Christmas gifts for mum to spread a little joy this year

Christmas gifts for mum

by Samantha Ball |
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Whether you're looking for Christmas gifts for mum or are wanting to send your family some inspiration for your own gift, then you've come to the right place. Our team of mums and mums-to-be have a finger on the pulse of the latest must-haves and these are the products that have made it on to our own Christmas lists over the years.

So if you need Christmas gift ideas for mum, we've rounded up our favourites, from luxurious beauty treats to sentimental gifts and practical parenting items that will make her life easier. And if you're a mum looking for inspiration for your own Christmas wish list, grab a pen and make notes - there's plenty here for you.

We know that you'll be so busy buying Christmas gifts for your baby that you might not have had chance to think about what you might actually as a Christmas gift this year. And while nothing can beat the precious gift you have with your little bundle of joy, there's nothing like a thoughtful or pampering gift that can help to make you feel appreciated.

Best Christmas gifts for Mums at a glance:

Best keepsake Christmas present for Mums: Katie Loxton Sentiment Loop Keyring - Buy at Katie Loxton

Best useful Christmas gift for Mums: Thermos Icon Travel Tumbler - Buy at Thermos

Best Wellbeing Christmas gift for Mums: Neom Wellbeing Diffuser - Buy at Neom

Best food & drink Christmas gift for Mums: Mother & Baby Brownie & Neals Yard Gift Box - Buy at Barbury Hill

From Christmas gifts mum will use every day, to ones she can cherish forever, we've rounded up the best gifts to buy mum this year.

Keepsake Gifts for Mum

Best personalised Christmas gift ideas for mums

The Mummy's Magic Hugs book captures beautiful moments between a child and their mum. With beautiful illustrations and words to bring the message to life, it's a special book to gift mum that she'll love reading to her little one.

One review said: "I love how sweet the story and illustrations are, and the message they convey." Another wrote: "The relationship between the mother and child is so warm and wholesome."

Pros

  • Preview all pages before buying
  • Beautifully illustrated
  • Completely personalised

Cons

  • Additional costs for cover changes
Dimensions:23 x 23cm
Cover material:Soft, sturdy, hardbac
Page length:30
  • Personalised
  • Beautifully illustrated
  • High quality paper

Best bauble Christmas gift ideas for mums

Beautifully designed and perfect for a new mums first Christmas, the Wreath Name Bauble is hand painted for a traditional look. You can choose a name to feature in the centre of the bauble, making it a lovely, personalised decoration that mum will cherish.

Pros

  • Hand painted
  • Traditional look
  • Option to personalise

Cons

  • Longer delivery times
Dimensions:7cm
Material:Ceramic with high gloss glaze
  • Hand painted
  • Option to personalise

Best jewellery Christmas gift ideas for mums

A beautiful gift, especially for a first time mum, the Birthstone Signature Name Necklace can be personalised with baby's name and their birthstone to create this gorgeous necklace. You can choose your chain design, along with adding the name and birthstone personalisation, and even adjust the chain length.

One customer wrote: "My 15 year old son bought me this necklace for my 45th and I LOVE it!" Another reviewer wrote: "Absolutely love this signature necklace. Such a lovely hand crafted piece that's perfect for my four year old niece. I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to gift a friend or family member a one of a kind signature name necklace. Highly satisfied!"

Pros

  • Completely personalised
  • Beautiful jewellery and keepsake

Cons

  • Custom made to order so can take up to three weeks for delivery
  • No tarnishing
  • 2 years warranty

Best keepsake Christmas present for mum

Katie Loxton nude keyring with 'Wonderful Mum' printed on
'Wonderful mum' keyring
Katie Loxton

With the option to personalise, the Sentiment Loop Keyring in Nude Pink features a loop design complete with the stamped sentiment 'Wonderful Mum'. It can be personalised further with golden monogrammed initials, making it perfect for gifting. It's a lovely neutral colour, and comes in a chic white gift bag, so you don't have to worry about finding one for it!

One reviewer said: "Bought this for my mum - she absolutely loved it. Delivery was good and packaged perfectly - she loved the Katie Loxton gift bag too. Lovely keyring."

Pros

  • Beautifully presented
  • Thoughtful gift with a sentimental message
  • Elegantly neutral so will suit most tastes

Cons

  • Not real leather
Dimensions:9.5 cm x 3.2 cm x 0.5 cm
Material:PU

Best keepsake Christmas gift for new mums

Best Christmas gift ideas for mums Baby Casting Kit
Price: £14.95

Every parent loves a keepsake, so the Baby Casting Kit is definitely a lovely and thoughtful idea! With everything included to make a cast of the baby's hands and/or feet, the set has easy to follow instructions to create the castings. There are also multiple casting colour choices, so you can opt for a standard silver, or go for gold, blue or other choices!

One review said: "I did find it very difficult to do on my own at first. I got this when my son was 3 weeks, we tried and he didn’t like it so we put it away to try again in a month. We tried today and it really worked well! Make sure you have 2 people. We messed up a few times, but you get a lot of product so it really didn’t matter at all! Get one person to hold the baby and one to hold the cup! Results are lovely and a great keepsake."

Pros

  • Lasting keepsake
  • Everything included

Cons

  • You need two people to help create this
  • Instructions
  • 500g alginate impression powder
  • 800g herculite stone casting plaster
  • 20ml metallic paint
  • 1 x paintbrush

Best notebook Christmas gift ideas for mums

Over the years the day mum gave birth can become a little fuzzy, because after all, it was an exhausting time. Present this gorgeous Birthday Letters To My Baby book so she can write about her birth experience and the love for your new bundle, and each year fill it on their birthday with new memories you can cherish forever.

One customer wrote: "I had wanted to purchase this book for sometime and I am thrilled I finally did. It's beautiful and very good quality, I am so pleased with my purchase."

Pros

  • Keep an annual diary of memories
  • Beautiful book

Cons

  • Some thought it might be bigger than an A5 size
  • Change the cover colour

Best personalised photo gifts for Mum

CEWE Photo Calendar
CEWE
Price: From £10.99

www.cewe.co.uk

We all know how much information mums have to carry around in their heads, from playdates to football fixtures, so a calendar is a practical gift that should help lessen that load a little. But make it something that will bring her a little joy every time she looks at it by making a personalised photo calendar. You can choose from various sizes and styles, and add any photos you'd like then use the award-winning software to design your calendar.

One buyer said: "First time I have used this company. I thought I would personalise a Calendar for my Daughter and Son-in-Law rather than just by the normal "run of the mill" stuff off the shelf.
I cannot express how pleased I am with the end result. The photo's have come out brilliantly and the paper the calendar is printed on is of such high quality. It may have cost a bit more than one of the shelf, but worth every single penny. Can't wait to do another one. Thank you."

Pros

  • Personalised photo calendar can be used everyday and the photos kept afterwards
  • Use the photos you want and design it yourself
  • Can choose your own size, design and add notes

Cons

  • Photos need to be good quality

Best keepsake box for Mums-to-be

A flowery trunk with a Peter rabbit soft toy, tea bags, booties and mittens
Beatrix Potter New Baby Gifts Hamper Trunk
Bumbles and Boo

If she's a mum to be, this adorable luggage trunk, which doubles as a keepsake box for treasured mementos, will bring a smile to her face. It's filled with essentials and sweet surprises for baby and mummy, including soft mittens, baby booties, and a Peter Rabbit soft toy. Mum can unwind with a cup of organic restful & sleepy tea and the luggage trunk is the perfect box to hold all those special memories.

One buyer said: "I bought a hamper for my best friend who just had a beautiful baby girl. Hamper was absolutely beautiful. Would 100% recommend."

Pros

  • A complete gift for mums to be
  • Unisex
  • Comes with a greetings card for easy gifting
  • Silver winner at the Mother&Baby Awards 2024

Cons

  • Includes more gifts for baby than mum

Best photo jewellery gifts for mum

A silver heart shaped locket from Lily Blanche showing a photo of children and a dog
Two-photo Heart Locket
Lily Blanche

For a gift she'll treasure forever, a photo locker is a classic for good reason. This large sterling silver heart locket opens out to reveal two photos which can be printed and added by Lily Blanche on ordering. For further personalisation, you can add engraving and it's presented in a ribbon-tied gift box with a special cleaning storage pouch and a branded polish cloth to keep it sparkling. 

If you want to add more than two photos, Lily Blanche also has beautiful options with space for more, including Memory Keeper lockets with space for 6 photos.

One reviewer said: "I really had no idea where to start with buying a personalised photo love heart locket, but I googled, did a bit of research and put my faith in reviews and used LB. I'm so pleased I did, brilliant product, the photos inside from just a screen shot of a photo is exquisite. The customer service, is second to none, great personal touch and the packaging and speed of delivery really is high end."

Pros

  • Thoughtful and personalised gift
  • Can be treasured forever
  • Ideal for adding photos of the children or other loved ones
  • Can be engraved for extra personalisation

Cons

  • An investment gift

Best figurine Christmas gift ideas for mums

A figurine of a man and a woman holding a baby
Our Gift Figurine
Willow Tree
Price: £53.95
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Those first few hours as new parents are hard to explain with all the emotions and love you’re feeling, but this hand-crafted Will Tree Our Gift Figurine quietly expresses all those feelings of joy at being a new family. It makes a beautiful keepsake and wonderful push present.

One review said: "Bought it for my son and daughter in law, delighted with it, much bigger than I expected, well worth the money." Another reviewer wrote: "This is a proper Willow Tree ornament and was perfect and the best price I found."

Pros

  • Beautifully hand crafted
  • Keepsake
  • Comes in a branded gift box

Cons

  • Very fragile
  • 22cm hand-painted resin figure

Useful Gifts for Mum

Best useful Christmas gift for mums

Icon Travel Tumbler
Thermos

Whether she's in the early stages of motherhood where hot cups of tea are left to go cold while feeding a baby, or she's breastfeeding and needs to stay hydrated, the Icon Travel Tumbler is a practical but stylish gift that she'll use again and again for years to come. It can hold up to 470ml and will help keep drinks hot for up to seven hours or cold up to 22 hours. It comes in a choice of 8 colours and there's also an option with a handle.

Reviewed by Mother&Baby's Rebecca: "This has become my new weekend must-have - on Saturdays I make a coffee before my exercise class knowing I'll then have to rush off to take the kids to various clubs, and it stays hot for hours. On cold, wet Sunday mornings, it keeps me warm on the sidelines of my son's football matches. I can chuck it in my bag and it doesn't leak, whether I'm running round after the kids or going into the office. I'm not sure how I coped without it!"

Pros

  • Fits most vehicle cup holders
  • Keeps drinks hot for 7 hours and cold for 22 hours
  • Lightweight and easy to carry around
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Leakproof when closed

Cons

  • No onsite reviews
Dimensions:LxWxH 9x9x19.5cm
Volume:470ml

Best bag Christmas gift ideas for mums

Roka

Made from recycled plastics and coated to make it weather and water resistant, the Finchley Recycled Canvas bag from ROKA London bags is lightweight and durable. It has plenty of space and inside pockets that mean you can keep everything organised. Whether it's stuffed full of nappies, snacks and toys or a laptop and makeup bag, it's a practical but stylish backpack to carry all the paraphernalia of mum-life. It also comes in a range of colours.

One review said: "Everything about this backpack is great. The colour is as described. The quality of the straps and zips are excellent compared to other backpacks I have purchased. It is comfy to wear when I have my laptop and work stuff in. It's brilliant!! Use it when shopping as well. Since my purchase, I have bumped into 2 strangers with Roka bags & both had only positive things to say."

Pros

  • Huge array of colours to choose from
  • Weather resistant
  • Durable

Cons

  • Some might not like the vibrant colours
Dimensions small:34 x 25 x 12cm
Dimensions medium:42 x 28 x 13cm
Lining material:Recycled nylon
  • Weather resistant
  • Water resistant
  • Lightweight
  • Durable
  • Two sizes available
  • Different colour choices

Best diary Christmas gift ideas for mums

A pink dairy with 2025 Diary written on in red letters
Joy Hardback 2025 Diary
Papier

Papier have a beautiful selection of diaries and planners, from wellness to every day. We love this Joy 2025 Diary that any Mum would love - especially if she loves to be organised! It comes in multiple colours, can be personalised and you can also get other patterns and themes on the Papier website.

One review said: "Love the designs of the diaries - buy them every year. Customer service is excellent with very prompt delivery."

Pros

  • A choice of 13 different colours
  • Can be personalised
  • Different sizes to choose from
  • Can save 25% off a second book

Cons

  • Choosing a colour might be tricky!
Dimensions:15.3 x 21.5cm
Cover material:Hardback or silk paper
Number of pages:96
  • Runs from January 1st 2024 to January 5th 2025
  • Different cover options
  • Mix of dotted, grid and lined paper

Best cosy Christmas gift for mums

A pink dressing grown
Fleece Hooded Dressing Gown
M&S

If she's about to have a baby, or has just had one, she'll probably be spending more time than normal in her loungewear. This dressing gown will keep her cosy day and night, and with a rating of 4.7 stars across 165 buyers, it's found a lot of fans! The luxuriously soft plush fleece fabric is thick and cosy, creating an insulating effect that will keep mums nice and cosy, plus the baby will also love how soft it is. Handy side pockets will let her carry around bottles, muslins and wipes, or perhaps an emergency stash of chocolate...
One review said: "So warm and cosy. Bought the same one in Berry a couple of years ago and wanted a spare when it's in the wash."

Another review said: "This is a little more expensive than others but boy, is it worth it! The thickest warmest dressing gown I have ever had! This will be my second, the first having been worn every day for over 3 years and it’s still good. The extra length helps to keep my legs warm. Even saving on my heating bills!"

Pros

  • Plush fleece fabric for extra warmth
  • Machine washable
  • Comes in a choice of four colours
  • Sizes range from Extra Small to Extra Large

Cons

  • Might be too thick for warmer months
Sizes:XS, S, M L and XL
Material:100% polyester
  • Long sleeves
  • Tie fastening
  • Hooded
  • 2 pockets
  • Machine washable

Best mug Christmas gift for mum

Perfect for mums, this stoneware Hey There Mama Bear! Handmade Hidden Message Mug is a lovely gift and reminder to mum that she really is doing a great job. There are three rim colour options to choose from and you can even add a Papa Bear mug too so they can have a matching set.

One review said: "Have now bought two of these mugs for the missus. The mugs are well made and stand up to our caffeine addiction and constant dishwasher use. The hidden messages in the bottom just hit the spot and put a big smile on her face."

Pros

  • Select from three different rim colours
  • Hidden message won't fade over time
  • Dishwasher and microwave safe

Cons

  • Some mentioned delivery took some time
Dimensions:7.8 x 10 x 15cm
Material:Stoneware
Dishwasher safe:Yes
Microwave safe:Yes
  • 3 x rim colour choices
  • Reassuring message

Best Pyjama Christmas gift for mums

Dear Santa fleece pyjamas in a bag
Boux Avenue

She can get into the festive spirit in style with these Dear Santa pyjamas. They even come in an adorable bag, making them even easier to gift. The long-sleeve top and matching pyjama bottoms will keep her warm, while the festive Santa design will bring a smile to her face. They're made out of a soft fleece material to keep her cosy, and you could even complete the look with matching socks or slippers.

Mother&Baby's Features & Reviews Editor, Samantha Ball said: "It's hard to find a cosy set of pyjamas in the colder weather, but these are absolutely perfect! They're a really nice fit and are soft and cosy. They have a sort of fleecy feel to them, but you don't get too warm while wearing them which I love. My daughter was obsessed with the mini-version of these too and I loved that we could have matching pyjamas. They arrived in a lovely bag too meaning they'd be a lot easier to wrap, or you could gift them in just the bag itself!"

Pros

  • Cosy fleece material to keep her warm in winter months
  • Machine washable
  • Can buy matching slippers or socks
  • They also come in a mini-me version for kids

Cons

  • Only come in one colour
Material:100% Polyester
Care:Machine Washable

Best hot chocolate Christmas gift for Mum

A Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser in Satin Black and a white cup of hot chocolate
The Velvetiser in Satin Black
Hotel Chocolat

Take mum's me-time to a whole new level with The Velvetiser from Hotel Chocolat. This sleek machine whizzes up a barista-grade hot chocolate in minutes and the results are rich, creamy and comforting. It comes in four chic colours and there's a wide selection of chocolate flavours, all made from real chocolate. It comes with two white ceramic cups and looks stylish on the counter. You can

Dad of two Matt said: "I bought this for my wife but The Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser is fast becoming our family's favourite gadget. It creates cafe-standard hot chocolate in around 2 minutes and my wife says it's the best hot chocolate she's ever had. It's incredibly rich and thick, and the different flavour sachets are delicious."

Pros

  • Makes barista-style hot chocolate in minutes
  • Easy to clean
  • Quiet
  • Can choose from a range of flavours

Cons

  • Mum might have to share it with the rest of the family
Weight1,157.00g
DimensionsL 21.80 x W 11.90 x H 20.20 cm

Best device Christmas gift ideas for mums

A front and back image of a Kindle Paperwhite
Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon

Even the most avid of book-readers fall behind with their to-be-read pile when a new baby comes along. It’s hard to balance a book and turn pages with one hand, so with the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, a new mum can indulge in a good story while doing the night feeds.

Mother&Baby's Digital Writer, Rebecca said: "I was bought the Kindle Paperwhite after giving birth to my first child and it was an absolute sanity saver in the early weeks and months of feeding. It allowed me to read one-handed when I was trapped under a cluster-feeding baby for hours on end during the day and the backlit design meant I could read during the night feeds too without disturbing my partner. 10 years and two children later, it's still going strong!"

Pros

  • Fastest Kindle ever – higher contrast ratio and 25% faster page turns
  • Larger glare-free screen 
  • Read in any light – Adjust the display to read in bright sunlight or in the dark
  • Easy to use
  • Lightweight
  • Comes in three colours

Cons

  • Protective covers sold separately
Dimensions:127.5 x 176.7 x 7.8 mm
Storage: 16 GB
  • Without ads
  • Extended battery life - A single charge lasts up to twelve (12) weeks, based on half an hour of reading per day with wireless off and the light setting at 13
  • Fully charges in approximately 2.5 hours with a 9 W USB-C power adaptor

Beauty and Wellbeing Gifts for Mum

Best wellbeing Christmas gift for mum

Neon Essential oil Wellbeing pod diffuser sitting next to its box
Wellbeing Pod
Neom

Help mums and mums-to-be create a moment of calming self-care with this luxurious aromatherapy diffuser from Neom. At the touch of the button you can fill the room with relaxing, uplifting, warming or energising aromas, according to your mood, helping you achieve better sleep, less stress, a mood boost or more energy. The signature white ceramic cover sits on an upcycled light wood base and delivers the perfect amount of scent for over 7 hours.

This newer model has a new guided breathing mode function where the light brightens for 7 seconds and dim for 11 for a real moment of calm. You can also set the scene with dimmable lights depending on your mood and set it to diffuse as and when you like.

Digital writer, Rebecca said: "My husband bought this Wellbeing Pod for me as a Christmas gift a few years ago and it's still one of my favourite things. The oils are beautifully blended and create an incredible scent in the room, and my husband loves that he can now buy the oils for me each year so he no longer has to worry about what to get!"

Pros

  • Over seven hours of aroma with auto stop feature
  • Touch sensitive display
  • Guided breathing mode function
  • Used 100% essential oils

Cons

  • Mains operated so has to be near a plug
  • Oils bought separately
Dimensions:96mm x 154mm
Run time:Over 7 hours
Power:Mains operated
  • Delicate fragrance mist
  • Warm lighting
  • Auto Stop feature

Best ear plugs Christmas gift for mums

Two Loop ear plugs in Engage2 in Rose
Engage 2
Loop

If she's sensitive to the general chaotic volume of parenting, or trying to drown out the noise of a partner's snoring, these Loop earplugs are a must. They filter out distractions while allowing you to concentrate on the moment, take the edge off when the noise of parenting gets too much, and help you sleep without blocking out all noise.

Recommended by Digital Writer, Rebecca: "I had these on my Christmas wish list for a while - I find the constant noise of my husband/children/dog/TV/Xbox can be quite triggering and stressful at times. These just take the edge off that noise, lowering the decibels while still allowing me to concentrate on what's being said. They're comfortable to wear, even in bed and I'm finding I'm sleeping better than I was before. I didn't want to wear real earplugs in bed in case the children need me, but with these I can still hear them if needed, but my husband's snoring is less intrusive."

Pros

  • Come in a range of fun colours and styles
  • Different styles offer different levels of noise reduction, from Quiet to Experience
  • Reusable and easy to clean
  • 4 upgraded ear tip sizes for a perfect fit
  • 64,000+ 5-star reviews
  • 100-day free returns
  • 2-year warranty
  • Also available for kids

Cons

  • Small so could be lost easily but can buy a Loop Link
3 - 7
Yes
  • Filters background noise by 16 dB 
  • Minimises the 'blocked ear' sensation common when speaking with earplugs
  • Customisable fit - 4 upgraded ear tip sizes for a perfect fit, even in smaller ears
  • Reusable and easy to clean
  • Comes with a carry case

Best skincare Christmas gift ideas for mums

A box of Kat Burki Eye Recovery Masks
KB5 Eye Recovery Masks
Kat Burki
Price: £57.60 (was £72)

www.libertylondon.com

If she's operating on baby-sleep hours and feeling less than bright, she'll thank you for these Eye Recovery Masks from Kat Burki which will make it seem like she's had 8-hours sleep.

These KB5 Eye Recovery Masks are backed by biochemistry and use the brand’s proprietary KB5™ Complex and blend of hydrating and smoothing ingredients to calm and hydrate the delicate eye area. If she's been having late nights with a sleepless baby and needs an instant lift, these eye masks work to visibly firm the under-eye skin and help create a well-rested appearance. You may not be able to give the gift of sleep but these could well be the next best thing.

Pros

  • Calms, hydrates, corrects and lifts for a fresher, smoother under-eye look
  • Silk amino acids and Plant stem cells help strengthen the skin barrier
  • Individual packets make it easy to use them on the go and away from home

Cons

  • Only contains 8 applications

Best massage Christmas gift for mums-to-be

A therapy room showing two women talking, a massage bed and a machine
House of Elemis
Virgin Experience Days

This Elemis Expert™ Peaceful Pregnancy Massage is specially designed for pregnancy and you can gift it to a mum-to-be easily using Virgin Experience Days. The lucky recipient will receive an experience gift pack including a personalised voucher and message card, and they'll have 12 months to book their massage.

The House of ELEMIS sits in the heart of Mayfair, offering the perfect retreat from the city and this tranquil and restorative mother-to-be massage will be a much needed treat for a pregnant mama. It deeply hydrates the skin while the aromatics will leave her feeling nurtured, restored and calm. A travel size gift is also included.

Pros

  • Suitable for pregnancy
  • Voucher valid for 12 months
  • Luxury treatment
  • Easily gifted online

Cons

  • Only available in London
  • Experience is available Monday to Thursday
  • Steam Room
  • Restaurant

Best haircare Christmas gift for mums

Revamp's hairstyle showing the wand and 6 different attachments
Dynamic Radiance Pro Blow Dry 7-in-1 Ionic ​Air Styler
Revamp
Price: £120 (was £180)

www.argos.co.uk

This 7-in-1 hairstyle will make her morning routine quicker and more efficient thanks to a digital intelligent motor that offers fast drying and precision styling without extreme heat. With a single twist, it can be both a powerful professional hair dryer and an enhanced performance multi-style air styler. The 6 interchangeable styling attachments include two clever multi-directional auto air curl barrels, and oval blow dry brush, a retractable tangle-free bristle brush, a straight & shape paddle brush, and a dual layered precision concentrator.

One reviewer said: "Wow what can I say about this multi hair tool. This leaves my hair super smooth and soft almost as if I have had a hair treatment. It's super easy to use and really takes the stress out of blow drying. I have really long straight hair so this gives me so much volume and bounce it's totally transformed my hair routine. The packaging is really cute it comes with a little handy bag to keep the tools altogether. I would say it is worth every penny I would never splurge on something like this but having used it. It's an absolute staple. It doesn't have any smells to it or leaves smells in your hair like other hair dryers can."

Pros

  • 7-in-1 styling tool for easy and fast hair styling and drying
  • An all-in-one, hybrid haircare styler
  • Comes with a storage bag to keep it all in one place
  • REVAMP’s deep conditioning active positive and negative ion technology repels frizz

Cons

  • Quite easy to hit the pause button by mistake

Food & Drink Gifts for Mum

Best food and drink Christmas gift for mums

An image of a gift box containing Neals yard products and a batch of brownies
Mother & Baby - Brownie & Neals Yard Gift Box
Barbury Hill

This thoughtful gift box can be customised to offer a little of everything; indulgence, pampering and comfort. Indulgently moreish small batch chocolate brownies are the perfect pick-me-up at any time of day and you can add extras to make it even more special for a new mum or mum-to-be. From a starry muslin to a selection of Neal's Yard goodies, including Mother's Geranium & Orange Bath Oil, Baby Massage Oil, or Baby Balm, this lovingly prepared gift box is a real treat for a tired mum. You can send it with a handwritten note and choose a later delivery date if needed.

Pros

  • Can be customised with extras, including Neal's Yard products and a muslin
  • The brownies are made to order in small batches by a small business
  • Contain melted marshmallows to help them stay soft and sticky in the middle
  • Can choose a later delivery date at checkout
  • Option to add a handwritten note

Cons

  • No onsite reviews

Best Christmas hamper gift ideas for mums

Unlike traditional hampers where there are often products still in the kitchen cupboard the following year, this Food and Drink Christmas Hamper means you can choose exactly what you want to go in it, so nothing goes to waste. Select as many items as you like from each category, and all products will arrive in a festive hamper box with shred and your personal message handwritten.

One review said: "Used your service for the first time and our new mum loves the present – will use you again – great value and much better than flowers."

Pros

  • Choose exactly what goes into the hamper
  • Choice of food and drinks
  • Festively wrapped

Cons

  • Added iems cost extra
Dimensions:N/A
  • Food options
  • Non-alcoholic options
  • Alcoholic options

Best alcohol Christmas gift ideas for mums

This Fever-Tree Ultimate Citrus Gift Pack gin set makes a lovely gift for a mum who's partial to a good G&T. The gift pack includes a Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla gin miniature, Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic water, and a copa glass & bottle opener. She can make herself (or have someone else make it!) a delicious G&T in no time. It's also gorgeously presented in this lovely gift box with a handle for easy gifting.

Pros

  • Comes with a gin glass
  • Includes handle for carrying
  • Beautifully presented

Cons

  • No reviews yet
Dimensions:N/A
Alcohol by volume:41.3%
Suitable for vegans:Yes
  • 1 x 200ml Fever-Tree tonic water
  • 1 x 5cl Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla gin miniature
  • 1 x Fever-Tree copa glass

Best non-alcoholic drink gift for mums-to-be

A bottle of Belvoir Mulled Winter Punch
Mulled Winter Punch
Belvoir
Price: From £9.75

If she's a mum-to-be, why not buy a selection of delicious non-alcoholic drinks from Belvoir. Not only do they taste delicious, but they're beautifully designed too and will look great in a food and drink hamper for Christmas. Each of the still cordials and lightly sparkling soft drinks are made using simple ingredients - natural fruits, hand-picked flowers, fresh juices and spices. She'll thank you for making her Christmas tipple a little more interesting, whether she's toasting with a Elderflower & Rose Pressé, relaxing with a Non-Alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger G&T or enjoying a warming glass of Mulled Winter Punch.

Pros

  • A wide selection of flavours available
  • Delicious taste
  • Non-alcoholic
  • More interesting flavours for non-drinkers

Cons

  • Would need to create your own hamper

Best Christmas gift ideas for mums gift box

Presented beautifully , this The Christmas Party Gift Box is perfect for mums this festive season. It has a face mask, foot recovery cream, bottle of prosecco and even some sparkly socks to help her through her festive celebrations.

One review said: "I just received the loveliest Don't Buy Her Flower’s package from 2 wonderful friends- just so thoughtful and perfect for making me feel special and loved."

Pros

  • Helpful gift
  • Presented beautifully

Cons

  • Can't select sock preference or face mask preference
Weight:0.3kg
Dimensions:N/A
  • 1 x sparkly socks
  • 1 x small Prosecco
  • 1 x face mask
  • 1 x party feet recovery

Best chocolate Christmas gift for mums

Love Cocoa Salted Caramel Bauble Truffles
Salted Caramel Bauble Truffles
Love Cocoa

If she's got a sweet tooth, she'll love these Salted Caramel Bauble Truffles from Love Cocoa. The cocoa-dusted milk chocolate shells are filled with rich, gooey sea salted caramel - we can't see mum sharing these. Love Cocoa was founded by James Cadbury, great-great-great grandson of John Cadbury, who set up Cadbury chocolate nearly 200 years ago. The company is on a mission to make chocolate consumption more sustainable, using ethically sourced cacao, no palm oil, making their chocolates in Britain and packaging them in 100% plastic-free materials. This is chocolate that both tastes, and does, good.

One reviewer said: "Tasted fab and packaged very well" while another commented "will be giving to a friend at Christmas. i know it will be good & probably exceptional."

Pros

  • Beautifully packaged to make a gorgeous gift
  • Delicious truffles and a rich decadent flavour for a real treat
  • A wide selection of chocolate gifts, all in fun, uplifting packages

Cons

  • You might have to buy some for yourself as well, just so you don't miss out!

Best meal box Christmas gift for Mums

A table with a lasagne from COOK and two plates with green salad
Mum's Survival Box
COOK

Whether she's a new mum or juggling work, kids and family life, this meal box from COOK will take a job off her list for several days. It's filled with 10 meals for one that can be cooked straight from the freezer, and features delicious hand-prepared, fresh meals such as Roasted Vegetable Lasagne, comforting Macaroni Cheese, and Portobello Mushroom Risotto. She can stock up the freezer with these meals and have nutritious, easy to make, meals once the baby is born or when she just needs a quick fix.

Our Digital Writer, Rebecca, said: "I wish someone had bought me this when I was a new mum. Being able to eat healthy meals that take no thinking about, and very little prep, would have been a godsend in those early days. The meals are delicious - a cut above any other 'ready meal' I've ever had, and they taste homemade with such thoughtful flavour combinations and ingredients. Top tip from me? Add in a pudding or two - the Chocolate & Salted Caramel Mousse is incredible!"

Pros

  • Freshly made, healthy meals
  • Can be cook straight from the freezer so no need to defrost

Cons

  • Will need to make space in the freezer

What mum-to-be Christmas gift should I get?

If this is the last Christmas before the mum-to-be gives birth, there are still plenty of gifts you can get her from her unborn baby. From sentimental pregnancy keepsakes to relaxing pampering gifts.

Samantha Ball is a Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby and freelanced for the website for two years before joining the team full time. She's a mum of two and loves browsing for the best products and cute outfits.

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