The 40 Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Mom (2024)

Though you never need a holiday to show your mom love, there’s something rewarding about finding the best Mother’s Day gifts to brighten her day. And if distance or circ*mstances keep you apart this May 14, a gift can mean that much more. Whether you’re looking for a gift for your mother, stepmom, grandma, mother-in-law, sister, wife, or any other mother figure in your life, we’ve got unique gift ideas for the pickiest of people.

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• Most Useful Gifts
• Best Subscription Gifts

Luckily, there are many ways to spoil your mama beyond sending a store-bought card. We’ve got you covered for gift ideas for all types of moms, including everyone from foodies to fitness enthusiasts; new moms to matriarchs; and people who prioritize practicality to those who could use pampering. Below, we’ve gathered our top recs from retailers like Amazon, Minted, Etsy, Nordstrom, and more. We recommend ordering sooner rather than later so your gift arrives in time for the big day.

Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Mom

The key to pleasingany parent is making their life a little more relaxed and streamlined—which is why thesemom gifts are such standouts. If they never drink their morning coffee quickly enough, a smart mug will keep it at their preferred temperature. A sleek weekender bag can replace their bulky tote bag when they’re traveling, while aSELF-editor-favorite weighted sleep mask or heatedneck massager will become go-tos at the end of a long day. And the person who always seems to be up and padding around the house could use a pair of best-selling Ugg slippers.

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Best Mother’s Day Gifts on Amazon

Aside from the fact that gifts from Amazon will be delivered right to their door (in little time if you’re aPrime member), there’s also a diverse range ofunique gifts for moms, including a water-resistant Kindle Paperwhite for beach reading, a stone bath mat that dries within seconds, a water bottle that contains a storage compartment for essentials, and a garden bench that converts into a padded kneeler. The avid (or amateur!) birder can check off new species from their home with a window bird feeder, and for extra comfort, why not gift them one of ourfavorite weighted blankets, which they can drape over themself while they watch?

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Best Gifts for Grandmas for Mother’s Day

When it comes to the best gifts for the OG mother figure of the family, something meaningful is always a great choice. Customize a set of magnets with family photos, present them with a book that contains all of theNew York Times front pages on a date that’s special to them, or set up a digital picture frame that you can update via app.

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Best Gifts for Mothers-in-Law for Mother’s Day

It’s never a bad idea to send your MIL a little something to show that you’re thinking of them too. If they love to cook, consider an indoor garden they can set on their countertop for easy access to fresh herbs—or maybe an all-in-one Always Pan that’s as stylish as it is multifunctional. Add sparkle to their ears with a pair of gorgeous studs, or send a crowd-pleasing gift basket stuffed with cheeses, pears, wine, and cookies. Bonus points if you throw in a pretty picnic blanket.

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Best Gifts for New Moms for Mother's Day

So manygifts for new moms are actually intended for the baby, but Mother’s Day is an excellent opportunity to bring the focus back to the parent. Give them something they’ll want to use everyday—like a cozy robe or jumpsuit, a calming aroma diffuser, or a coffee gift subscription that delivers fresh beans to their door (just one less thing to worry about).

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Best Wellness Gifts for Mother’s Day

While many gifts fall under the umbrella of wellness, some of our favorites for moms include ones they might never splurge on themselves. Treat them to a mulberry-silk pillowcase and sleep mask that’s soft on skin and hair, or a gift card for a spa day in their zip code. Go the techie route with aSELF-award-winning Theragun massage gun or an Apple Watch that tracks sleep, workouts, and health stats like blood oxygen and heart rate (and lets them text you from their wrist).

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Best Fitness Gifts for Mother’s Day

Upgrade your mom’s barre classes, hikes, or long walks with a pair of cushySELF-award-winning Hoka sneakers, a water bottle that doubles as a foam roller, a versatile Lululemon belt bag, or a set of stylish resistance weights.

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Most Useful Gifts for Mother’s Day

For the mom who truly has everything, you have to get creative. The mostuseful gifts are clever in design (like a credit-card-size multitool that packs in scissors, a pen, and a nail file); tackle a need they didn’t know they had (a keychain that ensures their Apple Watch stays charged on the go); or just make life a little easier and enjoyable (which is where a tush-pampering bidet comes in!).

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Best Mother’s Day Subscription Gifts

Not only does asubscription gift make an excellent last-minute Mother’s Day present (because its gift card is usually emailed), but there are also boxes and services for all tastes. You can choose from clothing subscriptions like Stitch Fix, meal kits likeHome Chef, and even Japanese snack boxes likeBokksu. If none of these appeal, a flower delivery service such as UrbanStems is a classic choice.

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