If you’ve ever searched for the best gifts for new moms, chances are you’ve come across things like baby clothes, toys, breast pumps or super chic ergonomic baby carriers. 

When I was a new mom myself, I LOVED getting these presents (newborns are money-sucking machines, so every little bit helps!).

That said, most of the gifts I received after giving birth were for the baby, and not for me. You know, the person who in the span of 9 months witnessed her body go through so many changes physically, mentally and emotionally. 

Gifts For New Moms That Aren’t For The Baby

Don’t get me wrong - becoming a mother was the most magical experience of my life. 

Having to go through the process of giving birth, on the other hand, is not all rainbows and sunshine (see also: terrifying with lots of weird fluids).

If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for a new mom that shows you understand what she’s been through, these are some useful products for postnatal care, with a focus on mom.

1. The Gift Of Confidence

For some, how much hair you have may seem trivial to new moms (you just grew a whole human being in your body, after all!). In my case, my confidence was strongly attached to my crowning glory.

Every time I pulled clumps of hair out from the shower drain, I felt my heart sink.

Postpartum hair loss can happen a day after the baby arrives, and continues for as long as a year. 

If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for a new mom, a Postpartum Hair Loss Treatment is a great option to consider. The Han Rituals hair loss treatment follows Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices and includes a hair fall shampoo and hair growth tonic that rejuvenates the scalp and stimulates growth.

1. The Gift Of Relaxation

Becoming a mother is no walk in the park - think more along the lines of an exhausting marathon that lasts at least 18 years (and longer if you’re Asian like me). 

If you’re looking for a gift for new moms that can help them unwind, a trip to the spa can do just the trick. Massages, manis and pedis are short but extremely effective trips that can take the edge off. 

Gifts like scented candles, room sprays, aromatherapy oils and bath bombs also works wonders to uplift the mood. Never underestimate the power of scent - lavender, vanilla and chamomile are some scents that can give mama the calm she needs.

1. The Gift Of Sleep

If there’s one thing a new mom will never get back, it’s her sleep.

After being on call 24/7 for a newborn whose only means of communication is to cry, gifting her with some shut-eye is absolutely priceless.

A tired, overwhelmed mom will always appreciate an extra set of hands - offer to babysit for a couple of hours so she can take a nap without having to worry about the baby.

Sleep accessories also make for great gifts - a silk eye mask and pillowcase set or a weighted blanket can help new moms get a more restful night.

If you’re looking for something a little different than the standard baby gifts to give a new mom in your life, these presents will let her know that you understand what she’s been through and appreciate everything she’s doing.

Got any unconventional gift ideas up your sleeve? I’d love to hear about them in the comments below!

Xo

Vivien