30 Best Push Present Ideas, Because Every Mom Deserves Something Special
Pick between a bit of luxury or something truly funny.
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Okay, so the phrase "push present" is inaccurate (and a little gross). Traditionally, they're gifts given to women after they give birth, or "push out" the baby. We know now, of course, that families are created in all sorts of ways, and not all of them involve pushing. But the idea is a good one: Whatever the process, moms deserve something to honor the fact that they've made it home with a new baby, to celebrate the new family or to help them through those tough, new-baby days. And though push presents are usually given to new moms, Dad (or whoever else) might deserve a little something, too.
And while all baby gifts are appreciated, the best push presents are the ones that keep in mind that a parent is a person separate from the newborn. That's why jewelry remains the most popular gift for new moms — even if there's a baby monogram or birthstone, there's no sharing involved. Pampering gifts, like spa sets and lotions, also work because there's the expectation that the parent will get some "me time" in which to use them, too. And then there are those gifts that help make those first few weeks extra cozy, which really helps during those early sleepless nights.
For a truly one-of-a-kind gift, you can get a print made of the baby's heartbeat. (You need to have an mp3 of the heartbeat sound.) Customize it even more by choosing a color scheme that matches the baby's nursery, and adding text like the birthday and baby name.
Instead of wearing her heart on her sleeve, a mom can wear it around her neck with these necklaces, customized with a child's name and birthstone charm. The best part about them is that you can have multiple bars on one necklace, so you can honor the new baby and any siblings, too.
Qeepsake makes it super simple to make a baby book. The service prompts parents over text or through an app to record memories and milestones, or they can text their own observations and photos at any time (say, when rocking the baby). Then, they can select among the responses to have a book printed. There are three pricing plans to choose from — the more expensive the plan, the more questions and memories a parent can log each day — and then softcover books start at $20 for 30 pages, and hardcover books start at $40 for 30 pages.
Lisa Leonard Birthstone Ring Trio
Another gift for a parent of multiple children, this ring features multiple bezel-set birthstones, along with a 2mm diamond. You can also get a single birthstone stacking ring, or a mother's ring that lines up all the birthstones on one band.
Fourth Phase Birth Box
Fourth Phase has created one-stop gift boxes that include all of the health and wellness items a new mom could need, including belly wraps, body butter, nipple salve, hot and cold compresses, tea, a journal, postpartum underwear and more. There are different boxes for vaginal and surgically-assisted births, and there's the Every Birth Box ($190), which encompasses everything.
One of the best 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 large fry and a small fry, 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.
The Duchess Necklace was named because it was spotted on Kate Middleton after the birth of Prince George. It comes with an engraved circle with the kids' names, a charm for each child and an initial heart charm in 18k yellow gold, 18k rose gold or sterling silver.
Bucky Contoured Eye Mask
When you're a new parent, sleep is paramount. Don't let her waste a single second of sleep time with this eye mask, which Good Housekeeping Institute testers loved because the contoured design means you can actually open your eyes while you wear it. And yet, it still successfully blocked out the light.
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.
Kate Spade's plated-metal initial pendants also come in a smaller size, in case you want to make a subtler statement. And who knows? Maybe you want to get some heart stud earrings to go with it.
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/longitude.
Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe
In those early, new-baby days, comfort is key. The ratty, old bathrobe just won't do. This robe was named the best 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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Getting out of the house is essential when there's a new baby at home, even if it's just for a coffee run. This lightweight diaper backpack gives new moms the freedom of movement, but still has all of the pockets and pouches to take along all the necessities (including a padded laptop pouch). It also comes in three colors.
This baby book comes with prompts that'll help a family fill in with memories — and it also comes with a coupon code to have photos printed, too. Artifact Uprising's photo books are known for their clean, elegant designs, so this gift becomes a forever-keepsake after it gets filled in.
The Good Housekeeping Institute loves these PJs because they feel like silk, but they're really made from recycled polyester. And, with Rifle Paper Co. prints, she'll be able to feel comfy and look pretty at the same time.
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If there's a bit of clichéd wisdom about parents, it's that they always have to drink their coffee lukewarm. No longer. This mug lets users set a preferred temperature on an app, then keeps the coffee piping hot. Tell her that, at the very least, she deserves 18 years of perfect coffee.
Mama Mio Trimester 4 Butter Bundle
One of the best presents you can get for a new parent is a gift certificate for a day at the spa: Not only is it pampering, it's precious alone-time free of parental responsibilities. When that isn't available, this kit from Mama Mio is the best at-home version. It comes with soothing products meant for new moms, including nipple balm, shower milk and tummy rub butter.
She's going to be up and down a million times a day — better make sure she's warm and comfortable. These slippers have faux shearling for coziness and foam insoles that make them oh-so-comfortable. Plus, they have rubber soles, so they can be used indoors or outdoors.
If you're adding a member to the family, you can give each person their own place near your heart with this necklace. It comes in 14k yellow, rose or white gold, and you can also add text to the back of each charm.
For another at-home spa day, this kit comes with Hatch's famed Mama Calm Bath Soak, Belly Oil and a smoothing dry brush. Sometimes the time required for a long, quiet bath is the best gift of all.
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.
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