Best Gifts For New Moms

Honest & Helpful Best Gift Ideas For New Moms

 

Gift Ideas For New Moms After Birth

After having a baby, many people will want to bring gifts or stop by and see the baby. This is always a nice gesture but usually what a new mom really needs most is sleep and a few days alone to cope with her newborn!

Here is a list of the best gifts for new moms that are honest, helpful and they will truly appreciate far more for than any newborn outfit you can buy them!!

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1. Food

This is huge! Huge!!!!  Especially if she has other children in the home!

Bring that new mom a dish of your favorite recipe or give the family a gift card to their favorite restaurant so they can get dinner delivered or dad can go pick it up.

The last thing a new mom needs to worry about is if her refrigerator is stocked and who is cooking what each night!

There are meal trains where you sign up and invite a group of her closest mom friends to make a different dish for the new mom. This is always a great idea as well, however, spread it out so she isn’t having visitors stop by every night. She may not want a new visitor every night of her first week back home.

Gift cards for restaurants are also excellent ideas if you don’t have time to cook anything special for her.

You can click the photos below for more ideas! 👇

 

2. Give her time alone with the baby

I can’t stress this enough…..PLEASE, PLEASE, give this mother a few days alone to get to know her newborn!

And whatever you do, DO NOT stop by unannounced unless you are her own mother/sister/BFF!!

DO NOT show up at the hospital unless you are her best friend, parents, or siblings or she personally invites you!

Having people show up after just having a baby, being half naked, and trying to nurse a newborn is not exactly what a new mom wants!

I have had this happen to me and it was the longest, most uncomfortable 20 min of my life!!!

After mom gets home from the hospital, please give her a few days alone to settle with her family. I know you can’t wait to see that baby but give her a week, the baby will still be there, there’s no hurry.

If she’s just learning how to breastfeed, this can be painful and exhausting so give her some space and understand that she needs this.

Even if she isn’t nursing, every mother needs some time to be with their beautiful baby and learn their new routine. Mom may have had a rough labor or c-section and needs time to recover and rest.

Send her a gift basket and write a message on it saying you’ll come see her and the baby when she’s ready!

Click here or the photos below for more info:

Milky Chic - You Got This New Mom Gift Box, Pregnancy Gifts for First Time Moms, Gift for Mothers, Expecting Mother Gifts, Gifts for Mommy, New Mom Care Package for Women, Large Pack

New Mom Gift Basket - 9 Luxury Baby Shower Gifts for mom to be and Baby Essentials for Newborn. Post partum self Care Package for Pregnant Women with New mom Gifts for Women and Gifts for Babies.

 

 

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3. Give her coffee and lots of it! 

Most moms are coffee drinkers and even if they weren’t before, trust me, they will become a coffee drinker once they realize how exhausted they’ll be!

You can’t go wrong with a coffee basket or mug or Starbucks gift cards

Coffee, Snacks and Tea Gift Basket by Wine Country Gift Baskets

 

Coffee travel mug, trust me, she’ll need these for outings with the baby!

Stanley IceFlow Stainless Steel Tumbler with Straw - Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle for Home, Office or Car - Reusable Cup with Straw Leakproof Flip - Cold for 12 Hours or Iced for 2 Days

Stanley Classic IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler for Kids (8 or Above), 20oz, Stan the Bear Stainless Steel Tumbler with Double-Wall Vacuum Insulation

 

Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw for Water, Iced Tea or Coffee, Smoothie and More

Starbucks Gift Card $50

If she’s worried about having too much caffeine, she can try this awesome coffee that’s made for pregnant/breastfeeding mamas and has half the caffeine in it!

It’s great to add in her gift basket!

Mommee Coffee Half Caf Ground Low Acid Coffee - 100% Arabica Organic Coffee Beans with Smooth Caramel Flavor - Medium Grind for Drip, Reusable One Cup Filters - 11 oz

4. Offer to babysit

When you finally do come to visit, ask her if she needs to take a shower or get something done and you’ll watch the baby for her.

Maybe she needs to run to the drugstore quick or just wants to wash her hair, give her that opportunity because she may not get it again for a while!!

You could also offer to babysit one night so mom and dad could go out to dinner and can get a little break!

5. Don’t forget the sibling!!

If she has other children, ask her if you can take them to the park, out to eat, or some place special after you visit the baby.

The hardest part about bringing home a newborn to other children is that they don’t understand why you can’t go everywhere or do all the things you once did before.

Those big brothers and sisters get bored watching mommy take care of the baby all day, so please take them off her hands for an hour!

Take them to the playground or just for a walk would be great! Also, bring them a small gift if you can!

It doesn’t have to be big or expensive, some sidewalk chalk, play doh, or a new coloring book & crayons would be great! They watch the new baby get all these gifts and feel left out and bored.

Please don’t forget the new big sister or brother!

HopeRock Toys for 2 3 4 5 Year Old Boy,Toddler Toys Age 2-4, Whack A Frog Game,with 5 Modes,45 Levels,9 Music Spray and Light-up, Baby Toy Gifts for Early Learning, Birthday Gift for Toddler Boy Toys

6. Offer to help her clean or shop

Ask her if she needs you to pick up her grocery list for the week or see if she needs help with her laundry. She may only feel comfortable with close family and friends doing this but she will certainly appreciate it.

Ask her if she needs help doing the dishes, dusting, or mopping her floors, or even some vacuuming. If she feels uncomfortable with this, then ask if she’d rather you hold the baby while she gets a few things done around the house.

I remember feeling so frustrated because I literally couldn’t get anything done in my house!

By the time my daughter got done nursing, there was such a short window of time for me to do things before she needed me to change her or nurse her again!

A great gift for a new mom is a robot vacuum! Trust me, she’ll need this as that baby gets older!

iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum-Wi-Fi Connectivity, Personalized Cleaning Recommendations, Works with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors, Self-Charging, Roomba 694

Better yet, this one below vacuums up the floor AND mops it! Amazing!

Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum & Mop with Sonic Mopping, Matrix Clean, Home Mapping, HEPA Bagless Self Empty Base and 2 Microfiber Mopping Pads

For those moms having a c-section and wondering how to recover with toddlers at home, click the photo below for help!

C-section recovery with toddler at home

7. Gift Cards

Of course, you’ll want to bring a gift, so if you must buy them something, you can always purchase that one cute outfit that you had to buy her, but getting her a Gift card at Target, or Amazon is your best bet!

That way, she can go pick out what she needs because she will need a lot of diapers and maybe some things for herself.

I’ve had three babies and every time I thought I had everything that I needed before the baby arrived, no matter what, I always needed something else at Target that I forgot about.

This happens all the time so gift cards are the perfect gift for that new mother!

8. Gift Baskets/Wine

Moms love wine and if they can’t have some at the moment because they are nursing, don’t worry, they can and WILL eventually drink the wine!

Give them a gift basket full of wine with some baby gear or pampering products for mom and they will be thrilled! These care packages are perfect for new moms coming home from the hospital!

If they don’t drink any alcohol, find out where mom gets her hair done and get her a gift card at a salon or for a massage/spa treatment.

Trust me, she will thank you a million times and definitely use it!

California Delicious Golden State Gourmet Foods Gift Basket, 8 pound

Gift Box for Women, Self Care Gifts for Women, Unique Gifts for Mom, Sister, Aunt, Grandma, Best Friends, Birthday Gifts for Women, Gift Basket, Spa Beauty Skincare Sets, Mother’s Day Gifts

RELAX & PAMPER | Bath Set Care Package from Nurture by Nature | Hair Mask, Bath Bombs Set, Body scrub, Body Butter, Lavender Roll On, Candle | Birthday Gift for Women | Mothers Day Gift

Pre-Made Postpartum Gift Basket for New Moms

Here are some great postpartum gift baskets for new moms:

Earth Mama Postpartum Recovery Kit, Take Care Down There® Trifecta with Organic Perineal Balm, Sitz Bath & Herbal Peri Spray, 3-Piece Set

Mama & Wish Postpartum Essentials Kit for Mom - Post Partum Recovery Kit for Labor and Delivery with Hospital Essentials for Women After Birth - Includes Peri Bottle, Witch Hazel Comfy Garments & More

9. Slippers

Get her some comfy slippers for her feet!

She will be on those feet a lot more now with a baby and once they start walking, she’ll never sit down! This is a nice gift any mom would love but especially after having a baby! 

Koolaburra by UGG Women's Lezly PERF Slipper, Rose Smoke, 10

UGG Women's Tasman Clear Slipper, Summer Sky, 6

UGG Women's Scuffette Ii Slipper, Chestnut, 8

 

Get her a Backpack Purse!

If she’s a new mom, then she might not have one of these yet. A backpack purse or diaper bag backpack is all the rage right now!

No mom has time for regular strap purses these days! These purses are stylish and still hold everything you need for baby plus, it’s hands-free! Here are a few favorites:

Diaper Bag Backpack, RUVALINO Multifunction Travel Back Pack Maternity Baby Changing Bags, Large Capacity, Waterproof and Stylish, Gray

Diaper Bag Backpack,Insulated Pockets Portable Baby Nappy Bags with USB Charging Port,RFID Anti-Theft Water-Resistant Pocket Stroller Straps,Dad Mom Travel Backpack Diaper Bag for Baby Boys Girls

To learn about the top diaper bag backpacks this year, click here!

11. Shop Amazon – Give the Gift of Amazon Prime

Give her the gift of Amazon Prime if she doesn’t already have this.

For diapers alone, she can save tons of money and gets free 2-day shipping on ALL items!

This is every mom’s best friend!!!

I honestly don’t know one mother that doesn’t have Prime and we all agree we can’t live without it! This is especially important for those new moms who are so busy with the little ones and don’t have time to run to the store constantly.

Let’s be honest here, packing up a newborn for a quick run to the store takes a lot of work and is completely unnecessary when all you have to do is order it online and it’s here in no time!

They have the best baby products and diapers, pretty much anything you can imagine for a great price and you never need to leave the house! What more could a new mom ask for! 😊


12. Beauty Must-Haves

Along with taking care of our newborns, a new mom still wants to look somewhat presentable even when she is lacking sleep.

Here are a few fun beauty tips and products that she’ll love and thank you for!

Dry Shampoo

If you haven’t tried dry shampoo then you don’t know what you’re missing or you’re just not a mom yet!

A new mom will have very little time for herself!

Those long hot showers and putting your makeup on will turn into speed showers with your newborn baby crying in their baby seat waiting for you!

Washing your hair becomes a luxury so having a good dry shampoo is one of the best gifts for new moms!

Cake Beauty The Do Gooder Volumizing Dry Shampoo, 200 ML

 

Under Eye Concealer

This is a must-have in a new mom’s makeup kit! Along with coffee, she will need this! New mamas have a difficult time getting enough sleep during the first few months…and for some even longer! Below is our favorite under-eye concealer! 

Makes you look like you’re well-rested and ready for anything! 

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Concealer - for Dark Circles, Fine Lines, Redness & Discoloration - Waterproof - Anti-Aging - Natural Finish – 20.0 Medium (N), 0.11 fl oz

Here is another great under eye concealer:

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Can't Stop Won't Stop Contour Concealer, 24h Full Coverage Matte Finish - Vanilla

 

You can always get her an Ulta or Sephora gift card so she can pick whatever beauty products she needs herself!

What mom doesn’t love one of these?

Ulta Beauty - E-mail Delivery

Sephora Gift Card $50

 

13. Gifts for The Breastfeeding Mom

If the new mom you are getting a gift for is nursing her baby, then there’s some must-haves she will absolutely need that will help her during this important time! A few must-haves for her like a nursing pillownipple cream, and water bottles will really come in handy as a new breastfeeding mom. 

My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow for Breastfeeding, Nursing and Posture Support with Pocket and Removable Slipcover, Grey Flowing Fans

Organic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream by Earth Mama | Lanolin-free, Postpartum Essentials Safe for Nursing, Non-GMO Project Verified, 2-Fluid Ounce

14. Comfortable Postpartum Pajamas

A new mom will be wearing a lot of pajamas and comfy clothes her first few months home with her baby! Get her something cute that she’ll love to wear!

Ekouaer Breastfeeding Pajamas Maternity Pjs Set for Hospital Delivery Outfits Postpartum Pajama Womens Nursing Sleepwear Black L

Ekouaer Maternity Pajamas Set Nursing Sleepwear Long Johns Set Breastfeeding Tops Pregnancy Pants (Light Gray S)

 

These might not be the most fun or cute ideas but believe me, they are the best gifts for a new mom and she will love you for them!

I appreciated the people that really helped me out with food or gift cards, played with my older children, or gave us some space more than anything.

The new mom won’t forget your efforts and of course she’ll still love that new outfit you got the baby too! 😉

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