Treat Yo' Self: 10 First Valentine's Day Gifts That Mark Your First Year As A Parent

Oh, baby! What a year it’s been as first-time parents. Insert “scared sh*tless” emoji here. Fill this baby board book from Artifact Uprising with your favorite (perhaps, not necessarily the most Instagrammable—but authentic) everyday moments from the past year. Time really does fly when you’re raising a human. This is a sweet gift from Baby to Mom or Dad, and will encourage story time moments to share together! 

So sweet. So simple. A fellow mom (Anthropologie shopper) said: “I’ve been wanting a necklace for my kids’ initial—they all have a name beginning with C—so when I saw this I thought it was cute and it is. I love it.” Awww, we agree.

Remember having nice things? (*Sniff*) Gift your SO a taste of that pre-kid luxe life with this high-class cashmere/wool throw from RiLEY. Not only is it gorgeous, it’s lightweight but warm, and big enough for cuddling when you’re watching movies together in bed. To be clear: This is for YOUR BEDROOM ONLY! Do NOT leave it in the living room, you WILL regret it. Consider yourself warned.

Eep! These delicate 14k gold heart studs from Oradina are guaranteed to rack up the compliments every time you put them on. No shame, Mama, if you add these to the cart without the hubs knowing. Goodness knows you’ve earned it.

Recall that thing we said earlier about imbibing less … well, you and your boo can still take the edge off in the evening with a soothing mug of Purity Organic tea. It’s infused with 15mg of broad spectrum CBD (meaning zero THC) and includes herbals to promote relaxation before you drift into dreamland. No, it may not be the buzzing V-day beverage you used to enjoy, but it will help you chill, achieve better sleep (barring a midnight wake-up call from BB, of course), and you won’t regret drinking it, come morning. Sorry, pregnant and breastfeeding moms — CBD products are not recommended for you. 

Made for moms, by a mom … but not just any mom. Kristen Bell, to be specific (yesss!). Happy Dance is a line of CBD products created in collaboration with hemp pioneer brand Lord Jones, so you know it’s good. And while the products smell ahhh-mazing and are impressively potent, they also come with a super-affordable price tag. Get the Feel-Good bundle, which includes a tub of dessert-like body butter, CBD-infused coconut oil that’s ultra moisturizing (try it on dry patches and cuticles), and a four-pack of break-apart bath fizzes for four effervescent soaks. With these products, moms can take some time for themselves to relax from head to toe … and the scents are so fresh, dads will want to get in on it, too.  BTW, doesn’t the packaging just make you feel *happy*?  (Sorry pregnant and nursing moms, you’ll have to sit this one out … but only for now!)

Time to get that family portrait on the wall and in a *nice* frame. This pick from Artifact uprising is super sleek, modern, and goes with just about any decor. Choose from black or bronze bolts for the finishing touch. It comes in a bunch of large sizes, from 12 by 14 inches to 42 by 30 inches.

Keepsake baby trinkets are thoughtful especially for expecting moms (see, we didn’t forget about you!) but ornaments and mugs are so 2020. Enter a personalized pillow inspired by your favorite storybook classics (think along the lines of Winnie the Pooh and Curious George). While the parents’ names will appear as the “authors” of the book, your newborn will be turned into an illustrated legendary hero.

We love the idea of gifting the mama in your life a customized piece that reflects her first year of motherhood. Not only is this girl charm (don’t worry, they have a boy one, too) super heartfelt but it’s the perfect addition to a simple chain bracelet or necklace they may already have.