Best Gifts for New Moms – 2025

Ergopouch Swaddles

Newborn must haves: For your baby’s sleep

Available in many different TOG options, the Cocoon Swaddle Bag is the brand’s hero product for a reason. It is a 2-way zip up swaddle sleep sack, which enables easy diaper changes regardless of the time of day or night! Unlike a lot of sleep sacks that require more technical hands or the conventional velcro, which can be a bit noisy, this sleep bag is just so easy to use. The options for TOG allow you to have different choices depending on temperature and season. It is also bell-shaped to support a healthy hip development, which is something a lot of other swaddle options don’t consider. You can also use this swaddle bag in addition to the Butterfly Cardi as a duo! The combination is what I recommend for younger babies, like mine, who need the snug support to have a good chunk of sleep.

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A Soothing Bath Soak

You can’t have a list of the best gifts for new moms without some bathing rituals that allow for a moment of solitude and self care! Once you’re cleared by your doctor or midwife, a relaxing bath is amazing for healing a tired and sore body. It is also a wonderful opportunity to take time for yourself as those first few weeks are all about baby! The Wilder Herbal Tranquility soaks have been my go-to, as they are made with a soothing and anti-inflammatory blend of epsom salts, magnesium, chamomile, and green clay, which really work on tired muscles. Holding and caring for a baby all day can put a serious strain on the body – trust me!

A Comfy Nursing Bra

Trust me when I say it can be an overwhelming feeling when one’s milk comes in. Personally, I struggled with an oversupply at first so a bra that could offer me support was truly essential. As I am breastfeeding on demand, I have found that a comfortable and easy-to-remove nursing bra has been a true essential. The Jorgen House support bra has been my best friend and I can’t recommend it enough. Unlike so many others, this nursing bra is made from OEKO-TEX certified non-toxic fabric, and is so comfortable and light, you hardly know that it is on. Yet, it offers wonderful support. It was designed with a lactation consultant to optimize breast health and minimize things like mastitis or clogged ducts.

Lots of Muslins

I truly don’t think I could have enough muslin blankets so these are the perfect gifts for expecting mothers to have on hand when baby arrives! Between milk, spit-up, and blowouts – we truly go through multiple muslins a day…We usually always leave the house with about three! My favourite are the Softspot Baby swaddle blankets – we use them on the daily. They are made from GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified organic cotton, which makes them so incredibly soft – perfect for a baby’s sensitive skin.

Sensitive Skin Essentials

I like most new moms, use nipple balm and diaper cream every single day (multiple times a day) so these products have to make it into my best gifts for new moms. Mini Bloom’s Toot Toot Balm is the best diaper cream I’ve come across and I can’t recommend it enough. It is an ultra-rich formula that creates a really good barrier between a baby’s skin and the diaper itself, which helps prevent any irritation. Two months in and I can confirm we haven’t had any diaper rash! Mini Bloom also makes an amazing Nipple Balm, which really soothes dry, cracked, or sensitive nipples. The first few weeks of breastfeeding can be incredibly painful – trust me. Nipple balm really helps to ease the pain and tend to any cracks. If you have a new mom in your life, nipple balm is one of the most valuable gifts you can give!