10 game-changing gifts for new moms that will boost their well-being instantly

WE OFTEN show up at a new mom's doorstep with an armful of baby blankets, onesies, and soft toys, forgetting that the person behind those sleepless nights and endless feeds is also in need of care.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

FROM cozy comforts to quiet moments, help mom reclaim her calm.

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Motherhood, especially the early postpartum weeks, is beautiful, but it’s also bone-deep exhausting, emotional, and at times, lonely.

Whether you're a partner, friend, or even a mom shopping for herself, these postpartum gifts remind her she matters too.

According to the World Health Organization, one in five new mothers globally experiences postpartum depression (PPD), often triggered by exhaustion, hormonal changes and lack of support.

That's why gifts that prioritise her emotional well-being, rest, and sense of normalcy aren't luxuries; they're lifelines.

Here’ your ultimate new mom gift guide, blending comfort, care, and sanity-saving practicality.

Cooking feels almost impossible when you're barely sleeping. Psychiatric nurse practitioner Dr Samantha Grimm, who specialises in maternal mental health, says one of the kindest gifts for new moms is “anything that removes decision fatigue”.