Finding the perfect gift for your friends or family can be a stressful endeavor at the best of times, but we pride ourselves on being quite the experts at gift-giving. (We’ve curated countless guides here on the site, from the guide on gifting Gen Z to the luxury gifts on our wishlists.)
Today, we’re focusing our attention on the best gifts for new moms. As you can guess, anything that encourages comfort and relaxation is a great option, as sleep is not something new parents get a great deal of throughout the first year. My sister is a new mom (and picky about gifts) so I asked for her intent on the best gifts to get no matter the occasion. Items like diaper bags, strollers, and baby clothing were probably already checked off on the baby shower registry, so this is the time to get creative and thoughtful.
Ahead, enjoy our roundup of the 25 best gifts for new parents, from the elegant and quirky to the relaxation-centric.
I think this has to be my sister’s favorite part of her kitchen. Everyone (especially moms) can use a little burst of energy in the morning.
By including body oil, bath salts, body lotion, and calming nipple cream, Honest Baby’s kit has everything a new mom would need for postpartum skincare.
Barefoot Dreams has the coziest and most luxurious-feeling robes—perfect for new parents to cozy up in with their baby.
This bath soak helps relieve swelling and tired limbs.
Help a new parent create a sense of calm at home with a beautifully scented candle.
Give the gift of a good night’s sleep (well, at least a helping hand).
They’ll really appreciate a (super-cute) baby carrier, and this one gets rave reviews.
The portable humidifier is perfect for a baby room (or parent’s room).
Parents (including me) rave about this practical and multifunctional quilted diaper bag.
A clever top for easy and comfortable skin-to-skin time with baby.
You can never have enough multipurpose cloths as a new parent. Perfect for swaddling, burping, and everything in between.
An amazing book to help new moms focus on healing and bonding during the important postpartum period.
They’ll love a super-soft and comfortable pajama set—especially one that looks chic enough to wear when visitors arrive. (We never met an Eberjey set we didn’t like.)
Cozy and cushy stylish slippers. Perfect for indoors (and outdoors).
Meet the perfect postpartum gift—these essentials will help cleanse, soothe, and relieve pain after birth.
Perfect for journaling every stage of a baby’s life—from their milestones to their footprints to those precious first moments.
A soothing and relaxing oil for tired minds and sore muscles.
A swaddle is a new-parent must-have. This one is super cute.
Spritz this mist in the air to create a calming environment for sleep.
This manual breast pump is a convenient alternative to an electric one and collects milk hands-free.
A pretty mug that will keep their coffee hotter for longer.
A relaxing lavender bath soak to help them achieve a good night’s sleep.
