15 Holiday 2018 Gifts For The Sleep-Deprived Mom, Because Her Needs Are... Unique

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15 Holiday Gifts For The Sleep-Deprived Mom, Because Her Needs Are... Unique

November 9, 2018

Ask any new mom what she has on their wish list, and she'll probably tell you one thing: sleep. Of course, aside from watching her baby while she naps, that's not exactly a gift you can wrap up and hand over. If you're not in a position to take take her middle-of-the-night feeding, you can pamper her with goodies she'll appreciate. These 15 holiday gifts for the sleep-deprived mom are simple ways to show you care, you commiserate, and you're here to help her get through her sleepiest days.

No matter how much your gift recipient has prepared herself for motherhood, no one is ever really ready. Even when she's out of the newborn stage, there's the toddler phase, the kid phase, the stay-up-all-night waiting for her teenager-who-has-missed-curfew phase. The fun never ends. Really. And it turns out, hearing dozens of well-meaning moms coo "Enjoy your sleep now!" during pregnancy did help her... at all. The days of long, luxurious, full nights of sleep are gone, and now it's simply a matter of helping the mom in your life survive on the brief spurts of sleep she is getting.

So this holiday season, get her something she will truly be grateful for — at least, she will be as soon as she's somewhat awake.

1 Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask

2 Baby Sleeping Door Sign

5 x 10 Inch Baby Sleeping Sign

3 Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask

Nordstrom

New moms will appreciate the chance to pamper themselves, even if only for 10 minutes. These Estée Lauder eye masks will make her feel refreshed and bright-eyed, even without a good night's sleep. This pack comes with four pairs of masks, to be used once a week.

4 Go the F**k to Sleep Book

Go the F**k to Sleep

5 Cat Nap Under Eye Brightener

Kaja Cat Nap Under Eye Brightener

Sephora

For many new moms, sleep-deprivation is simply a part of life. Just because your friend isn't sleeping doesn't mean she has to look like it. Help her feel better and more herself with this Cat Nap Under Eye Brightener, which color corrects dark circles for a brightening effect. With 1,740 "loves" on Sephora.com, it's clearly a fan favorite!

6 Ekouaer Women's Long Sleeve Sleepwear

7 Faux Fur Ombre Throw

Pottery Barn

Most new parents won't splurge for a fancy blanket for themselves... which is why this faux fur throw blanket makes the perfect gift. It's ideal for those heavenly power naps that mom is taking whenever she can.

8 Mama Needs a Mother Effing Nap Coffee Mug

Mama Needs A Mother Effing Nap Coffee Mug

Etsy

If the mom in your life is running on coffee and fumes, treat her to a cute new coffee mug that can express her sleep-deprived pain. This one from Etsy is microwave-safe, so she can reheat her coffee as many times as she'll inevitably need to.

9 Food Delivery Gift Cards

Grubhub Gift Card

Grubhub

The last thing an exhausted mama wants to do is grocery shop and cook. Give her some gift cards for meal delivery services, and she'll be able to order delivery food guilt-free.

10 Mr. Bubble Original Bubble Pamper Me Please Gift Set

Ulta

Every mom deserves to put her feet up and relax, and there's no better way to do that than with a hot bubble bath. Pamper her with this Mr. Bubble gift set, complete with a lip tin, 8 oz. body butter, and 20 bath bombs in a martini shaker.

11 Women's dluxe by dearfoams Calandra Knit Bootie Slippers

Women's dluxe by Dearfoams Calandra Knit Bootie Slippers

Target

The only thing worse than getting out of bed seven times in the middle of the night is having freezing cold feet while you do it. Gift a sleep-deprived new mom with some ultra-soft bootie slippers to make those middle of the night wake-up calls slightly more bearable.

12 Bodum Bean 12-Cup Cold-Brew Coffee Maker

Macy's

This 12-cup cold-brew coffee maker is a breeze to use, and will be a new mom's saving grace after a rough night with her little one. Even better, it's currently on sale for only $10 (regularly $15).

13 Aromasource Mysto Diffuser in White Marble

Bed Bath & Beyond

Aromatherapy can work wonders for tired, overwhelmed moms, and this diffuser makes an excellent gift. Make sure you include some lavender oil, which can alleviate stress and improve sleep quality.

14 Simply Chocolate Splendid Sweets Basket

Simply Chocolate

Sure, a gift basket full of chocolate might not soothe a crying baby or help a new mom sleep... but hey, chocolate makes everyone feel better.

15 Handle Her To-Do List.

Havana To-Do Notepad

Paper Source

If you really want to make her cry happy tears, ask for her to-do list. (If she doesn't have one written down, this cute notepad can help with that). No matter how long, mundane, or random, do as many things for her as you possibly can: pick up clothes from the dry cleaner, clean out her fridge, take her dog to the vet, pick up nipple cream, wash a load of laundry, mow her lawn, etc.