Mothers Day for mum to be

Luxe Infinity Blue Vase

$22

$22

A worthy vessel for the many Mother’s Day flowers she’ll surely be showered with this year.

$22 at Amazon

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$22 at Amazon

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Touch Me All Natural Spa Sisal Dry Skin Brush

$12

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Some pregnant people experience restless legs syndrome. Sadie Stein, a writer and Strategist contributor who dealt with RLS during her pregnancy, found that “giving my legs a vigorous brush with a stiff-bristle body brush was the only thing that alleviated the feeling.” She recommends pairing this with a nice dry oil for the mom-to-be on your list.

$12 at Amazon

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$12 at Amazon

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DoorDash e-Gift Cards

From $25

We’ve rounded up a lot of gift cards for a lot of different moms, but for new moms in particular we recommend ones for a food-delivery service so they can get something delicious for themselves with as little effort as possible.

From $25 at Amazon

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From $25 at Amazon

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‘Cassandra at the Wedding,’ by Dorothy Baker

$15

$15

She’ll stay up to speed with her bookish friends and all the screenwriters, editors, and Ph.D. candidates we know who’ve read Dorothy Baker’s Cassandra at the Wedding recently.

[Editor’s note: This will not arrive in time for Mother’s Day.]

$15 at Amazon

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$15 at Amazon

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Yogasleep Hushh Portable White Noise Machine for Baby

$21

$30 now 30% off

$21

This little sound machine will help her and baby catch some Z’s.

$21 at Amazon

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$24 at Bed Bath & Beyond

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ZimaSilk 100-Percent Mulberry-Silk Pillowcase

$40 now 35% off

$26

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Silk pillowcases reduce frizzy hair and absorb less bacteria than standard cotton pillowcases, so they’re great for your skin, too. They’re perfect for the mom who has less time for her beauty routine: These pillows will do some of the work for her.

$26 at Amazon

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$26 at Amazon

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Reusable Washable Nursing Pads

$14

Strategist contributor Alison Freer tipped us off to this two-for-one that new moms might appreciate: washable nursing pads–cum–makeup removers. Throw in an extra-large bottle of micellar water, and they’re all set.

$14 at Amazon

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$14 at Amazon

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Salux Nylon Japanese Beauty Skin Bath Wash Cloth

$13 now 8% off

$12 for 3

Another easy beauty swap is this exfoliating cloth instead of a regular washcloth. While mom probably has less time for at-home spa days, she can enhance her already quick showers with this.

$12 for 3 at Amazon

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$17 at Walmart

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TIJN Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses

$23 now 43% off

$13 for 2

If they’re spending all their free time browsing mommy blogs or reading parenting books on the iPad, these top-rated, blue-light-blocking glasses should reduce some of the strain on their eyes.

$13 for 2 at Amazon

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$13 for 2 at Amazon

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Geekey Multi-tool

$23

$30 now 23% off

$23

If mom likes to smoke, we hear they’ll get a lot out of this multi-tool that is part screwdriver, part ruler, and part pipe.

$23 at Amazon

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$23 at The Grommet

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Grace Eleyae GE Sleep Cap

$14

Our beauty writer Tembe Denton-Hurst loves this bonnet for protecting her hair at night (and for looking good on Zoom calls).

$14 at Amazon

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$24 at Grace Eleyae

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Cora Bamboo Feminine Wipes with Plant-Based Moisturizers and Essential Oils

$16

$16

They can use these subtly scented coconut-oil-and-lavender wipes to freshen up in between those rare showers.

$16 at Amazon

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$16 at Amazon

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La Colombe Draft Latte Variety Pack

$40

An excellent espresso machine — like the one further down — is indeed a great gift for sleep-deprived parents, but if the new parent you’re shopping for literally just gave birth, they might not have time to figure out a new gadget and a baby. In that case, Strategist writer Lauren Ro recommends these canned lattes from La Colombe. “It’s just a no-brainer to give bleary, sleep-deprived parents the gift of ready-to-drink coffee — and from a fancy roaster, to boot,” she says. She received them as a new mom, which was convenient as they “are a bit too pricey to buy on a regular basis, but they do make the perfect gift.”

$40 at Amazon

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$40 at Amazon

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Wander Beauty Baggage Claim

$26

These gold under-eye patches will at least make it look like their newborn is sleeping through the night.

$26 at Amazon

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$26 at Wander

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Fly by Jing Triple Threat Trio

$45

If she’s been craving spicy food for the last nine months, and still is, this Sichuan trio of spices and sauce will pair well with all her postpartum meals.

$45 at Amazon

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$45 at Food52

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Kin Euphorics High Rhode

$33

$37 now 11% off

$33

This is a nonalcoholic spirit, but they’ll still be able to make an appealing drink with it that will be a welcome change from all the cups of coffee they’re likely downing.

$33 at Amazon

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From $39 at Kin Euphorics

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Lulla-Vibe Vibrating Pad

$29

When you’re away from home, Samantha Shipp Warrick says this Snoo-like vibrating paddle, which can go under any mattress, will put the baby right to sleep.

$29 at Amazon

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$28 at Munchkin

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Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3 Repairing Treatment

$30

$30

Nothing will prevent postpartum hair loss, but new mom Gena Kaufman told us this does make the new growth feel nice and soft.

$30 at Amazon

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$30 at Sephora

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nodpod: Weighted Sleep Mask for Less Stress & Better Sleep

$34

Doctors use this weighted eye mask in between shifts, and Mom can use it to sneak in a midday snooze.

$34 at Amazon

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$34 at Bloomingdale's

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Dermablend Quick-Fix Concealer Stick With SPF 30

$28 now 25% off

$21

Nothing’s more satisfying (or easier to use) than a twist-up makeup pen, and this one will help them mask any lingering under-eye circles (might we add that it has rave reviews on Amazon and is less than half the price of a Clé de Peau stick?).

$21 at Amazon

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$26 at Ulta Beauty

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Thena Natural Wellness Sitz Bath Soak

$23

$35 now 34% off

$23

Seasoned moms love telling new moms about the restorative, healing power of sitz baths for down there.

$23 at Amazon

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$23 at Amazon

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Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask

$39

If they’re all set with shampoo, this is a deeply conditioning hair mask that Rio Viera-Newton swears by. (For a truly thoughtful gift, give the shampoo and mask together.)

$39 at Amazon

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$39 at Dermstore

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Indressme XXXLarge Cotton Rope Basket

$33

$38 now 13% off

$33

Should they need an additional accent for the baby room, this woven basket is big enough to hold plenty of clothes and towels and comes in a soothing natural shade.

$33 at Amazon

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$33 at Amazon

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Jonathan Adler Pop Candle, Grapefruit

$38 now 21% off

$30

Lesley Arfin is a fan of this energizing grapefruit scent from Jonathan Adler (which she considers “the best candle that ever lived”).

$30 at Amazon

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$48 at Jonathan Adler

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Twelve South AirFly Pro

$55

$55

Food stylist Judy Kim told us about this little doodad that lets her watch in-flight entertainment systems with her AirPods. It eliminates the need to pack an extra pair of corded headphones, meaning that’s one less thing for mom to think about.

$55 at Amazon

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$55 at Apple

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Waterpik Cordless Advanced Water Flosser

$100 now 20% off

$80

Dentist Dr. Marie Jackson told us that pregnant people sometimes experience pregnancy gingivitis, and she typically recommends a water flosser. This compact version won’t take up too much room in a bathroom now overflowing with rubber ducks and toys.

$80 at Amazon

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$110 at Walgreens

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Kodak Step Wireless Mobile Photo Mini-Printer

$100 now 30% off

$70

If they’d rather have their pictures the old-school way, Mom can easily print wallet-size photos from a smartphone with this mini-printer.

$70 at Amazon

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$70 at Bloomingdale's

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UGG Women’s Cozette Slipper

$80 now 31% off

$55

You can’t go wrong with a pair of cozy UGG slippers, especially a pair that topped our list of the best slippers, as recommended by the most stylish among us.

$55 at Amazon

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$90 at Zappos

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Hydro Flask Wide-Mouth 2.0 Water Bottle, Straw Lid

$45

$50 now 10% off

$45

In the earliest days, any shortcut is appreciated, which is why this large-capacity Hydro Flask water bottle with a built-in straw would make a great gift for a thirsty mom who can’t be bothered to twist something open every time they want a sip.

$45 at Amazon

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$50 at REI

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Kindle

$90

$90

With a Kindle, their entire library will never be too far, and they’ll have it on hand whenever (if ever?) that free moment comes.

$90 at Amazon

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$90 at Target

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Magicsuit 2022 Miraclesuit Network Jena

From $163

From $163

For post-pregnancy beach days, Cosmopolitan beauty director and mother of two Julee Wilson recommends this bathing suit from Miraclesuit, which she says helped her feel confident in her postpartum body.

From $163 at Amazon

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$178 at Magicsuit

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Revision Skincare Revox

$136

$136

If they aren’t ready for their next round of injections just yet, we hear this wrinkle cream is great for expression lines, which is perfect for all the new-mom emotions (and the faces that go with it).

$136 at Amazon

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$130 at Dermstore

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Apple AirPods Pro

$249 now 14% off

$215

More ergonomic than the original AirPods, the AirPods Pros also have a noise-canceling option that may come in handy when they’re trying to enjoy their favorite audiobook, Spotify playlist, or podcast.

$215 at Amazon

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$243 at Walmart

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Vitruvi Stone Diffuser

From $119

From $119

If they don’t trust a new baby (or themselves) around an open flame, a diffuser may be a better option. It will still set the mood, but you won’t have to worry about forgetting about it, as you would with a candle.

From $119 at Amazon

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$123 at Vitruvi

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Lovevery Play Gym

$140

This play gym will at least buy them some time while they think of a new game to play.

$140 at Amazon

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$140 at Lovevery

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Eberjey Women’s Gisele PJ Set

From $138

From $138

Some new, soft, and cozy pajamas should still make them feel comfortable and cute. We’ve never met an Eberjey set we didn’t like, and this one is short-sleeved and cool enough for summer nights.

From $138 at Amazon

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$125 at Eberjey

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Ember Temperature Control Ceramic Mug

$130

$130

This temperature-controlled mug will help keep their brew hot throughout the day no matter how many times they have to get up to feed or change the baby.

$130 at Amazon

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From $130 at Bloomingdale's

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Nest Indoor Security Camera

$140

So they know what their baby’s up to at all times.

$140 at Amazon

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$130 at Bed Bath & Beyond

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Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 30

$210

$250 now 16% off

$210

With some help from a robot, they can get all the sweeping and dusting done even as they clean up the baby’s latest mess.

[Editor’s note: This will arrive on Mother’s Day.]

$210 at Amazon

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$250 at Newegg

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Swedish Hasbeens Women’s Slip-In Super High Mule

$260

If their planner is already full again, our favorite clogs are just as easy to slip into as UGGs (and quite literally elevate a look).

$260 at Amazon

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$290 at Nordstrom

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Power Plate Pulse

$199

$199

Most new parents develop some nagging muscular pain, according to Strategist contributor Natalie Toren, “whether it’s related to new, repeated movements resulting from nursing, interrupted sleep, or holding an infant on a dominant side.” To manage it, she recommends this Theragun dupe: “It’s light, easy to use on yourself, very powerful, and cordless with good battery life.”

$199 at Amazon

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$200 at Bed Bath & Beyond

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Newton Baby Crib Mattress and Toddler Bed

$300

Yes, there are cheaper infant mattresses, but if the new mom in your life is nervous about, well, everything, this hollow crib mattress is the perfect gift. It “knocks out the potential of kids sleeping on their stomach and suffocating,” which gave new parent Jason Morrison one less thing to worry about.

$300 at Amazon

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$300 at Newton

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Owlet Dream Duo: Dream Sock Baby Monitor and HD Camera

$369 now 20% off

$295

This is not only a video baby monitor but also a sleep monitoring system that tracks patterns in infants’ sleep and offers tips and sleep plans.

$295 at Amazon

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$400 at Target

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BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Jogging Stroller

$550

$550

It might be a few months before they can use it, but avid runners (and moms) have logged thousands of miles with this jogging stroller.

$550 at Amazon

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$550 at Bed Bath & Beyond

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Willow Wearable Double Hands-free Electric Breast Pump

$400

$500 now 20% off

$400

Sure, you could get a solid electric pump for much less money, but this one is wireless and discreet — you could theoretically wear it under your clothes and no one would bat an eye.

$400 at Amazon

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$500 at Buy Buy Baby

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Breville BES870XL Barista Express Espresso Machine

$750 now 7% off

$700

Since they can’t pop by their favorite coffee shop to grab their beloved oat latte, get them this all-in-one espresso machine that can more or less replicate the real deal at home.

$700 at Amazon

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$700 at Bed Bath & Beyond

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