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12 Mother’s Day gifts that are perfect for the first-time mum

Show the first-time mum in your life how much you care with these top picks.

There’s nothing more exciting than celebrating your first ever Mother’s Day after becoming a new mum.

That’s why it’s important to show the first-time mum in your life just how much she means to you with a very special gift to celebrate their first of many Mother’s Days.

Finding the perfect gift can be hard, but luckily for you, we’ve done the hard work in rounding up the best picks for wanting to spoil your lucky lady on their first Mother’s Day – just scroll on for more!

The best first Mother’s Day gifts for 2024

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Baby Sleep Program. (Credit: The Gentle Sleep Specialist)

The Ultimate Baby Sleep Program

$197 at The Gentle Sleep Specialist

Is there a better present than the gift of rest and rejuvenation to the exhausted new mum in your life? This baby sleep program is a lifeline for tired mothers navigating the unpredictable world of new-born sleep. With comprehensive video tutorials and access to a supportive private Facebook community, the program provides practical solutions for those sleepless nights and challenging settles. Trust us, she’ll thank you for it when she finally gets that much-needed shut-eye.

Key features:

  • Experienced professionals with Paediatric health backgrounds.
  • Extensive further education in infant and children’s mental health.
  • Holistic sleep solutions to resolve sleep issues whilst supporting gentle attachment.
  • Affordable, effective program that has a personalised approach with daily support.
  • Easy to follow guides and actionable steps for tired parents.
  • Daily support from our experienced team and Tara to support and guide you along the way plus weekly lives.
  • Thousands and thousands of real families who’s lives were changed for the better.  
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Blow Dry Brush. (Credit: Mermade Hair)

Interchangeable Blow Dry Brush, Mermade Hair

$127.20 (usually $159) at Mermade Hair

Treat the busy mum in your life this Mother’s Day with the Mermade Interchangeable Blow Dry Brush! With one base and three heads, it’s the ultimate hair styling tool for her hectic schedule. Whether she’s after volume or curls, this brush has her covered. Plus, its detachable design makes it perfect for on-the-go touch-ups. Give her the gift of fabulous hair in a flash!

Key features:

  • Includes one base and three interchangeable heads.
  • Versatile: Dries, smooths, and styles hair with a single tool
  • Pre-styling dryer attachment for drying roots and excess water
  • Volume Head (60mm): Oval attachment for creating epic curve and bounce, akin to salon-quality blowouts.
  • Curling Head (32mm): Round curling barrel for creating loose curls effortlessly.
  • Detachable design for convenient packing, ideal for travel.
  • Offers the desired blowout results with just one tool.

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Heart and Soul. (Credit: Willow Tree)

Willow Tree Heart and Soul Sculpted Hand-Painted Figure

$48.95 at Amazon

Celebrate the maternal figure your life with this heartfelt Willow Tree seated figure! This hand-painted resin sculpture symbolizes the special bond between mothers and daughters. Created by artist Susan Lordi, it’s a beautiful reminder of the love between generations.

Key features:

  • 4″ hand-painted resin seated figure.
  • Intended as a gift to celebrate supportive friendships among women (best friends, sisters, co-workers, neighbours, mothers, and daughters).
  • Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas City, MO.
  • Ready to display on a shelf, table, or mantel.

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Plush Robe. (Credit: Sienna)

Sienna Super Soft Flannel Fleece Bathrobe

$49.35 at Amazon

Treat mum to the ultimate relaxation experience with this luxuriously soft and cozy robe, designed for chic comfort. With its long belt, two front pockets, and lightweight design, it’s perfect for home lounging or travelling in style. The blush pink colour adds a touch of elegance, and it’s crafted from premium materials for a warm hug she’ll love.

Key features:

  • Lightweight design, suitable for home use, holiday, or spa breaks
  • Size: One Size Fits All – 56cm Chest, 100cm Body, 52cm Sleeve Length – with adjustable belt.
  • Made with ultra-soft flannel fleece plush microfiber outside and soft sherpa inside on the lining of the hood and shawl collar.
  • Versatile colour variety and one size element makes it suitable for gifting to friends or family members of all ages and genders
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Mila Effie Pamper Set (Credit: HardToFInd)

Mila Effie Pamper Set

$86.95 at HardToFind

Spoil the first-time mum in your life with this deluxe pamer kit by Millie Effie Tasmania that contains 1 x  scented gold travel tin, 1 x jar candle, 1 x relax bath soak with 100% pure Tasmanian Lavender & Kunzea essential oil and 1 x Mila Effie calico bag.

Key features:

  • Random scented gold travel tin candle (110g), approximately 20 hours burn time.
  • Jar candle (250g), offering over 55 hours of burn time.
  • Relax bath soak with 100% pure Tasmanian Lavender & Kunzea essential oil (200g).
  • Includes Mila Effie calico bag for convenient storage or gifting.
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At-Home Massage Voucher (Credit: Blys)

At-Home Massage Voucher (60 mins)

$109 at Blys

It can be hard to get out of the house with a young bub, so you can always bring the relaxation to her with a massage at home.

A fully trained massage therapist will arrive with all the necessary equipment for mum to enjoy a deluxe massage at home.

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‘Our Mum’ Personalised Book For Mothers (Credit: HardToFind)

‘Our Mum’ Personalised Book For Mothers

$49.95 at HardToFind

A fantastic, colourful, funny book exploring the role of ‘The Mum’. Packed with personalisation, jokes and even facts about the year Mum was born.

A unique gift for a child, or children to give their Mum. Perfect for the new Mum and is sure to bring a smile to her face.

Key features:

  • Includes personalization, jokes, and facts about the year Mum was born.
  • Personalisation throughout, including the child(ren)’s name on the front cover.
  • Follows the story of Mummy Bee and her baby bee(s), showcasing Mum’s abilities and inner workings.
  • Depicts Mum’s life before and after children, emphasizing the changes and challenges.
  • Illustrates Mum’s investigative skills, bottomless handbag, and ability to perform the “amazing transforming clothes trick”.
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Pamper & Reset Hamper (Credit: The Hamper Emporium)

Mother’s Day Pamper & Reset Hamper

$99 at The Hamper Emporium

Give mum the gift of serenity with this pamper hamper. Featuring a luxurious robe, Himalayan bath salts, a silk eye mask, and delightful snacks, it’s the ultimate relaxation package.

With free shipping and a personalised message card included, show mum your appreciation with a gift that pampers her from head to toe. Order now for a Mother’s Day she won’t forget.

Key features:

  • Includes a comfortable burgundy satin robe from The Cove.
  • Features K2 Salt Co Himalayan bath salts for a luxurious bath experience.
  • Comes with a Mulberry silk eye mask for relaxation.
  • Contains coconut maple almonds and toffee popcorn brittle snacks.
  • Includes free standard shipping Australia-wide.
  • Comes with a card for leaving a personalized message.
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The Rejuvenator Hamper (Credit: Byron Bay Gifts)

The Rejuvenator Hamper

$99 at Byron Bay Gifts

Let mum enjoy a relaxing foot soak with Magnesium bath salts containing essential oils from Byron Bay Healthy Salt. Ingredients also include Epsom Salts which are said to help draw out impurities and aid in easing aches and pains. A natural soap from Sanctum creates a luxurious lather – and she will love lighting her Byron Bay candle to set the mood!

Essentially Australia’s macadamia massage oil is nourishing for the skin and makes a great massage oil. An organic body scrub from Byron Bath Organics contains uplifting salts, botanicals and essential oils.

Magic Beans are six little beans that come inscribed with inspirational messages: Success, Luck, Strength, Growth, Innovation, Success. Simply plant each bean in the tin with the soil provided and watch the message unfurl. Plants can then be planted in the garden to produce beautiful flowers.

Key features:

  • Relaxing foot soak with Magnesium bath salts and essential oils from Byron Bay Healthy Salt.
  • Includes Epsom Salts to help draw out impurities and ease aches and pains.
  • Luxurious lathering natural soap from Sanctum.
  • Byron Bay candle to set the mood.
  • Essentially Australia’s macadamia massage oil, nourishing for the skin.
  • Organic body scrub from Byron Bath Organics, containing uplifting salts, botanicals, and essential oils.
  • Magic Beans with inspirational messages: Success, Luck, Strength, Growth, Innovation, Success.
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Baby Fingerprint Necklace (Credit: Deja Marc)

Baby Fingerprint Necklace

$199 at Deja Marc

Diamond engraved with a single fingerprint, this Classic Fingerprint Necklace comes complete with a complimentary initial or name engraving for extra meaning, so you can capture the fingerprint of your newborn baby for Mum to cherish forever.

Each precious metal pendant is locally engraved in Sydney with exceptional craftsmanship, and suspended from a luxury bobble chain.

Key features:

  • Classic Fingerprint Necklace featuring a diamond engraved with a single fingerprint.
  • Offers complimentary initial or name engraving for extra personalisation.
  • Ideal for capturing the fingerprint of a newborn baby for Mum to cherish forever.
  • Each pendant crafted with exceptional craftsmanship in Sydney.
  • Suspended from a luxury bobble chain for added elegance and style.
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Personalised Mother’s Day Portrait (Credit: Etsy)

Personalised Mother’s Day Portrait

From $15.11 at Etsy

Cherish your beautiful memory with a custom, hand drawn minimalist portrait to celebrate your new family!

All digital files will be ready 1-3 business days, while printing and framed products will be dispatch every week.

Key features:

  • Custom, hand-drawn minimalist portrait to cherish your beautiful memory.
  • Digital files ready within 1-3 business days.
  • Printing and framed products dispatched weekly.
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First Mother’s Day Photo Frame (Credit: Etsy)

First Mother’s Day Photo Frame

$20 at Etsy

These adorable photo frames come personalised with a custom message and then completed with who they are from to mark the special occasion forever.

The frame comes with clear acrylic stand for the photo frame to slot in and become self standing.

Key features:

  • Custom, hand-drawn minimalist portrait to cherish your beautiful memory.
  • Digital files ready within 1-3 business days.
  • Printing and framed products dispatched weekly.

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