Best Gifts for New Moms

Kelly R.:  Home cooked meals are the best gifts for new moms! Take it to the next level and set up a Meal Train. It's free, and allows you to coordinate with the new mom's friends and family so you can all sign up for a certain day to deliver a meal. You can even set it up to indicate the new mom's food preferences and allergies.

Shila:  Send Amazon.com gift cards by email, print-at-home, or mail with free shipping. This would be perfect for any brand new mom who is learning as she goes! Give her an Amazon gift card and allow her the carefree opportunity to try new baby products and postpartum essentials until she finds what's working best for her and her unique baby!

Yoli B:  While you may think it is a bit unconventional to buy shoes for a new mom...hear me out for a moment. Tieks are the perfect shoe for postpartum swelling! They are light and comfortable enough to push the new baby around the block and versatile enough to be worn with practically anything. Tieks allows you to e-gift a pair, and the new mom can confirm her size and color choice before shipping!

Yoli B:  Let's face it...scheduling a cleaning service for a new mom would be priceless. Just let the new parents know in advance or simply just buy a gift card. It will likely be the one gift that they appreciate the most!

Kristy Pepping:  One of the best gifts I received after my first child was a grocery delivery gift card. The last thing I wanted to do was to have to run out to the grocery store with my newborn. A new mother can shop online for the groceries they need and then the food is delivered to their doorstep.

Kelly R.:  The next best thing to a few uninterrupted hours of sleep - almost every new mom will appreciate a coffee fix.

Kelly R.:  Give the gift of a relaxing massage or manicure, so she can recharge her batteries for a bit. Even better, offer to watch the new baby for a few hours while she gets pampered. Spafinder gift cards can be redeemed for a wide variety of services at thousands of locations.

Brittany Kozielski:  If we are honest with ourselves, we all know that the first couple months it is pretty difficult for a new mom to get out. So why not introduce the new mommy to the joys of binge watching on Netflix while she is busy feeding her new bundle of joy!?! It also makes for an easy and low-key Netflix family movie night if she has other kids.

Yoli B:  Let's face it, we would love everything to be sunshine and roses after having a new baby but often times it is a difficult adjustment for everyone. Jancee Dunn wrote this fun spin on a parenting book with input from parenting gurus, couples therapists, and time management experts. The tips and tricks are priceless for new moms (and dads). The book is relatable and will help you understand that you are not the only one going through this.

Yoli B:  The NuRoo Nursing Scarf is great for the new mom on the go. The scarf comes in different prints for the fashion-forward mom, while also serving its purpose as a breastfeeding accessory to keep nursing time discreet. The scarf can also be worn in a multitude of ways and the handy snaps keep it secured. Of course, it is machine washable because who has time for the dry cleaner!

Kristy Pepping:  Honest Diapers are gentle and safe baby diapers that are super absorbent, disposable and come in cute prints for girls and boys. Buying diapers is a great time and money saver for a new mom, and Honest diapers are a nice choice for moms who are interested in natural baby products.

Dawn Denning:  Sometimes you need some peace in the chaos of new motherhood. This funny parenting book by Debora M. Coty takes on the stresses of motherhood and tries to offer advice, scripture and tips to help a mama breathe. A great read without a judgmental tone.

Kelly R.:  Subscription boxes for kids are fun gifts for new moms with other kids at home who need to be entertained! KiwiCo will send a box containing everything needed to create a STEAM-inspired project. There are different offerings depending on age, and you can sign her up for one or more months.

Kelly R.:  No need to reheat that forgotten cup of coffee over and over again! These YETI mugs make the best gifts for new moms, and they include a lid for spill-proof sipping.

Kelly R.:  We all know how good the gentle hug of a swaddle can be for new babies, but what about new moms? Give her a weighted blanket to promote relaxation and restful sleep. This one has a machine washable cover, which is a must for homes with kids.