69 Self-Care Gifts for the Fourth Trimester That You'll Actually Want
Gift yourself an endorphins boost with these self-care treats and useful postpartum products.
By Lindsay Peragallo | Fact Checked by Latifah Miles
Holding your newly born baby is an unmatched feeling, but there’s no sugarcoating the challenges of postpartum recovery. Hormonal drops and physical aches are expected and while gifts like sitz baths and angled peri bottles are totally appreciated, self-care gifts that help you ease back to yourself hold a special place in our hearts. Whether it’s a new pair of cloud-like nursing-friendly PJs or a dainty bracelet with a mama engraving, a splurgy treat is a nice gift to receive, even if you buy it for yourself.
This curated lineup of gift ideas for the postpartum mom is equal parts practical and pampering. They are thoughtful, unexpected and will be much-appreciated surprises that will make any new mom smile and feel seen during an otherwise isolating time.
With a mix of cozy postpartum classics like robes and a slew of unexpected postpartum saviors—like mood-boosting books and belly-filling deliveries—these gift ideas will celebrate and spoil the postpartum mom who deserves it most.
Cozy Robes and Pajamas
The truth is, during those initial postpartum months, your pajamas and robe will likely become your all-day wear—so they’d better be comfortable. This lineup features silky-soft lightweight fabrics, deep pockets for stashing postpartum (and baby) essentials and a mix of flattering styles.
Best Keepsake Jewelry
There’s a lot of great jewelry out there to signify someone has just become a parent. From stackable rings and bracelets you can customize with baby names and birthstones to dainty gold mom chains and charms, there’s a stunning piece to match every style and budget.
Best Slippers & Footwear
When you’re shuffling from one room to another, making bottles, changing diapers and fetching extra clothes after a blowout, a pair of cushy slippers are clutch. There are supportive slippers that make every step feel like you’re walking on clouds and slip-on sneakers that you can easily slide on for adventures outside the house. I even included my favorite platform sandal, which molds to the footbed and cradles it with each step, so you feel put together, even if you’re still wearing postpartum bandages.
Diaper Bags and Non-Diaper Bags
New baby life comes with a whole lot of stuff to schlep around, so a cute new vessel to lug that extra baggage is a great gift. These favorites include stylish diaper backpacks with convenient compartments to stash every possible baby essential, vibrant lightweight carry-alls that wipe clean when life gets messy and an adorable zipper pouch I personally loved for stashing breast pump pieces and postpartum recovery products.
Books and Journals
The fourth-trimester fog is very real. That’s where these thoughtful books, journals and planners come in—there are special keepsake books to document the cuteness of the newborn scrunch, gratitude-style journals to celebrate the challenging postpartum days and empowering page-turners.
Beauty Products
These editor-favorite beauty gifts deliver a much-needed dose of instant pampering. Each product aims to simplify daily self-care routines—like showering, drying your hair and moisturizing skin—with decadent products and clever tools that elevate it from a chore to a ritual.
