The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for New Moms

Including everything she needs to relax and cute maternity clothes.

Outside of offering your free babysitting services, there are many things you can gift the new or expecting mom this Mother’s Day. Flowers are classic, books that aren’t about parenting are useful, and museum-gift-shop curios will make them feel seen as more than just a mom. (She doesn’t not want these Loewe + ON Cloudtilt stretch recycled-knit sneakers for stroller walks, either.)

If none of those ideas feels right, we’ve rounded up a list of gifts that can’t go wrong, including beauty essentials for postpartum hair loss and growing bellies, everything a new mom needs for self-care, and maternity and nursing clothes that are actually cute.

For the Mom Who Can’t Sleep

Asutra Natural Sleep Mask Set

Soothe and de-puff with the gel mask or use the weighted eye mask in this mask set. The eye mask is weighed down with a blend of flaxseed and relaxing lavender. Reviewers love how it helps them get to sleep (and stay asleep) and combat migraines.

$22 at Amazon

$20 at Target

For the Mom Who Needs a Spa Day

HoMedics Bubble Spa Elite Footbath with Heat Boost

For any swelling and aches, this highly reviewed footbath is like having a spa at home. It heats to and maintains a comfortable temperature and bubbles to help massage tired feet.

$60 at Amazon

$60 at Target

$60 at Bed Bath & Beyond

For the Mom Who Loves Skin Care

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

This is a favorite and a best seller for a reason. The multitasking serum helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while also firming and brightening the skin — perfect for postpartum skin. Yes, the rumors are true: It does smell kind of weird, but the smell fades away.

$182 at Dermstore

$182 at Skinstore

$182 at SkinCeuticals

For the Mom Who Missed Her Margs

Brumate MargTini

This insulated tumbler will not only keep her adult beverage frosty as she juggles the ceaseless demands of motherhood but also offers a baby (and toddler-safe) stainless-steel alternative to her favorite cocktail glass.

$25 at BrüMate

For the Amateur Photographer

Artifact Uprising Softcover Photo Book

Bring all the baby photos on their phone to life with this custom paperback photo book. Fit from 30 to 400 pages of photos into books ranging in size from 5.5-by-5.5 to 10-by-10 inches — plenty of space for all their favorite memories.

$17 at Artifact Uprising

For the Mom Whose Hair Needs Extra Care

Ranavat Mighty Majesty Fortifying Hair Serum

Combat postpartum hair loss with this best-selling serum from Ayurvedic brand Ranavat. It features hair- and scalp-nourishing ingredients like amla, sunflower oil, and jasmine, and can be used daily to smooth hair or overnight as a mask.

For the Third-Trimester Mom

Buffy Wiggle Pillow

Sleep isn’t supposed to become a thing of the past until after the baby is born. This contort-able pillow will help her catch z’s in the uncomfortable back half of pregnancy, when swollen bellies start to sabotage slumber.

$109 at Buffy

For the Mom With a Belly Skin-Care Routine

Hatch Belly Mask

There is seriously a sheet mask for everything, including pregnant bellies. This biodegradable sheet mask features calming and nourishing ingredients, such as aloe and propolis, that also help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

$14 at Hatch Collection

$14 at Maisonette

For the Mom Who Needs One Thing to Wear Everywhere

Vuori Boyfriend Jogger

This jogger is the perfect piece for postpartum lounging, stroller jogs, napping, car crying, and everything in between.

$98 at Vuori

And Moisturizing Routine

Summer Fridays Babymoon Belly Balm

This balm nourishes growing bellies and very dry skin with a blend of sunflower seed, avocado, olive, and calendula oils. Use the pregnancy-safe balm all over your belly to target and combat stretch marks. It’s also lightly scented for even the most sensitive noses.

$29 at Amazon

$29 at Sephora

For the Mom Who Loves the Basics

Old Navy Maternity 4-Piece Essentials Kit

Gift this easy set of wardrobe essentials to the mom-to-be or new mom. It features cozy and stretchy pieces, including a T-shirt dress and leggings that she’ll want to wear before and after pregnancy.

$80 at Old Navy

For the Mom Who’s Nursing

Swehl The Latch Kit

Breastfeeding is a major source of overwhelm for new moms. This kit gathers eight must-haves in one convenient grab-and-go bag to help simplify, demystify, and modernize the practice.

For the Mom Who’s Serious About Baths

Aerovi Full Body Bath Pillow

Whether she’s still expecting or has already popped, Mama forgot what comfort felt like. This cushiony full-body bath pillow will transform her tub into the healing cocoon of her dreams.

$55 at Amazon

For the Mom-to-Be

Everly Grey Analise During & After 5-Piece Maternity/Nursing Sleep Set

One more thing to pack in the hospital bag, this pajama-and-robe set comes with a matching hat and gown for the baby. She’ll get plenty of use out of this set, since the tank top is ideal for nursing, and the baby gown fits 0 to 3 months.

$98 at Nordstrom

For Very Fancy Moms

Hermès Les Cabanes Washcloth

There’s a certain type of mom who’s not easily impressed by baby gear emblazoned with dinosaurs and pink bows. This Hermès washcloth nods to her taste without breaking your bank.

For the Mom on the Go

Solly Baby Wrap - Basil

Few things constrain movement quite like caring for a newborn, but this soft and secure wrap from Solly Baby will restore their ability to roam free as if they were a fully functional adult human rather than a 24-hour bassinet and buffet.

$74 at Solly Baby

For the Multitasking Mom

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick

Cut down their morning routine with the multipurpose blush stick from Westman Atelier. Available in six shades, it can add color to lip, cheeks, or eyes for a look that’s Zoom- or date-night-ready in a few swipes.

$48 at Nordstrom

$48 at Sephora

$48 at Violet Grey

For the Back-to-Work Mom

Mila’s Keeper Breast Milk Cooler

Pumping at work isn’t the most glamorous or comfortable experience, but this chic breastmilk cooler can not only keep her milk safely stored through endless meetings and networking events but also look stylish and discrete while doing so.

$49 at Mila's Keeper

For the Mom Who Wants to Relax

Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Candle

Another bath-time (or any time, really) essential worth gifting: a scented candle. This one from Aromatherapy Associates is more than pretty décor. Its blend of vetiver, sandalwood, and chamomile helps promote relaxation —something new moms can always use.

$69 at Neiman Marcus

$69 at Net-A-Porter

For the Very Busy Mom

Instant Pot 6-Qt. Duo Plus Multi-Use Pressure Cooker

It steams, sterilizes, slow-cooks, and warms — there are few things this multiuse pressure cooker doesn’t do. The highly reviewed cooker from Instant Pot features multiple settings and cooks up to six portions — perfect for busy moms.

$135 at Amazon

$130 at Macy's

$120 at Williams Sonoma

For the Mom Who Doesn’t Do Maternity Wear

Lunya Washable Silk Tee Set

This washable silk set is flowy enough to accommodate a growing belly. The soft and luxe two-piece is available in seven shades, with sizes ranging from XS to 2X.

$198 at Nordstrom

$198 at Lunya

For the Mom Who Prefers Showers

Mutha The Nudist Exfoliating Body Bar

This exfoliating bar from Mutha buffs away dry skin while also moisturizing it. Scented with white grapefruit and green foliage, this bar of soap can make a shower just as luxurious as a bath.

$30 at Mutha

For the Mom Who’s Terrified of Giving Birth

Bodily Care for Birth Box

While it’s no epidural, this hospital kit, packed with 11 research-backed must-have products, will at the very least help them feel as prepared as one can be for the daunting (but miraculous!) experience of giving birth.

$89 at Bodily