I’m a new mom, and this is the one gift I want most for Mother’s Day this year

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I know I’m not the only one who has been a long-time fan of Hill House Home’s beloved nap dresses. But I didn’t realize just how much I would appreciate having this warm-weather staple in my closet until I found out that I was pregnant last spring. As my bump expanded and I quickly outgrew my other clothes, Hill House Home’s The Ellie Nap Dress continued to ride the pregnancy wave with me.

But it didn’t end there. Now that I’ve welcomed my little guy into the world and am embracing my postpartum body, I find myself appreciating Hill House Home’s nap dresses even more. For my first Mother’s Day, instead of a personalized mug or “boy mom” memorabilia, I want something that I’ll use and feel good in, like a fresh nap dress. Here’s why you should consider getting the new mom in your life a Hill House Home nap dress as a Mother’s Day gift in 2024.

Hill House Home The Ellie Nap Dress

A Hill House Home nap dress is an effortless way to look stylish without sacrificing comfort. As I navigate my fourth trimester and beyond, this ease and comfort is something that I appreciate even more, since I don’t have a spare second to try to look put together or any interest in clothes that don’t feel good on my body at all times (like leggings). This versatile dress comes in a very inclusive range of sizes (XXXS to XXXXL) and is available in plenty of pretty patterns and solid colors. Plus, this dress has pockets — what more could she want?

Why it’s a great Mother’s Day gift for new moms

It’s breastfeeding-friendly

I never thought it’d be this hard to find breastfeeding-friendly dresses. But one of the things I appreciate most about this versatile dress as a new mom is that it doesn’t look like a typical nursing dress, but I can easily breastfeed in it. The elastic smocking stretches so I can feed my little one without taking the entire dress off. Whether I’m nursing on the go or sneaking in a quick pump session, it isn’t a problem in this dress.

Plus, the ruffled shoulders give some extra coverage that many spring dresses are lacking unless I want full-on sleeves (which I don’t). But more importantly, the fluttering straps and elastic smocked neckline allow me to wear a supportive nursing bra without any straps showing.

It has a forgiving fit

With its A-line silhouette, the Ellie Nap Dress grew with my bump and continues to be forgiving as my body makes its way back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Although I need a different size this Mother’s Day than I previously wore, I’m not worried because I know this dress will transition with me and I’ll be able to continue wearing it as my body changes.

I’m in this awkward phase where my maternity clothes are too big but my pre-pregnancy clothes are too small. Instead of feeling guilty investing in other types of new clothes that I might not get a lot of wear out of, I know that I’ll be able to rock The Ellie Nap Dress all spring and summer because it has such an accommodating fit. It works for all stages of motherhood, from the fresh postpartum days to getting my groove back throughout my baby’s first year, and I’ll even be able to wear it during any potential future pregnancies.

The length of this dress is also worth mentioning. I never gave dress length much thought before becoming a mom; I just went with whatever style I was feeling at any given moment. But this dress’s tiered midi-length skirt is coming in clutch these days. You don’t realize how much bending you do throughout the day as a mom until you’re wearing a dress that feels too short.

It’s made of durable materials

This dress is machine-washable (a must these days) and comes in a range of durable materials, from breathable 100% cotton to wrinkle-resistant crepe and everything in between.

As a new mom, it’s hard to feel confident in what you’re wearing when the fabric shows seeping breast milk and sweat, but I haven’t had to worry about any of that with the cotton and cotton sateen nap dresses I have. These materials hide milk stains well, and despite breastfeeding making me feel like I’m overheating and dripping in sweat, I don’t have to worry while wearing this dress. Plus, the range of colors, patterns and materials means there’s so much versatility — I can wear one of these dresses practically anywhere.

Bottom line

The most important thing about Hill House Home’s The Ellie Nap Dress is how confident it makes me feel, even when I have so little energy. It’s so easy to breastfeed in, it fits incredibly well and the material holds up to being a mom.

For a new mom, anything that can give her a boost of confidence and a sense of her old self back is priceless in my book, making this dress an excellent gift idea for Mother’s Day.

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