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29 Unique Gifts for First-Time Moms
Ditch the frozen casserole and serve up one of these expertly curated gifts that she’ll love almost as much as a night of babysitting
Updated: June 21, 2024
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Besides the obvious—a full night’s sleep and at least four extra hands—options abound when it comes to gifting something to a new parent. Do you go practical (two words: nipple cream) or indulgent (a self-care item more luxurious than a five-minute shower)?
And once you’ve chosen a lane, you have to weave through the approximately 5,782 brands touting their position as the latest and greatest. That’s why we turned to sleep pros, doulas, toddler whisperers and other experts to share the new-mom gifts they love, and give, the most.
Nighttime essential
All the YouTube tutorials in the world can’t stop some tiny Houdinis from breaking free of their swaddle and startling themselves awake. But this Velcro-based, grow-with-them sack actually did keep her now-toddler in place, Margolin says. It’s user-friendly for even the most sleep-deprived of new parents, she attests, and the moisture-wicking fabric keeps little ones from overheating.