, Kind Snacks! They now have a gifting line to make your package even more thoughtful and cuter.
Kind Snacks gift box from kindsnacks.com
Smart assistant
A new mom’s day can be chaotic with a lot of multi-tasking involved. To help mom especially when her hands are full, it’s a great idea to gift her with a smart assistant such as the Google Nest or Amazon Echo.
Mom forgot to turn on the lights but she’s already carrying a wailing baby? No problem. She can just yell, “Hey Google, turn on the bathroom lights!”
No doubt the Google Nest and Amazon Echo (Alexa) are neck to neck when it comes to performance. You can purchase either for your momma friend or family member from Best Buy.
Amazon Echo Show 5 Smart Display with Alexa from bestbuy.com
Google Nest Hub 7” Smart Display with Google Assistant from bestbuy.com
Inspiring quotes stuff
Becoming a new mom is tough and postpartum depression is real. New moms just need some extra love and support to get through the challenging parts of motherhood.
As a friend or a loved one, you can help encourage momma with some inspiring quotes printed on things that she can use everyday like a shirt or a mug. A little reminder that she has what it takes to get through tough times will surely go a long way.
Check out these cute yet inspiring shirts and mugs from Etsy!
Mama Shirt from etsy.com
Mom Shirt from etsy.com
Mom’s Self Love Cup from etsy.com
Funny Mug for Mom from etsy.com
The comfiest sheets
Mom doesn’t get to sleep much especially during the newborn phase. When she does get to sleep, it would be great to have the softest and comfiest sheets to make that brief and elusive slumber the best possible experience.
Here are the comfiest sheets we could find on the internet that you can gift your momma friend with.
Utopia Brushed Microfiber Bedding from amazon.com
Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set from amazon.com
Mellanni Hotel Luxury Sheets from amazon.com
Becoming a new mom is both beautiful and tough and our new momma friends and loved ones just need some extra love, care and attention. Gift them with some thoughtful and helpful items that they will surely love and use. As a bonus gift idea, why not mix and match the gift ideas above to curate the finest care package for the new momma in your life.
