I'm a New Mom. These Are the Subscription Gifts I Actually Want For Mother’s Day

Stefani Sassos, director of the GH Nutrition Lab, named Chiyo the best prepared meal delivery service for postpartum. She loves that the meals are nutrient-dense, arrive fresh and fully prepared, and don't sacrifice flavor. This service can make life postpartum a little easier.

Pre-baby, I had time in the morning to enjoy a cup of coffee and breakfast. Post-baby, things are a scramble between feeds and unpredictable wake-up times. When I prep overnight oats ahead of time, I can still save a few minutes to sit and eat. Dozy Oats come in dessert-like flavors like cherry chocolate and chocolate peanut butter. I like to prep a few breakfasts at the start of the week so I can just grab something and go in the morning.

There's nothing like the peace of mind that comes from knowing your freezer is stocked with ready-to-warm loaves of bread, bagels, and pastries. I've tested the bread, pastries, and pastas, and especially love the sourdough loaves, which are wonderfully tangy and chewy. When you warm a frozen loaf, you get the aroma and flavor of fresh, homemade bread without the mess or effort. Kids also love the frozen pastas.

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A gift of monthly wine deliveries shouldn't need further explanation, especially for new parents. Choose from a three- or six-bottle subscription, and your giftee can customize their box each month with reds and whites from the Clif Family Winery catalog. I've tried several Clif varieties and find them approachable and easy to pair with food.

A steady supply of New York-style bagels and schmear will make one happy mom. This subscription includes a monthly delivery of a dozen Zucker's bagels, three types of cream cheese, and a surprise addition, like a loaf of swirled babka or a cute coffee mug. Nicole Papantoniou, director of the GH Kitchen Lab, has sent Zucker's boxes to new moms in the past and gotten rave reviews. "One even ordered the babka again," she says.

Whether the new parent in your life is a steak lover or a pescatarian, they'll appreciate a ButcherBox delivery. Subscriptions range from 21 to 42 pounds of protein, and options abound, from pre-shaped burger patties and gluten-free chicken nuggets (trust me, these are adult- and kid-approved) to wild-caught sockeye salmon portions and filet mignon. I'm a long-time ButcherBox fan, especially the grass-fed ground beef, which always comes in handy for quick weeknight meals.

You don't have to be an avid cook to go through bottles of olive oil quickly, especially when you're drizzling Kosterina's fruity and bright Greek oil over salads or dunking bread. Not only does this thoughtful gift check a staple item off the grocery list, but it also elevates every meal, even if dinner consists of scrambled eggs and toast. My go-to gift for my own mom on Mother's Day is olive oil, and she always requests Kosterina.

The cheese-loving mom will stay in good spirits with this three-month subscription from Murray's Cheese. Each box (delivered in May, June, and July) contains a selection of ready-to-serve delights, including soft and hard cheeses, fruity jams, and of course, artisan crackers for spreading. I've tested Murray's cheeses in-store and via delivery, and love that they're packaged ready to serve with all the accouterments to look and feel fancy without the effort.

The fermented food fan in your life will thank you for their ongoing supply of briny pickles, onions, and sauerkraut. Olive My Pickles makes them all, including an impressive array of pickled veggies and hot sauce. I endorse the garlic pickles, which are big, juicy, and include plenty of pickled garlic.

This is a great gift for the parent who wants to cook but also needs to keep things simple. The monthly box includes ingredients from a new global cuisine, from Japan to Sweden. You'll get three recipes, shelf-stable ingredients like sauce mixes and condiments, and a shopping list for fresh items. It also includes a "cultural explorer booklet" full of facts about the country's geography, music, and food traditions.

Trish Clasen Marsanico, deputy food editor at GH, received a Vellabox candle subscription as a gift and says she "loved the experience of the different fragrances." When sending a gift, you can select the recipient's favorite scents or let them be surprised. Either way, they'll have something fresh to scent their space with every month.

Who doesn't want to join a cookie club? Especially if it means receiving thick, doughy Levain cookies without leaving the house. Give the Surprise Assortment for a first taste of the iconic NYC bakery's new seasonal flavors, or keep things classic with a Signature Assortment. I received a Levain sampler shortly after having my baby, and the cookies livened up a very tired family and didn't last long.

Daily Harvest makes it easier to eat veggie-packed snacks and meals. Smoothies come pre-chopped and portioned, so all Mom has to do is add her milk of choice and blend. Oat bowls are packed with fruit and contain at least 16 grams of protein. I love having a variety of smoothie flavors in the freezer without having to buy a dozen types of frozen fruit.

Treat the mom you love to a three-month (or longer) supply of chocolates shipped to her door. Each box contains an assortment of Li-Lac chocolates, including fruity, nutty, warm, and liqueur-filled flavors. I love that Li-Lac chocolates taste high-quality and come in a variety of formats and flavors, so there's always something new to try.

All Wild Alaskan seafood arrives preportioned and flash-frozen. Defrost a fillet or two overnight in the fridge, and dinner can be ready in minutes. Wild-caught seafood tends to be leaner than farm-raised, so it cooks quickly. Wild Alaskan Company offers salmon as well as whitefish like pollock, halibut, and cod. I've tested a Wild Alaskan box and found the fish fresh-tasting and high-quality. It also helped me eat more healthy proteins postpartum.

This is not your average snack box. Here Here Market sources delicious products from independent chefs and producers. The Greatest Hits Box includes fun condiments, savory snacks, and handmade pastas that your giftee probably hasn't tried yet. I love that Here Here boxes help you discover new producers and brands.

Clasen Marsanico loves the ease of her Grady's cold brew subscription. "It's packaged like boxed wine, so the spout is very easy to pour into a glass. As a subscription, it doesn't have bells and whistles, but you're giving the gift of a perfectly smooth cold brew always chilled and ready to go in the fridge—which I can see being a perk for moms," she says.