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Best Gifts for New Moms
Give a new mom the gift of serenity while celebrating her first Mother's Day.
Apr 02, 2025
In my early days of new motherhood, I was caught in a whirlwind of euphoric love, feedings, doctor's visits, family visits, and keeping our 450-square-foot apartment — which had turned into "baby central" — from falling into an abyss of clutter.
"Me" time? It wasn't happening. Sure, I had managed a date night here and there with my husband (thanks to my amazing mom) and a quiet walk or two (thanks to my even more amazing husband), but it wasn't until my first Mother's Day rolled around that I was ready to pause and celebrate all that I had accomplished growing this little one. And, now, making a new life with him.
This lineup of gifts for new moms has celebratory self-care and the little pleasures in "life before baby" in mind.
“Feeling Sunny” Coffee and Cookies Gift Box
“Feeling Sunny” Coffee and Cookies Gift Box
Shop : "Feeling Sunny" Coffee and Cookies Gift Box from Harry & David
Coffee-loving new moms love it for the energy boost, but the ritual of enjoying a great cup of joe from start to finish is a rare occurrence. This gift box is replete with the deep flavors and aromas of Moose Munch coffee. The six different types of cookies will also put the joy back into her java.
Shop : "Feeling Sunny" Coffee and Cookies Gift Box from Harry & David
Sunny Days Fruit and Cheese Gift Box
Sunny Days Fruit and Cheese Gift Box
Shop : Sunny Days Fruit and Cheese Gift Box from Harry & David
After nine months, well, 10 full ones for me, of being unable to enjoy blue and soft-ripened cheeses, every cheese-loving new mom will yelp after unwrapping this gourmet cheese and fruit topper box. This duo of artisan cheeses covers a wide-ranging palate: sharp white cheddar and a salty, yet creamy Gouda.
Shop : Sunny Days Fruit and Cheese Gift Box from Harry & David
Wild Ahi Tuna Steaks
Wild Ahi Tuna Steaks
Sushi is another food pregnant women have to forego during pregnancy. Hence, a gift of these delectable, line-caught, sushi-grade yellowfin tuna steaks from Vital Choice brings one of her favorite foods to her doorstep to enjoy any time she likes, and in recipe-ready portions. We recommend searing them.
AUTHOR
Theresa Gambacorta is a food writer and 25-year veteran of New York City's restaurant industry. Her writing has appeared in such titles as La Cucina Italiana, Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, and Centennial's special interest publications. She is the co-author of chef Joey Campanaro's Big Love Cooking (Chronicle) and is currently working on a cookbook about Persian cuisine to be published by Knopf.
