You asked, we listened: Gifts for second time moms.
POV: You’re in your auntie era, and you just found out that your bestie, sister, or cousin is having a second baby (YAY!)
You obviously want to buy her something cute, but y’all let me warn you, shopping for second time moms can be really freakin' hard! I mean, it’s totally like a guessing game:
Does she need any of the basics?
What things does she wish she had for her first child?
How is she going to relax?
Will she have time to cook?
As a self-proclaimed professional gift giver (I have the awards hanging in my apartment to prove it), these are the gifts that make sense in my head: something for mom and/or something for baby + a pack of diapers.
Okay, it’s time to do what we do best!
Gifts for Second Time Moms
Best Gifts
Wine Subscription
Duck Thermometer
A cute duck thermometer is always one of my go to gifts for second time moms (because not to start drama, but not every mom is able to tell if a baby’s bath is too hot by using her wrist or elbow). Sorry it had to be said.
Baby Swing
Every single one of my mom friends who has this baby swing all tell me “omg my child loves this,” so your loved one’s baby will obviously love it too.
Lady Bug Milk Catcher
I heard the girlies are using Lady Bug Milk Catchers to collect extra milk, and your favorite second time mom should totally hop on board.
Animal heating pad
Because nothing heals like a cuteeee animal heating pad. I mean, nothing!
Chocolate
Because what mom can resist chocolate after a night of only getting three hours of sleep?
Diaper Bag
How cute would this trendy diaper bag look on a second time mom? Umm..super cute!!
Lululemon Belt Everywhere Bag
Lululemon is ALL the rage rn, and you absolutely cannot go on TikTok without seeing trendy moms (and every girl basically) with a belt everywhere bag.
Nursing Bra
A moment for this popular nursing bra because she does the job, meaning she’s cute, comfy, supportive, and breast-feeding friendly – duh!
Baby Monitor
No seriously, she wants this specific baby monitor.
Dyson Vacuum
The best vacuum of all time for second time moms & we can fight about it (idc).
Perfect Gift
Air Fryer
If you gift a second time mom an air fryer, you will regret nothing because she will for sure say “omg, I’ve been wanting to try this.”
Viral Stuff Animal
If this viral stuffed animal isn’t the cutest thing you’ve ever seen (and her kids will LOVE it)!!
Matching Set
Let’s be real, second time moms need a “How to be comfy without dressing like Adam Sandler” tutorial like yesterday.
A matching set is so comfy, and it will automatically make them look more put together. It’s honestly the biggest confidence boost.
Amazon Prime
Like sign every mom up for Amazon Prime fr.
Freezer Organizer
A freezer organizer for breast milk is something that will make her audibly gasp!
Breast Massager
SHUT UP this is game changing for nursing moms because it can relieve pain, reduce clogs, and increase milk production.
Essential Oils Diffuser
I’d be lying if I said that second time moms don’t want an essential oils diffuser in every room of their house.
Essential Oils
Great Gifts
Funny Socks
If you’re a “Hulu with ads girlie”, meaning you’re on a budget lol, funny socks is such a fun and cheap gift.
Wine Tumbler
Second time moms can sip with us, but only if she has this cute wine tumbler.
Bathtub Tray
I am so convinced that second time moms wouldn’t have to take anti-depressants anymore if they took baths on the daily with a cute bath tray.
Crockpot
If she’s the “we have food at home” kind of second time mom, I totally feel like a crockpot will be her personal “go to” kitchen appliance.
Ice Roller
Because she’ll LOVE that an ice roller is guaranteed to reduce wrinkles (but why do second time moms convince themselves that wrinkles are bad, tho),
AND how it’s cute enough for every day use during school drop off!
Portable Sound Machine
Just like let me know if anyone else also thinks that it’s a good idea to get second time moms a portable sound machine.
Nursing Pads
Not to be dramatic, but if she plans on breastfeeding, she could die without nursing pads (okay that was slightly dramatic).
Thoughtful Gifts
Instacart Subscription
I’m calling you right now to let you know that an instacart subscription is a second time mom approved gift idea because convenience over everything!
Doordash
Hot take: No one wants Aunt Barbara’s homemade casserole after pushing a baby out (sorry Aunt Barb).
Just ask any mom and she’ll tell you that a food delivery service is her love language, especially when she’s too tired to cook because she hasn’t slept in days. #momlife
Blow Out
Because a blow out gift card will definitely help with the “I-am-running-on-four-hours-of-sleep” look and give second time mom’s hair that’s insanely flawless.
Neck/Back Massager
I swear that a neck/back massager will be the only thing keeping second time moms from having a minty B…
Babysitting
Spa Day Package
No one talks about how incredibly hard it is to be a second time mom, and most people forget just how much they actually go through.
But, a spa day package will for sure make her feel extra special, loved, and pampered lol.
True story: I gave my friend a Spa Day Package after she had her second baby, and I honestly will never forget the impact that it had on her literal soul. She was crying for ten minutes.
Special Gifts
Birthstone Jewelry
Cute birthstone jewelry is the one thing that gets second time moms a lot of “oohs and ahhhs,” (meaning compliments duh) more than anything else.
Welcome Baby Sign
All. The. Vibes. I mean, really, nothing screams “second time mom” like a cute sign that says “Welcome Second Baby” for a hospital photo op.
Pro Tip: She can place this sign in the bassinet.
Practical gifts
Baseball Hat
For those many times when she’s too tired to wash her day 4 hair (but she wants to look presentable).
Baby Essentials
Big Facts: When it comes to gifts for second time moms, you literally cannot go wrong with baby essentials. Like ever.
Piggy Bank
The fact that a piggy bank is a super cute, sibling gift and you can get this for less than a large pizza.
Baby Hangers
Baby hangers? Okay, she definitely needs this in her life!!
Double Stroller
Second time moms obviously need a double stroller, but why get them an ugly one when you can get them a cute one like this.
Disposable Diapers
I mean, do I have to explain why moms (second time moms included) need disposable diapers LOL…..
Postpartum Underwear
Second time moms won’t be afraid to admit it: They feel frumpy in hospital underwear, but comfy, soft, and stylish (!) postpartum underwear will save them!
Dry Shampoo
No like I’m being so fr, second time moms love love LOVE dry shampoo when they are too tired to wash their greasy hair.
White Noise Machine
No but the Riff Raff Sleep Toy is quite literally the best (and cutest) white noise machine I’ve ever seen in my life & you need to save this & buy it for a second time mom.
Baby Blender
A baby blender is such the perfect gift! Moms will stay using it because it’s so fun and easy (and it makes fresh and nutritious baby food).
Shopping Cart Cover
If you don’t think she wants to protect her baby from germs while going on a target run, then don’t get her this.
Baby Bottle Drying Rack
I have heard nothing but amazing things about a baby bottle drying rack, and I am not saying buy this for a second time mom but yes I am because it will save so much space on her kitchen counter it’s not even funny.
Bottle Sterilizer
A bottle sterilizer is the answer to an insanely type A second time mom’s prayers.