30+ Best Gifts For New Mums – AKA Your New Parent Gift Guide

When it comes to buying gifts for new mums, the best presents aren’t always the fanciest — they’re the ones that make her feel seen, supported, and maybe even a little bit more like herself again. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, sister, or partner, we’ve rounded up thoughtful ideas she’ll actually use (and love). 

Or jump over to our Gifts for Mums & Mums-to-Be collection that's ready-to-shop now and celebrates her next chapter.

But before we get into the gifts, let's quickly answer your most asked questions on gift shopping for new mums.

Christmas hits different when you’re a new mum — between the broken nights, colic and velcro baby life, she deserves something that feels just for her. Whether it’s a cosy maternity set, a nourishing skincare treat, or a beautifully wrapped little luxury, thoughtful presents go a long way.

Shop our Christmas Gifts collection for mum-approved ideas she'll love. 

If you're after a pressie that you can give now but she'll use in postpartum too, look no further. The HATCH Mama Must-Haves Kit is the ultimate pregnancy gift containing three cult pregnancy beauty heroes, while a For The Creators Gift Card gives her flexibility to buy or rent the maternity clothes she needs. 

Baby showers are as much about celebrating her as they are about welcoming the little one. Whether you’re gifting something soft and snuggly for the baby or a small treat that helps her through those final weeks, thoughtful picks go a long way.

Scroll our Baby Shower Gifts edit for a mix of newborn essentials and gentle luxuries — all chosen with mum (and baby) in mind.

Practical can be luxe. From chic pyjamas by Desmond & Dempsey that she’ll be happy to still be wearing at 3pm — yes, even with a conveyor belt of visitors – to cooling ice rollers and nipple balms for tired and sore skin. It's the practical things that make the biggest difference in those hazy early days.

Hospital bag heroes definitely earned their place on this list but not every new parent gift has to be serious or practical — sometimes the best presents are the fun ones. Think alcohol-free plonk (because no one wants a hangover with a newborn) or clever little finds from cult brand Etta Loves. 

For a thoughtful, functional and stylish new mum gift, why not treat her to a buggy organiser? They're essentially a mini baby bag and a modern mum’s handbag. Choose on-trend fabrics like borg fleece or leopard for extra mum points.

AKA: everyone. In the early days of motherhood, sleep feels like the ultimate luxury. That’s why thoughtful sleep gifts make such a difference — from calming teas and soothing pillow sprays to blackout masks that buy her a few extra zzz’s. Little luxuries that help take the edge off a sleep-deprived season.

Know a mum about to begin her C-section recovery? The best C-section gifts are the small comforts that say “I’ve got you” in gift form. Think underwear that won’t rub her scar (without straying into granny-pant territory), soothing recovery teas and scar treatments that actually help healing. 

Breastfeeding can come with its own challenges — from endless feeds to leaky 3am moments. The best gifts for breastfeeding mums bring comfort and ease: nursing-friendly clothes, leakproof bras, soothing nipple balms and chic cover-ups. Thoughtful touches that help her feel supported — and a little more like herself — in the thick of it.

Perhaps you're buying for a best friend, or you've been through birth and know the power of a practical present (or two) then why not bundle up a few hospital bag heroes? These are the new mum presents that make labour wards and those first 48 hours a little more comfortable.

There’s no handbook for the fourth trimester, but there are a few things that make the ride a little softer. Enter postpartum recovery treats—curated items chosen to help new mums feel more human, less ouch. Think soothing sitz bath soaks, cooling sprays, soft undies and skin-loving balms. Scroll this way. 

OK, we know we said to focus on gifts for mum rather than baby, but should you want to add something extra to you cart then we've got just the thing. These are newborn baby gifts that mum will love too.

Because “nothing to wear” hits differently when you’ve just had a baby. A For The Creators Gift Card lets her rediscover her style — whether that’s a feel-good outfit for the fourth trimester or something she can rent for her first night out again.

From bump to baby and beyond, we’ve made finding the perfect gift simple.