The first year as a new mom is not easy. I welcomed my little girl in September 2023. Even though I love her so much, it feels like my life has been turned upside down and I’m learning how to rediscover myself after motherhood.
Picking out the best first Mother’s Day gifts can make the new mom in your life feel extra special, pampered, and appreciated.
While I’m sure she will love any Mother’s Day gift, choosing one that’s geared toward a new mom can help you go the extra mile by showing how much you care.
I’ve always been a fan of experience gifts or ones that are practical. But you can’t go wrong with a sentimental gift, such as jewelry or a photo book.
Here are some unique and thoughtful first Mother’s Day gift ideas that she’ll cherish forever. Every mom deserves to be showered with love and appreciation on Mother’s Day!
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Travel to a different country each month… with your mouth!
As a new mom, I’ve been busy taking care of my baby at home and haven’t had time to travel. To get a little taste of travel – without having to leave home – Universal Yums can be the perfect gift idea for new moms.
Universal Yums gives you tasty snacks from around the world delivered straight to your doorstep.
It’s a monthly subscription box packed with sweet and salty treats which features a different country each month.
Some of their past boxes have featured countries such as Italy, Spain, South Korea, South America, India, Thailand, United Kingdom, Israel, Russia, France, Poland, Greece, and more!
Give her an unforgettable experience with Tinggly
As a new mom, I’m excited to create life-long memories together as a family.
Tinggly allows you to choose from over 10,000 experience gifts in 100+ countries that are perfect for moms.
This is a thoughtful way to show your love, appreciation, and care by giving the new mom in your life a gift that guarantees unforgettable memories.
Simply choose an experience based on your budget. The recipient will receive a prepaid voucher, which they can redeem and book the experience.
There’s no expiration date, so they can redeem it anytime.
Nespresso machine for delicious coffee every morning
During the newborn days, I could barely remember what day of the week it was or even my own name.
As a new parent, I didn’t have the energy to fiddle around with my pour-over coffee maker. Instead, I wish I had the convenience of a Nespresso machine.
My sister has one and I was surprised at how good it actually tasted. Plus, there was even a little bit of crema on top, which made it feel like a luxurious experience at home.
You can choose from a wide selection of coffee flavors to satisfy your caffeine fix in the morning.
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2
She can still enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea as a new mom. This smart mug allows her to set an exact drinking temperature, so her coffee is never too hot or too cold.
The mug will maintain her chosen temperature for up to 90 minutes so she can relax with her little one and drink an entire cup of coffee (or tea) without it getting cold.
Digital picture frame to display memories
If the new mom in your life is like me, she probably has thousands of photos of her little one on her phone.
Instead of letting all those photos sit in storage, a fun way to display them is by using a digital picture frame.
She’ll love seeing her photos on a bigger, crisper screen that’ll make her smile as they bring back cute memories.
Mini photo printer for scrapbooking
For moms that prefer to go the scrapbooking route, a mini photo printer can be the perfect gift idea.
This allows her to print quality photos directly from her Android or iOS device.
It’s so much fun to be able to print out photos to put in frames, baby books, scrapbooks, or to give to her loved ones as a gift.
Relax with a heating pad for neck and shoulders
As a new mom, I am always busy holding my baby for contact naps while trying to get things done around the house.
At the end of the long day, a heating pad is the perfect way to relax and ease my sore neck and shoulders.
I like that the material is soft velvet and machine washable for easy cleaning.
De-stress with a back and neck massager
If she needs something a little stronger to help relieve neck and back pain, this Shiatsu Kneading Massager can be a great choice.
Just using this for a few minutes each day really helps to melt away the tightness and tension in my upper back.
She can also apply the massager to any part of her body – legs, glutes, calves, shoulders, feet – wherever she feels tense to help relieve stress and soreness.
Have a good hair day with the Revlon One Step Volumizer Plus 2.0
When you have a velcro baby that likes to be attached to you all the time (like my little girl), it’s hard to make time for yourself.
I’m always looking for ways to make life a little easier. The Revlon One Step Volumizer has been a game changer. It can dry and style your hair in half the time.
It’ll give her a boost of confidence when she’s having a good hair day, which is always nice as a new mom.
Fondue maker for date night
Many couples go through the “roommate phase” after their baby is born.
This can be challenging because it feels like your relationship has transitioned from being romantic to feeling like you’re roommates who are solely focused on parenting duties.
Prioritizing quality time together is important, such as having regular date nights. One of my favorite date night ideas is to plan a romantic fondue.
You can have a cheese, chocolate, or oil fondue depending on what you and your partner like.
Get a good night’s sleep with the Love Attitude cooling pillow
Even though sleep is something that many new moms and parents are lacking, it’s important to make the most of whatever sleep she can get.
Using the right pillow can make a huge difference in getting a better-quality sleep.
This shredded memory foam cooling pillow can offer better support to her neck, which can relive shoulder pain and keep her cool during hot summer nights.
Whether she’s a stomach, side or back sleeper – she can adjust the firmness to satisfy her different sleeping needs.
Sleep deeper with this Manta sleep mask
As a new mom, I find myself trying to catch up on sleep any chance I get – especially when my baby was a newborn and I was up nursing her every 3 hours around the clock.
Using a 100% blackout sleep mask was a life saver to help me get into a deep sleep in any environment.
I like that this sleep mask comes with adjustable eye cups so there’s no eye pressure. It’s soft, breathable, and doesn’t feel like you’re wearing a sleep mask.
This mask is best suited for back sleepers. If you’re a side sleeper, I really like using this BeeVines silk sleep mask.
It doesn’t give you a total blackout, but it’s the most comfortable one I’ve used when sleeping on my side or stomach.
Stay hydrated with this light-weight stainless steel water bottle
As a new mom, it’s important to stay hydrated, especially if you’re breastfeeding.
While the Stanley water bottle is popular because of how aesthetically pleasing it looks, I’m not a big fan of how heavy it is or that the lid isn’t leakproof.
I’ve developed “Mommy’s wrist”, which is common in young mothers. This makes it difficult to open jars and lift heavy items. So, using a light-weight bottle that’s easy to clean is essential.
That’s why I always reach for this Owala stainless steel water bottle. It comes in a variety of different colors, it’s leak-proof when locked, and it’s easy to use.
Unwind with this bathtub tray caddy
At the end of a long day, it’s always nice to find some alone time to relax in the bath. This bathtub tray caddy is a great gift idea for new moms.
I like using this one because it comes with wine glass holder, a place to put my phone so I watch TV shows, and a spot for snacks.
Stay cozy with this cozy cotton robe
After a bath, it’s nice to wrap yourself up in a cozy robe. This is another great way to relax and it’s also nursing friendly.
Walk on a cloud with these soft plush fleece slippers
To continue with the relaxing and cozy theme, a pair of soft plush slippers is a great gift idea for new moms.
The stairs in my house are steep, so I like to wear something that gives my feet a good grip to prevent slipping while holding the baby.
Get organized with this weekly & monthly planner
I didn’t realize what “mom brain” was until I became a new mom.
Now I know how easy it is to get distracted and forgetful when you’re busy taking care of your little one.
This Legend Planner can help her get her life back on track after having a baby.
As her priorities shift, using this planner can help her create her personal vision, improve her work-life balance, and achieve her goals.
Get organized with an acrylic monthly and weekly calendar for the fridge
As a new mom, I feel like my short-term memory is terrible now. I’m becoming forgetful because I feel like I have a hundred different things on my mind.
An easy way to help restore order and plan my day is to use this monthly and weekly calendar. It’s clear acrylic, so it looks stylish on my fridge.
I spend a lot of time in my kitchen making bottles and prepping baby food, so this is a great way to stay organized and not forget any important information.
Kitsch Satin Pillowcase
As a new mom, I went through a period where I shed a lot of hair. Now that it’s slowly starting to grow back, it’s important to nurture my hair and prevent split ends.
This satin pillowcase can keep her cool and dry all night long, prevent bed head, and also help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Eberjey Gisele PJ Set
Getting into cozy pajamas at the end of the day feels like a nice treat. This pajama set is super soft, cute, and made with high-quality fabric that can survive baby spit up and multiple washings.
Vitamix blender to make nutritious smoothies
It can be challenging to eat healthy during the newborn days. But after her baby arrives, it’s important to eat nutritious food to help her heal properly, produce breast milk, and give her enough energy.
I’ve been using my Vitamix blender every single day since my baby was born. It’s been an essential tool in my kitchen for making quick and healthy meals.
It can be used to make smoothies that are packed with fruits, leafy greens, healthy fats, and protein.
The Vitamix can also make soups, baby foods, nut butters, frozen desserts, dips and spreads, non-dairy milk, and more.
Coffee club subscription to Bean Box
I didn’t drink coffee while I was pregnant, but started drinking it again after my baby was born. I needed the caffeine to help me get through the newborn stage.
If the mom in your life loves coffee, a subscription to Bean Box can be an excellent gift idea.
This is also great for beginners who are interested in trying a variety of different coffee flavors.
Choose between whole bean or freshly ground coffee, and what type of roast you like. Each subscription box provides easy-to-follow instructions so she can make the perfect cup of coffee at home.
Chair and cargo cart for beach days
As a new mom, I’m all about finding things that make life a little easier.
I didn’t how much stuff I needed to bring when going out of the house with a baby, such as a diaper bag, toys, bottles, stroller, baby carrier, car seat, and so on.
When I found this foldable beach chair and cargo cart, I knew it would be perfect for beach days.
The cargo cart can be used to pack up all the necessary gear for the beach. Then it transforms into a comfortable lounge chair.
She’ll never want to go to the beach without this multipurpose chair!
A subscription to a wine club
Once the newborn stage was over, I looked forward to my first glass of wine after not drinking for almost a year.
A subscription to the California Wine Club can be a great idea for new parents to celebrate the arrival of their baby.
