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25 Best Mother's Day Gifts From Toddlers, Since Mama Means Everything to Them

From homemade gifts to make with kids to fun presents to buy, Mom's gonna love these!

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When Mother's Day rolls around, and it's time to get a gift from a 1-year-old or 2-year-old, the expectations are different. Moms aren't expecting the world — even though they deserve it. She just wants something that shows a little love.

That's why the best Mother's Day gifts from toddlers are ones that come from a child's heart. These can be little art projects done with finger paints and stamps — the kinds that turn into keepsake's she'll want around forever. Also, since she's still a (relatively) new mom, she might want something that proudly displays her "mama" status with birthstone jewelry or mommy-and-me outfits. She'll also enjoy activities and experiences she can do with the whole family, or unique ways to display her favorite photos from the first couple years with a new member of the family. And while nothing is as good as a big, toddler smile and hug, she deserves a few extra treats.

Looking for more great Mother's Day ideas? Check out these Good Housekeeping guides:

The Best Mother's Day Gifts | Easy Mother's Day Crafts for Kids | Best First Mother's Day Gifts

Cool Accessories for Mom

'Mama' Heishi Bracelet Set

'Mama' Heishi Bracelet Set
Cool Accessories for Mom

'Mama' Heishi Bracelet Set

$13 at Amazon
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If Mom can't wear her heart on her sleeve, she can wear it just under her sleeve! This set comes with nine heishi-bead bracelets that she can stack or wear in different combinations — all of which show how much she loves being a mama.

Inexpensive Gift from Toddlers

Funny Things My Kids Have Said Journal

Funny Things My Kids Have Said Journal
Inexpensive Gift from Toddlers

Funny Things My Kids Have Said Journal

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The old TV show was right: Kids do say the darnedest things. Give Mom a place where she can collect all the silly stuff her toddler's said. This journal comes with more than 100 blank pages in a perfect-bound book, just ready for her toddler's thoughts.

Meaningful Jewelry Gift

Family Tree of Life Birthstone Necklace

Family Tree of Life Birthstone Necklace
Meaningful Jewelry Gift

Family Tree of Life Birthstone Necklace

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Whether the brood is big or little, these necklaces — which come personalized with birthstones and name tags — will become her favorite. You can also get it as a ring (without the names).

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A Sweet Gift

'Mommy and Me Bake' Cookbook

Best Seller
'Mommy and Me Bake' Cookbook
A Sweet Gift

'Mommy and Me Bake' Cookbook

Now 15% Off
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If Mom loves to whip up tasty treats, this book will help inspire lots of family time in the kitchen. It helps little ones get the hang of simple techniques and easy recipes. Better yet, on Mother's Day, have the little chef or chefs create something delicious (with adult supervision) while Mom gets to stay in bed.

Will Make Her Forget Stanley

'Best Mom Ever' Tumbler

'Best Mom Ever' Tumbler
Will Make Her Forget Stanley

'Best Mom Ever' Tumbler

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If Mom is the one who's usually wrangling all the sippy cups, give her a vessel of her own that's befitting of her family status. On the back, it lists all the ingredients that go into her personality, including caring and patience. It holds 40 ounces, and it comes with the lid and a cleaning brush.

Personalized Book for Mom

'I Love Mommy This Much' Custom Book

'I Love Mommy This Much' Custom Book
Personalized Book for Mom

'I Love Mommy This Much' Custom Book

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Mom is sure to appreciate the sentiment with this personalized book about how great she is. But toddlers will be wowed when they see themselves — and their names — transported inside the book as well.

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For the 'Gram

Mama and Mini Matching Outfits

Mama and Mini Matching Outfits
For the 'Gram

Mama and Mini Matching Outfits

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Take those Mother's Day photos and videos over-the-top with a coordinating outfit. These "Mama" and "Mini" shirts are just what Mom needs to make a statement. (Note: The shirts are sold separately, not as a set!)

Tradition-Starter

'What I Love About Mom' Journal

'What I Love About Mom' Journal
Tradition-Starter

'What I Love About Mom' Journal

Credit: Knock Knock

Toddlers aren't old enough to fill in the blanks in this easy journal on their own yet, but adults can take dictation for them — or, start a tradition for a multi-year project where they fill out one page each year, so she can see how the scribbles turn into real thoughts as the years go on.

For Moms Who Love Puzzles

Personalized Photo Puzzle

Personalized Photo Puzzle
For Moms Who Love Puzzles

Personalized Photo Puzzle

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Have the toddler sit nicely for a photo with Mom, or find one of their best moments together from the past year and then turn the moment into a small, 253-piece jigsaw puzzle in the shape of a heart. It would go perfectly with a card that says, "I love you to pieces!"

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Unique Mother's Day Gift

Family Handprint and Photo Frame

Family Handprint and Photo Frame
Unique Mother's Day Gift

Family Handprint and Photo Frame

Credit: Kate & Milo

This project is special because you can get the whole family in on the act: parents and kids, siblings or even grandparents. It comes with four shades of gray paint for the handprints, as well as a spot for a family photo.

Experience Gift for Mom

Coupon Book for Mom

Coupon Book for Mom
Experience Gift for Mom

Coupon Book for Mom

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This book comes with 35 blank coupons, so you can let the little one help you decide what sorts of things Mom could be treated to, whether it's extra minutes of sleep or a big bear hug. (Can you make a get-out-of-a-tantrum-free card?) Mom gets to reap the benefits all year!

So Fun

Wooden Mother's Day Cards

Wooden Mother's Day Cards
So Fun

Wooden Mother's Day Cards

This is another project where you just have to have a toddler add their artistic "touches," be it with finger paint, stamps or washable markers, and then voilà! Mother's Day accomplished. These come in a set of two, so you can do one for Mom and one for Grandma.

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Keepsake Gift for Mom

Handprint and Footprint Keepsake Kit

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Handprint and Footprint Keepsake Kit
Keepsake Gift for Mom

Handprint and Footprint Keepsake Kit

Now 27% Off
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A toddler is only this small once! This kit comes with everything you need to preserve a handprint, including air-dry clay, letter stamps and the frame. Plus, you can include pictures of your special moments together.

Personalized Gift Idea for Mom

Fingerprint Necklace

Fingerprint Necklace
Personalized Gift Idea for Mom

Fingerprint Necklace

Take personalized gifts to a whole new level by crafting a keepsake necklace engraved with a toddler's actual fingerprint, handprint or footprint. You can add a name, too.

For the Mom Who Has Everything

Mother & Children Portrait

Mother & Children Portrait
For the Mom Who Has Everything

Mother & Children Portrait

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This detailed, custom portrait is the perfect gift to capture those special moments of Mom and her little ones. Even as her kids grow older, this portrait will always remind her of her babies! You can customize everything including number of children, skin tones, child names and more.

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Meaningful Gift for Mom

Handprint Flowers Art Print

Handprint Flowers Art Print
Meaningful Gift for Mom

Handprint Flowers Art Print

Now 15% Off
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Once you purchase, download and print the template, you'll already have a sweet leaf and petal design. All you have to do is have your child make handprint the "flowers" with to complete the look.

Previous Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award Winner

'Me and My Mama' Board Book

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'Me and My Mama' Board Book
Previous Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award Winner

'Me and My Mama' Board Book

Now 15% Off
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There's no better snuggle-together, read-aloud treat than this book, which celebrates the joy of spending a day with Mama. Testers for the Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Book Awards liked that the book was sweet, but also pretty realistic when it comes to showing the types of activities that moms and kids do together.

Self-Care for Mom

Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms

Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms
Self-Care for Mom

Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms

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What does Mom need most of all? A minute to herself! Actually, make it five, and gift her this book along with the promise that she'll get some "me time" every day to use it.

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Just-a-Little-Something

Color Your Own Mother's Day Bouquet

Amazon’s Choice
Color Your Own Mother's Day Bouquet
Just-a-Little-Something

Color Your Own Mother's Day Bouquet

Toddlers can give their moms the most unique floral arrangement ever. Amazon users say the cardstock is the perfect size for little artists.

DIY Gift for Mom

New Artwork

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New Artwork
DIY Gift for Mom

New Artwork

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What mom doesn't want an original work of toddler art to hang up on the fridge or at the office? Melissa & Doug's Finger Paint Paper Pad lets them work on a large, 12" x 18" surface so they can really let their creativity shine. You can also get a set of washable finger paints to go with it.

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