In Canada, there are around 361,000 births annually, and many of these babies are born to new moms. If you know a new mom, you can likely see the pure joy they are experiencing with motherhood. It's an irreplaceable time in their lives and one they won’t soon forget. However, you, like us, likely recognize that it's a time not without its challenges. That’s why self-care gifts for a new mom are so important.
New moms deserve to be pampered, especially considering it's hugely beneficial for their physical recovery and emotional well-being. Also, although it may not seem like it, self-care gifts can help new mothers prevent burnout as they can take the time they need to recharge with thoughtful gifts you’ve put together.
However, since it can be a little tricky to know what to gift, This Is J shares a few postpartum gift ideas you’ll want to explore that a new mother will love. Each of these ideas makes a perfect gift for a new mom, so consider putting together a well-thought-out gift basket before your visit.
Comfort and Rest Gifts
After having a baby, most new moms cherish comfort and rest, so why not gift them what they want most? Here’s a look at a few of our top comfort and rest-related gifts:
Luxurious Pajamas And Loungewear
New moms want to be comfortable, especially as their bodies heal and they learn to look after their babies. Since they spend most of this time at home, it's important that they have comfortable yet luxurious pajamas and loungewear. So…you guessed it. Why not gift them a set or two? This Is J offers some of the best bamboo jammers and loungewear sets for new moms.
Our sets are made to be soft, breathable, moisture-wicking, and chemical-free. Believe it or not, many pajamas and loungewear sets can’t claim this. Our sets can make a real difference for new moms experiencing hormonal and temperature changes, and they are ideal for sensitive skin.
Cozy Robes
When it comes to comfort gifts for new mothers, you can’t go wrong with a cozy robe. New moms love plush, lightweight robes as they are perfect for early mornings and late nights spent with a baby. Robes are also easy to throw on during feeds or when they need to cover up quickly to answer the door while still staying comfortable.
Weighted Blankets
This might be a hit or miss for some new moms, but you know your giftee best. If you think they may enjoy a weighted blanket, why don’t you get them one? A weighted blanket often provides a calming and grounding effect. For many new moms, it can reduce stress, promote better, sounder sleep, or even help them nap between feedings.
Comfortable Slippers
One's body can feel wholly different from the tip of the toes to the crown of the head after birthing another human. And if there’s one gift many forget about, it's a pair of comfortable slippers. New moms are often on their feet, so a soft, supportive pair of slippers can go a long way in making them feel more comfortable as they move up and down day in and day out.
Pampering and Beauty Gifts
Who doesn’t love a little pampering? That was a rhetorical question. Most new moms love pampering and beauty gifts. Here are a few of the best options if you’re stumped and not sure what to get the new mom in your life:
Skincare Sets
When there's a new baby at home, a mom's skincare routine often flies right out the window. However, that doesn’t mean she won’t eventually settle into a new routine and reintroduce skincare. When she does, she would absolutely cherish a gentle, nourishing skincare set.
There are many different types available on the market, so just make sure you’re gifting one that suits sensitive skin. It also shouldn’t be anything overly complicated. We recommend looking for sets that include a cleanser, moisturizer, and face mist, such as those sold by Laneige. It's simple but can help soothe her skin and have her feeling fresher in no time.
Bath Products
It's true that long baths may be rare for a new mom, but that doesn’t mean you can't gift a few quick and easy-to-use bath products she will love. Some of the best options include shower steamers like those sold by iHerb, luxuriously fragrant body washes and shower creams, and body scrubbers.
Trust us, these gifts go a long way in turning regular showers into blissful moments. This is especially the case if she has a new set of comfortable pajamas to step into afterwards.
Hand Cream and Lip Balm
New mothers spend a lot of time with their hands in water. This is unsurprising, given that they always wash their hands, baby bottles, clothes, and other baby-related items. And they may even be a little more dehydrated than they admit, meaning their lips might be chapped and their hands a bit too dry for comfort.
This is when hand cream like Midnight Palomas Steamed Oat Milk Hand Cream or lip cream like The Ordinary’s Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm make phenomenal gifts for new mothers. They might be small gifts, but they can go a long way in helping her feel a little more comfortable doing daily routines.
Hair Accessories
If the mom you know has long hair that seems to get in the way, hair accessories might be the perfect gift. From claw clips and soft scrunchies to headbands made from bamboo viscose, there are many different hair accessory gifting options.
Practical Comforts Gifts
Practical gifts might not be the most glitzy or expensive, but they can be incredibly useful. If you’re someone who loves to gift items individuals will actually use, you may want to add these to your new mom gift ideas list:
Reusable Water Bottle
Practical self-care gifts for a new mom are some of the best, and hydration is super important, so she’ll likely love a reusable water bottle. You’ll likely get bonus points if it's hygienic, easy to carry, can hold both hot and cold drinks, and looks cute.
Snack Delivery Service
New moms should always have snacks they love on hand. Unfortunately, time is a little thin with a baby, so store runs to sate those cravings aren’t the easiest. That’s why a snack delivery service gift would be ideal. Depending on where your new mom lives, there are different options, but some of the best include Hunger Hankerings, Joy of Snacks, and Snack Heroes.
Meal Subscription
It can be challenging to cook healthy, nutritious, and tasty meals when juggling being a new mom. If you know a new mom who's struggling with this, why not gift them a meal subscription for a month, two, or three?
A meal subscription service helps remove one of the biggest daily stresses and offers genuine relief. If you’re not sure which to choose, the three best options include Clean Plates, HelloFresh, and Goodfood.
Cleaning Service Gift Card
It may not sound glamorous, but we promise a new mom would love to receive a cleaning service gift card from a local cleaning service. Cleaning with a newborn can feel next to impossible, so gifting a once-off or recurring service could feel like the biggest luxury to the recipient. It's also a form of self-care not to have to lift a finger to clean the home.
Mental Wellness Gifts
After giving birth, a new mom's mental health can feel fragile. In fact, in Canada, as many as 15 to 20% of mothers suffer from mental health concerns after birthing a child, so mental wellness during this time is crucial.
If you want to help ease her mind a little and pair it with self-care, you should consider gifting any of the following gift options:
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Journal or gratitude book: With a journal or gratitude book, she can write down her thoughts to process emotions, reminisce, and record memories, or practice gratitude.
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Meditation app subscription: By purchasing a meditation app subscription for the new mom in your life, you can help them reset in just five or ten minutes daily. These apps are perfect for moments when the baby is sleeping or when the mom needs a few minutes of calm that doesn’t involve scrolling on a screen.
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Physical or audiobooks: If shes an avid reader, why not get her a few audiobooks or physical books of her ‘TBR’? Reading is a great way to practice self-care, and most people find audiobooks a better choice, since new moms can listen while feeding, rocking, or tidying up around the baby.
Gifting Time for Herself
Most new mothers would agree that some of the best self-care gifts they can recieve are getting time for themselves.
Below are two self-care gift ideas for new moms who need a little ‘me time.’
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A spa gift certificate: A facial, massage, or spa visit gives a new mom permission to step away and fully relax. You can pair a spa gift certificate with an offer to babysit to make sure she actually uses it.
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A Babysitting IOU: Building on the above gift, why not give a new mom a babysitting IOU? This is one of the best postpartum gift ideas because you’re offering your time, giving her more time to herself. This shows her you support her and know when she needs a well-deserved break.
Gift-Giving Tips
When it comes to self-care gifts for a new mom, there are a few no-nos. These are the things you don’t want to get a new mom who's in need of self-care goodies:
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Don't get her baby things. She likely already has lots of gifts for the baby. You want to focus on getting her gifts that are solely for her comfort, rest, wellbeing, and happiness. She matters just as much as the baby.
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Don’t gift her items when the timing is wrong. Usually, the best time to gift her self-care goodies is a few weeks after the baby arrives.
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Don’t forget to ask her what she actually needs. Every new mom is different, so if you’re unsure what she needs, ask her. New moms will appreciate receiving self-care gifts they actually need right now.
The Key Takeaways for Self-Care Gift Ideas for New Moms
The whole point of gifting self-care goodies to a new mom is to show her you truly care. When there is a new baby, most people dote on them. This can make a mom feel like she is disappearing into a role where everyone else's needs come first.
Fortunately, the thoughtful self-care gifts for a new mom we shared will help you gift the items she will love. You’ll be reminding her that she is seen, valued, and cared for as a person.
If a luxury set of pajamas or lounge wear items is at the top of your list, we have a huge variety to choose from at This Is J. Our Canadian-made bamboo clothing is soft, durable, comfortable, and effortlessly luxurious. We also have maternity sets and matching family pajamas to explore.
