25 Thoughtful Gifts for All the New Moms Out There

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No one deserves more love, attention, or thoughtful gift-giving than moms. And in fact, new moms could use a little extra love. In an unscientific survey of moms that I know, two themes came out on top: One, the baby has enough clothes and diapers. We don't need more. Second, a lot of people are paying attention to the baby, which we love, but it's also nice to give a gift that's just for mom. Third, don't give something that's going to add a work, even if it seems thoughtful. Flowers that need trimming and watering, or plants that need any sort of mental labor are best left for moms without brand new babes.

For the new moms in your life these 25 gifts are thoughtful and, even better, useful. They'll make her life easier, cleaner, or quieter, with as minimal barriers to use as we could muster. You can't go wrong.

Align High-Rise Pant

Lululemon's Align leggings are basically famous for being godsends for pregnancy and post-natal life. The thick, soft waistband stretches comfortably without giving a single hint of maternity wear.

ABC Blocks Gift Card

Sure, there are things more fun to give than gift cards. But for new parents who need random stuff at any given minute of the day? There's nothing they need more.

3-pack Muslin Comfort Blankets

One can have too many baby clothes, given that the baby will eventually grow out of them. But a comfort muslin blanket and two extra after they make the first one messy is a set that keeps on giving.

24 oz Mug

It's already hard enough to get in her morning coffee or remember to stay hydrated. An insulated Yeti with a handle and a top ensure her drink will stay warm or cool and, importantly, in the mug and not on the floor.

Nursing Bra

This Skims nursing bra has a bit of lift and compression but no pokey wires. Works like a nursing bra, but feels like a real one.

Phoenix Fleece Oversized Sweatshirt

Don't ask why Nike's oversized sweatshirts are the most comfortable sweatshirts on the planet but they are. Get her a crewneck or a hoodie in her favorite color.

Three 3-Hour Cleanings

Remember how we're thinking about gifts that don't add work? Think about ones that overtly take some work away. Handy has gift cards dedicated to deep cleanings, and you should give her as many as you can.

EcoCare Mama Seamless Leggings

New moms should not be worrying about putting on pants anytime soon. These seamless leggings are great for making her feel like she isn't in sweats but aren't a denim prison, either. Great for the about-to-pop moms.

Adilette Essential Slides

Easy. We're thinking easy. Comfy slides she can leave by the door are as easy as it gets.

Quarter Socks 4-Pack

Also easy to give and invaluable to have: the essentials. She's doing so much baby laundry that she might be neglecting her own. Some comfy socks will help.

Smart Sound Machine

Hatch's popular machine is made for babies but it's maybe even more useful for baby's mom. Some soft light and white noise for every room in the house.

Gift Box

Sleep is hectic at best, hellish at worst. These freeze-dried coffee pods just need boiling water and zero additional work to make or drink.

Utility Crossbody

In making the case for streamlining everything, Bandolier makes phone cases that go above and beyond just protecting a phone. This one comes with a whole crossbody apparatus, so she 1. can keep her phone close without fear of dropping it and 2. can stash keys and whatever else she needs for when it's time for walks around the block.

Classic Slipper II

Some gifts are classics for a reason, and we could think of no person who could use a fresh pair of comfy Ugg slippers than a new mom.

Mama Must-Haves Kit

For some new mom self-care, Hatch makes a set of skincare for stretching bellies and dried out nips.

Baby Bag Essentials

Caraa's set of baby bags—one for baby's stuff, the other for mom's—will keep all the stuff she needs organized and easy to access.

Anti-Pollution Cleansing Cream-to-Foam

New moms know that just getting the chance to take a shower and wash her face is an absolute luxury. This Chanel cream-to-foam cleanser makes those few minutes feel even more indulgent.

HyperAir Hair Dryer

Also good for those times she gets to take a shower: A high-powered hair dryer that does not waste any time getting the job done. It doesn't get so hot that it burns hair but it still dries even the thickest hair with absolute speed. The concentrator and brush attachments make smoothing out hair part of the process.

Laundry Detergent

Lord knows new moms are doing infinite loads of laundry. Get her this skincare-approved one for when she gets a chance to wash some of her own stuff. Plus, its safe ingredients make it perfect for the baby, too.

Meal Prep Bundle

It's great that everyone is gifting homemade food and all of that but literally where does one keep it? This full meal prep bundle will make all of those freezer-to-stove meals actually easy.

Ring Sling

Moms and dads everywhere love this ring sling, which is uncomplicated, sturdy, and keeps baby close without much mental lift.

Cloud Humidifier

New mom's skin is dry. Dry dry. A pretty humidifier will help her skin heal all day long.

Bungalow Cat Eye Sunglasses

For new moms who love long walks, a pair of middle-priced sunglasses that make her feel chic, but not so pricey that she has to keep them out baby hand grabbing distance.

Rainout Sutro Trench

Sometimes new moms just need something new to brighten their days, and this lightweight Athleta trench is just that. She can wear it with jeans and leggings and call it a whole outfit.

Smoothie Subscription

Gift her a subscription for frozen veggies, smoothies, and other plant-based things from Daily Harvest. This is great to give or redeem after all of those initial post-birth homemade meals your neighbors dropped off run out.

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