30 Chic (and Fail-safe) Gifts to Give New and Expecting Moms

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Although she might not admit it (well, at least not at first), any new mom can attest that bringing home a new bundle of joy is as precious and momentous as it is challenging. Those first few weeks and months of motherhood are wrought with emotions, both unconditionally loving and simultaneously overwhelming. So, when you’re buying gifts for new moms and those expecting, consider something as mindful as practical.

While you can’t give her more hours in the day, you can give something that makes her day-to-day life a little bit easier or encourages a few moments of much-needed self-care. Maybe it’s a simple sheet mask, a carefully curated subscription box, or a luxury pillow to rest her head on each night. Every parent will appreciate your support during this momentous chapter, so we curated a list for you to do just that. Ahead, shop the 30 best gifts you can get for those entering motherhood for the first time.

Belly Oil

Perfect for the bump and beyond, Hatch’s botanical belly oil delivers head-to-toe nourishment for skin and helps to reduce any scarring or stretch marks.

Organic Cotton Muslin Swaddle Blanket

You can’t go wrong gifting this safari print swaddle blanket—an item that’s a must-have essential for new moms.

Metal Hair Clip

Have a luxury lover you’re shopping for? Avoid the hassle of styling and deter the baby from pulling at your hair with this chic and easy Prada claw clip.

Sleep Aid Red Night Light

You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. And for all the new moms out there, that’s uninterrupted sleep. These red LED night lights help promote quality sleep and minimal disruption. One reviewer offered, “Perfect for feeding or changing a baby in the middle of the night! The auto red light turns on with motion so no need to fumble with a switch, and because it’s a red light, there is less disturbance to everyone.”

Bunny Metal Picture Frame

The cutest gift she never knew she needed, this silver bunny picture frame is made from 100 percent recycled material and ready to house the sweetest photo of her little cherub. You can also elect to have this custom engraved, making it a foolproof gift for a baby shower or a 1st birthday.

Demi Next Stroller + Ride Along Board

For strollers and travel accessories, nobody does it better than Nuna. The DEMI™ Next set includes the stroller, rider board, and car seat adapter, as well as a laundry list of premium features including multiple seating options and a ventilated canopy.

What to Expect the First Year

Newborns don’t come with an instruction manual, but the What to Expect series is the next best thing. In fact, my own mom confessed these books to be a thankless guide.

Asics Gel-1130 Sneakers

A new mom is always on her feet and always on the go. Ensure she stays active in comfort and in style with a top-rated pair of Asics sneakers.

New Baby Candle

Capture that idyllic new baby smell and freshen things up with this Homesick candle, which features notes of ylang ylang and baby powder.

Gold & Diamond Small Initial Charm Necklace

Delicate and timeless, this 14k gold diamond necklace can be customized with a meaningful initial charm.

Organic Nipple Butter™ Breastfeeding Cream

For the pumping and breastfeeding mamas, this bestselling balm is meant to soothe nipples with organic ingredients like mango, shea butter, and beeswax. It also works well on dry lips or cuticles.

GG Plus Diaper Bag

For women with a penchant for designer bags, sacrificing a favorite clutch or crossbody for a Swiss Army knife-style diaper bag might deal a great blow. The Gucci canvas diaper bag offers the best of both worlds so she can carry her love of luxury into her new lifestyle.

GRO Hair Serum

Unfortunately, thinning hair isn’t uncommon after pregnancy, thanks to the fall in estrogen levels. This cruelty-free serum by Vegamour has reviewers online and all across TikTok praising its ability to reduce hair fallout while strengthening and softening.

Polka Daub Hearts Ultra-Bounce Case

Being a new mom sometimes means moving a mile a minute. Amongst the many drops and spills, ensure her phone isn’t one of the casualties with a protective phone case.

Diapers and Wipes Subscription

Sometimes the most practical gifts are most appreciated. No matter what kind of mom you’re gifting, this diaper subscription box will never go to waste (no pun intended).

Baby First Year Book

Those first few weeks and months of motherhood will fly by, so give the gift of being able to log the most precious and treasured memories.

Vegan Cashmere Woven Throw Blanket

While moments of rest are few and far between for a new mom, this dreamy-soft vegan cashmere blanket will optimize all the nap time she does manage to get.

You Did It, Mama Kit

When in doubt, let those better equipped than you put together the perfect gift. We Are Amma’s postpartum kit includes lactation tea, an herbal sitz bath, handmade massage oil, and an all-natural nipple balm—all beautifully packaged. All you have to do is hand it over.

Baggage Claim Eye Masks

It’s one thing to be sleep-deprived, and another to look it. Wander Beauty’s foil eye masks are meant to brighten, hydrate, and reduce the appearance of dark circles and fine lines. Plus, these little sheets can be easily applied and left to work their magic while she’s busy multitasking.

Align High-Rise Pant

Perfect for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond, Lululemon’s buttery Align leggings are top-rated and earmarked on the brand’s website as a popular gifting item.

Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you know New York, you know Levain. The brand is famous for their decadent cookies and baked goods that can fulfill any chocolate craving or sweet tooth. And thanks to nationwide shipping, you can deliver this culinary icon right to her front door.

Sweet Almond Hand Lotion

Good things come in small packages, like this almond hand lotion that she can keep in her purse to deliver immediate moisture to dry or cracked hands.

Chunky Huggie Hoops

Extensive accessorizing only gives the baby something to pull at, but she can still flaunt a glimmer of gold with these tiny huggie hoops from one of the best affordable jewelry brands, Mejuri.

Recovery Latte: Restore

Let mom give back to her body with Bodily’s restoration recovery latte. Full of antioxidants and superfoods, she can mix this with a cup of hot water or almond milk.

Tiny Tiffany Bird Baby Box

The youthful, innocent motifs of this bone china box make it a flawless place to begin storing special trinkets and treasures for mom or her little one.

Mother and Child

For the mom who appreciates artistic expression, Clairborne Swanson Frank’s aesthetically appealing book celebrates modern motherhood through glossy photography that captures the bond between a mother and her child.

Thank Me Later Midi Dress

This Free People midi dress encompasses all of the characteristics a new mom appreciates in an ensemble: effortless, billowy, and breezy.

Banana Old’Scool Hoodie

We all want to be the cool mom (not the regular mom). Upgrade her overstretched, mismatched sweat sets for an Yves Original combo. The brand is about to unveil some new styles, too, so you’ll want to keep an eye on these before they sell out.

Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum

The Roomba allows for automated and hands-free cleaning, which is the ultimate marker of convenience. Take it from one thankful mom, who declared, “I bought it because I have a baby that crawls around the house all the time, and I have two cats that shed fur all the time...I work a lot, and I don’t have time to do these home services every day...it’s super worth the investment.”

CryoRoll Ice Facial

Gone are the days of hour-long self care sessions—at least for a while, anyway. The Skin Gym CryoRoll tool is something she can easily pop in the freezer and roll across her face for a burst of refreshment before it’s back to baby business.

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