Fitness inspired gift ideas for new mums

All good intensions start with a well planned list. So if your mama is starting from scratch, treat her to a wellness journal to plot her healthy return to fitness. And if she needs some inspiration? gently point her in the direction of our Postnatal exercise guide for expert tips on how to safely and confidently get moving again.

With a new baby in the house, most self-care rituals go out the window for the first few months. Skincare routines, pedicures and even showering daily can start to feel like a luxury when you’re busy with a newborn. So, the quarterly salon visit is often the first thing to go, and chances are your mama needs a haircut. If she has a fringe like Claudia Winkelman on a bad day, she will gladly welcome this nifty workout headband.

Arguably the single best Mother’s Day gift idea on this entire list, this chic gym holdall is in fact a baby changing bag in disguise! So, while it looks just like a cool sport luxe carrier, thanks to multiple pockets, a padded changing mat and an insulated milk pocket, it also transforms into the ultimate accessory for mamas on the move.

If your new mum needs some support getting back into the swing of things, an app gift subscription with Gymondo is a great place to start. With over 350 fitness classes to choose from including Total Body by Vogue with mum-influencer Vogue Williams, at-home app workouts are ideal for parents adjusting to their new routine. And with flexible membership starting from as little as £6.66 for 12 months, it’s also a total steal.

In a sea of nappies, buggies and toys, what does a new mama really need? Space to put her stuff! Treat her to the gift of good storage with this brilliant yoga mat wall bracket, that doubles up as baby playmat holder too.

Mamas who need a little encouragement to get fit will love these illustrated workout cards. With 100 bodyweight exercises to choose from featuring a handy illustration guide on every card, it’s the ideal no-pressure way to gently build a personalised exercise routine from home.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Self-care is essential for new mamas. This fab gift set from subscription box experts Oh Mumma will remind your new mum friend to put her needs first, even if only for an hour. It’s packed with gorgeous beauty and lifestyle products including body lotion, oil cleanser and a hand-poured soy wax candle to help her unwind.

Remember the early days when you first took up running/hockey/mountaineering and every single muscle in your body ached like the walking dead? Well, returning to fitness after giving birth is not that dissimilar to climbing a mountain. Treat your mama to a glorious ridged foam roller so she can massage out those achy knots while the baby naps.

New babies are expensive, and they require an awful lot of kit. So chances are once she’s splashed out on the essential baby changing bag and buggy, your new mama has little funds left to focus on wellness. Treat her to some TLC with a voucher that she can spend on a pedicure, a back massage to help her navigate all those sleepless nights or even a haircut to sort out that wayward fringe.

As we said, the return to postnatal fitness should be gentle and gradual with lots of stretching breaks, which makes yoga or Pilates an excellent starting point for mamas on a fitness kick. It’s low-impact, you can do it easily at home and the stress-relief benefits are tenfold. Pop this natural rubber mat into your Mothering Sunday gift basket and give the gift of ommmm.

For new mums, marking the first ever Mother’s Day is a big deal! But if your mama friend is not yet ready to get back on the grog, treat her to a sparkling tea and truffle set from Fortnum & Mason instead. It’s not quite the same as sipping real champagne, but the 0% ABV fizzy tea is surprisingly tasty and popping the cork (and scoffing the truffles) will definitely get the party started.

Skipping comes with a host of health benefits including improved coordination and super-fast calorie burn. But the best thing about this fitness activity for new mums is it’s free and you can do it almost anywhere. Baby fast asleep in its cot? Grab the ropes and get skipping mama!

Drinking enough water every day is good advice for everyone, but especially for new mums. Breastfeeding increases the risk of dehydration, and if you’re exercising too this quadruples the need for extra fluids. But this stainless steel reusable water bottle is more than just nice to look at, it keeps water cold for 24 hours and hot for 12. Perfect for sneaky sleep-deprived espressos too.

If you haven’t discovered them yet, power rings are the hot new accessory to help you build strength, endurance and balance in the comfort of your home. And unlike big old meaty dumbbells, these ones will stand a much better chance of blending in with your interior decor.

You wanna know what’s stressful? Having kids. But do you wanna know how to quickly and effectively relieve stress and feel instantly empowered and energised? Boxing! This pair of 14oz premium leather boxing gloves also happens to look really rather chic.

Once mama has had the all-clear to return to high-impact exercise, running is arguably one of the best sports out there. Provided there’s a co-parent available to watch the baby, just a quick 30-minute run can help mum clear her head, develop endurance, burn fat and boost her mood. And this nifty little belt can store all her essentials in the process.

A running buggy is perhaps a touch out of your expected Mother’s Day gifting budget. But if she’s a keen runner, this will make her year. Thanks to superior suspension and a remarkably smooth ride, she’ll soon start running her new baby all about town and get seriously fit in the process. Just remember: a happy wife means a happy life, so treat her to this brilliant buggy and everybody wins!