While every day should technically be Mother’s Day, we’re making May 8th extra special this year with gifts for Mom that go beyond flowers and a phone call. We’ve rounded up the best bits for each life stage including new moms and empty nesters, pet mamas and grandmothers too. A baby sling or a Saje Nebulizer are sanity savers for baby mamas while the mom with grown up kids would love a Netflix subscription or a gift certificate for manicure time together. Whether she’s new to the mom gig, chasing a whole clan of mini mes or juggling full-time mom duties and an office 9-to-5 life, we’ve found tons of great gifts. After all those wild nights you kept her up worrying, last minute science projects and an endless supply of hugs, it’s time to show her the love.
Click through to see our gift picks for every kind of mom.
New Mom
For a mom celebrating her first Mother’s Day and learning to juggle her new role, make the transition a bit smoother with a diaper bag insert that can make any tote baby-friendly. She can stroll in style with her favourite bag.
Mom of Many
Multitasking is Mom’s middle name. While the family is growing, Moms are juggling multiple jobs. There are mini mes to chase and activities to get to on time. For Mother’s Day, honour her most precious jewels with an everyday piece that symbolizes her family.
Corporate Mom
She’s juggling the 9-to-5 with a baby in tow. Make sure to pamper the mom who spends days at work but runs home for a second shift with the family. Enlist some skin saving help in the form of a luxe eye gel.
Empty Nester
Once the kids move out the mom job isn’t over. Make sure an empty nester gets spoiled for the years of rides, meals and unconditional love. Compile and collect letters to her for a super sentimental surprise.
Empty Nester
For a bit of nostalgia, give Mom a record player to play her old favourites.
Crosley X UO AV Room Palm Portable USB Vinyl Record Player ($199, urbanoutfitters.com)
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Grand-Mom
Celebrate with every generation. Make the most of special time spent with the grandmother who has seen it all. Keep her in the loop with new tech and personalized pieces. A monogrammed tote is just right for picnics and park visits with the grandkids.
Pet Mom
How could we leave out the human mothers of our favourite fur babies? The maternal relationship between humans and pets can’t be denied and we’re celebrating all nurturers this Mother’s Day. Alleviate the mess stress of having a pet by gifting a vacuum cleaner that can actually keep the house fur free.