DIY First Mother’s Day Gifts From Baby

Can you believe it? Mother’s Day is right around the corner!

You’re in the right place if… you’re a dad wanting to do something sweet for your wife who has been working so hard with a new baby OR if you’re a parent wanting to make a cute do-it-yourself gift from baby to grandma!

I’ve compiled a list of the best DIY first Mother’s Day gifts from baby. Some of them will look like father’s day gifts or grandparents day gifts but that’s because it’s difficult to find ideas DIY mother’s day gifts due to the fact that mamas usually take the initiative of making something for father’s day over daddies making something for mother’s day. (But good for you, Dad! Trust me! Mama Bear is going to love something handmade from you and Baby Bear!) All of the DIY gift ideas I have picked out for you can easily be converted into Mother’s Day gifts!

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DIY Mother’s Day Gifts From Baby

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Finger Painting Gift Ideas

Here are some precious hand and/or foot print ideas for your little bitty to “help” you with. I have learned from hand painting experience to use washable paint and wipe it off the hand as soon as you’re done to avoid paint all over baby’s face and hair! 🤣

Just replace “grandpa” with “mom” or “grandma!

Here’s the how-to for this precious mug!

You may need to find help with the handwriting if you don’t like yours. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Make it yourself or buy it here for $37.

Make it yourself or buy it here for $24.95.

Get the how-to and free printable gift tag here.

Here is the how-to if your baby is old enough to finger paint.

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Photo Shoot Gift Ideas

If you don’t want to mess with paint or don’t see yourself as the “crafty” type, then a photo shoot is for you! Don’t worry about having an expensive camera. Your phone should be able to take some great photos! And mama (or grandma) won’t mind if they’re not professional.

Use an app like Pic Collage to
add text to photos.

Cut out letters from card stock or construction paper or buy them from a craft store.

Glue paper and letters onto cardboard so baby has something to steady herself with!

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I hope these 17 ideas brought you some inspiration! Let us know in the comments which ones you tried and how it went! In the meantime, make sure to follow our Holiday Activities and Hacks Pinterest Board (there’s a Mother’s Day board within this board) to stay updated on the cutest mother’s day gifts!