A mom’s first Mother’s Day is such an important milestone. It’s a day to celebrate everything she has been through as a mom — whether she became a mom through pregnancy and childbirth, surrogacy, fostering, or adoption. We all know the classic Mother’s Day gifts: chocolate, jewelry, and flowers. While these can be great gifts, they aren’t exactly useful.
Here are some meaningful and useful gifts for mom’s first Mother’s Day.
Mini Diaper Backpack
A diaper bag is something a new mom uses almost every day, so she deserves something she actually likes. This CALPAK diaper backpack isn’t just adorable, it’s also practical. It has multiple insulated bottle pockets, removable shoulder straps, a mesh pocket, a magnetic closure, and water-resistant material. It even has a suitcase handle passthrough, which makes it perfect for travel. You can also buy stroller straps to convert it into a stroller organizer.
Bath Tray
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Birch Lane
During pregnancy, women can’t take long, hot baths (it’s recommended to avoid soaking in really hot water for long periods of time), but they can be a great way to relax when there’s an infant in the house. This expandable bamboo tray has an adjustable book stand/tablet holder, a wine glass holder (so it won’t spill in the tub), and phone holder. It also has space for candles.
Mom's One Line a Day Journal
The first few years of baby’s life can be a blur, so gift mom an easy way to keep track of milestones and daily achievements. This one-line-a-day journal is a perfect keepsake and a way for moms to see their baby’s growth (and their own). To make this a really useful gift, find a great pen to go with the memory book.
Nespresso Vertuo Pop+
Caffeine is a must for new moms, and if she’s a coffee drinker, she’ll love a Nespresso machine. This one is small and colorful, the perfect starter machine for anyone new to Nespresso. It brews five different cup sizes: espresso (1.35 oz), double espresso (2.7 oz), gran lungo (5 oz), coffee (8 oz), and XL (12 oz). Make sure to pair the machine with some pods, like the Spring Flavor Bundle, which also comes with cookies and a travel mug.
