Mother’s Day Gift Guide for a First-Time Mom!
What are the best mother’s day gifts for first-time moms?
This blog post goes over different mother’s day gifts and ideas to give to that first-time mom in your life. Mother’s day is such a celebrated holiday for obvious reasons! Mothers are amazing people (we see you dads out there too) who sacrifice so much, from their bodies to their mental state. They are selfless, nurture, and keep everything functioning. Here are some different mother’s day gifts to thank that special mother in your life.
Self Care items are pretty high on the list for all moms but specifically for first-time moms as they are navigating through this new lifestyle of putting others first and sometimes herself last. Below include some self care items that would make perfect mother’s day gifts.
Massage
There is nothing more relaxing than getting a massage for an hour or more. When has a massage ever been a wrong answer to a perfect gift for anyone? Make sure to pick a reputable place with long hours of operation so that momma is able to get childcare during her massage. If the operation hours are only during the working hours or closed on the weekends, that might be a problem for her.
Hair or Nails
First-time mommas sometimes forget to care for themselves. If she typically gets her hair or nails done, then an appointment to get these done would be a great mother’s day gift. I know that my hair dulled dramatically after having my first baby and with the new little addition, it was difficult to get out of the house – not even mentioning that I had to make a ton of arrangements in order to do anything for myself because my husband is a resident working around 70 hours a week with no family nearby to help us.
Relaxation Basket
You can find a variety of these baskets on Amazon if that’s your preferred place to shop. These baskets are great because they do all the thinking for you! They usually have scented soap, lotions, bubble bath items, loofahs, salts, and scrubs. There are other baskets that you can explore online too.
Skincare
Going back to the idea that moms put others before themselves, it’s important that this first-time mom is able to keep up with her skincare routine. If you know the brands that she uses, I would go with that instead of trying something new. If you aren’t sure which type of skincare (there are so many different parts of a skincare routine) I would go with a dermatologist recommended brand or website. Sephora and Ulta also have a good selection. Keep in mind fragrance free, cruelty free, and clean ingredients if you know this new mom prioritizes these.
Baby Birthstone Jewelry
Birthstone jewelry is such a beautiful way to celebrate a mom. You can go on Etsy and see which product seems to be durable with good reviews. Not only can you do a birthstone item, you can look for the birth month flower in the form of jewelry.
Cute Postpartum Clothes
Breastfeeding Friendly
There are plenty of amazing breastfeeding friendly items out there on the market for new moms that are currently breastfeeding or want easy access to be able to pump. Amazon has a variety but you can also google and see which maternity and postpartum brands show up.
Pjs
If you know moms size of clothes, maybe new pjs are the perfect type of mother’s day gift. Amazon has a lot of very nice, light, and breathable pajama sets for moms.
Matching Clothes with Baby
New moms love matching sets with their baby! This is a must have mother’s day gift for a new mom. They sell these online on different sites and I know Target also has an area for this in their store.
Crafts with Baby
Search through Pinterest to find really sweet ideas that this new mommy will cherish on this mother’s day and beyond. Some crafts include using the babies fingerprints, handprints, feet, cute baby pictures, and more!
Date Night
First-time moms would absolutely love a break – although they love their little one tremendously. The amount of work that goes into taking care of a baby or child is exhausting. Dads, this idea is on you! Pick her favorite food or place to go. If you’re unsure because she craves different things, then ask her! Secure childcare with someone that you know she would be comfortable leaving your child with (family, friends). Trust me, a date night is one of the best things you can do with your significant other, mother’s day or not.
I hope you were able to get some inspiration for a new mom (or even a seasoned momma) for mother’s day. Explore different ideas on Pinterest, online, and keep in mind what she enjoys to try to find a mother’s day gift that caters to her wants or needs. Maybe she just wants the house cleaned or wants to take the whole weekend off. Cherish her and sometimes words with little actions go further than personal items!