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GiftsIn a New York apartment, a new mom's first weeks often happen in one chair, one sofa and one bed. These gifts for new moms after birth are about her, not the baby: soft things, small comforts and a few small luxuries, one pick per kind. Each pick lists what its listing says, and where a listing gives no size, the card says so.
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Fluffy plush slipper socks in a soft warm fabric, made for sleeping in. The listing gives no size or material, so check the product page before ordering. Socks are a small gift that needs no setup. Rated 4.6 stars from 13,226 reviews.
A hardcover journal with 160 college-ruled pages, measuring 8 by 5.7 by 0.7 inches. The size suits a few lines a day or a long list. It is a gift that asks nothing of her. Rated 4.8 stars from 33,361 reviews.
A set of 8 claw hair clips, 3 inches each. A claw clip holds hair up without a tie, and a set of 8 gives spares for the bathroom, the bag and the nightstand. Rated 4.6 stars from 7,883 reviews.
A lightweight waffle bath robe, available in plus sizes. The listing gives no fabric or length data, so check the product page before ordering. It is sold as a women's robe. Rated 4.5 stars from 31,334 reviews.
A 16 ounce ceramic cup with a stainless steel infuser, a spoon and a lid, listed as microwave and dishwasher safe. One cup covers loose tea or a hot drink with its own lid. Rated 4.8 stars from 512 reviews.
Memory foam loafer slippers with a fleece lining. The listing gives no sizing data, so check the product page. A pair of slippers can stay by the bed. Rated 4.4 stars from 62,163 reviews.
A set of 6 lip balms in mint burst, citrus, beeswax, eucalyptus mint, vanilla and coconut, 1.76 ounces in total. Six flavors give her a choice of scent. Rated 4.6 stars from 31,797 reviews.
A variety pack of 10 sheet masks, 5 types of 2, each 0.74 fluid ounces and individually packaged. Each mask is a single use, so the pack makes ten small breaks. Rated 4.6 stars from 977 reviews.
A set of 2 queen satin pillowcases, 20 by 30 inches, in polyester with a silk-like finish. They go on the pillows already on the bed. Rated 4.5 stars from 322,530 reviews.
A pack of 3 braided nylon USB-C charging cables, 10 feet each, a long length for a chair or a bed. The trade-off: they fit USB-C devices only. Rated 4.5 stars from 17,507 reviews.
A gift set of 50 bath bombs in 10 scents, in the blue set. Fifty pieces is a large supply for one gift, with ten scents to choose from. Rated 4.6 stars from 998 reviews.
A 32 ounce Tritan water bottle with a straw and a handle, described as leakproof. The straw and the handle make it easy to drink from while holding something else. Rated 4.5 stars from 341 reviews.
