Christmas Gift Guide: 14 Best Gifts For New Mums
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'Tis the season to treat those you love, and no one needs a dose of TLC than mums. While they're busy caring for growing bumps, newborns, demanding toddlers and so on (and on and on), we're on duty to ensure the best gifts for new mums are top of everyone's list.
Whether, you're in the thick of postpartum life yourself, or your friend is cooking up your little one's future BFF, you'll find the best gifts for new mums and mums-to-be right here– no baby gifts allowed.
Keep scrolling to discover the best gifts for new parents, the next best thing to a full night's sleep and a much-deserved back rub.
Put down the cute rabbit toy, what the new mum in your life really needs is a gift that's all about her. This gift set comes with a herbal bath blend for postpartum recovery, tea that'll help with postpartum hair loss, a dreamy candle that melts into massage oil and a fun tote bag proclaiming this mama's new role: full-time nap negotiator.
The ultimate gift for a pregnant mama? This set of mum-approved brands. It's relaxation in a box, thanks to the Desmond & Dempsey eye mask, Hottea Mama sleepy tea blend, Hatch Mama bump mask and cooling cream and Mama Mio Tummy Rub butter.
Disclaimer: most new mums feel like that 9+ months of pregnancy, birth and those immediate postpartum weeks can leave new mums feeling like we can't remember how to get dressed. And if we can, like nothing fits our postpartum bodies or our new lives. It can feel overwhelming. Gift her the chance to try out some new outfits that fit this season of life with a For The Creators Membership.
Gift her a moment of me-time with this Nourishing Pregnancy Gift Set. Rich bump butter and a belly mask (aka permission to sit still for at least half an hour). Sorted.
The fact that your hair decides to start falling out when you are at your most sleep-deprived, vulnerable, postpartum moment is one of life's great injustices. Help your new NCT pal feel slightly more in control with this healthy hair duo:
How can you really support a freshly postpartum, first time mum? Look after her so she can look after the tiny baby. Gift her some calm and comfort with this set, which is made up of a massage candle, magnesium oil for soothing aching bodies and an 'In need of snacks & naps' tote.
For bonus points: also send her some snacks and offer to watch the baby while she takes a nap at a time of her choosing.
Sleep deprivation is the worst. We've been there. If the new parents in your life are really struggling with lack of sleep, the best gift you can give them is time watching the baby so they can take a nap. Next best thing? Help them optimise the rest they are getting with this set, complete with:
They might be a Christmas cliché but hear us out: socks are actually be one of the best gifts for new mums. When your body doesn't feel like your own anymore, nothing fits and comfort is hard to come by, a new soft pair of socks is surprisingly soothing.
You've been tasked with buying mama a gift from the new baby, and the tiny one isn't being much help... Give her the gift of rest and sleep (if only in small doses): Hottea Mama Night Owl sleepy tea and This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray. The perfect gift for a new mum, from the sleep thief themselves.
The best thing you can gift a mama-to-be as she begins her journey into motherhood? We're biased, but we'd say an outfit that sparks joy. A For The Creators gift card will gift her a rental or two when she needs it most.
Tell her you're thinking about her (and not just the delicious newborn snuggles you're going to enjoy soon) with the Pregnancy Pamper Gift Set. It's like a mini spa day for her bump, with tube of Mama Mio Rummy Rub Scrub and a lush Hatch Mama Belly Mask.
Designed to help with that immediate post-c-section recovery period, this gift set is ideal for a pregnant mama planning a c-section or someone very newly postpartum. Inside they'll find:
Easy to use and comfortable to wear, this crop top-style bra comes in a softly textured waffle rib knit. It's also got a zip front for stylish and seamless breastfeeding access. It's the dream.
OK, we know we said no baby gifts but should you want to add something extra to you cart then look no further. The best gifts for newborn babies are the gifts that are really for the new mum. Enter Avery Row's beautiful muslin squares. They are soft and aesthetically pleasing enough to sling over a shoulder.
Unlock the mother of all maternity wardrobes - we supply the clothes, you decide how long to keep them. Membership from £30 per month. 50% off your first membership today.
Some people like to make or gift nourishing food to support new parents. Other options include gifts that will help a new mum relax and rest, like skincare and cosy items like eye masks and socks. You can also 'gift' your time and help out by doing the washing up, changing the sheets or holding the baby while the new mum takes a shower.
Wait until you're invited by the new parents. They'll let you know when they are ready for visitors. We wouldn't recommend ever dropping by unannounced in those early postpartum weeks!
Always bring food! You could bring snacks for the new mama, lunch for you both to eat together or a meal for the new parents to have that evening.
Wondering that new mums really need the most? While thoughtful gifts and nourishing snacks will definitely be appreciated, new mums need the support of their friends and family the most. Try to look after your friend, emotionally - by listening to her talk about her birth experience, for example - and practically, so she can focus on recovery and caring for her newborn.