16 Offbeat Gifts for New Mom On Their First Mother's Day
"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." —Robert Browning
How a mother expresses her love for her child is something uncountably priceless. The amount of pain and sacrifices she undergoes to bring her bundle of joy into this world is something which words can't express. It makes any regular woman even more powerful when she has gone this far to prove her unconditional love for her offspring. And as Mother's Day is just around the corner, this gifting blog has been dedicated to all the newbies who joined the mommies club recently. As every first is important, new moms who marked a new milestone deserve special attention this year regarding Mother's Day gifts. It needs to be made extra special for all the new moms out there in the world by gifting some pleasing Mother Day gifts for new moms.
From changing stinky poopy diapers to getting all emotional while catching her baby babbling out her name, first-time moms need to be treated over some thoughtful, practical first-time mom gifts. Mother's Day flowers and other womanly Mother's Day gift ideas would work even as gift ideas for new moms. But some offbeat ideas for 1st Mother's Day gifts would actually show her that you went the extra mile to treat her. So, enough with your brainstorming; here is a list of fail-proof gifts for a new mom that will help her embrace her motherhood - an act of infinite optimism.
Top 16 Offbeat Gifts for New Moms on Their First Mother's Day
1. Thumbprint Pendant
As it has not been even a year yet, you can quite figure out what her "Jigar Ka Tukda" means to her. So gifting something like her baby's thumbprint engraved pendant will be a surreal experience for her this Mother's Day. She will cherish something like this personal or discreet gift for the rest of her life.
2. Do Not Disturb Boards
As this is the time to make the most with her little one, Do Not Disturb Boards will help her keep all the nosy relatives and family members at bay. There's nothing better than gifting her some love-filled quality alone time with her bundle of joy. So, this Mother's Day, gift her something to help her make some personal memories with her loving child.
3. Mama Bracelet
She is a woman, so it goes even without saying that she would fall for a jewellery piece like a chic mama bracelet. This Mother's Day welcomes her to Mom's squad by gifting a semi-precious, minimalistic bracelet.
4. Mama-Baby Matching Outfits
There's nothing cooler than mommy and her little bear twinning! So, gift her quirky matching outfits, something like "Mamma first love" and "baby's first love" tees or simply like "our first Mother's Day" tees, this Mother's Day. She will blush and giggle while receiving something like this as her first Mother's Day gift.
5. Baby CookBook
As no woman is born a mother, she is even quite having a hard time adjusting to her baby's needs. Extend your helping hand to her by gifting her something thoughtful, such as a baby cookbook, which will give her a better insight into what to feed her baby. Her baby throws tantrums towards normal baby food, so having something like a baby food cookbook will let her experiment with regular packaged baby food.
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6. Birthstone Necklace
She would always want her little bundle of joy close to her heart. Precisely, this is what makes a birthstone necklace of her, along with her baby's, a perfect Mother Day gift. It will not just strengthen the mother-child relationship but will also help her fetch some nice compliments.
7. New Mom Gift Hamper
Gifting her all that she needs to take care of herself while taking care of her baby is something that she will absolutely love as her Mother's Day gift. So, you can look for some cool gift hampers to pamper the new mom in the best possible way.
8. Healthy Snack Box
She is the one who looks after the family and her child and ensures that her family gets the proper nutrition in the form of healthy food. But what about her? Who would take care of her health? So, this Mother's Day, one can gift a healthy snack box that includes nutritious small bites to bless her with the kind of nutrition she needs and mostly tends to overlook.
9. Essential Oil Diffuser
Quite often, she must wake up in the middle of the night to lull her baby to sleep. Consequently, she sacrifices her sleep to take care of her baby. But no more! Gift her an essential oil diffuser, which will have a magical aromatherapeutic appeal and help her catch up on her beauty sleep.
10. Family Photo Frame
Her family is complete now that she has been blessed with a beautiful baby. And being a family person, she would genuinely appreciate it if, this Mother's Day, you get her a family photograph as new mom gift, which she can get framed and show her baby (when he/she grows older).
11. Memory Book
The initial phase of her baby's life is precious to her, and this is the time when she makes the most of her memories of bonding with her baby. So, pass her a memory book in which she can capture every moment of a child's first year. When time passes, she can have a good laugh by looking at those priceless memories she has collected over time.
12. AI-Powered Baby Monitor
Bring peace of mind to new mums with a smart baby monitor. Equipped with AI features like breathing alerts, cry detection, and real-time tracking, it allows her to sleep a little easier. It's like having a guardian angel watching over her little one.
13. Personalised Storybook
Gift a personalised storybook where the baby's name and adventures come to life! It's not just a bedtime tale—it's a keepsake that makes every storytime magical and heartwarming, creating a bond between mother and child that grows with every page.
14. Eco-Friendly Baby Care Kit
Celebrate her nurturing spirit with an eco-friendly baby kit. From organic lotions to biodegradable nappies, these sustainable gifts help her care for her baby and the planet at once—a small step towards a greener world her little one will grow up in.
15. New-Mum Self-Care Hamper
First-time mums give everything to their babies—remind her to give some love to herself too. A curated self-care hamper with soothing teas, candles, skincare, and comfy socks can bring little moments of calm amidst the whirlwind of new motherhood.
16. Baby’s First Year Digital Scrapbook
Help her capture every giggle, milestone, and messy moment with a digital scrapbook app or subscription. It’s an effortless way for her to preserve precious memories without the pressure of crafting, making every first feel forever close to her heart.
So, these were the top 16 offbeat gifts for new moms on their first Mother's Day, sure to brighten their day effortlessly. As she keeps track of all her family's love-filled moments, make sure to reciprocate the same kind of feeling this Mother's Day.
And if you want to go along with something that's all-time best, you can pick Mother's Day flowers and Mother's Day cakes.
Let's make her feel special for the new role she has mastered with grace and patience.
