Anika Begay
Moms are people, too much. They love their kids but they also have tons of hobbies (cooking! running! playing!) and deserve gifts that honor them as people, not just parents. Gifts for mom shouldn’t be about giving her a vacuum cleaner or anything related to the stereotypical cleaning chores of parenting—a great gift for your mom will show you how she likes to spend the rest of her hours in a day when she’s not busy being a mom.
This guide contains the best gift ideas for all types of moms and activities they might love, whether it’s a holiday like Mother’s Day or Christmas, or you need a fun birthday gift for your mom, or, God forbid, your mother-in-law. (Unless your mother-in-law is awesome! In which case, mazel tov!)
Looking for gear to help your favorite mom? We’ve got guides on everything from breast pumps and strollers to the best baby gear for the first year. Don’t forget to check out our guides for coffee lovers, home workers, and cold weather folks if you’re looking for something a little more specific.
Updated August 2024: We’ve added the Mission Outdoor Cassi Beach Bag, 7AM Enfant Stroller Organizer, and Calpak Terra 35L Duffel to this guide.
Adrienne So and other members of the Gear team contributed to this guide.
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