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Last Updated on November 18, 2023 by theosteomum
Looking for gift ideas for Moms with toddlers?
In this post:
- Self-care gifts for Moms with Toddlers
- Sleep-centered gifts for Moms with Toddlers
- Practical gifts for Moms with Toddlers
My Top 3 Picks:
Want an idea that’s not a candle or a foot spa?
As a Mom of two, I’m here to tell you that I loathe both of those items.
I haven’t had a candle burning in my house since my kids were born. I’m too paranoid about naked flames.
And while the idea of a foot spa sounds lovely, the reality is that the water goes cold after 5 minutes. Then I’ve got to clean and dry the cursed thing and put it away again.
Not to mention that my kids have a radar for “Mom’s got her feet wet and won’t know we’re destroying the house” while I try to use these contraptions.
Just. No.
So I’ve put together a list of 10 gifts I’d truly loved to have received when I was a Mom of toddlers.
They vary in price from just a few dollars, to a few hundred, depending on your budget.
This list contains only practical gifts, just not the sort that are likely to be thrown back at you like a blender might.
Just things she’ll genuinely find useful, and be happy to receive, but that will fit with her busy lifestyle.
Just click on the gift name to be taken to a site where you can purchase these thoughtful products.
Self-care gifts for Moms with Toddlers:
We’ve all heard a lot about the importance of self-care over the past few years.
But in reality, there’s only so many hours in the day.
For Moms of Toddlers, self-care gifts need to be as practical as they are thoughtful,
There’s no point giving them a beauty mask that needs them to lay perfectly still for 30 minutes with their eyes closed.
It’s just not going to happen.
Each of these gifts can bring a little luxury or added benefit into their everyday routine, without adding anything else into their already hectic lives.
1. Electric Scalp Massager:
Who doesn’t love a good scalp massage?
One of my favorite parts about a trip to the salon is getting my hair washed.
The moment that water hits my head and those expert fingers start to gently scrub away at my scalp, I’m in heaven.
You know what I don’t love about a trip to the salon?
How long it takes. And having to find a babysitter to get there.
Using this scalp massager, you’ll get the eye-rolling benefits of being at the salon, with all the convenience of being at home.
This scalp massager is also waterproof. Meaning that you can get even closer to that salon feeling by using it in the shower.
As an added bonus, there is some evidence to suggest that just 4 minutes a day of scalp massage may also help increase hair thickness.
This can be especially important to women who have suffered a lot of postpartum hair loss.
2. Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap:
Coz aint nobody got time for blow drying!
Once she’s washed her hair, simply cover with the wrap and twist.
Unlike when she uses a normal towel, the elastic and button closure means her hair will stay secure while she chases that toddler (who’s turned the house upside down while she was in the shower!)
This Australian made hair turban promises to halve the amount of time it takes for hair to dry, whilst taming frizz and making hair shinier.
Ideal for short to medium length hair, this wrap comes in two funky designs.
Toddler Moms are always on the go. So, having a lightweight wrap that lets you move freely whilst also improving your hair is like striking gold!
3. Tinted Moisturizer with SPF50:
Most of us are pretty aware of the risks of sun exposure these days.
But Moms of toddlers are lucky to even wash their face most mornings, let alone apply both a sunscreen and a moisturizer.
This Australian-made tinted moisturizer combines:
- lightweight moisturizing,
- broad-spectrum sun protection, as well as
- a sheer tint to give your skin a little lift
Perfect for that “no-makeup makeup” look.
3-in-1 skin effects for effortless multi-tasked skincare.
An absolute no-brainer gift for a busy Mom of a toddler.
4. A deluxe, environmentally friendly shower cap
Name one Mom of a toddler who has the time and patience to wash their hair every day?
I’ll wait…
I for one have never been a fan of washing my hair every day. When my kids were toddlers and I knew that they could be getting up to mischief for those few minutes I was in the shower, it could be a looong time between washes.
The solution to my hair getting wet each day though as I quickly splashed the bits that needed to get wet?
A brilliant shower cap that would last longer than 5 minutes before the elastic broke or it got holes in it!
This shower cap is 100% cruelty free and vegan, and lined with organic cotton to help keep hair smooth and shiny.
Another feature that I love about these shower caps is that they’re made with recycled materials, and they’re also fully recyclable.
Win win win.
Sleep-centered gifts for Moms with Toddlers:
Sleep is the Holy Grail of Moms with Toddlers.
When you give a Toddler Mom a gift that helps them get even a minute’s extra sleep, the effect is often the same as if you handed them a winning lotto ticket.
Choosing any one of these gifts is a guaranteed winner for any Toddler Mom.
5. A cloud-like pillow:
As an Osteopath, I’m asked daily about what type of pillow I recommend for my patients.
While some people will benefit from specific pillows such as a contour pillow, my go-to recommendation is always this one.
This is the pillow I’ve used for the past 10 years or so. Every time it starts to get a little worn, I happily replace it with a new one. It’s just that good.
This pillow is the perfect height for an “average-built” back or side sleeper.
If your Toddler Mom has slightly broader-than-average shoulders, she may like to try a higher profile pillow, like this.
Whichever pillow you choose, I highly recommend the Dunlopillow range for their quality, value and durability.
Related: When should I buy a pregnancy pillow?
6. Silk Sleep Mask:
For a little bit of luxury.
This 100% Mulberry silk sleep mask is the perfect gift for the Toddler Mom who likes to go to bed early- sometimes even while the sun is still up!
Or maybe she’s gone back to shift work, and needs to sleep during the day.
Hypoallergenic mulberry silk leaves the skin feeling cool in Summer and warm in Winter, so it’s perfect for year-round use.
You’ll also love the elegant black box that will make this Toddler Mom gift feel really special when she opens it.
Practical gifts for Moms with Toddlers:
Life with a Toddler is busy!
There’s no time to sit still, and you definitely need your hands free!
Toddler Mom gifts that focus on making her day-to-day life better and easier are sure-fire winners.
I personally use each of these 4 gift ideas daily, even though my children are past the toddler stage.
7. An insulated coffee cup
The perfect solution to her coffee always going cold!
I love that this cup keeps beverages hot for up to 5 hours, and that it comes in a range of cool colours.
So many reviewers comment on how this cup keeps drinks hot. Not just warm- hot, for hours.
So say goodbye to microwaving that coffee for the 10th time! She’ll finally get to drink the whole thing while it’s HOT!
Your Toddler Mom will love that all parts of this cup are top-rack dishwasher safe- ‘coz nobody likes hand wash only items.
8. Apple Watch Series 7
Out of all of the items on this list, the Apple Watch would have to be my absolute favorite.
It has been an absolute game changer for me.
No jokes.
The fact that I can go out for a walk or run and not have to take my phone, yet still be able to make and receive phone calls and do all the other things we’ve come to rely on from a smartphone is GENIUS!
I didn’t have the apple watch when I was a toddler Mom.
But gee I wish I had.
Being able to talk hands free or answer a call via the watch, instead of rummaging around in a massive Mom-bag for my phone would’ve been a lifesaver!
If this fits into your budget, she’ll absolutely love this gift.
9. Shaping leggings
To look and feel good at the park.
These leggings are honestly Next. Level. Comfort.
The high waistband helps keep everything smooth and supported around her tummy, and the hidden pocket will mean she can stash her phone and keys and be truly hands-free on those trips to the park.
Even now, when my girls are well past toddler stage, I live in active wear on my days off. Leggings that don’t have a pocket, or that roll down or don’t move with me never get a second wear.
These leggings easily compare to other, more expensive brands, and deserve every one of their thousands of positive reviews.
One tip- they seem to run large in their sizing and be on the longer side, so if you’re deciding between two sizes, go with the smaller one.
If your toddler mum needs a gift that comes in a bigger size range, check out these leggings.
They combine many of the features of the above pair of leggings such as a high-waist, built in pockets and breathability, but in sizes from XS to XXXL.
Honestly, do yourself a favor and check out the hilarious reviews on these leggings. The photos and comments of just how good these leggings are and what they can do for you will have you in stitches.
10. A stylish yet practical (handsfree) handbag
A lightning bolt of realisation dawned on me at some stage during my children’s toddler years.
The bigger my handbag, the more chance that random stuff would accumulate in it.
The things I found lurking at the bottom of my oversized bag were amazing- a squashed fruit bar, lone sultanas, even a few long-forgotten pacifiers.
I also found that I’d end up carrying around my husband’s stuff too. What gives?
I realized that unless I wanted to carry around a rainy-day collection of random goods, I needed to purposely downsize my handbag.
Now I have to be truly selective about what goes in, and my back thanks me for it!
This handbag ticks all the boxes.
It’s big enough to fit all of the essentials- wallet, phone, keys, tissues, hair brush, lip balm etc. But small enough that everyone else’s random stuff wont fit, so she won’t end up being the family sherpa.
This handbag is made of pure leather, so this gift will truly go the distance and stand up to the demands of toddler Mom life.
The cross-body design means she can use both arms freely without worry about it falling off her shoulder- great for chasing after busy kids and those trips to the shops where you just don’t have enough hands.
Your toddler Mom will love the luxury feel of this gift,and the fact that you recognise she doesn’t have to carry everything for everyone, all the time.
Final thoughts on gifts for Moms with Toddlers:
There are so many types of gifts you can give to Moms with toddlers that aren’t candles or foot creams.
Things she’ll actually use and that will not only fit into her hectic lifestyle, but actually improve it.
I would honestly recommend and use any one of the gifts in this post, and know that your Toddler Mom will adore any one that you choose.
