Key Takeaways
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Baby showers should celebrate mom, too. Gifts that support a mom's recovery and comfort are just as important as gifts for the new baby.
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Nursing essentials are great gifts for breastfeeding and pumping moms. Larken X’s nursing and pumping bra provides easy access, support, and comfort all day and night.
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Postpartum recovery gifts offer the comfort and support she needs. Items like high-waisted postpartum underwear, recovery kits, and postpartum recovery kits are gifts she’ll really appreciate.
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Comfortable clothing that can be worn everyday. Comfortable pajamas, stretchy leggings, and buttery soft nursing and pumping bras are items new moms will love to live in.
When people go to baby showers, they usually bring gifts for the new baby, and not the mom to be. Pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery can be very physically and emotionally hard, so getting a baby shower gift for the new mom’s comfort and transition into motherhood is a great way to support her. This guide will give you ideas for great baby shower gifts for the new mom that she'll love.
Comfortable Nursing Bras
Larken’s all-in-one nursing and pumping bra is designed to support new moms throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. It’s made with soft, breathable fabric and doesn’t have uncomfortable hardware like clips, zippers, or holes that are restrictive. Here are some of the Larken X nursing bra’s features that make it comfortable enough to live in it all day and night.
- Buttery soft breathable fabric
- Easy nursing access
- Adapts with your changing body
- Compatible with Spectra pumps
- Securely holds flanges
- Pulldown access to easily nurse and pump
- All day and night pumping comfort
- Completely hardware-free design
- OEKO-TEX certified
A comfortable nursing bra is one of the best gifts you can give a new mom, so she can seamlessly breastfeed or pump wherever she is. Save on our Larken X bundle by mixing and matching three different colors, and get free shipping!
Nursing Pajama Set
Sleep can be hard to get, or even nonexistent with a newborn, so comfortable pajamas are an essential item every new mom needs. Larken’s CloudLuxe Classic Nursing Pajama Set is a perfect baby shower gift because it offers easy nursing and pumping access. She will also love it because of its:
- Button-down front
- Soft, breathable micro modal fabric
- Ultra-stretchy elastic waistband that accommodates your changing body
High-Waisted Postpartum Underwear
Postpartum recovery is often something you don’t think about when getting baby shower gifts, but comfortable underwear can make all the difference for a new mom’s recovery. Larken’s High-Rise Briefs are designed to provide gentle support, keep postpartum pads securely in place, and offer gentle support so they can be worn all day long.
- Adaptable stretch
- Maintains its softness, shape, and elasticity after frequent washing
- C-section friendly
Stretchy Maternity Leggings
Stretchy maternity leggings are a great baby shower gift for a new mom because they’re perfect for everyday wear. Larken’s Signature High-Waisted Leggings are stretchy, comfortable, and support her body during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Other key features include:
- C-section friendly
- Pilling-resistant micro-modal fabric
- Non-elastic waistband to provide supremely soft, gentle support without being compressive
- Keeps its softness and stretch wash after wash
Hospital Bag Essentials For Mom
Help mom prepare for delivery by creating a thoughtful hospital bag gift basket filled with essentials she’ll need. Items to include:
- Lip balm
- Cozy socks
- Travel-size toiletries
- Hair ties
- Face wipes
- Reusable water bottle
- Phone charger
- Postpartum underwear
- Hands-free nursing and pumping bra
Postpartum Recovery Kit
A postpartum recovery kit can help mom feel more comfortable during the first few weeks after birth. Things to include in the gift basket:
- Comfortable clothing
- Maternity pads
- Cooling pads
- Peri bottle
- Nipple balm
- Nursing pillow
- Sitz bath
- Epsom salt
- Cozy blanket
Choosing The Best Baby Shower Gifts For The New Mom
A baby shower is not only about welcoming a new baby, but it’s also a time to celebrate mom too. When trying to decide what baby shower gift you should get her, think about items that will make postpartum recovery more comfortable and that she can use after recovery and the newborn stage.
FAQs
Should you bring a gift for both the baby and the mom?
Baby gifts are customary items to bring to baby showers. Bringing a gift for mom as she transitions to motherhood is something she’ll definitely appreciate.
What is a practical baby shower gift for mom after delivery?
Practical postpartum gifts are comfortable high-waisted underwear, nursing-friendly pajamas, maternity leggings, a pumping and nursing bra, and items that make daily routines easier while caring for a newborn.
Are nursing bras a good baby shower gift for mom?
Nursing bras are a great gift because they’ll provide comfort and support during breastfeeding and pumping. The Larken X allows moms to easily nurse and pump, securely holds flanges, is completely hardware-free, and offers support all day and night.
