There’s a moment in early motherhood when you realise just how much of yourself you’ve given away. It happens somewhere between the sleepless nights, the endless feeding sessions, and the quiet sacrifices no one really sees. You love this tiny person more than anything, but in the process, you start to forget who you were before them.
That’s why true luxury for a new mum isn’t just about expensive things. It’s about feeling held, feeling seen, feeling like herself again. It’s about someone saying, You matter, too.
When I was breastfeeding my son, the most meaningful gifts weren’t the ones wrapped in ribbons. They were the warm cup of tea that reminded me to nourish myself, the impossibly soft robe that made my body feel like it belonged to me again, the few stolen moments of care that reconnected me to the woman I was before becoming a mother.
If you’re looking for a luxury gift for a new mum, don’t just think about what’s beautiful. Think about what makes her feel cherished, nurtured, and whole again. Here are some of my favourite ways to give a new mother not just a gift, but a moment of herself back.
1. A Silk Nursing & Sleep Set for Restful Nights
When sleep is unpredictable, anything that makes it more restful is a gift. A high-quality silk pillowcase and eye mask can help new mums feel rested, refreshed, and just a little more like themselves.
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This Is Silk creates 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and eye masks that are naturally cooling, gentle on skin, and help reduce sleep creases (because new mums don’t need more of those).
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Pair it with The SABI Revive Face Mist for an instant, hydrating wake-up after long nights.
2. A Bespoke Tea & Wellness Ritual for Motherhood
I created The SABI Breastfeeding Herbata to give new mums a moment of calm, a sense of ritual, and a way to nourish themselves while nourishing their baby.
This luxurious, hand-blended infusion includes:
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Vervain & Holy Basil to ease stress and balance postpartum hormones
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Fennel & Moringa to encourage milk supply naturally
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Oat Straw & Stinging Nettle for iron and micronutrient replenishment
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Cinnamon & Cardamom for gentle digestion support
For an even more indulgent gift, pair it with The SABI Mama Infusions Set—a complete curation of herbal blends designed to nurture new mums at every stage.
3. A Luxury Skincare Set for Tired, Postpartum Skin
During those early newborn months, a full skincare routine isn’t always possible, but the right products can make a new mum feel cared for in just a few minutes. That’s why I developed The SABI Active Nutrient Serum—a lightweight yet deeply hydrating serum infused with:
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Seaweed collagen & hyaluronic acid to restore hydration
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Adaptogens to protect skin from stress and lack of sleep
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Prebiotics to balance and strengthen postpartum skin
Pair it with The SABI Prebiotic Moisturiser for deep hydration and skin restoration—completely safe for breastfeeding.
4. A Weighted Blanket for Deep Relaxation
There’s nothing like a weighted blanket to soothe a new mum’s nervous system, ease anxiety, and help with postpartum sleep disruptions. Mela Weighted Blankets are made with breathable, eco-friendly materials and provide a hug-like sense of comfort.
5. A Handmade, Organic Cashmere Wrap for Skin-to-Skin Moments
For a gift that’s both practical and luxurious, a handmade, organic cashmere wrap is the ultimate postpartum comfort piece. Turtle Doves creates recycled cashmere shawls that are perfect for keeping warm during night feeds, wrapping baby in softness, or simply feeling enveloped in comfort.
Luxury is More Than a Gift—It’s a Love Letter to the Mother & the Woman She Still Is
Motherhood changes everything. It stretches you, consumes you, transforms you in ways you never expected. And in all of that change, it’s so easy for a new mum to forget that she’s still her.
The best luxury gifts don’t just celebrate the mother. They honour the woman she was before, the woman she is now, and the woman she is still becoming.
So if you’re choosing a gift for a new mum, choose something that reminds her:
"You are loved. You are worthy of rest. You are still you."
Because that? That’s the most precious gift of all.
HORMONAL & PROUD
Created as a brand to help women navigate the toughest moments in pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum — and practically every stage of life –– The SABI is changing the narrative around our hormones from one of taboo, embarrassment, and loneliness to awareness and even, pride. As more than a wellness brand, The SABI offers a carefully-crafted line of products to carry you through your hormonal journey, including rituals, supportive tools, and ancient herbal remedies that have been tested time and time again by women and now come backed by medicine. The SABI is a blend of science and nature conceived by women who have experienced the joys and deep struggles of bringing a child into the world, the pains of a heavy, difficult period, miscarriage, and difficulty conceiving.
We invite you to get to know your body and its cycles better –– to really understand what is going on inside. Learn to use your hormones to your advantage no matter your stage of life, and know that you can support and balance your hormone levels. We are here to help with the information, understanding and natural tools to support your body and the emotional process along with it.
