With Mother's Day approaching (it's Sunday, May 11, by the way), it's a time to think about the new mums in your life and to show them they're appreciated. Of course, any mums should be appreciated, but those new to the role might be having a harder time than others.
They've experienced a monumental shift in their lives and might still be in a blur of sleepless nights and endless nappy changes. A nice Mother's Day gift for them acknowledges and celebrates this incredible life transformation they've had and the immense effort involved in it.
Whether it's your wife or partner who's a new mum you're celebrating, or a sibling or other relative, or even a friend, they're likely to be grateful for any gift you give them. But still, you want to make it thoughtful. Scroll down to read our edit of the best Mother's Day gifts to get for first-time mums.
The Bloom & Serenity Set
There's a good chance the new mum in your life isn't getting enough sleep, let alone time for pampering herself. If she can't make it to a spa, bring the spa to her with Garden of Wellness The Bloom & Serenity Set ($58). The set includes two 120ml body oils in scents Lavender Calm and Neroli Blossom and a third 10ml bottle of body oil in scent Thirteen Petals.
A Sentimental Necklace
With this beautiful Juniper Tiny Oval Necklace ($85), you can select up to five pendants to place on the beaded chain and personalise each piece with an initial or tiny symbol.
In the case of a new mum, the initials of her bub would be cute, or a pendant with the first letter of hers, bubs and her partners' name.
A Spa Day
If this is someone's first Mother's Day as a soon-to-be mum, this Pregnancy Massage from Endota Spa would be absolutely perfect.
They also have heaps of other gorgeous treatments to choose from. What new mum wouldn't love a bit of a well-deserved care just for them? Browse them all here.
Birth Stone Ring
Know what month their bub was born? Get them a ring with their first born's gemstone — as a way of celebrating them, and one of the biggest milestones in their life this Mother's Day.
This Gemstone Drop Stacker Ring for Mejuri ($98) is a great affordable option.
A Custom Cross Stitch
Um, this is adorable! Get a Custom Family Cross Stitch ($102) made of their new family, first bub and all. This is quirky and will last a lifetime.
A Home-Cooked Meal
This one doesn't cost any money, but it's all heart.
Go over to their house and cook them a delicious home cooked meal! Set the table nice, play music, bring some wine or make mocktails… you could even make it a romantic date for them and their partner.