35 gifts for new mums: mum-to-be gifts that celebrate her for the super-human she is
Finding the best gifts for new mums is no easy task, but if your bestie is expecting a new baby, they deserve to be celebrated. While baby shower gifts tend to push the new arrival into the centre of attention, these new mum gifts spoil the super-human who has actually grown and birthed said tiny person. ‘Cos doesn’t she deserve ~ALL~ the applause?
In this gift guide, you'll find bestsellers in the world of gifts for new mums that are all about them – from the likes of The White Company and John Lewis. Think: super-soft robes crafted in organic cotton through to body moisturisers formulated with essential oils to help her relax.
We’ve found pamper hampers, pyjamas that she’ll feel comfortable in postpartum (giant, wearable Oodies included), eye masks for middle-of-the-day naps (or to block out that mountain of nappies) and flower deliveries to brighten up the living room she’s struggling to leave. Call us the Queens of luxe gift ideas for new moms that aren’t for the baby.
Show the mums in your life more love this March with our edit of the best Mother's Day gifts, Mother's Day hampers and first Mother's Day gifts. Elsewhere, shop the best body pillows, maternity leggings, sleep bras, maternity knickers, maternity wedding dresses, baby changing bags and maternity wedding guest dresses.
Scroll for our full edit of perfect gifts for new mums and and mums-to-be.
Monica PronkCosy new mum gifts
Pink Oodie, WAS £89 NOW £64, Oodie
While not the most stylish garment she'll ever wear, wearable blankets are a new mum staple – particularly in the colder weather. Give her the gift of wrapping up in one of Oodie's bestselling “jumpers crossed with a blanket, crossed with a cloud”. It boasts an ultra-soft flannel fleece exterior, sherpafleece interior and a giant pocket for baby essentials.
Best gifts for new mums
bbhugme Nursing Pillow, £82, John Lewis
This is the only nursing pillow mum will need from the industry's most revered brand. It attaches around the waist to give better neck and shoulder support for mum and additional comfort for baby. It comes with a handy travel bag, too.
Save when you shop for the best gifts for new mums with these John Lewis discount codes.
Stylish gifts for new mums
Personalised Modern New Mum Print, £17.95, Not On The High Street
A unique gift, this contemporary print can be personalised with the birth dates of her children. Sure to take pride of place in her living room.
Mum to be hamper
Calm Hamper, £190, The White Company
Inclusive of an essential oil diffuser, three wellness oils, a shower gel, body oil, spa mist and candle, this luxury hamper from The White Company will elevate any new mum's relaxation routine to new heights. Everything comes in the brand's signature Spa Retreat and Calm scents.
New mum and dad gifts
Hilston Nursing Chair & Stool - Silver, £699, Mamas & Papas
Want to treat her to something she'll thank you for forever? This Hilston Nursing Chair and Stool is perfect for new mums to nurse or feed and its ergonomic shape is perfectly designed to add support. The matching foot stool is an ideal accessory. Ultimately, this will add a stylish and practical touch to any nursery and mum will thank you for it.
Affordable gifts for new mums
Lazy Baking, £16.99, Anthropologie
Think one-cup pancakes for breakfast, sausage rolls for lunch, grapefruit drizzle loaf to fix that afternoon craving and impressive baked crispbreads for wine. Ideal for new mums with little-to-no time on their hands.
Anthropologie discount codes will save you money when you buy gifts for new mums.
What to buy a new mum for herself
Oh Mumma New Mum Essentials Box, £45, John Lewis
Being a new mum means she's likely got no time to treat herself. This pamper kit can change that; it features lots of lovely products to make little moments of self-care super easy.
Don't forget to use these John Lewis discount codes when you buy gifts for new mums.
Expecting mum gift
Relaxed Cotton Fleece Hoodie, £69, Oodie
Keep her comfy and warm during those long nights spent rocking the little one back to slumber with Oodie's oversized hoodie. It's crafted from a premium, heavyweight cotton blend and can be purchased with matching tracksuit bottoms.
Keepsake new mum gifts
Baby Hand And Foot Inkless Print Kit, £11, Not On The High Street
This cute hand and foot print kit will allow the new mum in your life to make a print of her little one's tootsies in the first few days of their life – a gift she can keep forever.
New mum birthday gifts
Personalised Mama New Mum Birthday Gift Sweatshirt, £38, Not On The High Street
Not On The High Streets' selection of new mum sweatshirts is so good, we just had to include another. This one can be personalised with the date she first became a mummy. A wearable keepsake.
New mum gift set
Mum To Be Cocktail Gift Box, £44, Not On The High Street
She's probably missing her cocktails right about now, so this cute new mum gift box will have her smiling in an instant. It contains everything she needs for a pregnancy-friendly mocktail, all packaged up in a perfect parcel.
Gift ideas for new mums
'Mind Cards' New Mum Edition Mindfulness Cards, £9.99, Not On The High Street
Designed to help her remember the importance of self-love in the early stages of motherhood, this adorable set of A5 cards are printed with affirmations and quotes for her to read each day.
Save when you shop for the best new mum gifts with these Not On The High Street discount codes.
Presents for new mums
Unisex Cotton Classic Robe, £65, The White Company
Super-soft and crafted from cotton-towelling, The White Company's fan-favourite unisex robe is a fail-safe gift for new mums – complete with piped detailing along the edges and a cosy shawl collar. She'll practically live in it.
Present for a new mum
PM+ SLEEP FORMULA - 30 TABLETS, £24.99, JS Health
Formulated to promote a deeper, healthier sleep, these supplements from JS Health contain Lavender and Passionflower to help her feel calm pre-nap.
Best gifts for new mommies
Sleepless Society New Mum Jumper, £40, Not On The High Street
We're suitably obsessed with this new mum sweatshirt, printed with a “The Sleepless Society” logo. Sure to make those kip-free nights just a tiny bit easier… right?
Mum to be pamper gift
This Works Deep Sleep™ Pillow Spray 75ml, £21, Boots
Relaxation is essential for getting even a few hours' worth of kip as a new mum, and This Works' pillow spray has been formulated with that in mind. It boasts an award-winning blend of lavender and wild chamomile essential oils will help calm the mind in preparation for a restorative slumber.
Save when you shop for gifts for new mums with these Boots discount codes.
Books for new mums
Little Book of Self Care for New Mums, £10, Amazon
Filled with tips and supportive ideas, this book offers a relaxed approach to tackling post natal depression, which affects one in ten new mothers. The authors are extensive experts on the difficulties of new motherhood and are both mothers themselves.
Gifts for first time mums
There's no doubt you've heard about the Elvie Breast Pump - and for good reason. The world's first silent wearable breast pump is lauded by mums everywhere because it fits in your bra, is totally hands-free and electric, for more efficient pumping. Small, lightweight and fitting discreetly in-bra, it's ideal for mothers returning to work, time-poor mothers, the mothers wanting a stash of milk and anyone who wants their social life back fairly promptly. Isn't that all of us then? It's a must-have.
Don't forget to use these Boots discount codes when you buy gifts for new mums.
Gifts for new mums
She probably has 20 baby blankets all around the house, but this weighted blanket is just for her. Engineered to welcome in calm for deep, restorative sleep.
New mum and dad gifts
Theragun Mini, £175, Therabody
Until she can make it to the spa, this massage gun will become a new mum's best friend. Perfect for targeting stress spots, it'll go a long way to easing some of the sore muscles the stress of being a new parent causes.
Best gifts for new mothers
White Rose & Lemon Leaves A Scented Candle, £55, Jo Loves at Space NK
This White Rose & Lemon Leaves candle from Jo Loves has a soothing and slightly nostalgic scent. A great gift for a new mum to burn when she finally has a moment to herself in the evenings, we can guarantee it'll be appreciated.
Don't forget to use these Space NK discount codes when you buy gifts for new mums.
New mum gift set
Kerastase Resistance Therapiste Shampoo & Masque Duo, £60, HQ Hair
Between post partum hair loss and most likely not having been to the salon in 6 months (thanks Coronavirus), new mums hair needs all the help it can get. This shampoo and masque duo from Kerastase might not seem like an overly exciting gift, but it'll definitely make her day.
Best gifts for a new mum
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Personalisable City Arrow, £61, Clos19
She gave up drinking for 9 months so we think she deserves to celebrate her new bundle of joy with the best fizz around. Add a personal touch to Veuve Clicquot's signature champagne encased in a tin gift box (you could even emblazon it with her newborn's name). The detachable arrow can be customised with the name of any city; hometown or dream destination. Cheers to that.
New mum pampering gifts
Silk Beauty Pillowcase For Hair & Skin, £65, The White Company
Silk not only protects your hair from frizz and getting greasy while you're sleeping (the lack of friction you experience when sleeping on silk reduces sebum production) but it keeps your skin in tip-top condition.
Best gifts for a new mum
Nobody's Child Purple Pointelle Sleeve Detail Jumper, WAS £59 NOW £27, Nobody's Child
Any new mum wants to feel cosy and chic; this gorgeous purple jumper will help her do just that.
Luxury gifts for new mums
SLEEPEASY™ Luxury Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask, £20 for members; £50 for non-members, Beauty Pie
This mulberry sleep mask will be her perfect companion when the daylight is preventing her from dropping off midday.
Present ideas for new mums
A Handmade Beaded Charm Bracelet Gift For New Mum, £18.50, Not On The High Street
This cute silver charm bracelet will remind the new mum in your life what a great job she is doing.
Chic new mum gift
Marina Raphael Vanity Case in Blue Large, £166
Every new mum needs a chic tote to carry her worldly possessions in and this is absolutely perfect. Whether she bundles it under the pram or uses it to keep her essentials nearby at home, it's as beautiful as it is practical.
Practical gifts for new mums
Bowling Style Changing Bag - Walnut, £99, Mamas & Papas
If she's a first-time mum, a baby-changing bag which can house everything from muslin cloths to toys and spare clothes will be an invaluable gift. This one can be worn one of two ways, has an adjustable strap and comes with an insulated bottle holder and changing mat.
Useful new mum gifts
MINDFUL CHEF New Parents Vegan 7 Night Meal Bundle, £75, Mindful Chef
New mums don't have very much time to cook, so rather than giving her the gift of lotions, potions, swaddles or a pram, why not choose something which will really make her life so much easier? This Mindful Chef bundle comes with everything she needs for seven nights' worth of healthy, delicious meals. Prepared in an instant. Check out more meal delivery services here.
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Practical presents for new mums
Kensington Weekend Bag Pink, £99.99, Katie Loxton
The Kensington bag comes with a softly structured silhouette and neatly tapered sides and is so perfect to use as a tote for babymoons whilst she's expecting and then as a hospital bag when the times comes.
Best new mum gift for sleep
Olivanna London Beauty Sleep Essentials, £160
Help her boost her beauty sleep with this ultimate restorative nighttime skincare duo. Accompanied by a must-needed luxury satin sleep mask, featuring a unique Olivanna design, it will look as chic on her nightstand as on her 'gram.
Flowers for new mums
Flower Delivery, from £40, Floom
A beautiful bunch of blooms is enough to make anyone smile, no matter how sleep-deprived and overwhelmed they are. And whilst a congratulatory bouquet won't help your new mum friend with the never ending pile of laundry, it will at least distract from the ever growing pile.
Stylish gifts for new mums
Katie Loxton Baby Changing Tote Bag, £99.99, Katie Loxton
This bag is essential for every new mum and their little ones, keeping their everyday essentials perfectly organised - so they can be prepared for anything. Plus, you can personalise it for a special touch.
New mum pampering gifts
ESPA Rose Quartz Gua Sha Tool, WAS £40 NOW £30.35, AllBeauty
This gift is perfect for tired new mums, as it allows her to treat her visage to an at-home spa experience. ESPA’s Rose Quartz Gua Sha tool encourages the stimulation of the skin, along with offering the illusion of minimised puffiness and dark circles (aka all the signs that she is a new parent.)
