Unless you’ve already experienced bringing a little one into this world, figuring out what the best gifts for new moms, or new parents in general, is probably a very tall order. That’s why we put together this handy gift guide for those bringing their bundles of joy into their homes for the first time.
We’ll just cut to the chase: Life as a new mom, while incredibly rewarding and unlike anything else, is undoubtedly hard. In between the many sleepless nights, running errands, going to doctor’s appointments, and doing whatever else life throws at them, we’re certain any of your new mom friends — or perhaps someone in your family, like a sister or cousin — are constantly searching for ways they can allow themselves a little break.
Now that their bundle of joy is around the corner (of they’re already here!), it’s the perfect time to show them just how solid of a support system they have in you with a great gift to help ease their day-to-day challenges. Sure, keepsakes and mementos for this milestone will be appreciated, but nothing beats a gift that they can put to good use during this stressful (yet joyful) time. Between a therapeutic shower mist, a monthly subscription to the best beauty products our editors love, and a comfy-as-hell robe, you can’t go wrong with any of the following picks. (Well, adding in an hour of babysitting here and there or sending a few meal delivery gift cards would probably earn you “true lifesaver” status, but we digress.)
While new parents have a long journey ahead with learning the ins and outs of caring for a new baby, trying to maintain some semblance of a self-care routine is also a hell of a lot of work. Show them some love with these gift ideas like a luxe bath-care set or helpful gadget to help them pump — anything that’ll make life as a new mom a lot more comfortable, if only for a few minutes at a time.
Our Top Picks:
- Best Overall: Mutha Body Butter, $95
- The Go-Time Essentials: Hatch Hatch-To-Hospital Box, $248
- Best Baby Bottle Kit: Ember Baby Bottle System Plus, $400
- Bathroom Upgrade: Tushy Bidet, $99
- Staying Stocked: Allure Beauty Box 12-Month Gift Subscription, $261
- Best in Baby Tech: Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen, $90
- The Ultimate Fashionista Set: Burberry Baby 3-Piece Check Trim Gift Set, $300
- The Wash-Day Essentials: RevitaLash Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner, $38 and $39
- Best Breast Pump for Breastfeeding: Elvie Curve Wearable Silicone Breast Pump, $49
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