Christmas gifts for mum to spread a little joy this year

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."

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.

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!"

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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!"

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."

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."

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!"

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."

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!"

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."

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!"

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!"

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."

Treat a new parent to some much-needed me-time with The Hot Mum Era Box from Mamacita Collective. It comes with plenty of pampering products including an eye mask, scrunchie, candle, ice roller, tea strainer, tea, poetry book, chocolate and a poetry book.
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Recommended by Commercial Content Writer Arabella Horspool:** "I gifted this Mamacita Collective The Hot Mum Era Box to a mum-to-be for a pick-me-up for those small moments of me-time, whether that's a couple of minutes to enjoy some chocolates or an eye mask to have a snooze when the baby is napping. It comes in a beautifully packaged box and there are plenty of options to choose from (such as different flavour sweets, eye masks with funny slogans, etc.), so you can cater the gift specifically to them."

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.

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.

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."

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.

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."

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.

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.

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."

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."

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!"