There are the things she needs, things she wants and those she wouldn’t get for herself. Whatever you choose, the below 60 gifts for new moms run the complete gamut. There are practical items, luxurious robes and a few unexpected things, too. Below, here are 60 gift ideas for new moms that are unique and useful. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned.
Best gifts for new moms
Seamless gift cards
New parents have approximately no time to do anything, let alone think about what’s for dinner. Sending Seamless or other food delivery gift cards gives them one less thing to think about in between baby feedings, naps, feedings, more feedings—you get the idea. Buy a Seamless gift card here.
iRobot - Roomba 675 Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum
Roombas have come a long way. Now equipped with WiFi, they can be enabled using your smart speaker to start cleaning up without having to get up from the couch. This $199 vacuum can get into corners, pick up the inevitable spills that come with a new baby and take one more thing off of a new family’s to-do list. Check out the iRobot Roomba 675 here.
The Sill Monstera Deliciosa
The more new life in the home, the better—right? Luckily this Monstera plant, which costs $78 and only needs to be watered every one to two weeks, is a lot less maintenance than a new baby. This plant comes already potted and ready to grow alongside a new addition to the family, minus all the diapers. Check out The Sill’s monstera deliciosa plant here.
Smoko Heated Slipper
Whether waking up in the middle of the night for a feeding or shuffling to the kitchen to get that first necessary pot of coffee started, these slippers will make the experience a whole lot more pleasant. Plus, the USB-powered slip-ons will set you back just $35. You can’t beat that cost for cozy. Check out the Smoko heated slippers here.
ARQ High Ride Undies and Wide Strap Bra
ARQ is a sustainable, small brand that makes the most comfortable, most flattering and most beautifully hued bras and underwear. Their high-rise undies are widely beloved and their bras and tanks are perfect for nursing or lounging around the house. They are classic but sexy and just make the wearer feel good. Check out the ARQ high-rise undies and wide strap bra here.
Yeti Rambler 26 Oz Stackable Cup with Straw Lid
Having a Yeti tumbler around the house is always a good idea—the $10 insulated cups deems very useful for keeping a cup of coffee hot or a glass of wine cold if you have to, say, put it down and come back to it hours later because you’re doing a million other things. Plus, the cup comes in so many fun colors you’ll always be able to spot it under a pile of baby stuff. Check out the Yeti rambler here.
Edible Arrangement Delicious Daisy Dipped Strawberries and Pineapple
Yes, more food. Fruit, and sliced fruit specifically that requires no additional work, is an ideal gift for a new mom looking to eat a healthy snack that may also be dipped in chocolate. While it might seem a bit antiquated, an edible arrangement is a perfect sweet treat that can be easily picked at and enjoyed by the whole family. Check out the Edible Arrangement dipped strawberries and pineapple here.
Bala Bangle Weights
For the mom who can’t wait to get back to her workout routine, these Bala bangle weights are a wonderful addition to her at-home routine. They can be easily slipped on during a walk with baby, put around wrists or ankles during yoga or pilates and add a little something extra to a gentle workout. Check out Bala bangles here.
LARQ Water Bottle
Billed as the first “self-cleaning” water bottle, this sleek $95 bottle, which uses UV-C LED light to eliminate bacteria, gives a new mom one less thing to clean in the pile of bottles that don’t clean themselves. Give the gift of hydration without having to work for it. Check out the LARQ bottle purevis here.
Sunbasket Gift Card
Sunbasket is a meal delivery service that offers a huge range of menus personalized for different diets and taste preferences. With everything a new mom has going on, figuring out what for dinner may be the last thing on her mind. Sunbasket takes out the guesswork, plus it prioritizes sustainable practices and fresh ingredients. A $200 gift card covers two weeks of meals for two people. Check out Sunbasket here.
Buffy Eucalyptus Sheets
A new mom will want to make the most of the sleeping experience. That means creating a peaceful and comfortable bedroom. These eucalyptus sheets from Buffy are super soft and most importantly cool to the touch – making whatever amount of time she has to be in bed as pleasant as possible. Check out the Buffy eucalyptus sheets here.
The First Forty Days
So much attention is paid to a new baby after birth and too often not to the mother who birthed them. The First Forty Days is a guide to self-care and recovery during the earliest stages of new motherhood, filled with tips, recipes and information to make a new mom feel much less alone in this new, exciting and scary experience. Check out The First Forty Days here.
HP Sprocket Portable 2x3" Instant Photo Printer
Though their camera rolls are likely to be filled to the brim with photos of a new baby, some are just worth printing for the fridge. This cute, tiny printer takes up basically no room and saves someone a trip to the drug store. Not to mention it will keep grandparents’ requests for photos at bay. Check out the HP Sprocket portable photo printer here.
Spafinder Gift Card
A new mom has little to no “me time,” making the gift of a manicure, pedicure or haircut extremely valuable. Bonus points if you offer to hang with the baby while she treats herself. Spafinder works with salons across the country for self-care treatments of all kinds. Check out Spafinder here.
JoyLab Sweat Suit
Another pandemic trend we hope is anything but a trend has been the matching sweatsuit. They are the perfect way to look put together without really having to put much effort in—in other words, it’s perfect for a new mom, too. These JoyLab matching sets come in a bunch of great colors and are super cozy. At $32 for the sweatshirt and $34 for the pants, they’re a great price point, too. Check out the Target JoyLab sweatsuits here.
Zoe Lev Asymmetrical Initial and Bezel Diamond Necklace
If you’re looking to splurge on a new mama with something sentimental and beautiful, this Zoe Lev initial necklace is the perfect gift. Set in 14k gold with a small diamond, you can add up to four initials and never worry about having to take it off. The $350 necklace is a perfect keepsake for any new mom. Check out the Zoe Lev asymmetrical initial and bezel diamond necklace here.
Barefoot Dreams Blanket
It doesn’t get much cozier than Barefoot Dreams. And this blanket feels luxe without being high maintenance. It can be thrown in the wash for the times you choose (if there are times you choose) to share the blanket with the baby. Check out the Barefoot Dreams cozy-chic inspiration embroidered blanket here.
Zeel Gift Card
No one deserves a massage more than a new mom—but it can be tricky to find the time to actually go and get one. Enter Zeel: Zeel provides at-home massages with certified masseuses who will come and set everything up in your home to bring some much-needed relaxation without having to go anywhere to get it. A single visit costs $149. Check out Zeel here.
My Brest Friend
OK, so technically this one is for baby, too. But this pillow, called life-changing by new moms, is worth giving, even if it’s meant to share. The breastfeeding pillow eliminates muscle strain on a nursing mom, with compartments for water (and a portable charger, perhaps?) And provides comfort to both mom and baby. Check out the My Brest Friend pillow here.
Dried Flowers
Fresh flowers are great and all, but who has time to trim stems, fill a vase and change the water when there are more important things (like changing diapers) to be done? Dried flowers are a perfect alternative. They’re gorgeous, low maintenance and last way longer than the fresh ones. This $75 bouquet from Urbanstems is a good place to start. Check out The Catskill dried bouquet here.
Hatch Classic Pajama Set
While technically designed to be worn during pregnancy, these cozy pajamas are perfect for postpartum, too. The elastic waist sits comfortably and the oversized shirt provides easy access for nursing. Plus, with pajama dressing in style, this matching set feels chic enough to run errands in, too. Check out the Hatch classic pajama set here.
Ember Mug
For the times a new mom wants to sip a cup of coffee or tea without finding it has turned lukewarm in the process, this Ember temperature control smart mug will keep a hot liquid hot all day. It even sets to the exact degree you want your cup to stay at, making the drinking experience as pleasant as possible all day long. Check out the Ember mug here.
Hatch Essential Pumping Bra
There are some things a new mom will have prepared, and some more special things she won’t think to buy for herself. This beautifully designed pumping bra may very well be one of those things. The $78 bra is hands-free, letting a new mom do other things while she pumps. Not to mention it is super comfortable and cute, too. Check out the Hatch essential pumping bra here.
Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe
Robe life = best life. There is something so luxurious about slipping into a cozy robe, even if everything else in your world feels chaotic. This $99 option from Parachute comes in a range of gorgeous colors and just looks expensive. Plus there are hidden pockets for rogue pacifiers. Check out the Parachute cloud cotton robe here.
Acorn Women’s Original Moccasins
Crowned as one of New York Magazine’s best slippers of 2020, these memory foam slippers are stylish enough to wear all the time and comfortable enough to be on your feet in them all day. Waterproof soles mean you can actually wear your slippers out of the house plus they can be thrown in the wash. Check out the Acorn women’s original moccasins here.
Snailax Shiatsu Kneading Massaging Cushion with Heat & Vibration Control
This portable massage chair attachment brings comfort to a new mom wherever she goes, even if she’s not leaving the house. It’s a perfect addition to a rocker, couch, or bed that boasts heat therapy as well as vibration and varying levels of intensity. This $60 cushion turns any seat into a spa. Check out the Snailax shiatsu kneading massaging cushion with heat & vibration control here.
Book of the Month Membership
Book of the Month is the perfect gift to give your reader mom friends—or your friend who already binged through every episodes of “Schitt’s Creek” twice (no judgment). A $49.99 gift covers books for three months – which can be chosen online from a selection of five or skipped if she’s not ready for the next one. It’s a great way to bring the bookstore home. Check out Book of the Month club here.
Honest Complete Calm Kit
Help the new mom in your life streamline their skincare routine with this set. It comes with a cleanser, serum, moisturizer and face mist that make having clean skin quick and easy. The dermatologist-approved and vegan products leave skin feeling hydrated and bright. Check out the Honest complete calm kit here.
VoChill Wine Glass Cooler
We all have our priorities—whether we’re keeping a drink hot or a glass of wine cold. This genius invention does the latter, simply by placing the $49.99 VoChill in the freezer. It can keep a glass of wine chilled either indoors or out, works with a variety of different glasses and is perfect for relaxing outside without having to worry about warm wine. Check out the VoChill here.
228 Grand Street Candle Co. Amber and Sandalwood Jar
Candles are the easiest way to make your home feel like a spa. This $21 candle is an affordable way to gift that experience to a new mom in your life. Hand-poured and filled with musky, earthy, scent, it’s a thoughtful way to help anyone stop and enjoy the moment. Check out the 228 Grant Street Candle Co. amber and sandalwood jar here.
Food Delivery from Goldbelly
A perfect way to fulfill any food—and travel craving—Goldbelly delivers iconic foods from famous establishments around the United States to your doorstep. Like this bagel and lox situation from New York City’s Russ & Daughters. Your loved one will be grateful for the extra meal help, especially when it looks this good. Check out Goldbelly here.
Hatch Rest Sound Machine
OK, OK. Technically also for “the baby” but if you ask us, anything that helps with sleep time for the baby is really a gift for the parents. This beloved sound machine comes with soothing sounds, 11 color nightlights and different settings for helping get baby on a sleep schedule. The $59.99 machine is widely beloved by moms and would be a welcomed gift. Check out the Hatch rest sound machine here.
Tata Harper Restorative Eye Crème
One of the holy grails of skincare, Tata Harper restorative eye cream is ideal for fooling a face into thinking it got more than a few hours of sleep last night. A little bit goes a long way here, making it a perfect gift for a new mom getting used to her new, er, sleep schedule. Check out the Tata Harper restorative eye crème here.
Aquis Copper Sure Rapid Dry Hair Wrap
When a new mom finally gets some time to take a shower, this miracle hair drying product is ideal for keeping your hair healthy and saving time: you can wear it around the house while you do other things. Check out the Aquis copper sure rapid hair dry wrap here.
Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
This is it, people. This is THE best hair product for fast, flawless hairstyling. This tool blow dries perfectly every time without the use of extra brushes or curlers. Plus, at $41.99, it pays for itself in one salon-worthy blow-dry. Check out the Revlon one step hair dryer and volumizer here.
Bodily Care for Birth Box
Not the most glamorous gift, perhaps, but for sure the most useful. This all-in-one kit comes with all the things one could possibly want postpartum, and a few of the things they might not want but definitely need—from soothing nipples to recovering from pregnancy and staying cozy—this great gift puts it all in one place for $105. Check out the Bodily care for birth box here.
The Baby Shusher
Another gift that sounds like it’s for baby but is actually for mom. This no-brainer tool replicates a shush sound for the baby so mom is free to use her mouth to drink her (still hot coffee or tea?) It can be used at home, in the car or basically anywhere. It’s a tool the moms in your life will thank you for putting in their tool kit. Check out the Baby Shusher here.
Frida Mom Witch Hazel Perineal Cooling Pad Liners
Another one of the less glamorous gifts on the list, it’s basically guaranteed the moms in your life will love you forever for this one. These cooling medicated pads provide instant relief for healing mamas. Made with witch hazel, they are a staple not just for the hospital bag but beyond and can help a new mama focus on the moment instead of the discomfort. Check out the Frida Mom perineal cooling pad liners here.
Honest Diaper + Wipes Subscription
It’s hard to believe just how many diapers one needs until you actually need them. That’s where a gifted diaper subscription, with diapers that come in cute prints and a personalized amount and sizes, comes in. This subscription from Honest costs $79.95 for seven packs of diapers and four packs of wipes, and are mom-approved. Plus, this can-be-daunting task is made much cuter by pretty prints—no? Check out the Honest diaper and wipes subscription here.
Lauren Napier Flaunt Cleansing Wipes
For a new mama who wants to move through her nighttime routine as quickly and efficiently as possible, these beloved makeup wipes from Lauren Napier are a perfect gift. They feel great on the skin and feel fancier than the standard makeup wipes. They help cut down on time, not experience. Check out the Lauren Napier Flaunt cleansing wipes here.
Julie Mollo Pacifier Mini Clutch
Julie Mollo’s glitter clutches are perfect for any occasion and can be personalized with a range of different shapes, names or sayings. We love this specific $23 one to keep pacifiers—or anything really—kept safe in the depths of a diaper bag. Check out the Julie Mollo pacifier mini clutch here.
Eberjay Gisele Tuxedo Robe
So. Soft. The Eberjay robe is a great lightweight robe gifting option, with attention to detail and made from the softest materials. Somehow it’s also chic – and anything that feels dressed up but is also a literal robe is a-okay in our book. Check out the Eberjay Gisele tuxedo robe here.
Etsy Tiny Letter Bracelet
If you want to give the gift of jewelry on a smaller budget, there are plenty of options to do so. This dainty charm bracelet from Etsy seller Julian Company starts at $44 and can be customized with one or more letters. Check out the tiny letter bracelet here.
Trade Coffee Subscription
Trade Coffee is a genius subscription service that allows coffee lovers to try beans from roasters across the country without leaving home. Trade uses a personalized quiz to determine what flavors you might like and sends bags of coffee on a schedule of your choosing. 3 bags will cost $60, and the coffee-loving mom in your life will thank you. Check out Trade Coffee here.
Toddy Cold Brew System
Once they have those bags of coffee, why not give them the gifts of coffee-shop quality cold brew right at home? Chances are the coffee drinkers in your life will be upping their intake with a new baby around and this highly-rated $35 cold brew maker makes it so easy to have a cup on hand whenever they need it. Check out the Toddy cold brew system here.
Tushy Spa 3.0
Yes, it’s exactly what you think it is: a bidet. But not just any old bidet, a chic, portable bidet that attaches to your toilet and changes the bathroom experience—an especially novel concept for a new mom. A bidet helps keep everything soothed and clean after a bathroom break in a way wipes will not do on their own. Plus it’s certainly a conversation starter. Check out the $119 Tushy spa 3.0 here.
Gift Certificate From a Local Restaurant
Seamless is great, but sometimes you want something very specific—and want to do so while supporting your local economy, too. Gifting a meal from a new mom’s favorite restaurant is not only helpful, but it’s also super thoughtful, too.
Mophie Charger
For those times when mom is nursing on the couch, on the rocker, on the bed, at the table and doesn’t want to get up to find a charger, this portable device is perfect for keeping any of your devices charged up. Plus the new design is oddly chic? Check out the Mophie powerstation plus XL wireless with PD here.
Primal Wine Subscription
For the mom who couldn’t wait to enjoy her first post-pregnancy glass of wine, consider sending a gift wine subscription. This one, from Primalwine, costs $85 and includes 3 natural wines per month. Plus natural wines = less hangover. And no one has time for a hangover with a new baby running around. Check out Primalwine here.
Time with a Postpartum Doula
Parents are given resources, tools and preparation to get ready for a new baby and get through the actual birth, but there is much left to be desired when it comes to helping once the baby is actually here. Gifting your friend time with a postpartum doula, like Birth Sweet Brooklyn based in New York City, is an invaluable resource for a new mom. Check out Birth Sweet Brooklyn here.
Orange Grove Picnic Blanket
For all the time new mom will be spending outside, she’ll want something chic (and waterproof!) to sit on. This outdoor park blanket is perfect for the park or beach, wraps up for easy toting around and would make a perfect backdrop for an impromptu photo shoot. Just saying. Check out the Society6 orange grove park blanket here.
Summersalt Sidestroke One Piece
This universally beloved bathing suit is perfect for everyone, new moms included. Reviewers rave about the incredible fit and feel of the $95 swimsuit that comes in a wide range sizes and fun colors. It’s a perfect gift to give ahead of summer to help a new mom feel her best at the beach. Check out the Summersalt sidestroke here.
Hill House Home Nesli Nap Dress
The $125 nap dress had quite a moment during the pandemic for good reason—it’s comfortable, chic and easy. But it’s also a perfect dress for nursing, feeling put together while hanging out around the house and even leaving the house, too. Check out the Hill House Home nap dress here.
HydroMate 64 Ounce Water Bottle with Straw
Add remembering to stay hydrated to the myriad things a new mom has to worry about. This water bottle helps with that, offering time stamps for each hour and motivational phrases to keep it going throughout the day. You’ll want to join the hydration nation pronto. Check out the HydroMate water bottle here.
Hotel Lobby Island Candle
Want to make your loved ones’ house smell like a vacation? Gift her one of these $54 candles. Created by travel blogger and influencer Lindsay Silberman, they are modeled after—you guessed it—iconic hotel lobbies and smell amazing. They—and their noses—will thank you. Check out the Hotel Lobby island candle here.
Economy Candy Decade Box
Just because she has a kid doesn’t mean she doesn’t still sometimes feel like a kid. Satisfy a new mom’s sweet tooth with boxes curated specifically for different decades (like this one, from the ’90s). Check out the economy candy decade box here.
Handy Gift Card
Give the gift of … a clean house. Handy is a cleaning service that offers services that can be booked online, scheduled weekly or one time, etc. Amid all the chaos of bringing a new baby into the world, having a clean house can be the best gift of all. Check out Handy here.
Fable & Mane Holiroots Hair Oil
Postpartum hair loss is something many women struggle with after giving birth, and while there are plenty of products out there that boast growth properties, Fable & Mane hair oil also gives hair a ton of shine and softness and smells like heaven. Check out Fable & Mane hair oil here.
Lululemon Align Pant
It’s not reinventing the wheel, but there is a reason these pants have such a major following. Praised for their fit both during pregnancy and after, they last forever and will become a staple in a new mom’s wardrobe. Check out the Lululemon Align pants here.
Chatbooks Gift Card
Chatbooks takes all the work out of preserving every special moment during those first few months of having a new baby. When connected to Instagram, it can create a book out of every 60 photos for just $10. There are plenty of other easy ways to print photos through Chatbooks, too. It’s a thoughtful way to help a new mom remember every moment. Check out Chatbooks here. Next up, here are the 23 best coffee beverages for Mother’s Day
