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. Three of my close friends are pregnant and two are new moms, so I’ll certainly be shopping this list myself.
Leave it to stylish moms like Shay Mitchell and Elsa Hosk to make a cool stroller caddy like this one.
Comfy sneakers are a must-have for moms on the go.
All the makeup essentials they’d need in one perfect (and well-packaged) set.
Once I put these on my sister’s radar, she bought two more pairs.
Newly restocked and re-designed, Chillhouse’s Chill Globes will add a luxurious touch to anyone’s self-care routine, especially a new mom’s.
To stay cozy and comfy all day.
I think this has to be my sister’s favorite part of her kitchen. A barista-worthy burst of energy is necessary for the early mornings.
So their drinks never get cold, no matter how long it takes them to drink it.
Perfect for staying indoors and running errands.
There are a plethora of new products on the market, but sometimes it’s nice to stick to the basics.
Good sleep is hard to come by, but this weighted blanket makes just a tad easier.
Have you seen a more trend-forward carrier?
Massage those sore muscles away.
Customize it with their child’s name for a sentimental treat.
Add a cushy and luxe feel to their sock game.
If they don’t have time to go to the nail salon, bring the manicure to them.
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.
Almost every one of my best friends is a new mom or pregnant and has taken my suggestion of buying this insanely comfortable bra.
She’ll be using these any chance she can get. (And the best part? She can reuse them.)
For nourishing that ostpartum hair.
Help a new parent create a sense of calm at home with a beautifully scented candle.
A swaddle is a new-parent must-have. This one is super cute.
Give the gift of a good night’s sleep (well, at least a helping hand).
The portable humidifier is perfect for a baby room (or parent’s room).
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.)
Meet the perfect postpartum gift—these essentials will help cleanse, soothe, and relieve pain after birth.
A soothing and relaxing oil for tired minds and sore muscles.
Spritz this mist in the air to create a calming environment for sleep.
