Mother’s Day Gifts for New Mums
Whether she’s a mum-to-be or you’ve already welcomed your little bundle of joy into the world, make her first Mother’s Day one to remember.
The start of a beautiful story
Looking for Mother’s Day gifts for a new mum? Why not create a book of her favourite baby photos? It makes a wonderful memento of your first months together as a family. You can include handwritten well-wishes from family and friends. Or even add captions – like the words to baby’s favourite lullaby – to make a keepsake she can treasure forever.
Tiny newborn memories
They grow so fast. So get those precious newborn photos off your smartphone and up on the wall, where mum can enjoy them every day. A beautiful framed print of your baby is a reminder of how tiny they were – and how far you’ve already come as a family. Another great first Mother’s Day gift idea? Print a scan of baby’s foot and handprints to create an alternative Mother’s Day print.
Mum’s thoughts and dreams
A personalised notebook is a special place for new mums and mums-to-be to jot down their thoughts and dreams. Or their to-do lists! Want to make her notebook extra meaningful? You could start a scrapbook by sticking baby’s ultrasound picture to the first page. Or include a heartfelt message on the inside cover, telling her what an amazing job she’s doing.
Frequently Asked Questions about First Mother’s Day Photo Gifts
The best first Mother’s Day gifts help her feel truly seen in this new season. A personalised photo gift is especially meaningful because it turns everyday moments into something tangible — a keepsake she can hold, display, and return to long after the newborn days have passed.
If you want a simple starting point, choose a small set of favourite photos and turn them into prints, magnets, a framed collage, or a mini photo book.
That’s more common than people realise — especially in the first few months. Start with what you have, then take 10 minutes to capture a few relaxed, candid shots at home (near a window works beautifully). Those everyday moments — cuddles, bath time, a sleepy smile — often become the most treasured.
Pick a photo gift that needs only a handful of images. A framed collage with a short message, a set of prints, or photo magnets can be created quickly, but still feels thoughtful and premium — especially when you choose photos that include her, not just the baby.
Go for something that looks like a “proper gift” without a big price tag. A framed collage print (with personalised text), a stack of retro-style prints, or a set of photo magnets all feel elevated, and they bring joy every day — on the wall, on a desk, or on the fridge.
A lovely mix is:
- Mum + baby candid moments (feeding, cuddles, sleepy smiles)
- A “first” (first outing, first laugh, coming home)
- Tiny details (hands, toes, favourite toy, nursery corners)
- One photo that makes her feel beautiful
If you’re making a collage, 6–9 photos is usually the sweet spot: enough to tell a story, still clean and calm on the wall.
Keep it short and true. A few favourites:
- “Happy first Mother’s Day”
- “We love you, Mum”
- “Our favourite days are with you”
- “Thank you for everything”
- “Love, [baby’s name] (and Dad)”
Not at all. The photos that matter most are often the everyday ones — taken at home, in natural light, in the middle of real life. If you do have a family photoshoot, printing and framing one standout image is a beautiful, simple first Mother’s Day gift.
Make it a tiny habit: once a week, take 5 candid photos of her with the baby (no posing, no pressure). In a couple of months you’ll have a meaningful set ready for a book, prints, or a framed collage — and she’ll feel remembered in her own story.
Yes — photo gifts pair beautifully with simple care. Think breakfast in bed, a lie-in, a favourite snack stash, or a handwritten note. The “extra” makes the day feel special, and the photo gift becomes the lasting keepsake she’ll keep.