20 of the best gifts for new moms (that aren't for the baby)

Understandably people love buying gifts for newborn babies, from cute onesies to stuffed animals. But after a new baby arrives, the person going through the most change — and who could use the most support — is, arguably, the new mom.

New moms have a lot of change to deal with. Not only are they responsible for their very own, brand new human, but they have to adjust to a life without a full night's sleep, get used to leaving the house with a suitcase's worth of bags and accessories, and have to reckon with the fact that she essentially has no more time to herself.

But one thing that shouldn't have to change? Feeling like herself. That's why we've collected a list of gifts for new moms that focus on things that make their life even the tiniest bit easier while so much is changing.

Whether she's been missing her skincare routine or loves to cook but just doesn't have the time anymore to think about grocery shopping, there are plenty of thoughtful gift ideas for new moms out there. From an anti-aging skin serum that's safe for breastfeeding and an under-eye balm that'll fake a full night's sleep, to a diaper backpack that doesn't look like a diaper bag and wet bags to organize the inside of it, we've meticulously curated a guide to everything we think new moms would love to be gifted after having a baby. Take a look below. 

1. A subscription meal kit for easy dinners 

2. A personalized necklace of baby's name

3. An internet-famous mug so she can stay hydrated

4. A reading light that's hands-free

5. A diaper bag (that doesn't look like a diaper bag)

6. The mother of all tote bags, for anti-diaper bag moms

7. A new favorite to organize everything inside of her diaper bag

8. Nice PJs that are comfortable for middle-of-the-night breastfeeding

9. Some fancy slippers to replace her old ones 

10. Or, some comfy slip-on shoes

11. A way to clean up messes fast and on-the-go

12. An under-eye balm that hydrates, brightens and cools on contact

13. A luxurious eye mask to elevate her limited shut-eye

14. An e-reader that's not an Amazon Kindle

15. A coffee subscription to fuel those sleepless nights

16. An editor-approved espresso machine

17. An at-home massage or other beauty treatment

18. A fancy robe she won't mind wearing until the afternoon

19. Breastfeeding-safe skin care she wouldn't splurge on for herself

20. A care package that's just for her