Black Friday Deals: The Best Gifts for First-Time Moms

I know Owalas are all the rage with the younger crowd, but for moms, you just can’t beat a Stanley. When you’re nap-trapped with a baby on your chest, nursing or pumping, or just driving to the next pediatrician appointment, the handled convenience of a Stanley is a game-changer.

I will say that the upgraded flat flip-top straw lid is much nicer than the tall straw Stanley, and it’s leakproof, so you can take it anywhere. (Mine is often upside down in the backseat of my mom-mobile.)

Plus, the gorgeous new fall and winter colors, like Espresso Gold or Juniper, will make any 2 a.m. nursing session so much more bearable.

All of the moms I know are hoping to find one thing and one thing only under their Christmas trees this year: the Skylight Calendar.

In our eternal quest for some order in the chaos of our lives, the Skylight Calendar stands as a beacon of organized light. The beauty of the Skylight Calendar is that it’s far more than just a digital calendar.

Here’s a small sampling of the tools the calendar can do:

• Sync to all phones and calendars
• Meal planning
• Make lists
• Do custom colors for each family member
• Create chore charts
• Track reward incentives for things like potty training or behavior
• Display photos when not in use
• And my favorite feature — input any school notes or events from a photo on your phone

A self-warming mug is a bit of a no-brainer when it comes to why it makes an ideal gift for new moms. As any parent will tell you, you will quickly lose count of how many mugs of coffee or tea you make and then never get a chance to drink before it’s cold.

With a self-warming mug, however, those days will be but a memory (sadly, just like those blurry newborn days!).

Not only is Pilates a very popular form of exercise right now, but it can also be a type of movement that’s very beneficial for postpartum mothers. Easing into exercise after welcoming a baby requires being gentle with your body, focusing on intentional core movements, and let’s be honest, having something you can do at home is very helpful.

To help with at-home Pilates practice, the Gaiam Pilates ring is a popular pick because it adds resistance, mobility, and stability without needing to invest in an expensive reformer board or, ahem, leaving the house.

Every new mom loves showing off their baby at every opportunity possible, so why not showcase your little one all day with an initial necklace? We love the idea of celebrating your baby with their initial engraved on a subtle and stylish gold necklace.

And even better, the necklace offers free shipping, and you can add on a gold disc later on if you choose to grow your family.

Moms do it all, so they need a coffee maker that’s equally as capable. We love that this Cuisinart doesn’t call itself just a coffee machine; it’s an entire coffee center, because that’s exactly what it is.

The coffee machine can brew an individual cup, a full 12-cup carafe, use any coffee pod or your own ground coffee, and has a special function for brewing over ice.

You certainly don’t need to be a first-time mom to appreciate the simple luxury and comfort of a good pair of bamboo pajamas, but Kindred Bravely knows the way to moms’ hearts with their fabrics. We have owned several of their products, and they’re incredibly comfortable and well-made, especially during pregnancy and postpartum.

New moms could rock these bamboo pajamas through pregnancy and postpartum. They come in seven different colors and in sizes XS through 3X and feature both pockets (exciting!) and a button-down top for nursing or pumping.

One of the best parts about motherhood is hands-down those early days snuggling with a newborn, and the only way to improve that blissful experience is by adding the world’s coziest blanket to the mix.

So, may we suggest this best-selling faux fur ruched blanket from Pottery Barn? It comes in eleven color options and two sizes: 50 x 60 inches or a larger 60 x 80 inches for moms who want an expanded cozy experience.