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The 70 Best Gifts for Expecting Moms Who Deserve the Best

From gifts that pamper to practical products they'll appreciate, we have options for every budget.

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If anyone deserves to be pampered and showered with love and affection, it's an expecting mom. Gifts that ease some of those uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms, make her feel appreciated, help her prepare for the baby's arrival, or take her load off for a bit are great options, but you can also look for unique gifts to mark this meaningful moment in the family's life.

To select the best gifts for expecting moms, we made sure to include a variety of presents that check all the boxes, considering interests, design, material, personalization, ease of use, value, and editor recommendations. And while we've written this article for moms, we think these are great gifts for any parent or caregiver preparing to welcome a new baby. An obstetrics and gynecology professional from our Expert Board also reviewed this article for accuracy regarding the needs of pregnant people and families.

Our Favorite Gifts for Expecting Moms

Self-Care Gifts for Expecting Moms

Self-care is vital for any parent, but it's especially important that expecting parents learn that taking care of themselves is not selfish, but an essential part of parenting. What counts as self-care? Well, that's personal to every parent, but if you're looking for a gift for an expecting mom, you can never go wrong with feel-good items like a comfy throw blanket, foot massager, or a fancy candle

Pregnancy Essentials

Maybe you're a seasoned parent looking to help out a fellow expecting mom, or maybe you're just looking to help make their pregnancy journey a little easier—either way, a pregnancy-specific gift can help. We're fans of gifting a postpartum recovery box that can help boost a new parent's physical and mental health in the challenging fourth trimester or a Hatch sound machine that can help give the best gift of all—sleep. 

Gifts to Help Her Prepare for the Baby’s Arrival

You might not be available to lend a helping hand during a 3:00 a.m. feeding after the baby arrives, but you can help an expectant parent make the sleepless night ahead a little more bearable. For instance, help them prep the nursery with a comfy-as-a-cloud recliner or send them a thoughtful hospital box that has everything they need for the big day, including a postpartum robe and a nursing-friendly T-shirt. 

Keepsake Gifts for Expecting Moms

If gifting a box of diapers doesn't feel personal enough to you, it might make sense to choose a more sentimental gift for a new parent-to-be in your life. Keepsake products can be gifts that keep on giving while allowing an expectant parent to capture memories of their baby that will last a lifetime. For instance, a personalized necklace can help her carry that special day with her, or a handprint and footprint kit can bring babies' first prints to life. 

Unique Gifts for Expecting Moms

Looking to give a gift that's a little outside of the typical parenting box? May we recommend a smart oven to make meal prep much easier, or a smart temperature-control mug so she can finally drink warm coffee? Because when it comes right down to it, coffee and food always seem like a good idea in our parenting gift book.

Books for Expecting Moms

Sure, we could make a long list of all of our favorite new-parent reads, but let's be real here: parents usually only have one hand free, so we highly recommend an easy-to-use Kindle. It can be operated with one hand, carried anywhere, and has a paperwhite setting to keep the light dim during middle-of-the-night feeding sessions. 

Clothes and More

Pregnancy and postpartum can make getting dressed (or undressed, for nursing parents) a challenge at times, so when in doubt, we recommend gifting items that are focused on comfort. For instance, maternity pajamas can pull double duty for postpartum feedings, while cozy slippers can make the long trek to mix up a bottle or wash a nipple a little easier. And let's not forget a pair of compression socks that somehow manage to make de-swelling look cute. 

Baby Gear

Sure, it might be more fun to gift a parent-to-be with some pampering items, but sometimes, practical is best. Baby items are always appreciated by new and experienced parents—and our recommendations include everything from a smart baby monitor to a classic Boppy pillow for tummy or feeding times to a wipeable changing pad that will help keep messes at bay. Another gift highly recommended by our editors is the viral Dr. Brown's mixing pitcher, which allows parents to prep an entire night's (or day's) worth of bottles so they can get more sleep between feeding sessions. 

Gift Cards and Subscriptions

When in doubt about what to gift a new parent, you can't go wrong with a gift card to a service that will brighten their day or lighten their load. For instance, a meal subscription provides a practical solution to feed a new family, while a flower subscription that sends fresh bouquets every month may just provide the beautiful boost a new parent needs on a hard day. 

Our Review Process


To choose the best gifts for expecting parents, we evaluated over 200 products, considering their usefulness, thoughtfulness, and value. We also monitored shopping trends and consulted customer and competitor reviews to ensure our list has the best, most up-to-date, and helpful products. Additionally, our shopping and parenting editors recommended products they loved receiving as expecting parents themselves.

How to Choose the Best Gifts for an Expecting Mom

  • Sentimental Value: Many gifts for expecting parents can serve as pregnancy keepsakes and help capture memories of their baby's growth. Sentimental gifts can also be personalized or extend as meaningful gifts for the whole family.
  • Practicality: Practical gifts can be just as meaningful as sentimental options. From products that make pregnancy more comfortable to those that come in handy once the baby is born, a product to make the transition to parenthood as stress-free as possible may just be the most heart-warming gift you could give.
  • Interests and Lifestyle: While it's always helpful to keep a recipient's interests in mind, sometimes, it's easier to enjoy gifts that you wouldn't normally buy for yourself. That might mean focusing on pampering gifts like soft, beautiful clothing, lotions, massages, or a temperature-control mug.

Who We Are

Tamar Kane, MS, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian and mom of a 6-month-old. She loves helping people find the perfect gifts for their loved ones. The Silverette nursing cups and Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray are personal favorites for both her and her baby.

Katrina Cossey is a commerce writer, enthusiastic shopper, and devoted mom. She spent several years in broadcast journalism but found her true passion in writing about the best products for families, pregnant people, and kids of all ages. She’s researched thousands of baby products, toys, gifts, and more and personally tested many of them. In her spare time, you’ll likely find her in the beautiful outdoors of Oklahoma with her husband and 4-year-old son. 

Phoebe Sklansky is an editor and avid shopper who enjoys helping readers find the best products for their unique needs. She’s researched hundreds of baby products and has tested dozens in our lab, from strollers to baby swings to diaper bags. She snuggles up with her Buffy Cloud Body Pillow every night, which has brought her immense relief in her hips. Plus, she practically lives in her plush UGG Shearling-Lined Slippers and Comfy Original wearable blanket—it doesn’t get much cozier than that.

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