37 Best First Mother's Day Gifts, According to a New Mom
Celebrate her with gift ideas picked out by a fellow new mom.
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Of all the different days you'll celebrate her throughout the years, a mom's first Mother's Day is probably the most cherished and memorable of them all. Not only is she celebrating the new little life she created, but also the new person she's becoming with every passing day! With that being said, you definitely want to celebrate with a special gift, but it might be tough to nail down exactly what to get her for such an important holiday.
I just celebrated my first Mother's Day last year, so I have plenty of new mom gift ideas based on experience that are fresh on my mind. For starters, just ask her what she wants! There's a good chance a non-material gift would probably make her day, like being able to sleep in, go 12 hours without changing a diaper, or maybe wake up to a clean house. But that doesn't mean you can skip out on getting her an actual gift, even if it's something small, to commemorate the special occasion. When it comes to a new mom's first Mother's Day, I'd suggest going either the sentimental route or super practical, depending on which she'd appreciate more. Some new moms would love a mug with their little one's handprint while others would prefer a crossbody purse that can keep her totally hands-free—to each their own!
You may have thought little one might be too young for crafts, but this sweet kit proves that wrong. Just get baby's handprint (everything you need is included) and put it on the mug and watch the tears flow as soon as she opens this precious gift.
Carrying a regular-sized purse, a baby, and a diaper bag is just too much. Anytime I'm out and about with my baby I opt for this fanny pack/crossbody instead of my usual purse because it keeps me 100% hands-free (a necessity these days). And since it was designed by moms, you can rest assured that it's more efficiently laid out than the competitors, with plenty of room for a diaper or two, a pack of wipes, a spot for a portable phone charger, and more.
I received a Willow Tree sculpture not long after my daughter was born and it has become one of my most-treasured pieces of decor. It so beautifully encapsulates the tender love of a mother and child!
If there's one thing I love as a new mom, it's wearing anything and everything that says "mama." This is the title I've worked the hardest for in life, and it's my favorite, so why not shout to the world how proud I am to be a mom? I love the more minimalist design of this sweatshirt plus the addition of adding my little one's name to the sleeve.
Most nursing cover ups wouldn't qualify as "fashionable," but this one sure does. People honestly won't be able to tell that it's not a part of her outfit! Plus the loose-weave fabric allows for a bit of a breeze for baby, making it more comfortable for mom to nurse just about anywhere.
New moms will be delighted to match their little ones with this Mother's Day T-shirt and onesie set.
Baby photos: that's one thing new moms are never lacking. With this easy-to-use mini printer, her favorite images can go straight from her smart phone to hanging on the fridge.
This personalized book goes beyond any other Mommy and Me books we've come across. It's sure to bring a tear to her eye — and become a new bedtime favorite.
All those precious keepsakes deserve to be held in a trunk that is just as beautiful as they are. This special trunk can be customized with the choice of three colors, 30 inner fabric options, and personalized embroidery.
Make sure you commemorate just how tiny those hands and feet were with this kit. The frame also includes two places for some of the best newborn pictures.
If there's one thing we moms love, it's matching with our babes. Hanna Andersson's mommy and me matching PJ sets give mom the option of exactly matching her little one or picking a fabric that's a bit more her style while still in the same colorway as her kiddo's (like shown). The pajama style options are also super flattering and nursing-friendly.
This is such a cute little gift for any boy mom! Give her a laugh and a little relaxation with this driftwood scented candle. It's made from soy wax and is made from an independent business in the USA. There's also a girl mom version with the description "smells like sass," which, as a girl mom, I feel to my core.
Sure, you can look through photos on your phone, but having them printed out in a book is so much better. She'll especially love having the wrap-around photo cover of this one, so her little one can be showcased 24/7.
Her new baby is her whole world right now! Surprise her with a custom portrait from one of her favorite photos. It will be something she remembers forever and will look so good in the nursery or around her home.
There's so much she probably wants to tell her new little one, but obviously they won't understand any of it. This sweet journal includes prompts that help her wax poetic to her little bundle of joy and seal those letters up to give to them years down the road. It's a gift both she and your child will thank you for one day.
Write down important memories, record her baby's "firsts", hold on to keepsakes, and more with this sweet baby book. She'll love that she can look back at memorable moments and stories for years to come. Plus, it will look beautiful in the nursery.
Help them capture their little one's precious hands and feet with this kit — after all, they'll never be this small again. Made with non-toxic and hypo-allergenic alginate molding material, it's 100% safe for her infant. Not to mention, it's fun and easy to do with little ones and adults.
New moms are adjusting to a whole new life. Help her feel as comfy as possible while she's simultaneously out of her comfort zone.
Those first few weeks being at home with your new bundle of joy is such a sweet season for new parents. If mom wants to get out of the pajamas she's been wearing for three days, a cozy set like this will make her feel comfy yet cute.
I love a good baby book, but they can really only contain written information/stories along with a handful of photos and documents, meaning physical keepsakes often get relegated to a forgotten plastic container in the attic. With this organizing box, Mom can hold keepsakes, such as hospital name bracelets, lost teeth, and favorite binkies, all in one place.
Hannah Jones is the Commerce Editor for Country Living. Her eye is always on the next up-and-coming products to include in gift guides and she's ready to test everything from dog beds to garden tools for product reviews. When she’s not scoping out the latest and greatest items on the market, you can find her hanging with her two rescue dogs.
Anna Mahan is the Associate Commerce Editor at Country Living, where she regularly covers the best sales and shares hidden gems you’ll want to know about. Joining the Country Living team in 2023, Anna creates plenty of gift guides, finds celeb-loved items, and reviews everything from beauty and skincare products to worthy home goods. Putting products through earnest testing processes, she can help determine the best quality and price, so readers get the best out of their purchase. She grew up listening to classic country and still loves the new stuff, so you’ll often find her writing about the latest on musicians like Dolly Parton and Lainey Wilson. When she’s not writing or scoping out viral trends, you can find her reading, watching Gilmore Girls for the umpteenth time, or convincing someone to do a TikTok with her.
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