The first Mother's day as a new mum is special in itself, and finding a unique first Mother's Day gifts for new mums should be a top priority for any husband, boyfriend or partner for the mother of their child. Trust me, you'll need this edit of gift ideas for first-time mums celebrating their first Mother's Day as a handy guide to find a gift that's as special as she is.
If you need ideas on what to buy a partner or a mum friend for her first Mother's Day, which this year falls on Sunday 30 March, we've got some clues. Or if you're the first-time mum and looking for first Mother's Day ideas, bookmark this article or send it to your baby Daddy. Nothing like a subtle hint!
- The keepsake jewellery: Abbott Lyon Unique Fingerprint Necklace
- The DIY gift: Personalised Hand and Footprint Framed Picture Kit, £18
- The cute book: Wonderbly First Mother's Day For Mummy & Me Book
- The self-care hamper: M&S Pamper Gift Bag, £35
- The chic pyjamas: John Lewis Wisteria Print Cotton Pyjamas, £42
I remember my first Mother's Day, and I was gifted a beautifully soft pair of pyjamas, the sort I'd never spend any money on myself to buy. And I was also kindly gifted a diamond earring with the initial of my daughter on, which, six years later, I still wear.
The best gifts for a first Mother's Day are endless, from luxurious self-care to sentimental first Mother's Day presents and cute bits too. There are so many great Mothering Sunday gift ideas of things that she can keep as mementos forever, and gifts that have personal meaning, so read on for our pick of first Mother's Day presents that any new mum celebrating her first Mother’s Day would love.
How we chose the best first Mother's Day gifts
- Personal opinion: We asked the HELLO! team for their ideas on what makes a great first Mother's Day gift plus, I was a first time mum celebrating my first Mother's Day once so I remember the sorts of things I wanted and cherished.
- Speedy delivery: We've found gifts with next day delivery options, in case you're a last-minute present buyer.
- Keepsakes: As well as plenty of general ideas, we've included those that have extra special meaning, be it personalisation options, sentimental meaning or gifts she can keep forever.
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Personalised Large Hand & Footprint Kit
Create an adorable keepsake at home with this baby handprint frame kit. It includes everything you need to create the print yourself - how fun!
Editor's note: "What could be better than looking back on when their little hands were teeny tiny? This baby’s hand print kit is a beautiful first Mother’s Day keepsake, and easy to do."
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Abbott Lyon Uniquely Yours Fingerprint Necklace
© Abbott LyonGive her something unique to keep with this adorable fingerprint necklace. Available in gold or silver, you can choose the chain and after purchase, be sent an ink printing kit to send the brand your baby's fingerprint.
Editor's note: "A bit of bling always goes down a treat - and this necklace is just perfect. This is the sort of piece she can wear everyday, and treasure forever."
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Wonderbly First Mother’s Day for Mummy and Me
© WonderblyThis personalised book is a darling gift for a first-time mum, celebrating everything that's amazing about mum.
The whole thing can be personalised, making it a heartfelt gift.
Editor's note: "This is such a special and thoughtful first Mother’s Day gift. It celebrates a mum and their child's special bond, written as if from baby to Mummy."
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Cowshed Ultimate Self-Care Hamper
© M&SIf all she wants is a pamper, she'll love this pamper gift bag packed with everything for a day, afternoon or five minutes of self-care.
It includes Prosecco, Swiss chocolate truffles, a candle, hand wash and hand lotion from the M&S calm collection.
Editor's note: "All first time mums experience that sudden shock of lack of time for self-care, and this hamper is a great treat to remind her to look after herself. Just make sure you give her the time to do so!"
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Hush Amita Stripe Pyjama Set
Available in sizes XXS - XL, how stylish are these striped two-piece pyjamas? Made from 100% cotton, they're available in pink stripe or blue.
Editor's note: "Pyjamas will undoubtedly be her clothing of choice for the foreseeable future, and this 100% cotton set is not only comfy and cooling, but chic too."
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My 1st Years Our 1st Mother's Day Mug
This ceramic mug can be personalised with names to make it hers.
Editor's note: "Coffee is a new mum essential – though you might not always be able to drink it while it’s hot. At least this sweet mug will make her smile!"
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Mejuri Letter Stud Earring
© MejuriThis chic little stud is something she can wear every single day. Handcrafted in 14k solid gold, it's a lovely piece to add to her ear stack.
Editor's note: "I absolutely love this sweet initial stud, I have one that I wear every single day."
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Mum's Floral One Line A Day Diary
This classic five-year journal and memory book is perfect for mums who want to capture the everyday joys, challenges, and in-betweens of motherhood.
Editor's note: "This gorgeous memory book has space to record memories and moments of motherhood over a five-year period – you just write a quick sentence or two before you fall asleep.
"Looking back over the space of five years and seeing how things have changed, or what you were doing this time last year is just fab. It is a really lovely way to capture the fleeting newborn years forever."
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Je T'aime Maman Personalised Photo Frame
This on-trend wooden frame can be personalised with your choice of colour, pink or blue, and image added.
Editor's note: "This sweet picture frame is a great first Mother's day gift to mark mum's special day - add the cutest snap for the sweetest keepsake. Plus, she'll love how chic it is!"
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Michael Van Clarke LifeSaver Deep Sleep Gift Set
The LifeSaver Deep Sleep Gift Set is the perfect gift for a new mum who has little to no time for sleep - this helps, with the Lifesaver Deep Sleep infused with relaxing Egyptian Geranium & Lavender, while it repairs hair too. Also includes a satin Deep Sleep Eye Mask.
Editor's note: "When you're a new mum, sleep is all you crave and this set helps you drift off - ideal for those snatched moments when you need to fall back to sleep after a night feed. This stuff really repairs the hair too, ideal for those short on time as you apply to hair before bed and it works like a super intense conditioning hair mask."
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Mama Bracelet
This easy to wear bracelet can be personalised, with a name or their preferred moniker for mum!
Editor's note: "This adorable bracelet is an easy buy, and something she can easily wear every day without it being too delicate - baby hopefully can't pull or break it!"
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Best Mummy Balloon
How cute is this mummy and me balloon? She'll love this as an alternative to flowers, and baby will love playing with it too. It measures 18 inches, and guaranteed flotation for 5 days.
Editor's note: "Flowers are great but a balloon is even greater, and this lovely balloon has an illustration of a mama bear and baby."
