First mother’s day gifts are some of the most treasured presents a woman may receive, other than the gift of her child. For her first mother’s day, give her a gift she’ll love, use often, and that will remind her she’s loved.
19 First Mother’s Day Gifts That She’ll Love
The following items would be perfect for a first mother’s day gifts. I know I want one of everything on this list! They’re organized by price from Mother’s Day gifts under $10 all the way up to $40. You’re bound to find a gift at the perfect price point.
(If she’s still pregnant or for more ideas, head on over to this about about gifts for pregnant women that they really want.)
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⬇Gifts Under $10
⬇Gifts Under $15
⬇Gifts Under $20
⬇Gifts Under $30
⬇Gifts Under $40
TIP: Buy 4-5 of the following items and put them in a gift basket. I guarantee she’ll love it!
Mother’s Day Gifts Under $10
Lip Balm
You can’t go wrong with lip balm, especially not this one! This lip balm is one of the more moisturizing ones out there.
“Obsessed with this lip balm. This is the second one I’m buying as I actually finished the first one! It’s soft and long lasting. I went from using an EOS balm 300 times a day to using this one 1-3 times a day. Love it.” – Christine, Amazon Review
Facial Sponge
This facial sponge gives dull skin a healthy glow. If the mother in your life needs a little pampering, this is an easy way to make that happen.
Dry Skin Body Brush
Some like this dry skin body brush because it stimulates circulation and the lymphatic system, and some like it because it gets rid of cellulite. But most like it because it makes the skin smooth and healthy!
Mother’s Day Gifts Under $15
Belly Salve
Itchy mama? This belly salve is not sticky, and wonderful for dry, itchy skin. This smells like lavender and has a calm, and soothing scent. This is small and perfect to throw in a purse or diaper bag.
Belly Butter
For mamas that are celebrating their first mother’s day with a baby belly, Burt’s Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter is the bees knees (have I gone too far? 😉 ).
TIP: Make a nightly ritual of moisturizing mama’s stretching skin – it feels amazing, helps with itchy skin, but also is some nice baby/belly bonding time.
OPI Nail Lacquer
Does the mother in your life enjoy a fresh manicure? OPI makes some of the best nail polishes that can also be found at most nail salons. Pick her favorite color, or choose the one below (it’s called bubble bath). You can’t go wrong here!
Mother’s Day Gifts Under $20
Luxury Magnesium Bath Flakes
I never met a mama that refused a relaxing soak in the tub. Take your bath time game up a notch with these detoxifying bath flakes. (Bath flakes are shown to absorb magnesium better than bath salts.) Each bag contains sea salt, lavender and rosemary essential oils, kelp powder, green tea powder, vitamin E, and aloe. Yes, please!
Batiste Dry Shampoo
Every mother needs Batiste Dry Shampoo. Needs. If you’re like me and try to go as many days as possible between hair washings, because motherhood, dry shampoo will give you at least another day, if not two. If you’re hoping to give off the impression that you’ve got it all together, dry shampoo must be a part of your arsenal. 😉
Nursing Cover
This stylish nursing cover by Covered Goods looks like a fashionable accessory, but 1) is also a nursing cover that 2) can be used as a carseat cover but also 3) is a shopping cart cover. New moms love these!
LED Book Light
This LED book light is perfect for a new mom. Sure, you could use it to read, however, it’s also the perfect light for middle of the night diaper changes and feedings. Check it out!
Mother’s Day Gifts Under $30
Butterfly Bush
This butterfly bush is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s a flowering plant that also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds! But even better, every year on mother’s day you’ll get to see it, notice how it has grown, and remember that first mother’s day. How sweet is that?
Pregnant Belly Oil
Motherlove, one of my favorite mama-baby companies, makes a delicious belly oil for pregnant ladies. It prevents stretch marks! It also smells like lavender. It’s a win-win.
Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes
Is your lady always on the go? Of course she is… she’s a mother. Your busy lady will love these individually wrapped bamboo face wipes. They’re made with 30 naturally-derived ingredients, so she can feel good about using them on her face. Throw a couple of these in the diaper bag and she’s good to go!
Mother’s Day Gifts Under $40
DOSS Wireless Portable Speaker
For me, music is such a big part of my life. A portable speaker like this one, makes it easy for quality sound to be where it needs to be – wherever I am.
Side Note: I bet this would come in handy with playing white noise for a sleeping baby whenever and wherever you needed it.
Lots of Chocolate
Chocolate is amazing. A package of six chocolate bars of various varieties is out of this world. At the end of the day, especially an exhausting day of being a mother, a bite of chocolate hits the spot just so.
Spa Slippers
These spa slippers would be a perfect addition to a mother’s day gift basket with the chocolate below, the bath salts above, and the lip balm at the top, don’t you think?
Maternity Robe
Is the mother in your life a bathrobe sort of gal? If so, don’t let pregnancy cramp her style. This maternity robe is super comfy and just what she needs. It can also be used all throughout postpartum, and is especially helpful for breastfeeding.
Overnight Bag
In my humble opinion, I think it would be really amazing to receive this overnight bag stuffed with everything else on this list. Don’t you think? But how cute is this bag though?!
Birthstone Necklace
For moms that have one to three kiddos (7 birthstones may be a bit much… just sayin’), this birthstone necklace would be one of the sweetest first mother’s day gifts she’ll receive! It’s a keepsake!
19 First Mother’s Day Gifts That She’ll Love
Mothers are strong, vulnerable, full of love, constant, and fluid. They’re there when you need them, and even when you don’t. This mother’s day, give the mother in your life one of these first mother’s day gifts that she’ll never forget. She’s worth it.
To recap, here are the gift ideas mentioned above that would be perfect in a gift basket.
- Lip Balm
- Facial Sponge
- Dry Skin Body Brush
- Belly Butter
- Luxury Bath Salts
- OPI Nail Polish
- Batiste Dry Shampoo
- Maternity Robe
- Pregnant Belly Oil
- Butterfly Bush
- Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes
- Spa Slippers
- Lots of Chocolate
- Portable Speaker
- Folding Book Light
- Nursing Cover
- Overnight Bag
- Birthstone Necklace
PS – If you STILL need more ideas 😉 check out my gift guide for pregnant women and new moms. I’ve got you covered!
Sasha
Wednesday 9th of May 2018
Such great items that she'll love! I used so many of these and still do three kids later.
Nicole
Wednesday 9th of May 2018
These are great ideas!