Gift Ideas for a Stay at Home Mom
In this post, we’ve researched and collected the best gifts for stay at home moms.
But of course, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all gift idea for full-time parents.
Don’t get us wrong, we promise this post is worth a look.
We have gathered some great, thoughtful, and unique gifts.
But, the best gifts are the ones that show that you’ve really thought about what they want or need.
Think about the things they used to do, that they no longer have the time for.
Maybe they used to spend Sunday afternoons painting, or used to love long-distance running.
The best gifts for stay at home moms are the ones that give them the time and resources to do the things they love to do.
And it doesn’t have to be overly complicated.
Relating the gift to their hobby or interest shows that you truly care and appreciate everything they do.
Make their life easier, and free up time for them to pursue their interests, and you can’t go too far wrong.
We’ve split this gift-guide into the following categories, so have a browse through them all or head straight to the section that suits the most.
- Meaningful gifts for stay at home moms
- Gadgets for stay at home moms
- Practical and useful gifts for moms
- Gifts for moms who love to walk
Great Gifts for Stay at Home Moms
Meaningful Gifts for Stay at Home Moms
It’s highly likely that since becoming a full-time mommy, they aren’t spending as much time or money on themselves anymore.
With all their attention going on the little ones, it might have been a while before they did something nice for themselves.
If this is the case, the following gifts will be a welcome treat.
Snuggle-Pedic Bamboo Memory Foam Body Pillow
Make those precious naps or limited hours of sleep more comfortable with a memory foam body pillow.
It’s one of those things we think about getting ourselves to help with the aches and pains but never get round to it.
Treat her to a supportive pillow so she can wake up refreshed and pain-free.
EHIOR Paint by Numbers
A great way to be creative without all the mess, clutter, and time that comes with making your own paintings.
They are a meditative activity that allows you to relax without being anywhere near a screen.
Each set comes with everything you need to do a painting.
And once you’re done, she can hang up her work and be proud of it.
MaxKare Shiatsu Neck Shoulder Massager
A massage without needing to go anywhere. It can even be used with a baby in arms.
Spa vouchers are great, but without the time to get out and enjoy the voucher, it’s often left unused.
Bring the spa to her with an at-home neck and shoulder massager.
Luxury Siberian Goose Down Comforter
Once you become a stay at home mom, time in bed is significantly reduced.
Make those sparse moments even better by upgrading her bedding to something luxurious.
This Siberian goose down comforter will transform those naps into cloud-like experiences.
Pair her new duvet with a Chunky Knit Throw or a luxury bamboo hotel-style bedding set for the full relaxation experience.
Silver Lilly Women’s Full-Length Luxury Long Bathrobe
For wearing around the house all day, or before bedtime, this luxury bathrobe is gorgeously soft.
She’ll love getting wrapped up in it after a long day, or it might become her go-to outfit.
Either way, pick her favorite color and size, or go the extra mile and pair it with some new slippers and a bath set.
Bath Bombs Gift Set
Speaking of bath sets, we love this set of 6 handmade bath bombs available on Amazon.
Is there any better feeling than lying back in a hot bath after a long and tiring day?
These bath bombs make it even more special with their cute shapes!
Just remember to leave her in peace for the short time she’s in the bath!
Is she a cheese fan? You might also like 14 Best Gifts For Cheese Lovers And Best Cheese Board Gifts In 2021.
Time
What’s the one thing all stay at home moms want and need? More time in the day.
Time to relax, time to get stuff done, and time to keep being a badass mom.
Gift them more of the one thing they really need by offering to take the kids off their hands for a while.
They’ll appreciate this more than anything.
It’s all well and good buying a voucher for a spa day, but without the time to actually do it, it’s nothing more than a lovely gesture.
Gadgets for Stay At Home Mom
Typically, gadgets have the sole purpose of making our lives easier.
And nobody appreciates things being made easier more than a full-time parent.
We did some digging on Reddit to find out what stay at home moms want, from some real-life stay at home Moms.
The following gifts are endorsed by Reddit-Moms as actually making a huge difference.
Kindle
Kindles are a great way to be able to continue reading in a way that saves time, money, and space.
It’s way easier to turn the page on a Kindle than with a real book, which makes it the perfect gadget for holding babies or toddlers.
And they can easily add extra books into their library without needing to visit the bookstore, and it’s often cheaper too.
Apple Ipad
One Reddit Mom said:
“My favorite gift since having our babies has been my iPad. I love having something light and easy to hold with one hand, and I was happy to be able to read books and magazines easily while rocking the baby at night.”
Apple AirPods Pro
Another Reddit full-time parent said:
“A nice pair of headphones were the best present I received. Our baby monitor lights up so I just keep it in my field of view and fire up the TV or computer to relax during nap time. Works great even with the baby sleeping on me.”
Practical and Useful Gifts for Moms
Although you could argue that the above gifts are also practical and useful, these gifts go further into the realm of practicality.
At this point, we want to add a disclaimer that you should proceed with caution.
Gifting a mom a vacuum or other chore-related gift can go one of two ways.
They’ll either absolutely love it, or you’ll be given the silent treatment (or worse).
Some people don’t like receiving practical gifts, so make sure you know your audience!
Or, play it safe and get them a lovely necklace or a more thoughtful gift too.
Robot Vacuum Cleaner
We all know them, and want one, but will probably ask ourselves “Do I really need one?”
If you’re a full-time parent with barely enough time to go the toilet, then the answer is yes. Absolutely.
A robot vacuum cleans floors whilst you’re sleeping, which frees up precious time in the day.
And they’ve come on a lot in recent years.
You can now get decent performing robot vacuums without having to spend a fortune.
If the stay at home mom in your life loves nothing more than a good home clean, take a look at our guide to the Best Gifts For The Clean Freaks In Your Life.
Cordless Vacuum
Similar to the reasons above, a cordless vacuum makes cleaning faster and easier.
It turns vacuuming the kitchen from a 10-minute job lugging around a heavy vacuum into a 30-second job that’s barely worth thinking about.
And like with robot vacuums, there are plenty of affordable, high-performance models out there that won’t break the bank.
The time and effort saved with a cordless vacuum will be a welcome addition to their day.
But, as we said in the intro, this might not be appreciated by some.
So make sure you know the person will appreciate a cordless vacuum, and if you’re not sure then play it safe and get them something pretty or thoughtful too!
JETech Stand for Tablet and Smartphone
Another one from the Reddit Moms, a stand for their tablet or smartphone makes watching their favorite show a hands-free activity that can be done from anywhere.
Stand Mixer
Make whipping up dinner or any food quicker and easier with a stand mixer.
Like most of our practical items, this gift is chosen because it frees up their hands so they can do two or seven things at once.
Vegetable Chopper, Cutter and Dicer
And if you think kitchen tools are the way to go, we’re also big fans of these clever vegetable choppers.
They turn prepping dinner into an effortless activity.
Plus, slamming the lid down is great for relieving stress.
Gifts for Moms Who Like to Walk
One of the only activities stay at home moms still have the time for is walking.
It can be done with a stroller, and with all the kids in tow.
Make their walks even more enjoyable with the following gift ideas.
Fitbit or other Health Tracker
We all love data, especially when it’s about ourselves and our achievements!
Get her an easy to use gadget that she can put on her wrist and be able to see her progress.
There are loads of different Fitbits available, including in different colors, styles, and budgets.
All Weather Coat
We all love a coat that works for any weather! Rain or wind, if it is very cold layer with a sweater for an outer shell.
Amazon has a great selection of coats, so you’re bound to find one that suits her style and shape! This one comes in several different colors to match her style!
She’ll enjoy her walks even more wrapped up in a gorgeous coat that makes her feel and looks great.
Women’s On Cloud Shoes
A pair of comfortable, supportive sneakers can do wonders for a good walk. This shoe and brand have great reviews as well as many good color options!
If she’s a runner, check out our article: The Best Presents for Runners | Top Running Gift Ideas
Make Your Own Stay at Home Mom Survival Kit
We’re pretty sure that whoever you’re buying for will appreciate a personalized stay at home mom care package.
First choose a box, basket, hamper or even a suitcase – whatever you like.
Then fill it with their favorite snacks and drinks, as well as some of the following suggestions:
- Earplugs
- Noise-canceling headphones
- Aspirin
- Babysitting vouchers
- Cleaner service vouchers
- Funny book
- Bandaids
- Wet wipes
- Chore chart
- Hair ties
- Lip scrub and lip balm
- Hygiene and beauty bits
- Cooking supplies
If you’re looking for some more small gift ideas to put together a gift basket or hamper, you might find our post 36 Best Christmas Gifts Under 5 Dollars And DIY Gift Ideas useful.
Final Thoughts: Best Gifts for Stay at Home Moms
We hope our round-up of the best gifts for stay at home moms has been helpful in your gift-buying research.
In our Open for Christmas gift guides, we always like to include a range of products that suit varying needs and budgets.
There’s never going to be the perfect gift for every type of person.
But, we hope you’ve found the right one for the stay at home mom in your life.
And if not, then we hope you’re a little bit closer to finding the perfect present, or at least have enjoyed the read.
We think that as long as the gift is tailored to their specific hobbies, needs, or interests, they’ll appreciate whatever you pick.
And remember that the best gifts for stay at home moms should either make their lives easier, more enjoyable or give them back some precious free time.
If you have any stories of buying gifts that went extremely well or extremely badly, let us know in the comments.
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