The Best Luxury Gifts for New Moms This Mother’s Day

What are the best luxury gifts for new moms this Mother’s Day? Our correspondent Jillian Tangen (who is herself a working mother of three and who knows what she’s talking about) has curated our luxury gift guide of ideas for what to give the new mothers in your life – whether its your wife, sister, daughter, BFF, caregiver, colleague or mentor – on this, their very first Mother’s Day.

the best gifts for new mothers

If there is anyone who deserves an extra special Mother’s Day, it’s the new moms.  From middle of the night feedings to mastering the right swaddle techniques to learning how to soothe a cranky baby, she has spent the past weeks and months learning the ropes of her new role under a hazy fog of little-to-no sleep. 

It’s a special iconic moment in a mother’s life – and yet for many of us, it passes in a haze. All the more reason to put some real thought into a gift that she’ll remember once the fog has lifted.

What better way to to show her just how in awe you are of her newfound supermom skills than with a Mother’s Day gift that makes her feel special, pampered and loved?  From a sentimental token of your appreciation in the form of a personalized necklace to a cup of Joe that’s always the right temperature, we’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite first Mother’s Day gifts that will do just that.

the best luxury gifts for new moms this mother’s day

Here are our top gifts to show your favorite first time mom just how amazing you truly think she is. Our luxury gift guide of the best gifts for new moms this Mother’s Day.

1. eberjey gisele sleepwear set

Breakfast in bed + Eberjay’s Gisele Pajamas = best first Mother’s Day ever.

BUY NOW $120.

2. ariel gordon crescent moon necklace

Crescent moons are said to represent birth cycles and fertility, so what better way to celebrate her bringing new life into the world than with Ariel Gordon’s Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace.

BUY NOW $585.

3. dorsey inaya locket

One of our favorites on the list of best luxury gifts for new moms this Mother’s Day is Dorsey’s Inaya Photo Locket. It’s a sleek, sculpted pendant that any modern mom would hold close to her heart, especially if it holds a picture of her family.

BUY NOW $110.

4. prada vela baby bag

Being a new mom means carrying a heavy load. And the least she deserves is a chic bag to help her with the physical part.  Our pick is the understated Vela Baby Bag from Prada.

BUY NOW $1,450.

5. the nue co. magnesium ease spray

Spoiler alert: juggling motherhood plus everything else life throws at you isn’t easy. One of the best luxury gifts for new moms this Mother’s Day can help calm and soothe her. Help her unwind with Nue Co.’s Magnesium Ease Spray before bed, before hitting the road or before going back to work.

BUY NOW $55.

6. l’objet rose noire bath salts

Let’s face it: for many mothers, the act of being a mom means putting yourself second. This year, give your mom an excuse to relax and make herself #1 for a brief moment with L’Objet’s Rose Noir Bath Salts.

BUY NOW $60.

7. hermes avalon throw blanket

Pro tip: Anything that helps her sneak in a few more zzz’s is a hit with mom. This luxe Hermes Avalon Throw ($1,550) blanket will do just that.

BUY NOW $1,550.

8. design within reach échasse vase

A beautiful vase full of flowers is always a good idea and you can’t go wrong with the simple yet elegant Échasse Vase designed by Theresa Rand for Menu ($225) and a bouquet from a top florist.

BUY NOW $225.

9. uncommon goods personalized family print

This Personalized Family Print from Uncommon Goods is totally customizable – from skin tone to hair color to the family’s pets.

BUY NOW $75.

10. mireille hanging frame

For a meaningful gift, fill these artful Mireille Hanging Frames from Anthropologie with special mementos – photos, letters, hospital bracelets – to make mom smile.

BUY NOW $40.

11. lifeprint ultra slim photo printer

Speaking of baby photos, with a Lifeprint’s Ultra Slim Photo and Video printer, her favorite images can go straight from her smart phone to picture frame.  Just be sure that she’s in some of the pics, too!

BUY NOW $100.

12. home cooking

If mom’s usually the one on dinner duty, treat her to a weekly night off where you do the cooking (and the clean up)!  Try a meal kit from Blue Apron ($60) to help get you started.

13. wolf gourmet automatic drip coffee maker

It goes without saying that many new moms need coffee. Lots of it. A quality coffee maker like Wolf’s Gourmet Automatic Drip Coffee Maker will go a long way.

BUY NOW $500.

14. ember temperature control smart mug

If you think mugs are a lame gift, you haven’t seen Ember’s Temperature Control Smart Mug.  All she needs to do is program it via app to her ideal drinking temperature, and voila it’ll keep her drink nice and warm – even if she poured it two hours ago and forgot about it.

BUY NOW $100.

15. chanel flap purse

Because a classic Chanel Flap Bag is just always a good idea. And they come in so many different colors that there’s sure to be one in her favorite hue.

BUY NOW $4,600.

the best luxury gifts for new moms this mother’s day

That’s it, our gift guide of the best luxury gifts for new moms this Mother’s Day.  If we could make just one more suggestion – let her sleep in.  It’s what she wants most. Happy Mother’s Day!

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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.

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