Gifts For Moms That Are Needed This Year

Let’s NOT forget about the moms this holiday season! Moms this year have already endured more than any other year in recent memory, and the holiday season might be tougher than most. As a third time postpartum mom, even small gestures or gifts of time can be incredible resources.  Moms deserve much more than gifts around the holidays, but a gift for a mom amongst all the Christmas magic makes the season extra special. Whether you are an expecting mom, brand new mom, or seasoned mama bear, there are gifts for moms of all types that will makes these holidays just a bit sweeter.

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For The Expecting or New Mom

Pregnancy and postpartum is a rollercoaster for every mom. Here are some ideas for gifts for moms that will support this critical time period in her motherhood journey. Regardless of how many kids you have at home, expecting a new bundle of joy still involves a major change and makes you a new mom again!

Maternity/Nursing Bras

Boobs go through a lot during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. During my pregnancies and beyond, I had a lot of trouble finding comfortable and well fitting maternity bras and bras that made for easy nursing. With my third babe, I was fortunate to discover Cake Maternity and their line of nursing bras. Not only are they super convenient for every stage of postpartum, but they are so comfortable while still being flattering. I was thrilled to find a bra that makes for an enjoyable nursing experience. My favorites are the Tutti Frutti wire-free bamboo viscose bra and the Waffles Moulded bra for some extra lift. Such an incredible gift idea for any new mom or mom on a breastfeeding journey.

Kindred Bravely sports bra during pregnancy

For times when I am very active or working out, I love the nursing sports bras from Kindred Bravely. Between their maternity/nursing bras, lounge shorts and pants, and pajamas, I am always comfortable and have not been struggling to find things to wear as in past pregnancies/postpartum periods.  I also snagged a 20% discount code for your first order! Get 20% off your first Kindred Bravely purchase when you order through my link: kindredbravely.com/KatelynS. Their activewear line and nursing clothes are incredibly made and top of the line comfort.

Guided Journal

Being a new mom brings a world of change. A great gift idea for new moms is a guided journal for them to use throughout their motherhood journey. Promptly journals have journals for all seasons of our lives from pregnancy, grief, loss, gratitude, adoption and travel. You can find the perfect fit, and mom will enjoy documenting her thoughts and memories along whatever journey she is on. Journaling is an excellent tool for self care, and a great way to gift mom a little time for some reflection.

Postpartum Wardrobe Update

In my postpartum period I live in a few select items for several months! My staple outfit is these high waisted leggings and the london crew neck tee from Express. I have almost every color and I love the style and comfort for nursing. While this ensemble is insanely comfortable, it also works beyond postpartum and makes me feel a bit more like myself.

Gathre Mat

As a new mom, time for cleaning up is in short supply. I love the micro mats and play mats from Gathre for use in our house when we have a baby around. You can use them under high chairs or as a changing area. The buttery soft vegan leather of the Gathre mats makes cleaning up a cinch, so you can move onto more important tasks while being a gorgeous piece for your house. I highly recommend checking out all Gathre has to offer as a gift idea for new moms.

For The Working Mom

All moms work. It is equally challenging being a full time mom at home and being a full time employee/mom outside the home. Working moms often have a difficult schedule, and organization can be crucial. These gift ideas for working moms will help keep things running smoothly and bring an extra dose of love to her day.

Coffee Subscription

As a working mom, coffee is essential for me. Even though I have a staple brand I love,  having the option of trying so many different incredibly tasting coffees for great sources. Driftaway coffee is an awesome gift ideas for moms who love coffee and trying new things. Driftaway coffee personalizes your subscription to the blends you enjoy and they use sustainable practices so you know where your grinds are coming from.

Coffee Machine

Are you sensing a theme here with my favorite gifts? A coffee machine at home could be the perfect gift idea for busy moms! I have always wanted a Nespresso machine at home to use so that I could create my own coffee creations and limit the trips to coffee shops when commuting to work. The Nespresso machine is top of the line and include tons of accessories including an incredible frother.

Airpods

My husband owns a set of Airpods, and obsessed is an understatement. These are a top notch headphone alternative that makes for a great hands-free listening experience. Whether you enjoy podcasts during your commute, or you like to jam to music during a lunch break workout, airpods would be an awesome gift for a working mom that is on the go.

Blue Light Glasses

With more and more moms working behind a laptop at home, blue light glasses are a perfect gift idea for working moms. These glasses reduce eye strain and allow for a more enjoyable experience with extended technology use.

For The Seasoned Mom

Seasoned moms know how to manage the chaos and oftentimes get lost in the shuffle of motherhood. To ensure adequate self care for the mom in your life, these gift ideas for the seasoned mom will ensure she knows she deserves some attention too.

At Home Spa

Some women love visiting the local spa which makes for a great gift ideas for seasoned moms. For others, you can bring the spa to them with at home spa facial masks or a clay mud mask. If pedicures are more her thing, try going with an at home foot scrub and some time alone for pampering. Time for self care is an incredible gift that can go a long way.

Air Fryer or Instant Pot

Cooking family meals (almost) everyday means moms are always looking for cooking and meal time inspiration. Add a great kitchen tool for meal times with this air fryer.  Air fryers are extremely versatile and can make for healthy and efficient cooking. You could also snag mom an Instant pot so that she can pressure cook for the family in half the time. Family meals become a lot more enjoyable with the right equipment.

Hair Care

One of my favorite gifts of all time was my Revlon one step drying and styling wand. With kids running around, the ability to dry and style my long hair in under 10 minutes is a game changer. This is a great gift idea for a busy mom or a mom with a lengthy hair care regimen.

Reading Time

Another area of self care that a lot of moms lack in is time for hobbies they used to enjoy. For me, reading a new book is the best self care but I don’t often devote the time. For a reading mom, the Kindle Paperwhite provides the look of a paperback book with the features of an e-reader.  Let her stock up on some books and dig in with her new Kindle.

Shower the mom or moms in your life with something extra sweet this holiday season! Hopefully you got a few ideas for gifts for moms, but the important thing is just appreciating her. Find something she will love and make sure she knows how special she is. Happy holiday seasons to all you mamas!

Best,