35 Best First Mother’s Day Gifts That Make New Moms Feel Special

Now she can wear her heart on her sleeve—literally. This sweatshirt has room for up to 16 names on the sleeve (though the more names you add, the higher the cost), and you can change the "mama" at the neck if you want to get a matching one for Grandma. You can choose the color of the sweatshirt, the color of the thread, and the style of shirt too.

An admission: I've been using Printique for years—they're my photo-book-maker of choice for everything from our bi-annual family albums to vacation scrapbooks to my wedding album. I love that the pages lay flat, and I appreciate the quality of the printing, the covers, and the pages. Those first few months of motherhood have so many special moments to preserve, she deserves to have them all collected into a book instead of the infinite scroll. Printique makes it easy to choose photos and make layouts (or, if you want more control, you can upgrade to the advanced editor), and prices start at $55 for 10 pages.

For moms with a sense of humor, this coordinating outfit is sure to be a hit. It comes in five colors and several size combos, and there are other themes, too, like a taco and taquito or a jigsaw puzzle and puzzle piece.

Late nights and lack of sleep can wreak havoc on the skin. This moisturizer won a Good Housekeeping Beauty Award because, in lab tests, it was the most moisturizing—and yet, it feels like regular liquid.

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They can create family memories early by slipping personal photos into this album. It's made of soft fabric and you can even add name tags to your photos, making it fun to page through even when the baby is older. It has enough pages to hold 17 4-inch by 6-inch photos.

Birth flower jewelry is in, and gift-givers can choose Mom's birth flower, the flower of the month the baby was born—or get both! The brass pendants come on a chain that can adjust between 18 and 20 inches, and they're great for everyday wear.

There's so much to say when a new baby enters the world, and it's so hard to remember it all. This journal makes it easy by offering prompts that a mom can use to write letters, which she can then seal and deliver when the child is older. There are 12 letters and envelopes included.

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This frame kit comes with everything needed to create a personal handprint keepsake, including pads for a "zero ink contact” imprinting method (meaning no mess). Note: This is also a great gift for new grandparents!

If you want to get a gift that doesn't scream "baby!" this heart-shaped Kendra Scott necklace will do the trick—she knows who her heart belongs to, after all. It comes in 20 different colors, and the length of the chain is adjustable.

When there's so little sleep, every minute counts. Make every moment of bedtime feel luxurious with a new set of silk pillowcases. Good Housekeeping Institute testers said they woke up without creases, and the experts were impressed with the thick feel of the silk.

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For feeding times, nap traps, and other parenting moments where the hands are occupied but the mind needs something to do, this fluffy and stylish stand can help. It can prop up tablets, books, e-readers, or other devices so she can see it even when she's holding the baby. And, when the baby's awake, it can help with video calls with the grandparents. It comes in lots of fun colors, too.

Delight a new (or expecting) mom with this beaded stainless steel bracelet featuring a cute baby feet charm. It also comes with a sentimental card that might just cue the happy tears. You can get it in light pink (almost white), in dark pink, or in green.

The diaper bag—that's for the baby's things. Mom needs a catch-all for her own stuff, too. These are made of sturdy canvas, come in two colors and have a phone pocket on the inside. You can also fill it with treats, like flowers or her favorite wine, before you give it to her.

This is a ring she can stack, wear alone, or wear every day—just like her wedding ring. The price includes a sterling silver band and three birthstones, but more stones can be added, and the metal can be changed to gold plated or 14K yellow gold. Or, if she loves the stacking look, get the option with the single birthstone on an ultrafine band.

They can preserve those little feet or hands they love so much with this casting kit, which makes a trinket that can either be displayed on a stand or made into an ornament. It comes with two packs of soft clay, two cutting rings, letter stamps, a paintbrush, two easels, and three colors of ribbon (red, pink, blue). She can choose to make two smaller ornaments or one larger piece.

It's two personalized gifts in one! She can get her name and her baby's name together in one double-layer necklace, or use the name of two siblings. It comes in silver and gold plating, and you can get a name and a birthstone instead of two names. Note: Because of its personalization, these usually take about a week to ship.

Having a new baby at home means being up all the time: getting the baby, soothing the baby, making bottles and changing diapers. These pillow slide, said to feel like walking on clouds, are just the thing to soothe her achy feet and keep her comfortable during maternity leave.

Help the new mom in your life savor each moment in this busy and beautiful time. Each page asks a question, making it easier for Mom to preserve all the little details. Even better—fill it out together to make it a family activity.

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