Your gift will depend not only on your relationship with her, but what she values. You can give her something useful, or something pretty, and sometimes even something that’s both. We looked carefully over design, usefulness, material, ingredients, and value when reviewing products. Here are the best gifts for new moms that will make her feel like a million bucks. The sweet lace-trimmed sleeves add a delicate touch to this soft pink ensemble, while the clip-down top allows easy nursing access. The matching robe will give her an added layer of warmth and modesty while she’s recuperating from delivery or soothing the baby overnight.  Price at time of publication: $98 Made of steel, it’s sure to last Mom during those early morning wake-ups and late-night cups of coffee. It’s available in mint green or white with both featuring a whimsical, floral pattern. Price at time of publication: $43 Despite this bag’s sleek design, there’s plenty of room for both Baby’s and Mom’s essentials. There’s ample storage inside, with a deceptively large front pocket and a hidden side-zip compartment for storing a bottle. Similarly, a slim rear pocket holds the included changing pad in order to keep it separate from other belongings. Available in five attractive colors, the Greenwich diaper bag is highly rated, and we can see why!  Price at time of publication: $120 Mom can use the device for up to 150 minutes thanks to its long battery life. There are three different speed settings to choose from, leaving her in control of choosing what power will feel best. It’s offered in three colors, and the brand sells a mini stand for the device separately. Price at time of publication: $199 Each sterling silver pendant is hand-stamped with a name up to seven characters and a choice of three heart designs, and it comes suspended on a sterling silver link chain in a variety of lengths. Price at time of publication: $100 The Instant Pot performs a host of functions: It’s a pressure cooker, a slow cooker, a sauté pan, and a rice cooker all in one. And it can cook almost anything—from hard-boiled eggs to yogurt, to amazing beef stew and delectable desserts—in a fraction of the time! It’s seriously like a self-contained miracle. Once baby starts eating solids, Mom can also use this to make homemade applesauce and more. This multi-purpose gadget will allow Mom to make drip coffee, up to 10 cups, in a glass carafe that keeps it hot for hours (super key when there’s an infant on the scene). She can also choose the one-cup option to brew it right into her coffee cup—brilliant! Price at time of publication: $170 The necklace is 16 inches but comes with a 1-inch extender, so it can be a bit longer if necessary. The dainty script is sure to catch Mom’s eye whether she’s still expecting or in the first few months of parenthood. Price at time of publication: $125 Price at time of publication: $130 Choosing a gift through Blue Apron allows you to select two-person or family meal plans, and you can give between two and four meals each week. Recipes like Spicy Shrimp Pasta and Cilantro Beef Tacos can be prepared in as little as 25 minutes.  Price at time of publication: $8 per serving
Choose from monthly subscriptions, meal kits, and more for mom to enjoy during her time with her little one. If NYC isn’t her thing, she can enjoy food from other major metropolitan cities in the United States, too. Price at time of publication: $85 per month
They’re made with a genuine sheepskin sock liner to help prevent moisture from entering, allowing air to better circulate and keep her feet dry. The synthetic sole is tough and designed to last through day-to-day wear. Price at time of publication: $120 I’m still wearing the UGG slippers my husband got me a few years after my second kid. They’ve seen a fair share of spit-up and pee, but they’ve held up through it all.” —Dwyer Frame, VP of Commerce Price at time of publication: $50 This beautifully bound book has an entry for every day of the year for five whole years. Just beware—once you purchase this special gift, you’ll likely want to order one for yourself too! Price at time of publication: $17 It’s a gift she’ll look forward to hanging on her Christmas tree every year, and is one that can be passed down from generation to generation. Price at time of publication: $13 Price at time of publication: $16 This bestseller has over 10,000 reviews from people who rave about how it has helped smooth fine lines and improve tone and texture. She can add this to her existing routine—all she needs to do is apply a few drops before her moisturizer, and she’ll be left with glowing skin in no time.  Price at time of publication: $30

Tastes and Lifestyle

As with any gift, consider the recipient’s personality and preferences. Your taste might be different than hers, and ensuring that the gift is in line with her tastes will make sure that it actually gets used, which will make both of you feel good! If she never wore jewelry before having a baby, she probably won’t wear it now that she does have a baby. Or, if she hates flowers, a floral mug might not be appropriate. By keeping her lifestyle and taste in mind, you’ll not only give her a gift she’ll use, but a gift she’ll keep thanking you for over and over again. 

Budget

New moms appreciate any gesture. You don’t need to break the bank to give a new mom a little piece of sanity, or something that will make her life easier or prettier. Remember, the best gift you can give a new mom is help. Even if they say they’re doing OK, the gift of time—to take a shower, a nap, or just to talk to a friend—is truly unbeatable. If your budget is tight, consider heading over to her house to help out. It might take some coaxing to get her to allow you to help, but once she does, she’ll treasure your thoughtfulness.

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Katrina Cossey has been a digital content producer and news and feature writer for more than six years. She has covered topics ranging from local and national news as well as writing and researching for parenting content. Katrina is a parent herself and has a passion for helping parents and caregivers through writing.

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