24 Mother’s Day Gifts From Kids, According to Parents 2024

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Sometimes I think my little ones get more excited about Mother’s Day than I do. Picking out Mother’s Day gifts from kids is fun because they’re so proud of what they can dig up. My own kids are barely elementary-school-age, so right now my Mother’s Day gifts consist of a lot of Mother’s Day crafts and homemade gifts: a photo keychain or little painted flower pots. But as kids get older, they can have fun browsing for more elevated Mother’s Day gift ideas that are both thoughtful and affordable. And hey, if Mom’s lucky, maybe another caregiver will help pad the piggy bank so the kids can afford a little bit more.

Whether kids go the DIY gift route or get a little help purchasing something, some great gift ideas from kids include personalized trinkets like photo books or framed artwork and little indulgences that tap Mom’s interests. Think a coffee mug dedicated to her, cozy slippers, or a scented candle. (Pro tip: Drop these smaller presents in a gift basket.)

To help you find the unicorns out there—the budget-friendly but actually totally awesome—Mother’s Day gifts from daughters and sons, we tapped real parents (including this mom of four!) to see what unique gifts they’ve received from their own families.

The best Mother’s Day gifts from kids, at a glanceBest Overall: Kate Spade New York Idiom Heart of Gold Bangle, $36Best Budget: Knock Knock “What I Love About Mom” Fill in the Love Book, $10Best DIY: Baby Hand and Footprint Kit, $19Best Keepsake: Papier Best Mom Photo Book, $36All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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Bubzi Co. Baby Handprint and Footprint Kit

For Mom’s first Mother’s Day, you can’t go wrong with a keepsake like this. The DIY gift box comes with everything new moms need to memorialize those adorable fingers and toes, including a frame for displaying the memento.

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Wonderbly “Ten Reasons You’re The Best Mom” Book

Wonderbly does the hard work for your little one by crafting the story, but with a little help from another caregiver, your kiddo can personalize the story to include your children’s names, plus tweak any (or all!) of the 10 reasons.

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Furbish Studio Cool Mom Needlepoint Pillow

Can you ever really go wrong by playing to Mom’s ego? We’re certain she’ll proudly display this compliment in her living room.

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Knock Knock “What I Love About Mom” Fill in the Love Book

With a little help, even kids who can’t yet write can get in on the fun here. The book features 112 pages with short fill-in-the-blank prompts like “I love to play ___ with you” and “I love remembering the time we went ___.”

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Little Words Project “Boy Mom” Stretch Bracelet

Also available for girl moms, of course, this gold-tone plate, crystal, and acrylic bracelet may be budget-friendly, but it’s something she’ll proudly rock every day.

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Leggings Depot Leggings

So Mom has a uniform, and it’s anything athleisure? Sounds about right, and these comfy leggings are the perfect gift. The soft, buttery pair comes in a whopping 36 colors, so you know you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect shade for her.

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Argento Vivo Sterling-Silver “Mama” Pendant Necklace

If the kids all pool their money or get a little help from another loved one, this nameplate necklace featuring her proudest title is perfectly attainable jewelry she’s sure to cherish.

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Kate Spade New York Idiom “Heart of Gold” Bangle

Another affordable jewelry pick, but this time a dainty gold bangle with a special message engraved inside: “Heart of Gold.” Indeed, she has one.

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TopBrain Custom Handprint Art

A classic preschool craft, but make it elevated. Ripe for last-minute gifting, this inexpensive printable features an easy way to do handprint flowers: an illustrated flower bouquet with empty space for those little handprints.

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Rifle Paper Co. “Super Mom” Keychain

Take it from this mom of four, all we really want is for someone to recognize all of our hard work. Tell her she’s a superhero with this enameled keychain? You’ll be the golden child forever.

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Mejuri Bold Croissant Dôme Huggies

Searching for a trendy pair of earrings at a reasonable price point? Look no further. These 18-karat gold-plated croissant-style huggies are simply perfect.

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Letterfest Mom & Baby Portrait Hand

Turn your favorite mother-child snapshot into a family heirloom by sending it to this artist, who gives it new life as a one-of-a-kind illustration. Choose framed or unframed wall art—though we recommend the former for the full effect.

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Sweet Water Decor “Best Mom Ever” Tile Coffee Mug

“Best Mom Ever” is like music to her ears, so why not give her this bistro mug to make sure she gets that kind of ego boost every day?

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“In My Mom Era” Tumbler

If your family is full of Swifties, this stainless-steel tumbler, which nods to what is surely her favorite era yet, is calling her name.

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Personalized Bookmark

If your number one lady is a book lover, insert yourself onto the page (don’t worry, we’re sure she won’t mind) with this custom bookmark, featuring three special family photos and a quick message like “I love you, Mom.”

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Homesick “Thank You, Mom” Candle

A child saying “thank you” unprompted and a sweet-smelling candle to bring the calmer vibes—we’re pretty sure that’s what they call a homerun.

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Hanna Anderson Lemon Stand Matching Family Pajama Set

Do you groan a little when Mom asks for a matching moment? Imagine her delight when that’s exactly what she gets for Mother’s Day this year.

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Mother’s Day Printable Coupon Book

An assortment of printable coupons is another great last-minute gift that won’t break the (piggy) bank. These are fill-in-the-blank style, so you can promise Mom whatever you know her heart desires most: a night off from cooking, a day of zero complaints, or breakfast in bed, for example.

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Printbold Custom Silhouette

These Victorian-era silhouettes are a classic gift for moms, because they make for a special keepsake gift she can proudly display as part of a gallery wall. All you have to do is send a profile photo to the seller, then they’ll send you back a digital download to frame.

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Papier Best Mom Mini Hardback Photo Book

For a sentimental gift, dig out the very best photos of mom and her little ones, then pop them into this custom photo book, available in five colors.

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Mignonette Mother & Daughter Locket Set

Treat Mom to another special mommy-and-me matching moment, but this time sterling-silver lockets you’ll be twinning in every day. Don’t forget to pop some photos inside!

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Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag Mini

Mom only has two hands, but at least they’ll be free to juggle everything else if she has this trending belt bag on her waist.

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BCTex Coll Velvet House Slippers

A little bit of glam can go a long way to lift Mom’s spirits, and we all know that when Mom is happy, so is the rest of the family. These slippers look like they were made for a movie star, so they’re pretty much perfect.

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Aura Carver Digital Picture Frame

Help Mom get all of her most treasured family photographs off of her camera roll and IRL with this digital picture frame. Everything uploads easily via a compatible smartphone app, no tech skills needed.