Having two young children myself, and many friends in the same position, I know all too well how hard it is to nail a gift for a new mum or mum-to-be. It’s so easy to become overwhelmed by cute baby grows and the softest toys aimed at babies — but let’s not forget who’s doing the hard work. Mum deserves a treat, so here’s my top list of ideas, whether it’s for their first Mother’s Day, a mother in waiting, or a new mum you want to spoil.
From experience, there are two things you lose as a new mum. First: goodbye sleep. Being able to catch a nap or enjoy a little restful downtime becomes your ultimate ambition. Second: goodbye glamour. So let’s at least try to help mum feel a little more like her old self.
Any extra winks will do:
MYRN Silk pillowcase: When you’re a new mum, your bed becomes a sanctuary. After long days and trails of sleepless nights, you look forward to melting into bed at the first opportunity. Give the gift of luxury with a soft and smooth MYRN Silk pure mulberry silk pillowcase, complete with a complimentary silk scrunchie. The best part? Thanks to silk’s gorgeously smooth texture, mum will wake up with perfect no-effort bed hair, ready to start the next day in the blink of an eye. View the MYRN Silk pillowcase collection.
MYRN Silk eye mask: Give mum the chance to nap whenever the opportunity arises. A MYRN Silk eye mask is soft, luxurious and naturally breathable, helping to block out light for a quick power nap or even just a well-deserved rest — creating a brief moment of calm in the madness. Shop the MYRN Silk collection for a vibrant, pure mulberry silk-filled eye mask, complete with a complimentary matching travel pouch so it can go wherever it’s needed. View the MYRN Silk eye mask collection.
Neom sleep pen: Why stop at an eye mask? Throw in a NEOM Sleep Pen. With lavender and geranium essential oils and a cooling rollerball applicator, it’s designed to aid restfulness and sleep. Roll a little onto your wrists or neck (I like to put a touch just below my nose) and let the calming scent help you drift away. Currently £15 (reduced from £20) at lookfantastic.com.
Give the gift of glamour:
Lightweight dressing gown from Desmond & Dempsey: A particularly great idea for a mum-to-be. Treat her to a gorgeous cotton dressing gown from Desmond & Dempsey — perfect for the hospital (fingers crossed it won’t be a long stay), but ideal for covering up while moving around a busy ward. Post-hospital, it will come in handy for dreaded night feeds or lazy mornings after broken nights’ sleep. It’s a slightly more generous gift at £175 on desmondanddesmpsey.com.
L’Occitane Shea (Karité) Hand Cream: When you have a new baby, the one thing you never stop doing is washing your hands. A gorgeous hand cream might sound a little boring, but my goodness — they will need it. I love this one from L’Occitane (30ml from £10 on johnlewis.com). Infused with shea butter, it’s deeply moisturising and helps prevent dry skin.
Jo Malone handbag fragrance: This Jo Malone handbag mini (my favourite scent is Pomegranate Noir — 9ml, £18 from johnlewis.com) gives mum an instant feeling of glamour on the go — and helps cover up that baby milk smell. And who doesn’t love Jo Malone?
Ocean Bottle Brew Flask: Available in lots of gorgeous colours, the Ocean Bottle Brew Flask is leak-proof with a 360º lockable lid, so you can sip from any angle. Designed for hot or cold drinks, it’s the perfect companion for a new mum (or dad) on the go. You can bundle and save too — so maybe throw one in for daddy! One for £35 or two for £63 on oceanbottle.co.
Gifts guaranteed to make mum feel spoiled - on Mother's Day or any day.