Best Gifts for the New Postpartum Mama {Ideas from a Mom of 5}

From practical to luxury, this ‘Best Gifts for the New Postpartum Mama’ list is curated with the most thoughtful gifts to bless new mothers.

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What is the postpartum period?

The postpartum period marks from the time baby is born to anywhere from 6 weeks to 2 years afterwards. This postpartum period is the time when your body is healing from carrying, birthing, and now nurturing your new baby. In my personal experience, I start to feel more myself at around a year postpartum.

How do I support someone during postpartum?

Supporting a woman postpartum is going to look different depending on the mother. The best way to support someone during postpartum is to reach out, let them know you are there, and ask how you may be a blessing to them in this season.

The very act of letting them know you want to support them and care is a gift during this tender time in a woman’s life.

Tips for Gift-giving to the New Postpartum Mama

1. Know the mother. When you know what would really bless the new postpartum mother, you can direct your gift-giving toward what will be truly impactful.
2. Make it beautiful. Through the vulnerability of postpartum from emotions, diaper changes, aches, and pains, a touch of beauty goes a long way in a postpartum mother’s day. Even if it’s as simple as adding a vase of flowers with an encouraging note or picking a pretty water bottle for the mama, I suggest picking the prettier option when choosing gifts.
3. Thoughtful touches. Incorporate a few extra thoughtful touches when gift-giving. From flowers to notes, add a little touch to take your gift to the next level of thoughtfulness.
4. Use a basket, bag, or reusable storage tote. There are many things to store and keep track of postpartum. Presenting a gift in a cute, practical basket that can be repurposed is an extra touch and an additional blessing to a postpartum mama.

Advice for Gift-giving Postpartum

I recommend sticking to gifts that will help a woman appreciate and find beauty in the season of life she is in right now. Not the body she wants to “get back to”, not gym equipment, or clothes that will only fit after the baby weight comes off. Do not gift her books that are heavy in content.

Postpartum is a very emotional, vulnerable time and it would be best to stick to ideas that bring beauty, gratitude, simple joys, and a savoring of new life to the new mother.

I also recommend not just bringing her baby items. Though these can be sweet additions, the best gifts for the new postpartum mama are gifts for her. Gifts that show thought towards who she is and where she is at. Though we sure love our new little babies and blessing them, too!

Best Gifts for the New Postpartum Mama

As a mother preparing for my 5th postpartum season, here are the best gifts I have given, received, or would love to receive during the tender time of postpartum.

Simple + Thoughtful Gifts

Flowers

A vase of flowers brings in a touch of color and freshness to a space. Having these in view during hours of nursing and caring for a baby can be a delight in a mother’s day.

Her favorite beverage or snack

Nursing a baby requires extra nutrition and hydration. Including a mama’s favorite snack or bringing her a favorite beverage while you listen to her birth story is one of the best gifts I have ever received postpartum.

A new journal with her favorite pens

I love a good journal. There are many beautiful journal options out there that can be paired with a nice pen. Keeping a journal is a great way for a new mom to write down her birth story, memories of these fleeting newborn days, baby’s first year of life, or any other notes she may want to keep while she heals.

Scripture cards

My postpartum seasons have been full of emotions that are up and down. Having the encouragement of scripture at the ready is a wonderful tool to battle emotions that can be bluesy or these cards can be a great reminder to praise for the beautiful gifts God has given us.

The Daily Grace Co. has beautiful postpartum encouragement cards here.

A favorite book or simple devotional

Do you have a favorite story you could gift the new mother? Something she could enjoy spending her time reading instead of scrolling?

My favorite devotional book for moms is Mom Heart Moments by Sally Clarkson. These devotions are simple, encouraging, and beautiful to read for the mother who has her hands full.

Candles

Candles (I recommend beeswax, battery-operated, or lightly scented non-toxic candles) help make an atmosphere nice and calming. When keeping the lights down low for sleeping babies, a flickering candle is a sweet addition to the room.

Spa products

A little pampering goes a long way during the postpartum season. Even a nice face wash, bath salt, creamy lotion, silk pillowcase, dry brush, or gua sha tool can help a new mama feel more put together and encourage her to take care of herself beyond restocking the Tucks pads.

Satin heat-less curlers are on my list for some pampering this postpartum!

Cozy socks

Soft cozy socks or slippers are essential for postpartum.

Artwork

Displaying a small piece of artwork can be a blessing to a new mother. I love Lore Pemberton’s art prints and the essence of motherhood that they capture.

Soft reading light

Along with the soft candles, a reading light with a dim, yellow light setting is helpful for encouraging reading or journaling during the long hours of nursing.

Practical Gifts

Nourishing meals

Nourishing meals full of high protein, iron, lots of fiber and nutrients to help the new mother heal and replenish are an incredible blessing postpartum. Avoiding high sugar, processed inflammatory foods and bringing something nourishing and comforting is always a win.

If you are overwhelmed by the thought of cooking you can buy a healthier take-out option or offer to set up a Meal Train for her for others to contribute as well.

Cleaning service

Deeper cleaning may go to the back burner during postpartum while the mom heals. Offering to help with the dishes, laundry, or contributing to a cleaning service can be one of the best gifts for the new postpartum mama. This sentiment also shows you are thinking of her and are not just “there to see the baby”.

Childcare

If the mother has other children, spending a few moments with them to play a game, read a story, or give them an exciting activity can be a blessing to the mother as the family transitions together.

Offering to watch the children for a longer period of time can also be a blessing, especially as fathers need to return to work or additional help is less accessible.

Luxury Gifts

Cozy blanket

Cuddling up with cozy blankets during postpartum is another essential and beautiful addition to a gift basket.

Towel warmer

A towel warmer is an item that a mother may not purchase for herself but she may enjoy immensely. Especially during the first days postpartum, showering, and being in the bathroom for all the things, this can be a luxury item she enjoys for a little leveling up of the experience.

A bonus is you can warm towels for the new baby, too!

Luxury loungewear

Cozy loungewear that helps the new mother stay comfortable yet feel a bit more put together, outweighs sweatpants and a sweatshirt any day. Quince and Cozy Earth have some luxury loungewear that is perfect for gifting.

Sentimental jewelry

I love a simple piece of sentimental jewelry. A piece that has the children’s birthstone, flower, initials, or something to show appreciation to the mother can make a beautiful gift for postpartum.

The company Made by Mary makes some beautiful, simple pieces like this.

Gift Cards

Photo session

Gifting a family photo session or newborn session with a professional photographer can be a beautiful gift for the family after a new addition.

Spa

A gift card to the spa is something the mama can look forward to once she has healed a bit more and can get out of the house. Her body has been through a lot and the spa can be very rejuvenating for healing and restoration.

Massage

Along the same lines as the spa, a gift card for a professional massage is something the mother can look forward to as she heals.

Something for Baby

Including a little gift for the baby is a sweet sentiment postpartum. A soft swaddle, a favorite children’s book, or a special outfit (something the mother may not purchase herself) can be a sweet touch.

If she has one, you could also go very practical here and fill in gaps from her baby registry.

Gift Basket Ideas

Combining any of the above gift ideas into a special basket is a wonderful way to present a gift to the new mama. You could go as simple as a drink holder with her favorite snack, beverage, and small vase of flowers, to a full-on spa gift basket with all the things.

Here are a few more ideas for combinations:

• Coffee and a note of encouragement.
• Flowers and a nourishing meal.
• Pair a journal and pen with scripture cards.
• A book light or candle with a favorite book.
• A framed art print with your favorite devotional.
• Freezer meals and time spent with other children while mama rests.
• A gift card for a photo session along with a picture album.
• Spa gift card with a luxury lounge set and blanket.
• A luxury towel for mom and baby with a towel warmer.
• Spa-themed gift basket in a storage tote she can reuse.

No-cost Gifts for the New Postpartum Mama

Service + Time

As a friend to a new mother, the best thing you could give to her is your care. Take some time to visit if she is up for it. Be a listening ear and open line of support.

If you are able, provide some acts of service to her by helping with a house task, picking up groceries, or setting up a meal train.

Showing support to a new mom doesn’t have to be expensive. The best gift you can give her is your precious time, care, and friendship.

Prayer + Words of Encouragement

Let the new mother know you are praying for her. You can write out your prayer or write her a note of encouragement she can look at during this season of her life.

The best gifts for the new postpartum mama are your prayers, love, and encouragement.

What would you add to this list of Best Gifts for the New Postpartum Mama? Let us know in the comments below!