21 Thoughtful Push Present Ideas for New Moms
The baby will get plenty of gifts. These ideas are for your partner or loved one who did the hard work!
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Okay, so the phrase "push present" is old-fashioned (and a little gross). Traditionally, it's a gift given from a husband to his wife after she gives birth, or "pushes" the baby out. Truthfully, families are created in all sorts of ways, and not all of them involve pushing. Also, there's nothing wrong with a best friend giving a new mom a push present! The general the idea is a good one: Parents deserve something to honor the fact that they've made it home with a new baby. And although push presents are usually given to moms, the concept is open to all types of new parents.
The best push presents are the ones that treat a parent as a person separate from the newborn. That's why jewelry remains a popular gift for new moms—even if there's a baby monogram or birthstone, there's no sharing involved. Then there are gifts that mark the birth, like personalized artwork. We also love gifts that make those first few weeks extra cozy, which helps new parents who are sleep-deprived and housebound.
Luxury designer Kendra Scott makes some of the prettiest jewelry, including this heart pendant. It comes in five styles, including this rose quartz. The gold chain is 15 inches long with a 2-inch extender.
A wristlet keychain is brilliant, because she can wear it while carrying the baby, pushing the stroller, or doing anything else that makes it tricky for her to dig through her purse. This one that spells "Mama" is adorable, and it comes with the tassel. There are 30 color variations available.
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For a one-of-a-kind gift, you can get a print made of the baby's heartbeat. (You need to have an MP3 file of the heartbeat sound.) Customize it by choosing a color scheme, and adding text like the birthday and baby name.
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Make every second of shut-eye count with a luxurious bed upgrade. This silk pillowcase, which comes in more than 10 colors, was the best performer in tests done by the Good Housekeeping Institute.
One of the most fun parts of having a baby is the Mommy & Me dressing. In addition to a pizza and slice, Threadrock offers outfits with a jigsaw puzzle and missing piece, a taco and taquito, and a burger and slider, among other humorous designs. They all come in multiple colors, and in men's sizes, too, if you want to do a family match.
In addition to wearing her heart on her sleeve, a mom can wear it around her neck with one of these, customized with the baby's name and a birthstone charm. If she has other kids, too, you can order multiple bars on one chain, so that siblings are also honored.
In those early, new-baby days, comfort is key. This robe was named the best lightweight bathrobe by the Good Housekeeping Institute because it's super soft, and isn't too hot or too thin, so it can be worn in any season.
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She can have the beanie that says "Mama" and the baby can wear the matching baby beanie that says "Mini." The baby hat is sized for kids from birth to age 3. Sets come in more than ten colors, including blue, red, black, and lavender.
The stars aligned to create a family—honor that moment with a star map print customized to the baby's time of birth. You can also add additional details, like a message or the birth latitude and longitude.
Keep it simple with a cheery bouquet of flowers to acknowledge this milestone life moment. BloomysBox will send fresh cuts by mail.
A lightweight diaper backpack gives new parents some freedom of movement while still providing pockets and pouches for all the necessities. This one, from bougie brand Beis, has a built-in diaper-changing center. "I love how much interior capacity this diaper bag has. It’s huge!" raved one of our parent testers.
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Trendy brand Alex and Ani makes this highly adjustable "mom" bracelet in silver or gold. It's got the infinity symbol in there to celebrate her immediate, unending love for the baby.
This baby book comes with prompts that'll help a family fill in memories—and it also comes with a coupon code to have photos printed. Artifact Uprising's photo books are known for their clean, elegant designs, so this gift makes a pretty forever-keepsake.
Lightweight, comfy, supportive, and made for indoors or outdoors, these recovery sandals are hugely popular. She can slide right into them, and use them for everything from making a run to the kitchen to stepping out to grab the mail.
Turn the baby's footprints into a work of art! In addition to the name and birth details, the colors and moulding can also be customized.
Caffeine, the magical drug of parenting! Treat Mom and Dad to an upgrade with this Braun, which the Good Housekeeping Institute named the best value coffee maker. Lab experts noted that it's highly customizable, with the option to brew up to 12 cups at a time, a single cup, iced coffee, or cold brew.
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Boost her spirits (or give her a laugh) with these fun socks. She might be exhausted, but she's still got the look! They're made in the USA.
Too often new parents snap photo after photo, only to have them remain in the camera roll or on social media. This frame is perfect for inserting an Instagram shot, blowing it up to an 11 x 11-inch frame with a heart-shaped mat. It comes in six different colors.
She might be living in her pajamas for awhile, and that's normal. You could gift her this soft, cozy set. The sleep shirt unbuttons from the top for easy nursing while keeping her belly covered.
New era unlocked! This groovy "Mom Era" T-shirt comes in ten colors and sizes from small to XX-large.
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
Jessica (she/her) is a freelance writer with several decades of experience writing lifestyle content and evaluating home and parenting products. A mom of two teens and two cats, her previous work can be seen in American Baby and Parents.
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