Of all the people I have to buy gifts for, my mother is, without a doubt, the hardest to shop for. Don’t get me wrong — when it comes to the best gifts for mums, there are countless decent options. But we’re not settling for decent. If we did, I’d opt for a gift card she can’t return.
Instead, I consulted the many mums of the GLAMOUR team to source present ideas, asking what they actually want, need and desire. The answer: sweet treat-stuffed gift hampers, designer handbags, wellness-inducing gift sets, and skincare saviours that will quickly become a regular part of her morning routine. For the more sentimental, there were requests for experience gifts and personalised gifts that prompt a (happy) tear. And of course, the classic gift ideas all got a mention too, such as pyjamas, perky homeware and premium jewellery.
Cue our edit of the best gifts for mums in 2025. Whether you’re toasting her birthday, wedding anniversary or promotion to full-time parenthood — yep, we’ve also tracked down unique gifts for that mums-to-be — we’ve got you covered. Because our mum, mother-in-law, step-mum or motherly figure helps us through everything that life throws our way, showing us unconditional love and support.
