Showing a new mom how much she is loved and appreciated during a baby shower is essential. While most gifts are focused on the baby, with baby items and baby clothes and gifts off the baby shower registry – it’s important to remember the mom-to-be or expecting mom. That’s why I’ve created this gift guide with the 35 best baby shower gift ideas for mom.
A new mom deserves to be pampered, and giving her a gift specific to her during the baby shower is a great way to show her you care not only about her baby but about her.
These unique baby shower gift ideas for mom will help a new mom feel loved and cherished as she prepares to welcome her little one. I’ve divided the baby shower gift ideas for moms into five categories – comfort, relaxation, style, wellness, and practical – making it easy for you to find the perfect gift for any expecting mom.
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Let’s get into baby shower gift ideas for mom, not baby:
Baby Shower Gift Ideas for Mom: Comfort
1. Comfy Robe
When you are a new mom, coziness is so essential. Treat your mom friend to a fuzzy robe to lounge in and snuggle up with her new baby in. I have listed two that a new mom will be comfortable in. The second robe listed is perfect if a new mama wants to match her new little love. The matching set makes for some cute photos in the hospital.
2. Slippers
These slippers are super cute, practical, and high quality and the perfect gift for any one.
Slippers are a must-have for any new mama – whether to wear during the hospital stay or for lounging around the house. I linked UGG slippers and a UGG dupe – both excellent quality that any new mom will love. They are a good baby shower gift that can be used before, during, and after birth.
3. Compression Socks
Compression socks can be a pregnant woman's best friend because they help keep circulation in the legs if her legs are starting to swell. Gift her a pair, and she, and her legs, will thank you for it!
4. Nursing Bra
If your mama friend plans to breastfeed, she will need some good-quality nursing bras that she can wear. Bras are a personal preference, so maybe before you buy it for her, ask if this is something she wants/needs.
5. Nursing Pillow
A nursing pillow is another great baby shower gift idea for new moms looking to breastfeed. These nursing pillows are highly rated; you can’t go wrong with either as a gift.
6. Postpartum Recovery Kit
Mom’s post-pregnancy recovery is essential, and that’s why a postpartum kit is a thoughtful baby shower gift idea for mom. The first kit is more expensive but has all the essentials, including a nursing gown, socks, peri bottle, disposable underwear, ice maxi pads, pad liners, perineal foam, and a toiletry bag. The second postpartum kit only has three essentials and is more budget-friendly.
A postpartum kit is incredibly helpful for first-time moms as their body has never given birth before and having a recovery kits makes postpartum a bit easier. The hospital does provide a few of these essentials for a new mom to leave with at the hospital, but it doesn’t hurt to have her own kit or extra essentials.
7. Heating Pad
I love the idea of gifting a heating pad to a new mom because it can be the perfect relief for postpartum cramping. It is also helpful for any back or neck pain that can come with the life adjustment of caring for a newborn.
She may also love to use the heating pad in bed to help get her cozy and warm on those chilly winter nights. In the winter, I warm up the heating pad in my bed before i go to sleep to get my spot warm so when I do get into bed, and it's a game changer. I never sleep with any heating pad or heated blanket for fire safety reasons.
Baby Shower Gift Ideas for Mom’s Relaxation
8. Essential Oil Diffuser
A new mama can relax by diffusing essential oils with an excellent essential oil diffuser. I love this diffuser because it's aesthetically pleasing and is at an amazing price for the quality of the diffuser.
Level up this gift idea by also gifting her a set of essential oils. If you know the new mom's favorite essential oils, include those in the gift!
9. Sleep Eye Mask
New moms need sleep; a zero-pressure sleep mask may be a perfect baby shower gift. When you have a newborn, you constantly try to catch up on sleep. This eye mask will help a new mom with those mid-day naps. She can even bring it with her to the hospital and use it after she gives birth.
10. Fuzzy Throw Blanket
A throw blanket is a lovely gift for a new mom because she can cuddle up and relax alone or with her newborn. Both of these throws are great options for someone who loves to get snuggly in a fluffy blanket. I would love to receive a fuzzy blanket if I were a new mom.
11. Pajama Sets
When caring for a newborn baby, some days, you can barely get out of your pajamas, so gifting a nice pajama/lounge set can be the perfect gift for a new mom. She can even bring these pajamas to the hospital with her.
The nice thing about gifting a pajama set is that she will use it before the baby comes and afterward. If she’s anything like me, she will want to stay in her comfy pajamas all day!
12. Self-Care Gift Set
If you can’t think of a unique gift idea for a new mom, consider giving her a self-care box with goodies she can use during the few moments she has alone. Those moments are usually when she is showering or getting ready, which is why some beauty items are perfect for her.
13. Postpartum Bath Salts
Bath salts are a helpful baby shower gift idea for a new mom that she will appreciate after she gives birth. Salt baths are excellent for postpartum healing.
14. Pregnancy Pillow
Pregnancy gets really uncomfortable, especially when you are trying to sleep. A wonderful baby shower gift idea is a pregnancy pillow the mom-to-be can use when getting comfy at night. I’ve listed a few she may like from Amazon.
Gift Ideas for Mom’s Accessories
15. Diaper Bag
If this is her first baby, she most likely won’t have a diaper bag yet. There are many options, and I picked two highly-rated bags that any mom would love. It all comes down to style and preference, so if you know what kind of diaper bag the new mama will love, get it for her!
16. Nursing Cover
If the new mama in your life is planning on breastfeeding, I'm sure she would love a nursing cover. This cover is super soft, lightweight, and it's stylish.
17. Nursing Top
Nursing clothes can be an excellent gift for a new mama wanting to breastfeed. This hoodie has a side zipper, which is perfect for nursing, and the zipper is discrete enough to look like an everyday hoodie.
18. Stroller Phone Mount
Long walks in the stroller for the baby to get a mid-day nap can become even better with a stroller phone mount. New parents can use it to hold their phone on long walks, or they can use it to play a show for their baby or toddler while they are fussy at a restaurant or running errands.
19. Mama Necklace
A gift that you don't usually see at a baby shower is a necklace for mom, and I think this sweet "MAMA" necklace can be the perfect gift to give. It is unique and thoughtful, and if she loves jewelry, especially personalized jewelry, she will love this necklace.
20. Mom Mug
Another unique gift idea for a soon-to-be mom is a mug! She can put her favorite coffee or tea in it to get through the challenging early mornings with a newborn.
Level up this gift with a bag of mom’s favorite coffee or tea or a gift certificate to her favorite coffee shop.
21. Mama Bag
How cute is this "MAMA" tote bag? I love the size of this bag and think it's a lovely gift to give a new mom. It even has pockets on the inside for organizing all the essentials. You can even use this tote as a gift bag for any other gifts for the new mama.
Baby Shower Gift Ideas for Mom: Wellness
22. Water Bottle
Have you seen everyone with a Stanley or Simply Modern tumbler? I know I have, and they make an excellent gift for an expecting mom. Especially if she plans on breastfeeding, she needs to keep herself hydrated; a stainless steel water bottle is perfect for her. I know a lot of moms who prefer water bottles with handles because they are easier to hold and don’t slip when you are filling them up.
23. Tea
If the mom-to-be loves tea, get her a lactation-supporting or a labor-prep tea! You can pair this gift with a mug or another gift supporting breastfeeding.
24. Back/Neck Massager
Being a new mom stretches you not just emotionally and mentally but also physically. A back/neck massager is a gift any new mom would love. From stress from those sleepless nights to picking up after toddlers while holding a newborn, a mom's body is pushed in so many ways. This massager will provide a bit of relief for a new mom when she has a moment to relax.
25. Electrolytes
A personal favorite of mine and my husband!
Hydration and electrolytes are essential for anyone’s health, especially when a woman is breastfeeding and in the newborn phase with her baby. I love both of these brands and think either makes a great gift. You can pair electrolytes with a water bottle, like a Stanley water bottle, as a thoughtful baby shower gift idea.
26. Stretchmark Cream/Oil
With pregnancy and growing a baby in your womb, it’s natural for women to have stretch marks. A stretchmark oil or cream is a thoughtful gift for a soon-to-be mama who loves caring for her wellness and skin.
27. Aromatherapy Shower Steamers
Through the stress of the newborn phase in motherhood, sometimes your only alone time is in the shower. These aromatherapy shower bombs are great for self-care and destressing. I have a pregnant friend, and I will be buying these for her baby shower!
28. Post Partum Self Care Journal
For the soon-to-be mama who loves to journal and self-reflect, this postpartum journal is a great gift idea for her. I love that this journal encourages mamas to self-reflect on their day and helps remind them to care for themselves.
Baby Shower Gift Ideas for Mom: Hospital Bag
29. Hospital Bag
If she doesn’t have a hospital bag yet, consider giving her a nice weekend bag that she can use for her hospital stay! Each bag is highly rated on Amazon; again, it depends on the person’s preference and style on what kind of bag they would like.
30. Toiletry Bottles
These toiletry bottles are a must-have for any hospital stay! She can fill them with her favorite products to have at the hospital with her. I own similar bottles that fit perfectly in my toiletry bag and are easy to use.
31. Cloud Sandals
These cloud sandals are a hospital bag must-have for any soon-to-be mama. They are great sandals that are grippy for the slippery hospital floor.
32. Portable Fan
A portable fan is a fantastic gift idea for a mom-to-be, as she can use it during her hospital stay and even use it on the stroller for the baby. Hormones can cause a woman's body to go hot to cold while in labor and a portable fan will be put to great use in the hospital.
32. Portable White Noise Machine
The hospital has a lot of noise, and having your own sound machine is handy. This machine is a great baby shower gift idea for moms. With this portable sound machine, she and the baby will sleep better at the hospital.
34. Charging Cords
Extra charging cords are always a must during a hospital stay. This gift idea is super helpful for the new mom-to-be so she can charge her phone and update everyone on the baby’s arrival. Some hospitals only allow specific cords that can plug into the wall, so ensure that you get her the correct cord if you get a new mom this gift.
35. Nonslip Socks
No one likes slipping on the floor, especially in a hospital, and these nonslip socks are an excellent gift idea for a soon-to-be mama. She will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
36. TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads
These Tucks medicated cooling pads are a must-have for most postpartum moms. The over 49,000+ 4.8-star reviews of this product should say it all. One mama said, "I don't know how I would have survived my postpartum recovery without this."
37. Nipple Cream
A soothing and nourishing nipple cream is a lifesaver for a breastfeeding mama. This Earth Mama organic nipple cream is a wonderful gift idea because of its natural ingredients, which means it's safe for mom and baby and is recommended by 55,000+ moms on Amazon.
38. Going Home Outfit
A new mom would LOVE to receive a going-home outfit at her baby shower. This set is super cute and comfy; she can wear it home from the hospital and for everyday use. Your body changes so much after giving birth that a comfy outfit to go home in will boost a new mom's confidence as she leaves the hospital.
Practical Baby Shower Gifts for Mom
39. Freezer Meals
One of the best gifts you can give a new mom is food. Whether you bought freezer meals or prepped them yourself, new parents always appreciate having a few meals taken care of. If your grocery store has a few prepared meals in the refrigerator section, you can grab them and drop them off on the family’s doorstep.
If you want to take it a step further, arrange for you and a group of friends to meet for a night and prepare freezer meals for the mom-to-be. You can have a meal-prepping party where everyone gathers and preps food for the new mom to freeze.
40. Meal Delivery Service
This is a generous gift idea, but if you can afford it, have a local food prep/food delivery service drop off a week’s worth of meals. New mothers don’t have time to cook, and this is a practical gift and an extremely thoughtful one that will be much needed during those first few weeks with a newborn baby. If you don’t have a service like this near you, the second best option would be to give a new mom a gift card to her favorite restaurant.
41. Cleaning/Cleaning Service
If the expectant mama is someone close to you or a family member, and they are comfortable with you in their home, you can gift them your time and cleaning up their home. It is hard to keep track of clutter and dishes when you are trying to survive the newborn phase. The gift of a few hours throwing a load of laundry in, doing the dishes, and cleaning up can do wonders for a growing family.
If you can afford it, you can even pay for a cleaning service to come in and do a deep clean for the new parents.
42. Babysitting Older Siblings
This is the same concept as cleaning the house; if mom is a family member or close friend, you can offer the gift of babysitting the older siblings or taking them out for a few hours. This will provide some most welcomed relief while mom adjusts to having a newborn in the house.
43. Gift Cards
When in doubt, give the gift of Amazon, DoorDash, or restaurant gift cards. If you don’t know the new mom well, this is a great way to give a practical gift they can use when they need something like diapers or a meal.
I hope these baby shower gift ideas for mom gift guide helped you find the right gift for the new mom in your life. No matter what you get her, on or off the baby registry, she will appreciate that you thought of her as she starts this new chapter in her life. If you have any gift ideas I should add to this post, leave a comment below!
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