22 Thoughtful First Mother's Day Gifts for New Moms Under $100
Celebrate a mom's first Mother's Day with these meaningful gift ideas.
A new mom's first Mother's Day is so sweet and special. This holiday provides the perfect opportunity for her to reflect on her motherhood journey, remembering the exhausting but oh-so-worth-it moments. Celebrate an amazing first-time mom this Mother's Day with either a sentimental gift she'll treasure for years or a handy helper to get her through the infant and toddler stages.
We asked new moms on staff what they'd love to receive and relied on our own experience when choosing the best Mother's Day gifts for new moms. Below, we share some affordable finds all under $100 that show appreciation and love for the new moms in your life.
On-the-go moms will love Mila's Keeper breast milk cooler, which brings luxury and ease to an otherwise inconvenient task for traveling moms. The tumbler can hold up to 12 oz of breast milk, and the cooler can be used to store milk bags, a pump bottle or Mila's Keeper glass storage bottle for up to 20 hours of cold milk wherever you go. The best part — it can double as a reusable water bottle once your baby's all grown up.
Mom deserves a comforting hug every day, and these robes from Copper Pearl deliver just that. Made from soft polyester and rayon fabrics with lightweight three-quarter sleeves and an adjustable waistline, this plush robe is every mom's dream. There are even coordinating mommy and me swaddle blankets, knotted hats, pajamas and so much more in over 30 colors!
Elevate the traditional breakfast-in-bed Mother's Day surprise by serving a sleepy-eyed new mom an assortment of authentic and elegant French pastries. This set of 12 comes frozen so you can bake the delicacies at home and serve them hot.
These waterproof Birkenstocks are must-have shoes for new and veteran moms alike. She can wear them around the house, to the pool and the park and simply wipe them clean when they need a bit of shining up.
Since child safety is likely top of mind for her now, skip a candle in favor of this elegant reed diffuser. She can simply flip the reeds once the scent fades to rejuvenate her and freshen up any room with a light fragrance. I like using one in the nursery to cover up, ahem, diaper smells.
Yes, it's dry shampoo. Yes, it's splurgy, but believe me, dry shampoo is probably the most-used beauty product in any mom's cabinet and this brand really knows what they're doing when it comes to hair care – something that postpartum mamas battling hair loss will appreciate.
If she misses the gym or needs a moment to re-center, this lightweight yoga mat provides the perfect spot for stretching tight muscles, fitting in a quick flow or as a supportive base for strength exercises. (Pair it with an at-home fitness class subscription for the ultimate gift!)