Best new mom gift ideas to celebrate motherhood

Birth Gift Ideas: How to Spoil Moms - Élhée

ARTICLE SUMMARY:

Feeling good in your sneakers thanks to postnatal yoga
A photo shoot before or after pregnancy: admire yourself
On cloud nine thanks to an aquatic wellness session
Excused from chores for a month
A gift card at the best cheese shop: pure pleasure
The best French baby bottle for baby
A trendy diaper bag for strolling in style
And by the way, when do you give your wonderful baby gift?

When your little one was born, what gifts were left at the foot of your bed? Soft stuffed animals, colorful onesies, baby clothes, or a toiletry kit for your newborn? Of course, everyone—family and friends included—wants to shower that tiny, lively child with presents. But you, yes you, new mom, who is thinking about celebrating you? Fatigue, pregnancy discomforts, nausea, dietary restrictions... Because you endured all of this for the love of your little baby, here are some gift ideas from Élhée, to whisper into the ears of your well-meaning loved ones.

Feeling good in your sneakers thanks to postnatal yoga

What is postnatal yoga? It’s simply a type of yoga focused on the new mother, fully adapted to the postpartum period. Gradually and gently, it helps to drain, relax, stretch, and tone the body again, depending on each participant’s experience, pregnancy, delivery, and physical and physiological state.

The bonus? Since these classes have a limited number of participants, there is no pressure and no judgment. Every life journey is welcome, just like babies and every emotion. Kindness is the guiding principle.

A photo shoot before or after pregnancy: admire yourself

The third and fourth trimesters of pregnancy are not always when women feel their most confident. Accumulated fatigue, dull hair, extra pounds, little time for self-care… And yet! Gifting a pregnancy photo shoot or a newborn photoshoot is a wonderful way to press “pause” and defy the passage of time forever. In a few years, everyone will look back with affection, tenderness, and emotion at the photos taken.

- To enhance it, think of a maxi flower delivery from Bergamotte.

The bonus? Today’s photographers compete in creativity to help expectant and new mothers see themselves through the lens of self-pride and empowerment. Photo sessions alone or with family, in water, in the middle of a flower field, or in a public place—each woman can decide where she feels most at home!

On cloud nine thanks to an aquatic wellness session

Gifting a session or membership card to enjoy the benefits of a pool, spa center, or massage is always a good idea. So when it comes to relieving the discomforts of a woman experiencing her first postpartum (or not), it’s a win! Indeed, while massages relax, revitalize, and help you reconnect with your body, water offers a real moment of bliss that can help forget or ease stiffness and so many other little or big aches, all while soothing the mind.

The bonus? Massage, pool, or spa—why not enjoy it with friends, sisters, or even your mom? That’s the big advantage of wellness breaks that feel good at any age and help create a unique space for sharing and confidences.

Excused from chores for a month

Here’s a less conventional, but just as appreciated, gift for expectant and new moms. In the last months of pregnancy, the belly gets increasingly cumbersome and every effort more difficult. After a child is born, every life routine is upended, and every hour counts—including sleep. To lighten this major shift, it can be very helpful togift hours of housekeeping, or offer take-out meal deliveries several times a week for a month, for example. Offering to babysit can also be a big hit.

The bonus? Find a plan where new parents can subscribe by the hour or buy a bundle and choose the services that interest and benefit them most.

A gift card at the best cheese shop: pure pleasure

Still with the goal of maximizing the new mom’s happiness, satisfying her foodie cravings can be an excellent idea, especially since pregnancy comes with its set of restrictions—particularly when it comes to cheese. Of course, there are plenty of savory recipes for pregnant women, but being able to treat yourself to a real cheese board is priceless. A gift card or a generous envelope ensures gourmet shopping and moments of sharing!

The bonus? For a truly personalized baby gift that’s all about mom, you can pick her favorite restaurant, delivery service, or local shop...and let them in on the surprise, so she gets a 100% dedicated welcome too.

The best French baby bottle for baby

Breastfeeding, mixed feeding or bottle-feeding is an intimate choice for every woman. Still, there’s nothing stopping you fromoffering a newborn bottle, especially when it’s the best French bottle right now! Healthy, unbreakable, lightweight, flexible, soft for tiny fingers, and incredibly stylish, the bibROND Élhée has it all. For a complete baby gift set it can be paired with a muslin cloth and spare nipples.

The bonus? 100% French design and development. The bibROND is from and still manufactured in Rhône-Alpes, supporting the French industry and guaranteeing a quality product and manufacturing transparency.

A trendy diaper bag for strolling in style

Among useful baby gifts, there’s also the diaper bag. But not just any diaper bag—a XXL model on the inside, smart, ultra-compartmentalized, and above all wildly trendy. Think of an eco-friendly diaper bag, made from organic and/or vegan materials, perfectly matching airy summer dresses or the chunky knit sweaters you need for a winter baby. What more could you want to carry all your baby essentials?

- To pair with it, don’t hesitate to choose a nursing-friendly garment from the beautiful collection at Tajine Banane.

The bonus? Make sure the chosen bag includes the usual accessories (changing pad, pacifier pouch...), but also has spaces for mom’s things (keys, phone, makeup...). These pockets (ideally zippered) are a real advantage for daily use.

And by the way, when do you give your wonderful baby gift?

To give the best possible gift, choosing the right moment is essential. But to know when to give a baby gift to the mom, you should first consider the type of gift in question.

Before birth, you can give or contribute to gifts like a pregnancy photo session or a prenatal massage. In short, any gifts focused on the mom-to-be.
Right after the birth announcement, you can mail your gift. Why mail it? Because during the first days—and even weeks—of postpartum, the new mom will be mostly interested in resting and bonding with her baby. Would you rather give it in person? Wait until the next phase.
After birth, there’s no perfect date. Why? Because a baby gift is always appreciated, even months later. This is the perfect time, for example, to consider postnatal yoga, a French-made bottle, or a cheese shop gift card.

Baby gifts don’t look the same everywhere around the world. In China, tradition has newborns receiving money and gold jewelry when they are born. In return, new parents give red eggs, symbolizing fertility and wealth.

In Mexico, red is also popular, but this time worn as a bracelet on the baby’s wrist to protect them, like a talisman.

In Sweden, it’s a little wooden horse painted crimson. The Dala horse is another symbol of protection for children.

Finally, in Japan, the tradition is varied—a small envelope of money, a wooden sculpture, or a piece of umbilical cord given to parents by the midwives, symbolizing the strength and longevity of the mother-child bond.