The first celebration of motherhood can feel like a super high-stakes moment. Not only is this gift a great way to congratulate and appreciate that lady you love, but it’s also one of the best ways to pamper her and support her postpartum recovery.
There are so many options when it comes to the best gifts ever, especially since every mom is 100% unique. Luckily, we’re here to support you like your favorite leggings during a yoga/brunch Sunday.
Yes, HATCH has you covered. Whether it’s for a first-time new mom, a mom of three, or for you (because you should absolutely treat yourself on Mother’s Day!), we’ve put together the best Mother’s Day gifts.
So look no further! We’ve got our favorite list of perfect postpartum gifts for any new mother sorted into convenient categories to help you decide.
Jewelry
Help her accessorize and keep up her glamorous sense of post-preggo style with a lovely piece of jewelry.
Show that mama bear just how fierce you think she is with some vibrant dangle earrings or with some fun bangles to remind her how playful and sexy she still is. Or perhaps some elegant studs or seductive hoops that she can wear for a first night on the town post-pregnancy.
Stylish, personalized options make for a unique and deliciously elegant gift idea. Consider an 18-karat gold-plated or sterling silver necklace, hand-engraved with a (short) special quote or initials. A semi-precious gemstone necklace with her new baby’s birthstone is another uniquely personal idea that comes from the heart.
Keepsakes
Especially for first-time moms, the moments with a new little one can go by so quickly, and important milestones can slip away. New parents quickly understand what their friends meant by “The days are long, but the years are short.”
Scrapbook
Personalized gifts like a baby book help her celebrate these milestones. You can go 90s throwback and gift her a disposable camera and some scrapbook supplies. If she likes art and is into scrapbooking, she might enjoy a memory book or a kit to make baby handprints.
Though, let’s be honest: New parents might not have the time to scrapbook (or even remember that the scrapbook is under the diaper stash). The perfect gift, in this case, is to make the baby book for her — from her pregnancy announcement to her fourth-trimester style.
Picture Frame
It is hard to go wrong with classic photographs (a picture’s worth a thousand words, right?), so why not a lovely picture frame that captures a beautiful first moment with her and new baby?
A digital picture frame is another excellent option that allows for multiple photos if you can’t decide on only one perfect moment in time. Digital picture frames also allow you to add in some pictures when you want — throwback pics from your college days or a super-cute pic of her kiddo you took while babysitting.
Photography Session
You could even get her a photography sesh so that she can make more memories and have a fun, exciting bonding moment with babe.
Apparel
This mom has been through it all, with the stretching skin, sore boobs, and bump growing and shrinking… What better way to show you care than to help her stay stylish and stock her post-preggo wardrobe?
Just because her body (and life) has changed does not mean her flair for style has to go out the window. Pamper her with lusciously comfortable options that are super-soft while at the same time sexy, chic, and flattering.
Here are a few of our fourth-trimester faves:
- Nursing-Friendly Pajama Set. In the first year, she might not get so much sleep. This pajama set can help make those rare Zzz’s a bit more restorative.
- Nursing-Friendly Dress. Whether she’s breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, everyone new ma needs a dress that’s as soft as her favorite t-shirt but as chic as her workwear.
- The Early Days Nursing Sweatshirt. Stay cozy in this machine washable, totally lush French terry and totally sexy V-neck get-up.
Self-Care
OK, let’s face it: while every minute with a new little one is unique and precious, it’s also hectic, messy, and makes for a super-packed 24-hour schedule. From round-the-clock feedings through the night to soothing a good cry to burping and spit-up clean-ups, it can be hard to find time for self-care.
Show her just how much you care about her and her well-being with some self-care items. Here are a few of our favorites that could make great gifts on their own or as part of a gift set that combines several items:
Skincare Essentials
- Botanical Belly Oil
- Nipple + Lip Rescue Balm
- An essential oil diffuser with several different scents and oil blends
- A skincare package (face masks, exfoliators, lotions)
- A custom hair mask and some pampering shampoo and conditioner
Me-Time Essentials
- A bathtub caddy
- Her favorite audiobooks (complete with headphones for when babe is nursing or napping)
- A gift card to her favorite brunch spot or her local spa (these also make for top-notch Valentine’s Day gifts)
Babycare Items
While the most important person this Mother’s Day is mom herself, she might appreciate some gifts for baby, too, especially if those gifts help make her life easier.
So, if you want to help out a little and give her the gift of time and saved energy, check out the following gift ideas to help with baby:
- A diaper bag
- A stroller
- A changing pad
- Baby socks or onesies
- Snuggly baby pajamas
- A baby self-care kit (lotion, ointment for diaper rashes, baby wipes)
- A bassinet
- A board book for some quality mom-baby time
If you want to be super on top of it, then go into sleuth mode and check her baby registry. There may be some lingering items on her wish list that she didn’t get during her baby shower. Now’s the perfect time to fulfill her gift dreams!
First Mother’s Day Gifts: Support With Style
Whether it’s jewelry, clothing, keepsakes, self-care items, or gifts for baby, a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift is in the (shopping) bag.
A lovingly-presented gift for that extra special new mom in your life is a great way to show her how much you care about her and support her in her postpartum recovery journey.
Sometimes, the gift of time is just as appreciated — consider offering to watch her new babe for a little bit while mom gets some much-needed rest and recovery. And don’t forget to tell your partner-in-crime how much she means to you and how impressive she is!
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