The very best gifts for moms-to-be are the ones that are actually for the mom-to-be. All too often, registries are filled with the practical and the useful, the big-ticket, must-have items that all new families need. Diapers. Strollers. Baby carriers. Car seats. And that’s great. But where is the mom in all that?
Moms-to-be — especially first-time moms — are in for one of the biggest transitions in life: motherhood. And what do we do when people go through major transitions? Get them gifts. And so, in that spirit, here are some of the best gifts for moms-to-be — not a diaper or onesie in sight.
Bonus: All of these gifts can be safely delivered or given virtually, in case you are attending a socially distant, virtual, or drive-by shower during COVID-19.
Best gifts for the pregnant mom
Great gifts for any and all moms-to-be
8. Fancy pajamas
Comfort is key, but a new mom needs to feel put together as well. Chic pajamas can make all the difference when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror for that 3 a.m. feeding. As far as gifts for a mom-to-be, great pajamas — the fancier the better — are an unexpected fave.
9. Smart mug
Any new mom will tell you that she can never finish a cup of coffee, much less one that’s still hot. A smart mug, with adjustable temperature controls, ensures it’s just the right temp, at just the right time.
10. Your time
It’s cliché because it’s true: The best things in life are free. “The best gifts I got as a new mom weren’t really gifts at all — they were ‘acts’: delivering food, doing dishes or laundry, lending a listening ear, watching the baby so that I could sleep,” Cassie Shortsleeve, founder of Dear Sunday, an online platform that helps women adjust to new motherhood, told Mom.com.
“There are a lot of products out there for both babies and new moms, but I think what moms (especially new moms) need most of all is help. It’s also really hard to ask for help as a new mom — so when people showed up and just helped anyway? Those were the best gifts of all.”
