15 of the best first Mother's Day gifts you can give a new mom

People love to buy stuff for babies, but at some point the littlest member of a household ends up with far more stuff that they could ever need or want. With Mother's Day coming up on May 12 you may be tempted to shower the new mom with gifts for the baby, but perhaps the exhausted new parent could use a little self-care of her own instead. 

Whether it’s a luxe pair of PJs, bath salts that are the next best thing to soaking in a Japanese onsen, or a sweet delivery from her favorite bakery in New York City, there are plenty of wonderful gift ideas for a new mom on her first ever Mother's Day. Take a look below at 15 of our favorite ideas.

1. Flowers that are nicer than what she buys for herself

2. An internet-famous thermos

3. A fancy robe

4. Really nice PJs she'll want to wear all day, too

5. Bath salts that'll bring the Japanese onsen to her

6. An under-eye balm that hydrates, brightens and cools

7. For her sweet tooth, Milk Bar cookies 

8. An editor-recommended espresso machine 

9. An under-eye mask that she'll want to use every night

10. Comfy slip-on shoes

11. Under-eye patches that are like a glass of water for tired skin

12. A meal kit subscription for easy dinners

13. The mother of all tote bags

14. An at-home massage — or other beauty appointment

15. A silk pillowcase