For the new mom

Few people have more on their plate than a new mom. And with that in mind, it makes sense that the best holiday gifts for new moms keep her sane and help her feel relaxed. But here's the thing: Her world orbits around that precious newborn baby, and as generous as a spa gift card may be, chances are she's not quite ready to leave her child in the hands of someone else for the day. When checking a new mom off of your holiday list, look for pampering gifts that help make her new job title easier.

Ask any new mom, and they'll tell you the same thing: Being a parent is simultaneously the hardest and best job there is. Yes, the first months of motherhood can be beautiful, special, and meaningful, but they can also be incredibly challenging, exhausting, and difficult. Long nights and little sleep can leave any person feeling tired and foggy. Add a crying baby that needs calming to the picture, and things get even tougher. Enter our list of the best gifts for new moms. These inspired, thoughtful presents will give her the love and care that she deserves and have her smiling from ear to ear with the knowledge that you see and appreciate her. Some gifts on our list will help her get some very important "me time," while other gifts will promote more and better sleep, something she desperately needs.

Sure, you can prepare for the nitty-gritty of giving birth and try to gear up for the transition of becoming a mother. But even though forewarned is forearmed, there are simply no words for the feeling you have when you hold your newborn baby for the first time. No two people take exactly the same path to motherhood, so attempting to explain it is like trying to capture the whole of human experience in just a few sentences. However, if you take in a bunch of new-mom quotes together, you might be able to glimpse a hint of what's in store.

Subscriber Account active since. If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more. Becoming a mother is, indeed, a life-changing experience, and with it, comes a new set of responsibilities and new items needed to make life easier. In a very uncertain time, new moms will appreciate gifts that are both practical and luxurious — things that can save them money, time, and provide extra snuggles with their newborn or bestow a few precious moments for self-care.