Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the New Mom in Your Life

Love is a wonderful thing…and sometimes, love makes babies! Being a new parent is stressful, extremely tiresome, and time consuming. One thing that a brand new mom would love is to be shown that someone is in her court and cares for her. How does one do that?

There are a ton of different ways to show a new mama that you care: make her meals, help with the dishes, laundry, taking out the trash, and vacuuming (especially early on, she will not be able to bend over or push things/pick things up), watch the baby while she takes a shower or a nap (if you are the baby’s dad, you should be doing 50% of the baby diapers, feeding -if bottle fed-, etc.)… so if you are doing some or all of these things, bravo! You are an amazing person for showing her you care…BUT a new mom also wants to feel special.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to make that new mom in your life feel special. Whether you are her husband, boyfriend, parent, extended family member, or friend, it’s nice to reach out and show you care to a new mom in your life. Trust me, SHE NEEDS IT! SHE DESERVES IT!

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the New Mom in Your Life

Here is a list of Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for the new mom in your life, sorted by category in case you have an idea but need help narrowing down the options.

The Classics: gift options for when you might not know the new mom that well, need something last minute, live far away or just don’t have a clue what to get her.

  • Flowers/Plants: This is a great option if you live far away or you might not be able to see them on Valentine’s Day. You can schedule the delivery for that day and they will feel so special and surprised!
    • Red roses: a romantic staple BUT expensive for Valentine’s Day
    • Other color roses: maybe from a friend or family member (or just if she likes a specific color more than red!)
    • Tulips, Orchids, Sunflowers: Does she have a favorite flower? Does she have a favorite color?
    • Plants: Maybe try a succulent plant (low maintenance plant that she can keep for as long as she can keep a plant alive — they won’t wilt like picked flowers!)
  • Chocolate/Sweets: Another classic that will satisfy almost any mom…because who does LOVE something sweet?
    • A Box of Chocolates! Variety is the spice of life!
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    • M&Ms! You can personalize them (literally can get your picture on them!!! or just a few words), spell a message out, or just put a bow on them and they will melt in your mouth, not in your hand! 😉
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    • Gourmet Chocolate – Perfect if this is a SUPER romantic gift or if you need to ship it quickly!
      • Chocolat (yes, without the E), looks fancy but the prices are reasonable considering the quality

For Book Lover (who may no longer have time to read because of baby!)

  • An Audiobook Subscription – she can pick out books that she can listen to via head phones while baby is sleeping in her arms and she can’t do anything else! Been there!
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For the Travel Lover – After being cooped up for months as a new mama, she might have cabin fever and want to get a change of scenery and some FRESH air!

  • A Trip to somewhere she has always wanted to go!
    • Think The Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Disneyland, The Beach, or New York City!
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      • You can give a gift card for a hotel stay (i.e. $200, etc.) if you don’t know exactly where she would like to stay
  • A Staycation – Rent a hotel room in town if she needs a break from baby but doesn’t want to be TOO far away. Maybe grandma, auntie, or bestie can watch while mama takes a weekend for herself!
    • Whether it’s downtown, near shopping, near a winery, or on the outskirts near mountains, mama needs some time to unwind!

For the Sentimental New Mom -Something to make her go “awwww” and really tug at her heart strings

  • Personalized Memories with Pictures: of Baby, Mama, and Family
    • Photo Wall Tiles
    • Photo Puzzles
    • Photo Blankets
    • Photo Coffee Mugs or Water Bottles
    • Photo Calendars
    • Photo Paper Weight or Magnets
    • Photo Books
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For the New Mama that Wants (or Needs) to be Pampered! – Almost all new moms feel like they don’t get enough alone time — what better than with a pampering session?

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  • Trip to the Hair Salon – Sometimes after giving birth, new moms will lose some of their hair and feel embarrassed about their temporary hair loss, a trip to the hair salon will help boost her confidence and help her find ways to strengthen her hair after giving birth
  • Mani/Pedi – Know where the new mama gets her nails done? Or do you know a great place nearby her house? Get her a gift certificate or go with her for a “Pampering Day” – let her get all the fixin’s — gel, paraffin wax, hot stones…ahhh… now I want a pedicure!
  • Facial or Massage – What a wonderful way to relax! Getting all those sore areas of your body massaged or getting that beautiful face of yours a lovely scrub, clean, and massage. Gift cards are the best!
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  • At Home Pampering– When mama doesn’t have time or want to leave yet, you can offer to help with baby for an hour or so and let her take a bubble bath…and maybe soak her feet or try some fun facial masques that will brighten her spirits and make her feel OH sO GOOD!
    • Facial Masques are a MUST for pampering
    • Foot Scrubs and Scrubbers are wonderful for relaxing too!
    • Finally, depending on the mom, some like baths and some like showers.
      • For Bath Lovers, give her a bath bomb set and possibly even a cool bath tray where she can read or just set stuff on while she is soaking
      • For those who prefer Showers, try a Shower Steamer. You just throw them underneath the water on the shower floor and let the wonderful aromas do their job.
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