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Make this Mother’s Day one to remember for the new mom in your life.
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Mother’s Day can be especially exciting for new moms. Welcoming a new bundle of joy is often exciting and terrifying, and the year will surely be filled with memorable ups and downs. From delighting over their baby’s first smile to trying to hack their newborn’s sleep schedule and panic-ordering nine different swaddles, it’s often a roller coaster of emotions. A good way to celebrate the new mom in your life is by gifting them something thoughtful, useful and that makes their day a little easier.
We have a lot of new parents here at CNET who helped us craft this list of perfect gifts for new moms. An artisanal coffee subscription will give her a boost of energy after sleepless nights, and a heated mug will keep it warm even if she’s pulled away for diaper changes. Cult-favorite skin care will help remind her to take care of herself in between taking care of the baby, and fancy soap will keep those germs at bay. Whatever you choose, chances are it will bring her joy. And if you know a soon-to-be mom, also check out our gift guide for expectant mamas.
Best gifts for new moms under $50 Cool Moms Club sweatshirt She’s not like a regular mom — she’s a cool mom! And she’ll prove it with this cozy, cute sweatshirt. It comes in six colors and is bound to be the uniform of any new mom in your life. New moms are all about what’s practical and can be thrown in the wash after a round of spit-up, and this sweatshirt fits the bill.
Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState 40-ounce tumbler If there’s one thing new moms always need more of, it’s water. Breast feeding can especially leave Mama extra dehydrated. So to make sure she’s properly hydrated, get her the popular Stanley tumbler.
There’s a reason why the Stanley is ridiculously trendy. The wide straw and 40-ounce size help you drink more water throughout the day. Plus, it keeps your beverages hot or cold for hours. What’s not to like?
Read more: The Stanley Tumbler Is Still My Favorite Water Bottle
Mama Nostalgia candle It’s hard to find moments of relaxation when you’re a new mom, but something as simple as a scented candle can provide some serenity. Anthropologie makes this lovely “Mama” candle, which smells like fresh lilies and comes in a pretty pink glass jar. The 9.5-ounce candle provides 45 hours of burn time.
Hatch Rest Go This little gadget is a new parent’s best friend. You can attach it to a crib, stroller, diaper bag or seatbelt, and you’ll instantly have white noise for naptime anywhere and everywhere. The sound quality isn’t quite as good as the full-size Hatch Rest, but the portability makes up for it.
Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash Any new mom is likely washing her hands a minimum of 10 times a day (thank you, never-ending dirty diapers!) or pushing soap on anyone who wants to hold the baby. Help make this unavoidable part of motherhood a little more enjoyable with the help of Aesop’s Resurrection Aromatique hand wash. It uses mandarin rinds, rosemary leaves and cedar to create a pleasant, woodsy smell that will make the round-the-clock handwashing something to look forward to.
Mom Milestones: The True Story of the First Seven Years Everyone eagerly awaits their baby’s milestones, but what about the new mom’s milestones? From weathering her first sleepless night to making her first mom friend at the park, she has just entered a whole new world and deserves to celebrate every change and watershed moment she has experienced. “The Mom Milestones: The True Story of the First Seven Years” does just that with fun illustrations and cheeky commentary that will have her laughing.
Mama baseball cap It’s a known fact that new moms don’t exactly get a lot of time to, say, style their hair. But if you can’t help out with baby duty and come over in the morning so mom can hop in the shower, gift her this sweet baseball cap. It’s stylish, proclaims her new title, and it’s very practical. A hat will hide anything, from unwashed locks to funky postpartum growth. Available in pinkish red, gray or black.
There Are Moms Way Worse Than You Yes, mom guilt is a thing, and new moms especially face a lot of pressure in their new role. This book is a hilarious reminder that moms aren’t expected to be perfect. (Note: It does include some curse words, so you probably don’t want to read it to your little one.)
Best gifts for new moms under $75 Bodily Lactation Latte If the new mom in your life is breastfeeding, help give her supply a boost with Bodily’s yummy Organic Lactation Lattes. There are two flavors — spiced vanilla and cacao — and each formula is designed to promote milk production. The powder can be mixed into her morning coffee, as a standalone drink, mixed into a smoothie or even added to a bowl of morning oats, for starters. It’s vegan, organic and doesn’t have any caffeine, gluten, soy, brewer’s yeast or fenugreek. The short story: It’s delicious and can help out a new mom who’s nursing or pumping, and that makes for a priceless gift.
Bombas ankle socks We know, socks don’t feel like a glamorous gift for a new mom. But we’re here to assure you that pretty, comfy socks will be a welcome treat to a new mom who’s on her feet day and night. Bombas socks are the ultimate in luxe socks, and these floral designs are a fun added bonus.
Mama necklace Is she even a mom if she doesn’t have a “mama” necklace? Proclaiming someone’s mom status with a piece of jewelry seems to be a rite of passage these days. This simple, sweet GLDN necklace is just the thing to help celebrate her motherhood. It comes in sterling silver, 14k gold fill ($70) and 14k solid gold ($268), if that’s more her speed.
Mommy & Me PJs The new mom in your life will undoubtedly love a comfy set of pajamas — especially if they match their little one’s. Little Sleepies makes the softest bamboo pajamas you could ever hope for, and their family matching sets are ultra cute. If this Doodle Blooms set isn’t quite her style, there are plenty of other prints to choose from too — as well as styles for adults and even the tiniest babies.
Salt & Straw Best Sellers Ice Cream Gift Pack When it comes to ice cream, Salt & Straw is the cream of the crop. Gift the new mom in your life a delivery of the good stuff. The Best Sellers: Classics gift pack includes five mouth-watering flavors: Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons; Double Fold Vanilla; Salted, Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough; Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Gooey Brownie. Shipping is included.
Ergobaby Embrace Carrier Delete baby-carrier research from Mom’s mental load and go for this top model. It’s hard to decide whether to choose a baby wrap, sling or structured carrier when there are so many to choose from. The Ergobaby Embrace is the best of them all. It has the convenience of a structured carrier and the breathable comfort of a wrap.
Mother’s Day flower arrangement from Bouqs It’s not a novel idea, but don’t discount a beautiful bouquet for Mother’s Day. Bouqs, CNET’s top pick for the best flowery delivery service, features stunning assortments of flowers hand-selected by a team of experts. The arrangements are so pretty that Mom might even interrupt her Instagram feed full of baby content for a floral shot.
Atlas Coffee Club If there’s one thing every new parent needs, it’s caffeine. Give a new mom the gift of delicious coffee with an Atlas Coffee Club subscription, CNET’s top pick for the best coffee subscription available. CNET’s David Watsky tried out a variety of Atlas roasts was impressed with the top-notch quality and consistency. Gift subscriptions start at $60 for three months.
Best gifts for new moms under $200 Tushbaby Hip Seat and Snug Carrier Bundle This is the carrier that will be a new mom’s go-to from those early newborn days all the way up through the toddler years. In the infant stage, it can be used for feeding support and carrying little ones in all sorts of positions — even hands-free with the snug carrier attachment. Once their kiddo is older, the Tushbaby will give a parent the support they need to carry their growing child around in a hip-healthy position. Plus, it has pockets to carry around diapers, keys, pacifiers and more. There’s even a bottle holder and toy loop. Kids love to be carried and the Tushbaby is just the thing to ensure everyone’s comfortable and safe.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite The new mom in your life will most likely be enthralled by looking down at her newborn’s face while feeding them — but only during the day. At night, she needs her brain engaged so she doesn’t nod off during feedings. To help her combat that, get her an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. It’s much easier to hold than a thick paperback or hardcover, and she can flip pages with the scroll of a thumb. You can even pair the gift with a Kindle Hand Strap to keep it even more secure while she’s juggling bottles and floppy heads.
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug Moms notoriously never get to their coffee, matcha latte or cup of tea while it’s hot, which can put a real damper on mornings after long, sleepless nights. Ensure that inconvenience doesn’t leave her with a cold cuppa with the help of the Ember Smart Mug. This useful cup will keep the drink between 120 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit, and it can either keep it hot for 80 minutes without the coaster or simmering all day long while on the coaster.
Baby Brezza Baby Food Maker Deluxe Feeding a baby takes a lot of time, and a baby can start experimenting with solids at just 6 months old. Make a new parent’s life a little easier with this handy Baby Brezza. If Mom is into making baby’s food from scratch, this little gadget is helpful. It steams and blends fruits and veggies, and it even includes reusable pouches so baby can eat on the go.
Chatbooks Softcover Monthbooks Chances are high that your new mom has taken over a million and one photos of her baby. Help get them off the cloud and into an actual photo album with a subscription to Chatbooks’ Monthbooks. These books take mere minutes to make since you directly upload photos from your phone into the app and send them to print. You can gift her either a 3-, 6- or 12-month subscription, starting at $36.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum Skin care is a rare treat for new moms, and this Drunk Elephant vitamin C serum is a quick way to refresh with a bit of self-care. It can also help get rid of those pesky melasma spots that show up during pregnancy. C-Firma Fresh Day Serum is safe for pregnant and nursing mothers, and it’s designed to increase the “radiance and luminosity” of skin. Who couldn’t use more of that?
Bearaby Hand-Knit Weighted Blanket We’ve all heard the advice to sleep when the baby sleeps, but most new moms feel like they have too much to do to take that window of rest. Help her slow down with an aesthetically pleasing weighted blanket, such as this hand-knit version. You can choose between 10-, 15- and 20-pound weights, helping her unwind on the couch between feedings.
Otiumberg Initial Tag Pendant If you have a sentimental mom on your list, celebrate her transition into motherhood with an initial tag pendant. Choose the initial of her baby’s name, and she’ll never want to take it off. Otiumberg’s 14-karat gold vermeil personalized pendant is the perfect, understated pick. The initial is stamped onto a dainty tag, and you can get her a new initial for each child she has in the future.
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