I’m a working mom. Balancing my family of four and growing a company keeps me on my toes. And it’s about to get even busier with the addition of our baby girl coming in the fall. Help! So…having been through it before and getting ready to go through it again, here are some great gifts for new moms I know they’d love and seriously appreciate.
Gifts for New Moms: Comfort
Super Soft Tees and Sweats ($15 – $45) Thread Society
I kid you not. Everyday fashion has lost it’s aura but comfort? Never. Plus, we need an easy on, easy off solution that offers the ability to bend, run and roll but is still okay to take a neighborhood stroll in. Right? Enter Thread Society and their claim to have “the softest shirts in the world”. Soft = comfort! And the fact that have a modern style and fit, are inexpensive and have a mission to “give-back” to the community is a win, win, win for me! Hoodie anyone?
Gifts for New Moms: Stylish Simplicity
Sunset Rocks Large Earrings ($70) Boticca
Back to basics people. Gone are the days of dangling earrings that we took the time to so appropriately match against our thought out outfit which was always laid out the night before. Now, it’s all about simplicity. A pair of simple yet stylish studded earrings that work great with the pantsuit, comfy sun dress or yes, even her new Thread Society hoodie.
Gifts for New Moms: Sassiness
Stevie Baby Bag ($418) kate spade
Yes, a traditional diaper bag will do the trick. And they may already have a basic one. But a sassy diaper bag will not only be practical, it will make us feel so much more stylish. And trust me, style is the first thing we lose when we have babies so anything…I mean anything to bring that back, helps. If you are looking to splurge, we’ve found the sassiest of sassy with this Kate Spade Baby Bag.
Caprice Silver Drop Diaper Bag, $70 (and clutch $20) Layla Grayce
For a less pricey, but just as sassy line, check out JJ Cole Collections. We found this Caprice Silver Drop bag at Layla Grayce who has a whole selection of fun design necessities and accessories. Don’t forget the changing clutch too!
Gifts for New Moms: Efficiency
Amazon Mom ($99)
It’s amazing how fast we fly through diapers. And don’t get me started on the cost, which can really rack up. (given that you even remember to replenish in the first place). Amazon Mom is a hero. They offer discounts on diapers, wipes and other essentials. PLUS you get all the benefits of Amazon Prime membership including free shipping, and access to Prime videos and books. Sign up, and click. That’s it. Your essentials show up at your door.
Gifts for New Moms: Diversion Tactics
Chew Beads ($26.30) AldeaBaby
As a new mom, dangling jewelry has lost it’s flair and is generally a bad idea. Unless…it’s dangling jewelry that is actually meant for babies! Bring on the strong grip as these 100% silicone necklaces are great for teething babies. This brilliant and classy diversion looks fabulous and can really dress up an outfit.
Gifts for New Moms: Dinner
Ready To Make Dinner ($9.99 per person/per meal) Blue Apron
I appreciate a good home-cooked dinner but I barely have time to plan and shop for a meal now, let alone when we have a new baby in the house. So I speak for all new moms in saying that home-cooked meals are welcome! But if becoming a personal chef is not an option, Blue Apron is a great choice. They do all the leg work of planning, shopping, measuring and delivering everything right to our door so all we have to do is cook. No thinking required. I’m in.
While I’d love to have any of these gifts, of course one of the best gifts you can give a new busy mom is a tiny break from all the insanity – whether babysitting, cooking, cleaning or just plain old adult conversation.
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