After the birth of a baby, the mum is usually bought flowers or balloons to celebrate congratulating the arrival of the new baby, but more people these days are congratulating the new mum by buying a push present instead. So, we've compiled a list of the best push present ideas that we think mums will love, and provided a little extra information about what a push present is, whether the concept is really a thing in the UK, who gifts push presents to mum and any other common questions realted to push present gifting.
What is a push present?
Typically gifted by the mum's partner, a push present is a modern way of showing appreciation for all the hard work a new mum has put into bringing their new bundle of joy into the world – not just during the birth itself, but also the nine+ months of pregnancy leading up to the big day. The gift for mum is often a keepsake, but can be anything from jewellery, to a pamper set, or even a more practical gift.
You might have come across ideas for push presents via social media or on reality tv shows where celebrity mums are gifted extravagant push presents, but push present gift ideas don't have to be grand gestures or cost a lot. The most important thing is to show mum she is appreciated, and give her something you know she will love.
While traditionally it is the mum's partner who gifts the push present, it can be anyone from family members, friends, or even work colleagues. To help you think of something just right, we've shared our favourite ideas for push gifts.
Best push present gift ideas at a glance
Remember, the best push present gifts don't need to break the bank, the purpose of the gift is that it's meant to be a thoughtful way of expressing gratitude, celebrating the last nine months, and the birth of the baby. So keep reading for our best push gifts inspiration below.
The best push present gift ideas for a new mum in 2025:
Best push present idea for a hand and footprint casting gift

Every new 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. We like that there are also multiple casting colours available, so you can opt for a standard silver, or go for gold, blue or other options!
If you're wondering how easy it is to use the kit at home, we think it might require some patience, but the results will be well worth the effort. Plus, this is a really special keepsake gift that is very reasonably priced. One customer in their review says they did find it difficult to do on their own at first, so we'd recommend having another set of hands available. It's a lovely thing for couples to do together anyway.
They said; "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!" They shared that they did mess up a few times, but reassure other buyers that you do get a lot of the product, so you can try again if it doesn't quite work out the first few times. They advise: "Get one person to hold the baby and one to hold the cup! Results are lovely and a great keepsake."
Pros
- A lasting keepsake to cherish for years
- Everything you need comes included in the kit
- Extra materials included to account for mistakes
- Reasonably priced
- Different colour options
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
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Best push present idea for a jewellery gift

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A beautiful gift, especially for a first time mum, this Birthstone Signature Name Necklace is personalised to 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 – but keep in mind that due to it being a custom order, delivery can take up to three weeks.
We really like that there are three different colour metal finishes to choose from, and that the website states there is "absolutely no tarnishing" – They say they "only use the highest standards of plating. It's extra durable and waterproof, which means no tarnishing and no green necks." You also get two years warranty for extra peace of mind.
One customer verifies this in their review, saying**;** "I’ve bought a few things and they have all been lovely. Plus, I can wear in the shower etc. and they look brilliant still. Love this necklace. It’s so sweet and elegant with my baby daughter's name on it. Thank you!"
Pros
- Completely personalised with name and birthstone
- Choose from three colour metal options and different chain lengths
- Waterproof with high standard of plating – can be worn in the shower
- 100% Tarnish-free – it won't discolour your skin
- Two year warranty for extra peace of mind
Cons
- Custom made to order so can take up to three weeks for delivery
- No tarnishing
- 2 years warranty
Best push present ideas for baby heartbeat soundwave gifts

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This Baby Heartbeat Sound Wave gift is a beautiful way to display any videos or audio of the heartbeat when baby was in mum's tum. You can personalise the soundwave colour, message, and select different print sizes.
Customers really like this gift idea. One reviewer wrote: "Thank you, looks amazing, excellent customer service, would definitely recommend, and if I have any more children will most definitely order again. Thank you." Another said: "This is the second heartbeat picture I have ordered and received, and can’t even explain how special they are to us in our home. They are just beautiful! Thankyou so so much!"
Don't forget to message the seller on Etsy to approve your personalisations before dispatch!
Pros
- You can personalise the colour
- Add your own message
- Choose from different print sizes
- Display videos or audio of the heartbeat
Cons
- Need to ensure you check your Etsy messages to approve order before dispatch
- Choice of print size
- Add colour wave choice and wording
Best push present idea for a humorous gift

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If mum enjoys a glass of wine, then this Funny Nine Months Baby Wine Label would be perfect for adding to her favourite bottle of wine. It's an easy peel and stick – all you need to do is remove the label off their favourite wine bottle and stick it on when dry. Unfortunately, you'll have to buy the bottle of wine separately, as one isn't included – you only get the label, and keep in mind that it's only suitable for straight-bodied wine bottles.
Customers seem to enjoy this push present gift idea. One review said: "The funny wine label caused a lot of amusement, the mother to be is looking forward to cracking the bottle open ASAP!" Another review said "Funny. Great quality. Dispatched and received quickly!"
Pros
- A funny, inexpensive gift
- Easy peel and stick label
Cons
- Wine not included
- Only suitable for straight-bodied wine bottles
- Chill resistant
- Peel and stick label
Best push present idea for a forever rose gift

Rather than opting for a standard bouquet of flowers, why not opt for this beautiful Rose Teddy Bear? We really like that it's available in ten different colours, making it suitable for lots of different tastes.
This forever rose gift is made of artificial flowers that'll never fade, in the nostalgic shape of a bear. It's a lovely and thoughtful gift and keepsake that comes beautifully presented in a clear gift box, and will be cherished by the right person.
One reviewer who bought one for their newborn grandson said: "Other reviews were negative but I found it excellent value and very nice packaging. Excellent purchase, super fast delivery." Another customer wrote: "Made really well, great addition to my room from my partner. Really happy with the product!"
Pros
- Ready to gift packaging with a clear gift box displaying the gift
- Ten different colours to choose from – something for everyone!
- Made from artificial flowers that will never fade
- Reviews say the bear is well made and good value for money
Cons
- Some mentioned the clear packaging is fragile
- 10 x colour choices
- 10 inches
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Best push present idea for a handprint jewellery gift

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This beautiful Handprint or Footprint Large Heart Necklace will bring tears to anyone’s eyes and is a worthwhile wait – the item is made and dispatched within 21 days of receiving your prints. All you have to do is take the hand and footprints of your newborn on the day they are born and send them off to be transformed into this sentimental necklace that will last a lifetime.
It's one of the pricier push present gift ideas in our list, but we think it's worth the money and something they will really cherish. Our Product and Lifestyle writer, Samantha Ball, agrees and said: "I bought a star hand and footprint necklace with crescent moon name on after I had my son six years ago. The engraving is still clear and with a good clean every so often it still looks brand new. I then bought this heart one after having my daughter, and again, the service and quality of the product is just beautiful. Definitely a beautiful necklace and keepsake all in one."
Pros
- True to print - your baby's prints show up clear and accurate
- No fade guarantee - as attested by our Mother & Baby Writer
- Polishes and cleans up well to look like new again over time
Cons
- Need to scan the prints to digitally upload them
- Takes 21 days to make and be delivered
- Free no mess printing kit
- Personalised chain length
- Option to add reverse engraving
Best push present idea for a figurine gift

Those first few hours as new parents are hard to explain with all the emotions and love you’re feeling, but we love that this hand-crafted Willow Tree New Life Figurine quietly expresses all those feelings of joy at being a new family. It makes a beautiful keepsake and wonderful push present.
One customer 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, was perfect and the best price I found." We especially like the simple, soft, and muted natural colours of this figurine as it will blend in with most home decor, and it has a lovely minimalist vibe.
Pros
- Beautifully hand crafted out of willow
- A good-sized figured to display in the home
- Simple, soft, and muted natural colours for a minimalist vibe
Cons
- Should be displayed somewhere safe due to size and weight
- 5 inch hand-painted resin figure
Best push present idea for a multi-photo frame gift

Surprise your other half with this gorgeous VonHaus Multi-Photo Picture Frame and keep your baby scan photos safe, too. Those first few hours after giving birth are always a little chaotic, but if you capture the first photo of mum and baby together she will cherish that photo forever!
One customer who bought one as a gift for their son's new baby said: "This is a lovely gift to start off a photo collection. They are going to like it. Nicely packaged." Another review said: "Good quality and good value for money definitely would recommend it."
We love that you can store all of your digital photos and memories of little one in this adorable hinged frame, but keep in mind that there isn't an option to display the frame on your wall like some other digital frames – this one is for the mantelpiece.
Pros
- Keeps the baby scans safe
- Good quality and double hinged
Cons
- Might prefer a frame for the wall
Best push present idea for a charm bracelet gift

For the mums who have a Pandora charm bracelet already, this gorgeous Baby Bottle and Shoes Dangle Charm will be a sentimental push gift that mum can look back on in years to come, and remember all the love they felt on the birth-day of their little bundle of joy.
One review said: "Bought these for my daughters who are having babies and they absolutely loved them." Another review said: "Bought the charm as a gift, it was beautiful. It was well packaged and delivered on time. Would definitely recommend the online service."
Pros
- Beautiful sterling silver charm
- The sterling silver shouldn't irritate skin
- A thoughtful, sentimental gift to cherish
Cons
- Might not have a Pandora bracelet
- 1 x bottle
- 1 x booties
- 1 x heart embossed with footprints
Best push present idea for a birthday letters gift

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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 of joy, 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." Keep in mind that this is an A5 book, some customers have thought it looks bigger in the pictures.
Pros
- Keep an annual diary of memories
- Beautifully-made book
Cons
- Some thought it might be bigger than an A5 size
- Change the cover colour
FAQ: Push presents
When do you give a push present?
Unlike a baby shower present, a push present is exclusively for the mother who has just given birth. So much of pregnancy is geared up for the arrival of your new bundle of joy. This present is to commemorate all of the hard work that the mother has endured over the last nine months and the birth, so it can be given any time after the baby is born.
Who can give a push present?
Generally, it's the new mum's partner who gives the push present but it's perfectly fine to give a push present as a friend or other family member. People give the parents so many newborn gifts, so a little gift for mum too or just a gift for her in general is a lovely surprise and a thoughtful gesture.
What's a good idea for a push present?
Great push gifts include anything you think mum would love. It doesn't have to be complicated or cost a fortune, it doesn't even have to be sentimental. You might choose to get something practical, something they've always wanted, or even splash out on an experience like a spa treatment. All of these can make great push presents for your loved one.
Are push presents a thing in the UK?
It's true that push presents are more common in the U.S where they originate, however, they are definitely becoming more popular here in the UK. The same goes for things like baby showers and gender reveal parties.
How much should a husband spend on a push present?
It is assumed sometimes that a push present has to be a grand gesture, due to the stories we see online about celebrity push presents, but in reality, people spend what they can afford, and it's more about the thought and doing something special to show appreciation for all the hard work mum has put inot her pregnancy and giving birth.
Do dads get a push present?
While it's not traditional for the dad to get a push present, there's no reason why he can't be congratulated in a similar way for all the support he has provide during the pregnancy and birth. There are no set rules when it comes to push presents, so you should just do what feels right for your family.
Samantha Ball is a Product & Lifestyle 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.