Mother’s Day Gift Guide for New Moms & Moms-to-Be

Not sure what to buy for your favorite new moms (or moms-to-be!) this Mother’s Day? These Mother’s Day gift ideas top our lists. You’ll find something just right for all the awesome mamas in your life, from sentimental gifts like jewelry and decor to practical items that simplify their lives.
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New Baby Picture Frame

$21 BUY NOW

Customize this handmade picture frame by changing the text and choosing one of the 54 background designs. Clip on a favorite photo and update it whenever you like.


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Astrology Patches

$20 BUY NOW

Moms can rep a baby's astrological sign with these cool patches from Colugo. Each pack comes with an astrological sign patch and separate, smaller stars and a moon, so you can give your gear a unique look. Peel off the patch's backing and apply to your Colugo stroller or diaper bag—or any other baby gear you want to give that celestial touch.


Photo by: Welcome Baby USA

$150 BUY NOW

Give a new mom or mom-to-be a gift that makes a difference. With a "Spread the Love" gift card to Welcome Baby USA, a low-income pregnant woman or family will receive a gift box of essentials necessary for baby's first four weeks of life, such as diapers and wipes, clothing, a baby carrier and hygienic items. The mom you honor will receive a beautiful gift card (above) explaining the valuable gift you've given in her name.


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Deliberately Minimal Diaper Bag

$89 BUY NOW

Pack smarter, not bigger. Leave the big, bulky diaper bag at home and head out with this minimalist's dream. A detachable changing pad folds out from the back flap, and a built-in waterproof pocket holds wipes or soiled clothing. Put credit cards and dollars in built-in slots, and attach your keys (or a pacifier!) to the key hook. There's also room for extra diapers and your phone. Wear the bag around your waist or over your shoulder. Either way, it will look great and won't slow you down.


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Motherhood Wellness Package

$50 BUY NOW

The delicious tea varieties from Rae's Roots are designed specifically for new moms and pregnant women to improve mood, focus and energy. Expecting Mama Tea boosts immunity during pregnancy; Calming Adaptogen Tea helps reduce stress; Belly Soothing Adaptogen Tea calms an anxious stomach and boosts digestive health; and Milk Flow Lactation + Breastfeeding Tea contains ingredients effective in increasing breast milk production. Buy them individually, in gift sets with a candle and mug, or in the Motherhood Wellness Package, which features packs of all four teas.


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Mommy & Me Outfits

$16 BUY NOW

Make people smile and win Instagram with this sassy mommy & me outfit combo. Both tops are made from organic cotton and hand-printed to order in Florida. The mom top comes in a t-shirt or tank (small to 2XL), and the kid top comes in a bodysuit (0-3 months to 12-18 months) or t-shirt (18-24 months to youth XL).


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The Little Book of Support for New Moms by Beccy Hands & Alexis Stickland

$18 BUY NOW

This is the survival guide all new moms need. The tips are short and sweet and full of self-care, so you can get the advice you need, along with a confidence boost, and get back to your baby. Written by a doula and midwife, it shares tools and advice to help you heal your body, adjust to your new mama role while retaining your pre-mom identity, and enjoy your time with your little one.


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Customized Name Origin Print Art

$25+ BUY NOW

Help a mom celebrate the name she chose for her little one with this unique customized art print that describes the name origin, history, usage and nine adjectives that embody the name. You select the size ((8x10 or 11x14), background color and can add custom text at the top.


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Cozy Poncho

$50 BUY NOW

These loose and flowy ponchos look chic while feeling soft and super comfortable, and they'll dress up leggings and jeans as well as a skirt. And at "one size fits most," you don't have to worry about how it will fit on a post-baby body. Plus, if breastfeeding, there's no more convenient nursing cover.


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Self-Care Subscription Boxes

$31+ per box BUY NOW

Founded by a therapist, this subscription box of self-care goodies contains 6-8 full-size wellness products to nourish mind, body and soul. Expect to unbox items for aromatherapy, baths, body, skincare and other lifestyle luxurious. Plans range from one month to a year. For pregnant mamas-to-be, the Oh Baby Boxes ($36+) deliver 6-8 goodies (wellness, skincare, maternity essentials and fashion) tailored to the trimester. Post-baby, the boxes shift to postpartum self-care essentials.


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Ring Set

$79 for two BUY NOW

These Treehut rings let moms keep their kids wrapped around their little fingers. Each set comes with one birthstone ring and one ring engraved with a name. They look great on their own or stacked on top of one another. Pro tip: Rings are a great gift option for moms of little ones, since they're tougher for babies to grip in their tiny fists than necklaces or earrings.


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Handprint & Footprint Ornaments

$15 BUY NOW

Order this kit from Baby Mushroom and give your fave mama a set of five tiny fingers and five tiny toes preserved in clay for Mother's Day. We love this affordable keepsake set because it includes enough air-dry clay for two prints, hand and foot. In 20 years, we guarantee she'll still oooh and awww over this gift.


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Instant Pot

$79 BUY NOW

An Instant Pot makes a fantastic multi-purpose Mother's Day gift. This seven-in-one Instant Pot Duo lets families whip up dinner, baby food, rice and even yogurt in one single handy appliance. For a personal touch, wrap it up with a few of your fave Instant Pot recipes.


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Leather Tote

BUY NOW

The luxe leather of ABLE's totes will look better with age and baby-inflicted scratches. Plus, socially conscious ABLE pays its workers a livable wage, so all their purses and totes make stylish gifts that moms feel good about receiving.


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Locket Necklace

$79.50+ BUY NOW

Look no further for a perfect first Mother's Day gift. With this necklace, she'll have a gorgeous place to put two adorable baby pictures. Plus, the smooth sterling-silver surfaces can be custom-engraved with a little one's birthdate. Then, Etsy seller Tyra's Handmade Jewelry adds a touch of sparkle with a birthstone of your choice and a first initial charm.

—Oz Spies

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