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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?
Whether she’s caring for a newborn, a foster child or stepkids, or growing the household with a blended family, some of the most appreciated Mother’s Day gifts include “push presents,” 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.
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Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best gifts for new mothers ahead of Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11). 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.
Chance Eau Splendide Fragrance
For the new mom who loves fashionable fragrances, Chanel’s newest “magnetic” scent, Chance Eau Splendide, boasts bright, sparkling raspberry accrod with notes of rose, violet and crisp fruit and “a rich floral heart or rose geranium.” (The flower is grown in Chanel’s very own fields in the French Riviera town of Grasse.)
Lululemon City Essentials Small Shoulder Bag 3L
$78 at Lululemon
Lululemon’s City Essentials shoulder bag is chic, sleek, water-repellent and holds much more than you’d think. (It’s got a three-liter capacity.)
Wonderbly ‘I Love Mommy This Much’ Book
$39 and up at Wonderbly
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.
Fresh Sends The New Baby Sends
$129 at Fresh Sends
An unexpected bouquet is always appreciated — especially when it has something helpful for her new bundle of joy. Fresh Sends’ chic arrangement for new moms comes with an adorable bunny stuffie and Tubby Todd’s All-Over Ointment and Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste. (It’s available starting May 5.)
Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe
$96.75$12925% off
Buy at Brooklinen
Score deals on gift-ready bedding and home essentials during Brooklinen’s anniversary sale — including this cozy super-plush robe (because moms don’t always think to gift themselves cloud-like comfort).
Canopy The Shower System
$280$32013% off
Buy at Canopy
Any new mom will tell you it’s the little things in life they appreciate more after baby — like a warm, relaxing (and interruption-free) shower. Canopy’s Shower System includes filtered standard and handheld showerheads and everything needed for installing their bathroom’s new mini spa. The filters help cut down on product buildup and encourage natural hair growth by reducing the amount of contaminants and chlorine in the shower. (Oh, and the water pressure’s great, too.)
DoorDash Dash Pass Membership
$98 at Doordash
Upgrade her meal train and treat her to a DoorDash DashPass membership 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. Even better: the membership comes with a free subscription to Max with ads.
Intentionally Blank Fun Mom Baseball Cap
In case she needs a reminder.
The Nurtured 9 New Mom Subscription Box
$133 per month at Nurtured 9
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.
Calpak Diaper Backpack with Laptop Sleeve
$178 at Calpak
Baby gear gets dirty — and this stylish (and water-resistant!) diaper backpack by Calpak is designed to hold up against splashes and spills. It’s got several insulated bottle holders, breathable mesh pockets, a convenient magnetic closure and a luggage handle pass-through. When baby is done with diapers, the caryall turns into a chic work tote that holds a 14-inch laptop. (The brand is also hosting Mother’s Day sale starting on April 21.)
Petlibro Granary Smart Camera Feeder
$140 at PetLibro
For the cat mom who’s adding humans to her litter, Petlibro’s smart camera feeder ensure the four-legged fur babies still get plenty of attention. This WiFi-enabled device can schedule up to 10 meals or snacks daily and features a built-in 1080p camera with a 145-degree wide-angle lens for keeping tabs on kitty.
Aura Walden 15″ Digital Frame
$275.93$299.008% off
Buy at Amazon
$229 at Aura
The challenges of being a new mom include keeping that camera roll from quickly filling up. Aura’s Walden digital photo frame lets mamas display their favorite images at home on a substantial 15-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.
Chiyo’s First 40 Days Restore Program
$55 and up per day
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.
Bombas Women’s Gripper Slipper
$50 at Bombas
Trust us when we say you’ll want to gift mom two pairs of these ultra-cozy gripper slippers —our personal go-tos for lounging around te house. Another thing to love: the brand donates clothing to those in need for every pair purchased. First-time shoppers also save 20 percent off with code COMFORT20 — so you might as well get some super-soft baby socks to match with mama (or something for yourself, too).
Keababies Baby Handprint & Footprint Keepsake Kit
$22 at Keababies
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.
Elvie Rise Smart Bouncer and Bassinet
$800 at Elvie
One of our Best of CES 2025 finds, the Elvie Rise two-in-one smart bouncer and bassinet helps exhausted caregivers catch up on must-needed rest. Designed for newborns up to six months, the sleeper’s automated SootheLoop technology tracks your bounce and repeats the pattern (because those little ones have a way of detecting a new rhythm) to help keep babies asleep.
Its firm, flat mattress has breathable fabric and follows the American Academy of Pediatrics’ safe sleep guidelines. (The brand’s other baby products have been used by Blake Lively and Brittany Mahomes.)
Mommy Matters Ultimate Postpartum Kit
$265$34423% off
Buy at Mommy Matters
Founded by OB-GYN and mother of two, Dr. Tara Shirazian, Mommy Matters’ Ultimate Postpartum Kit is filled with after-baby recovery essentials, including the NeoHeat and NeoBrief with red and infrared LED light therapy for healing, reusable two-in-one absorbent underwear with a cooling gel insert, a post-artum belly wrap for posture and core support, soothing perineal spray and nourishing body butter.
Bumpsuit The Cindy Maternity Romper
$105 at Bumpsuit
Founded by entrepreneurial model Nicole Trunfio, Bumpsuit’s cozy Cindy romper 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
$135 at Tiny Tags
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 braceletlets new mamas show off their status with style, and Tenth & Pine’s matching organic cotton bodysuit matches with mom’s bling.
Vegamour Gro and Repair Kit
$188$20810% off
Buy at Vegamour
Nicole Kidman-backed Vegamour’s Gro and Repair Kit is one of the best gifts for new moms looking for postpartum hair 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
$48 at Bodily
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
$100 at Shari’s Berries
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.
Lalo The Play Gym
$115 at Lalo
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.)
Petite Plume Women’s Silk Robe
$250 at Petite Plume
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.
Hatch Mama Must-Haves Kit
$128 at Hatch
$128 at Bloomingdale’s
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.
Belly Bandit Mother Tucker Leggings
$80 at Belly Bandit
$80 at Amazon
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.
Meta Quest 3 128GB VR Headset Starter Bundle
$500 and up at Meta
$539 at Amazon
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.
‘The Full Plate’ by Ayesha Curry
$9.99$30.0067% off
Buy at Amazon
For the new mom who loves cooking, TV star and New York Times bestselling authorAyesha Curry’sThe Full Platewill 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
Buy at Casper $152
“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.