35 Best Gifts For New Mothers: Useful & Meaningful Ideas

Becoming a new mum is an amazing time that comes with lots of new challenges, as well as lots of exciting moments too. If you are looking for the best gifts for new mothers, there are so many wonderful ideas to show your support and let her know how much you appreciate her.

From practical gifts that will make those early days with a new baby easier to meaningful gifts that will touch her heart. There are gifts for new mums and plenty of gifts for mums who are having a second or subsequent baby as well.

Having a new baby is a massive life change, especially if it is your first time as a parent. There is always a period of adjustment (it often lasts 18 years, or so I’m told!).

What any new mum needs during this time, whether they are mum of one or mum of 6, are gifts and support that make their lives easier, to help them start their motherhood journey a little bit easier.

THE BEST GIFTS FOR NEW MUMS

Sure, flowers and teddy bears are a lovely thought, however, they don’t really help new parents settle into a routine or get through those first sleep-deprived weeks any easier.

Especially when you’d love to just spend the whole day staring with love at first sight at your new precious baby!

To help you choose what to give a new mum, these present ideas have been sorted into categories: Gifts to make her life easier, gifts for new mums that aren’t for the baby and meaningful keepsake gifts.

New Mum Gifts To Make Life Easier

These gift ideas are as much for the brand new bub as they are for the mum-to-be, with baby products and services that are perfect to gift at a baby shower or gender reveal party, or once the infant arrives.

Pre-Prepared Food

Sure the new parents haven’t forgotten how to cook dinner now that they have a new baby, but cooking something nourishing and delicious is potentially the last thing on their mind right now!

Between nursing their hungry baby, rocking them to sleep, micro naps and figuring out what on earth they are doing, you’d be amazed how appreciated the gift of a home-cooked meal is during those early days.

If you’ve got the time, put together an easy meal they can reheat in the oven or microwave for dinner. Casseroles, bakes and pasta can be great options as they all reheat well if you make ahead a day or two.

And even baked treats won’t be unwelcome!

Or drop in (with a warning… we don’t want to wake the sleeping baby) with some grocery essentials a couple of days after they get home, just to save them a trip to the store for bread and milk.

Adding a few quick meal ideas, such as everything they need for tacos or spaghetti bolognese is a great way to make their next few dinners easier.

A meal subscription box can be one of the best gifts for brand new parents once they’ve had a bit of time to adjust. It helps by giving them more time to rest, bond and adapt to their new household situation.

These can be a combination of fresh or frozen meals that require little to no preparation. They tend to be delivered in weekly, fortnightly or monthly bundles.

Check out Hello Fresh as a great option for meal boxes although do them an extra favour and choose the quick meal options. Some take just 15 minutes to prepare.

Home Services

Gifting a form of home service can give the new parents a break in that first month or two. They are extremely thoughtful gifts and likely very appreciated.

Home services may include things such as a cleaner coming to the house once a week or if they choose to go with cloth nappies, there are services in some areas that will pick up and launder the dirty nappies, bringing fresh ones with them each time. 

Imagine not having to deal with so much dirty washing. Bliss!

Organising for their lawns to be mowed and gardens maintained will help new dads to reduce their workload as well, giving them more time to spend bonding with their new baby and supporting their partner through post-birth recovery.

Robot Vacuum

If you really want to spoil a new mum (hey dad… this one might be good for you too), then a robot vacuum cleaner may become her new bestie!

I got one for myself just after my first daughter was born just to reduce the time spent cleaning. And it did help me feel like the house was cleaner, which meant less stress!

Sometimes it’s the little things, like not having to drag out the big heavy vacuum cleaner very often. While a robot vacuum cleaner doesn’t completely replace a proper vacuum, it makes a huge difference in how often you need to clean the floors.

Anything you can automate is a sure winner in those first few weeks!

Babysitting

If the new mother has other children already, offering to babysit them for a few hours can be a great opportunity for her to have some one-on-one time with her bub.

She may potentially squeeze in a nap too. As they say, sleep when the baby sleeps.

Easier said than done when there are other kids in the house.

Or even if they are first-time parents, offering to come over and sit with the baby while mum has a rest or gets some much-needed errands done can be appreciated.

However, this isn’t the case for all new mothers so don’t take it personally if they decline. They will still appreciate the gesture even if they aren’t yet comfortable being away from their infant.

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Gifts For New Mums That Aren’t For The Baby

A whole lot of changes happen to your body after birth and it can really be a struggle to feel good. Even when your body has physically recovered, it can be a period of adapting to your new normal.

It takes a long time for our bodies to change back after pregnancy and certain parts won’t even be the same. It’s just the reality of this experience of motherhood.

Sometimes this is a difficult adjustment.

Not only that, many women will be so focused on nourishing their precious new baby, they forget the importance of self-care for themselves!

A little reminder to take care of herself may be exactly what this new mama needs to feel good in her skin again.

Massage or Pamper Session

Once the initial adjustment period settles, having an opportunity for some mum pamper time can mean the world of difference after sleepless nights and carrying all these new emotions around.

A voucher for pamper time may be just the thing to revive and refresh a new mother again.

While it may take a few weeks or more before a new mother is able to be away from her baby for an hour or physically up for a spa session, this will be a really nice way to feel good about themselves again and enjoy a chance to relax completely.

A pedicure is a great option for mums of newborns since they can still hold their baby in while sitting in the chair.

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Digital Subscription

While new mums don’t have a lot of free time on their hands in those first several months, there will be moments she may be looking for quiet activities to do while she feeds her baby, or while the baby naps.

This may especially be the case if she previously worked full time, as she may struggle with not feeling like her time is as productive as she hoped and looking to add some new hobbies.

These days there are some fantastic tech options that make it easier to enjoy a book on the go, even while nursing a baby to sleep.

Audiobooks can be enjoyed with her earphones in so it does not disturb the baby. This also means she can be hands-free to get things done.

Or read a favourite new book on her device with a Kindle subscription. She can do this from her phone, tablet or laptop from anywhere in the house. Kindle Unlimited has books to suit every interest, including loads of popular authors and books!

The best gift for her might be a gift subscription to a streaming service such as Netflix, Disney+ or Prime.

Sentimental Gifts For New Mothers

Sentimental gifts are the kind that helps the new mama celebrate this special time in her life, either through recording memories or cherishing those early days.

The newborn stage goes so fast. Any thoughtful gift that helps her to honour that time will be appreciated.

Milestone Cards

The milestone cards were not such a tradition when I had my firstborn, but these days it’s quite the fun trend. They are inexpensive and fun photo props for taking photos at home.

Gifting them a family portrait session or newborn session, including prints would be a great gift that every new parent would adore, especially if it can be booked sometime in the future so they don’t feel rushed to get it done now.

Or if you are a bit of a camera pro yourself, maybe this is something you could do for them as a special gift using your talents.

Birthstone Jewellery

A piece of jewellery with the new baby’s birthstone is a really sweet gift idea and a way to make the new mother feel special. It could be a necklace, a ring or a pair of earrings. Anything really.

Or you can get a necklace with the new baby’s name to wear close to their heart, such as these ones.

This is a wonderful keepsake item that she can wear for special occasions.

Ideas From My Community

“Pre cooked meals and coffee.” – Lisa

 “I’d have to agree with the meals! I would have also liked a cleaning lady and someone to come and give me a neck and shoulder massage.” – Linda

So often the new mother is forgotten when it comes to gifts following the birth of a baby, with most people so caught up in the fun of buying all those cute little baby clothes and accessories to shower them with.

Motherhood… and fatherhood, for that matter, are massive transitions from the life you had before. Making sure to remember the mother will have her feeling extra special and supported during this amazing time of her life.

If you do need newborn baby gift ideas, there are plenty of unique ideas that both mum and baby will love!

Need ideas for family fun? Check out these activities for your backyard, fun things to do on Father’s Day, family Valentine’s Day activities and tech-free family fun.

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