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11 Thoughtful Gifts That New Moms Will Love

Alicia KortDeputy Commerce Editor
Alicia KortDeputy Commerce Editor
I cover all things shopping for Apartment Therapy Media. During my 10 years in the field, my work has also appeared on StyleCaster and SheKnows.
published Nov 25, 2024
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Midsection of mother drinking coffee while carrying sleeping baby boy at home
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This feature is part of Cubby's Gift Edit, our editor-curated collection of gift ideas. Need more inspiration? Check out all our guides here.

The new baby always gets lavished with gifts, both at the baby shower (before they’ve even arrived!) and around the holidays. But in this stressful and joyful time of new motherhood, you don’t want to forget to get the new mom something either special or practical (although it should ideally be both, in my opinion) that will help make her life a little easier as she’s undergoing this major transition in her life. 

As a former parenting shopping editor and lucky aunt who has watched her friends become mothers over the past few years, I have had to hunt for gifts that my sleep-deprived and overwhelmed friends needed. As much as I love my nephews, I’m always keeping an eye on what friends need — whether that’s food, a trip to the local spa for a one-hour massage, or just watching the baby for a few hours while they get some much-needed rest. The gifts don’t have to be monetary to make an impact, but if you are looking to put something under the tree for the new mom in your life, I’ve assembled a wide range of options below. 

Pork Soup Dumplings
$40

New parents often don’t have time to whip up a meal from scratch, but these tasty frozen soup dumplings will do the trick. The readers of our sister site, The Kitchn, cannot get enough of Milà’s soup dumplings, which are on sale during an early Black Friday deal right now. They’re ready to eat in just 12 minutes. Milà also makes some delicious noodles, if you’re looking for another option.

$40 at MìLà
Lansinoh Breast Therapy Packs
$12

These top-rated Breast Therapy Covers from Lansinoh are a must-have for moms who are breastfeeding. If the new mom in your life doesn’t already have one, we think that these make the perfect stocking stuffers (although you certainly don’t have to wait for the holidays to gift this). These breast covers can be used as cold therapy and stuck in the freezer, which can relieve pain from clogged ducts and engorgement, or hot therapy and heated in the microwave to soothe and encourage milk letdown before feeding.

$12 at Amazon
Bubzi Co Baby Footprint Kit
$30$16

If you’re looking for a more sentimental gift, I recommend this popular keepsake kit. It’s got more than 17,000 reviews and includes a handprint kit, a footprint kit, and a frame to display both alongside two baby photos. This present will be something new moms will love and display for years to come.

$16 at Amazon
Wade Neoprene Diaper Tote
$215

This Dagne Dover diaper bag has been a favorite of moms since I started working in parenting journalism five years ago. It’s super stylish and durable and has all sorts of hidden pockets and features, like a wipe holder that zips open and a mini changing mat. However, the diaper bag can also function as a tote and carry a laptop, athletic clothes, and more.

$215 at Dagne Dover
Baby Book | The Story of You
$99$79

This keepsake journal and photo book is another thoughtful gift that the new mom in your life will use for years to come. The Story of You begins with the baby’s birth and continues through their first birthday. There are little journal prompts throughout, along with pockets to store documents and photos.

$79 at Artifact Uprising
Cozy Self-Care Gift Box
$130

If you’re trying to create a relaxing moment for your giftee, this pampering self-care set is both thoughtful and cozy, making it a perfect holiday gift. It includes mineral bath salts, hand cream, a candle, pom-pom socks, a fabric eye mask, and a fleece blanket with sherpa lining.

$130 at Harry & David
Instacart Gift Card
$50

If the gifts on this list still aren’t feeling quite right to you, you can’t go wrong with an Instacart gift card that your giftee can use when they’re feeling stressed and unable to go to the grocery store. They can place an online order at their favorite store and get the groceries delivered straight to their door.

$50 at Instacart
Bombas Saturday Faux Fur Slippers
$65$52

Upgrade your giftee’s slippers this holiday season with these cozy Bombas Saturday Faux Fur slippers. They’ve got a cushioned footbed, so your giftee will want to wear them all day long. Plus, these slippers are machine-washable in case some errant spit-up gets on them.

$52 at Nordstrom
Super-Plush Robe
$139$111

For new moms, comfort is key — and if you’re hoping to get your giftee a super-cozy gift, I’ve got you covered. This Super Plush robe from Brooklinen is one of my favorites. I’ve tested multiple robes, and this one feels even better than the ones that you get at a hotel. It feels like you’re wrapped in your favorite throw.

$111 at Brooklinen
Carver Mat
$179

A digital frame is a great gift for new moms. It’s easy to upload not only photos but also videos to it (there’s a mini speaker in the back)! They can be added straight from the giftee’s camera roll to the app, and the photos and videos will play in a fun slideshow. Phone photos typically aren’t high-enough resolution to be printed large and hung up on the walls, so this is an easy solution to show off all of those baby snapshots. They might like it so much that they get it for the baby’s grandparents, too, so they can automatically update them with new photos.

$179 at Aura Home
Birthdate Pendant Necklace
$235$185

If you want a subtle, sentimental gift that’ll commemorate the moment your friend or family member became a mother, this beautiful pendant will do the trick. All you have to do is enter the baby’s birth date into the site and pick either silver or gold for the base metal. It’s a gift that she can wear every day. You can either get it with the mom’s birthdate or the baby’s (or both!).

$185 at Birthdate Candles

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