New Mom Gift: What Gift Should You Give?

When a baby arrives, it’s common to give a gift to the new parents. While there are countless gift ideas for the baby, here are a few ideas for the mom. Gifts to help her take some time for herself, to savor these precious first months with her baby, or simply to get some rest… What gift should you give a new mom?

Birth gift for the mom: all our advice.

Practical gifts to make daily life easier

The arrival of a baby is a huge change in the lives of new parents, where it’s not always easy to find their footing and manage everything at once during those first weeks. To make this transition smoother, giving a birth gift to the mom to help lighten her daily load can be a great idea. If they haven’t shared a baby registry with you, don’t hesitate to ask what they need most to avoid duplicates or a gift they won’t use.

Baby care accessories

When a baby arrives, baby care accessories quickly fill the home, and it’s possible the new parents don’t yet have everything they need. Among the classics, here are a few ideas to gift them (depending on your budget, of course!):

• A baby carrier or a baby wrap: perfect for keeping the baby close while keeping hands free, making it easier to move around both at home and outside.
• A play mat: useful once the baby is a few weeks old, it’s a gift that’s both customizable and practical.
• Muslin cloths: always handy for baby’s meals during those first months.

Care products for the mom

The first months after a baby’s birth are a bit out of time, and moms are often more focused on their baby’s well-being than their own. To pamper them and bring a smile, you can offer care products they can use whenever they find the time or feel like it, without having to leave the house.

• A relaxing care set: a set of moisturizing products for the body, oils, hair masks, or even facial care items for an at-home wellness break.
• A wellness subscription box: every month, a selection of care products delivered to her home, to use whenever she can.
• A gift card (with a generous expiration date): so she can treat herself when she has more availability.

Immaterial gifts

Giving a birth gift that helps the mom relax and recharge is a wonderful way to take care of her.

A spa day or massage

A spa day or massage can be a perfect idea to support a new mom through this period of physical and emotional changes. Ideal for releasing tension built up during pregnancy and childbirth. When booking, be sure to ask for a long expiration date to give her plenty of time, as the first months with a baby often allow very little downtime. You can also inform the spa that it’s for a new mom and ask for recommendations on the most suitable treatments, as well as their flexibility for scheduling. When choosing the type of treatment to gift, you could consider a pelvic closing massage or a rebozo ritual, which is designed to help close the hips. Practitioners for these treatments are now available across the country!

Offering your time

As a birth gift, you can give the new parents something they sorely lack during these first months: time! Here are a few ways to help:

• You can offer to do a bit of cleaning, empty the dishwasher, hang up a load of laundry, or even prepare a meal. These simple gestures help lighten their daily tasks in a household turned upside down by the arrival of a baby.
• You could bring cooked meals or groceries, giving the parents a break from logistics and the chance to eat well.
• If you’re comfortable, you could offer to watch the baby for a few hours so they can take a nap, shower, or simply enjoy some time to themselves (which could even pair nicely with the spa gift idea!).

Personalized gifts

In the whirlwind of those first few months after a baby’s birth, giving a gift with a symbolic touch can be a truly meaningful gesture.

Here are a few ideas:

• A personalized necklace or bracelet: with the option to add initials or birthstones.
• A professional photo session: a beautiful way to capture those first moments of discovery with their baby.
• A photo locket: unlike engravings, you could choose a locket containing a photo from the baby’s first months to keep close to the heart.
• A photo album or a gift card: in the same spirit, you could gift them a photo album to fill or a gift card to create their album exactly as they wish.

After a baby’s arrival, if you’d like to give the mom a birth gift, you might consider practical gifts like baby care items, self-care products, or even a photo album. You could also offer a massage or some of your time to help the new parents rest and enjoy a well-deserved break. There’s no such thing as a perfect gift — simply being present and attentive to their needs is, in itself, a beautiful gift.

Want to learn more? Feel free to download the May app, where you’ll find plenty of resources to support and guide you throughout your journey as a new parent.

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This text was translated from French by an artificial intelligence. The information, advice, and sources it contains comply with French standards and may therefore not apply to your situation. Make sure to complement this reading by visiting the May US/UK app and consulting the healthcare professionals who are supporting you.