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30 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts for New Moms

Mother's Day Gifts for New Moms

New moms are used to marking milestones. From the first giggle to the first step, first-time moms are constantly celebrating their new bundle of joy's achievements. If you know a new mom, make sure she doesn't forget another important inaugural event: her first Mother's Day.

In this selection of great gift ideas for someone's first Mother's Day, you'll find a perfect pairing of practical and sentimental products. Some—like the “survival kit” and quirky coffee cups—assist new moms as they navigate through their sleep-deprived schedules. Others—like the thumbprint pendant and family portrait—make the holiday as personal as possible. And some—including a handprint picture frame kit and keepsake library—make it easier for moms to immortalize their babies' most memorable moments. There are even practical gifts for the postpartum period, like a stylish crossbody bag that doubles as a diaper bag with a changing pad.

Motherhood can be all-encompassing, and so it's easy for the new mama in your life to forget how important it is to take care of herself. That's why we've also included some thoughtful self-care items. These include monthly subscription boxes full of goodies as well as spa essentials for some much-needed rest and relaxation.

In addition to the new mom in your life, make sure you also celebrate your own! Getting the best Mother's Day gift is easier than ever with our curated gift guides. Make your mom's day with a homemade creation or other creative gifts for Mother's Day.

These thoughtful gifts are the perfect way to celebrate new moms on their first  Mother's Day.

Fingerprint Pendant

Personalized fingerprint pendant

TrendMinimalist | $190+

 

Mommy Mug 

New mom coffee mug

Cuteling | $10.82+

 

Personalized Photo Collage

Photo Collage for Mother's Day

Minted | $23+

 

Plaster Footprint and Handprint Kit

Mother's Day Gifts for New Moms

Bubzi CO | $23.95

 

Mindfulness Manual

Mom Mindfulness Journal

Anne Marie O'Connor | $16.99

 

Mom Crossbody Bag with Built-In Changing Pad

HUGGIES Crossbody Diaper Bag

HUGGIES | $29.99

 

Cozy Robe

Cozy robe by Barefoot Dreams

Barefoot Dreams | $99

 

Baby Keepsake Library

Baby Keepsake Library

Uncommon Goods | $95+

 

‘Do Not Disturb' Sign

Do Not Disturb Baby Sign

Coastal Ember | $18.99

 

Personalized Baby Photo Album

Personalized Baby Photo Album

MC Leatherzone | $30.67+

 

‘Mama Bear' Bracelet

Mama Bear Cuff Bracelet

Annie Reh Jewelry | $46+

 

Birth Month Flower Lounge Pants

Birth Month Flower Lounge Pants

Juliet Meeks | $48

 

First Mother's Day Matching Outfits

Mommy and Me Matching Mother's Day Outfits

T Stars | $31.95+

 

Therapeutic Heat Pillow

Cherry Pit Therapeutic Heat Pillow

Claudia Phillips | $32

 

Baby Cookbook

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Leena Saini | $17.52

 

Dead Sea Salt Bath Soak

Honest Soaking Salts

The Honest Company | $14.99

 

Illustrated Family Portrait

Personalized Family Portrait

Mary and Shelly Klein | $85+

 

Playtime Idea Cards

Curious Baby Creative Playtime Ideas

Curious Baby | $34.99

 

Baby's Name Necklace

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GracePersonalized | $46.50+

 

‘Letters to My Baby'

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Lea Redmond | $13.90

 

Mom & Me Coffee Mug

Mother's Day Gifts for New Moms

Colleen Huth | $40

 

New Baby Crest

Mother's Day Gifts for New Moms

Patricia Carlin | $130

 

Baby's Birthstone Necklace

Gifts for New Moms

delezhen | $35+

 

Personalized New Mom Necklace

Personalized New Mom Necklace

Distinctly Ivy | $17.71+

 

Personalized Mom Candle Spa Set

New Mom Personalized Candle

Endless Aster | $26.25+

 

New Mom 5-Year Journal

New Mom Memory Book

Potter Gift | $9.69

 

Pampering Spa Gift Basket

Lavender Spa Gift Basket

Beets and Apples | $34.99

 

Looking for a long-lasting gift? These subscription boxes give new moms a monthly treat.

Self-Care Subscription Box

Self Care Subscription Box

TheraBox | $35+ per month

 

Flower Arrangement Box

Floral bouquet subscription box

Bloomsy Box | $62.49+

 

Fruit of the Month Box

Fruit of the month subscription box

Fruit for Thought | $45.99

 

Pampering Subscription Box

Self care subscription box

180 Degree Selfcare Box | $75

Need more options? Check out the My Modern Met Store‘s custom selection of gifts for mom.

 

This article has been edited and updated. All prices were accurate at time of publishing.

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Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou was a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
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