Do you know someone celebrating Mothering Sunday for the very first time? A mum’s first mother’s day is of course a special one, so all the more reason to make it memorable!
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What should I get my wife for her first Mother's Day?
If you’re wondering what to buy a partner or mum friend for her first Mother’s Day on Sunday 19 March or whether you’re a first-time mum yourself who might just want to send this article to a husband, boyfriend or partner, (ahem ahem hint hint) we’ve got you covered.
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What are the best gifts for a first-time mother?
There are so many great present ideas that mum can keep as mementos forever. Read on for our pick of first Mother's Day presents that any new mum celebrating her first Mother’s Day would love!
Personalised Adventures of Mummy book, £23.95, Letterfest
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This is such a special and thoughtful first Mother’s Day gift. It celebrates mum’s life and is packed with her loves and interests and everything about her, from her job, the places she loves, her favourite food and her achievements. Sure to be a bedtime favourite for years to come.
Luxury Almond collection, £62 (WORTH £79.50) , L'Occitaine
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A long hot shower is something of a luxury when you're a new mum, but gift her this fab L'Occitaine set for her first Mother's Day and you'll take it to the next level! You get £79.50 of the brand's gorgeous Almond-infused products for £62, all packaged in a beautiful gift box. Naturally active almond extracts from Provence nourish, firm, and tone the body, leaving skin delicately scented and irresistibly smooth. Heavenly!
Cashmere bed socks in grey marl, £36, The White Company
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Any new mum will tell you she spends a lot of the first year chilling with baby at home - she can do it in ultimate comfort and luxury if you treat her to these best-selling cashmere socks.
First Mother's Day t-shirt and babygrow set, from £14.51, Etsy
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Mum and baby can wear these cute first Mother’s Day matching set on 19 March, and cherish them forever. Choose between peach, grey, olive, mauve or blue and personalise with mum and baby's name.
Ladies Michael Kors Brilliance Sterling Silver Earrings, £75.95, Watch Shop
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A bit of bling always goes down a treat - and these sterling silver, pavé encrusted heart-cut cubic zirconia studs by Michael Kors are just perfect. Studs, rather than hoops or dangly earrings are the best idea when little hands are at the stage where they want to grab everything that comes into their orbit!
First Mother's Day picture frame, £21.78, Etsy
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This sweet picture frame is selling like hotcakes on Etsy and it's easy to see why. It's a great first Mother's day gift to mark mum's special day that is fully customisable - add mum and baby's name and pick the colour of the gorgeous felt flowers.
Sumptuous Pastels Hat Box bouquet, £80, Interflora
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Since it's her first Mother's Day, she deserves a very special bouquet, don't you think? Interflora's Sumptuous Pastels Hat Box bouquet more than fits the bill - it's an absolute showstopper! It features an easy-to-care-for arrangement of flowers (because who has time, with a new baby?) in a chic hat box - which mum can keep and turn into a memory box for baby. It's perfect!
Baby handprint set, £18.67 (WAS £21.97), Amazon
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What could be better than looking back on when their little hands and feet were teeny tiny? – This baby’s foot and hand print kit is a beautiful first Mother’s Day keepsake.
Mum's One Line a Day journal, £13.42 (WAS £14.99), Amazon
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This gorgeous memory book has space to record memories and moments of motherhood over a five-year period – you just write a quick sentence or two before you fall asleep. Looking back over the space of five years and seeing how things have changed, or what you were doing this time last year is just fab. It is a really lovely way to capture the fleeting newborn years forever.
Gisele TENCEL Modal Slouchy PJ Set, £175, Eberjey
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Pyjamas will undoubtedly be her clothing of choice for the foreseeable future, so this luxury set, from one of Meghan Markle's favourite brands Eberjey would be a fantastic First Mother's Day gift! They're super soft, made from TENCEL Modal fibres - a luxurious, temperature-regulating knit fabric which drapes and falls in all the right ways, enveloping the body in comfort. Plus, they're machine washable, which is a must when you have a new baby to care for.
The Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Hamper, £150, Fortnum & Mason
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The thought of doing a posh afternoon tea with a newborn in tow might be a bit daunting, but chose this scrummy hamper from Fortnum & Mason as her first Mother's Day gift and she can have a luxury afternoon tea experience at home, in her pyjamas if she wishes! There's a bit of everything - soothing teas, celebratory tipples and the most crumbly biscuits and sweetest jars that Fortnum has to offer. Yum!
LOOKFANTASTIC THE BOX Mother's Day Limited Edition, £60(worth over £213), LOOKFANTASTIC
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She'd definitely appreciate this limited edition Lookfantastic Mother's Day beauty box - which includes 12 luxurious beauty treats worth over £213. It features an amazing line-up of highly coveted beauty brands such as Elizabeth Arden, ESPA, Sol de Janeiro and Philip Kingsley, perfect for an at-home pamper session! Hurry and grab one before they sell out!
First Mother's Day cards, from £3.89, Moonpig
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Don't forget the card! Whether you're looking for something funny or sentimental, Moonpig have a great range of First Mother's Day cards to mark her special day - she'll want to keep this one forever.
Kielh's Midnight recovery concentrate, £42, Kiehl's
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How about a magic facial oil that banishes tired-looking skin overnight and leaves you waking up with smooth and soft rejuvenated skin in the morning? This is a must-have gift idea for new mums, trust us, she'll thank you for this one!
Philosophy amazing grace edt, £39, John Lewis
Philosophy's amazing grace edt perfume has been a favourite with mums everywhere since it first launched 25 years ago. It's a great one for new mums as it's a gorgeous subtle blend of floral scents which doesn't feel overpowering around a new baby. London-based shoppers can head to Philosophy's pop-up in John Lewis Oxford Street on Saturday, March 11 where they can get their own bottle of Amazing Grace edt personalised for mum.
Mama necklace, £14.99, NotOnTheHighStreet
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No explanation needed for this sweet necklace. She'll wear it with pride for years to come for sure!
Mama & Mini nautical jumpers, £75, Seraphine
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Princess Eugenie and Kate Middleton are both proven fans of maternity brand Seraphine – we just know they’d both love this matching mom-and-baby nautical jumper set. Just adorable!
The Duchess Necklace, £139, Merci Maman
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Royal fans will recognise this cute necklace from when the Duchess of Cambridge wore hers to celebrate the birth of Prince George. It can be personalised with baby’s name or birth date and makes a gorgeous gift for new mothers.
Trimester 4 Oil bundle (worth £54), £49, Mamma Mio
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This lovely vegan Trimester 4 Oil set is perfect for new members to the mummy club, to prevent stretch marks and keep skin hydrated in the fourth trimester. Did you know it's possible to get stretch marks even after baby is born? Us neither! No need to worry about that with this set though - use the Tummy Rub Oil morning and night over bump and thighs and the gentle shower milk to help soothe skin whilst washing. Breastfeeding mamas will love the breastfeeding safe 100% natural nipple balm for protecting and soothing sore nipples before baby latches on.
FOREO Luna 3 Plus, £289, FOREO
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If she's not feeling ready to leave baby for a day at the spa, you can gift mum a spa-like experience at home with this facial cleansing gadget that tones and massages your skin - and it's loved by celebs including Chrissy Teigan and Kim Kardashian. It features super-soft silicone bristles and the microcurrent pins on the back lift and plump skin with app-guided routines. It literally melts away 99.5% of dirt, oil & makeup residue while gently exfoliating dead skin cells. Perfect!
Personalised Manic Mumday mug, From £15.81, Etsy
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Coffee is a new mum essential – though you might not always be able to drink it while it’s hot. At least this funny mug will make her smile!
Bamboo bath tray, £37.99, (WAS £49.99), Amazon
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What could be a better first Mother’s Day gift than an hour or two to soak in the tub. This bamboo bath tray will make bath time more luxurious than ever. It comes in mahogany, grey or pine, and you get some bamboo exfoliating gloves, face towel and soap dish for the full spa-worthy experience.
Letters to my baby, £11.95 (WAS £13.99), Amazon
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This first mother's day gift is so lovely it almost makes us cry thinking about it! It's a love letter - well 12 to be exact - to your baby as a future grown-up. Each letter begins with a different prompt such as: "On the day you were born...", "My future wishes for you are..." and "Your first home was like this..." All you need to do is fill them in, date them and seal them with the included stickers and store them away for you future child. Though they'll grow up, they'll always be your baby!
Havana mini-chain bracelet (available in plated gold, plated rose gold or sterling silver), from £140, Monica Vinader
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This lovely bracelet – by Monica Vinader, one of Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s favourite brands – can be engraved free of charge with baby’s name or birth. Such a lovely gift for a first Mother’s Day.
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