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25 Best Mother's Day Gifts From Toddlers Who Love Their Mamas

Get out those finger paints!

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Sure, toddlers don't need to get their moms anything for Mother's Day. But it's extra-special, super adorable and really heartwarming when they do. After all, moms are great and deserve recognition, even from the littlest members of the family!

But that doesn't mean they have to break open their piggy banks (and you don't have to break your bank, either). What moms love most is a homemade, creative or one-of-a-kind gift that celebrates her mama status. With that in mind, these are the best Mother's Day gifts from toddlers. Lots of them involve handprints, fingerprints or footprints, so each one is unique. There are plenty of finger paint projects, which are super sweet. We also included personalized gifts just for her, and even some useful items, too.

'Mommy and Me Bake' Cookbook

'Mommy and Me Bake' Cookbook
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There's nothing sweeter than time spent together — okay maybe some baked treats, too. Moms who love getting creative in the kitchen can teach the toddlers simple techniques and easy recipes with this cookbook. Or, even better, let Mom relax and have the rest of the family whip up something for her.

'What I Love About Mom' Journal

'What I Love About Mom' Journal
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A toddler probably isn't old enough to write a card, but this journal makes it easy for them to express what they love about their mothers (with a helpful adult there to accept dictation). There are fill-in-the-blank prompts, which toddlers are sure to give creative answers to. 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.

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Funny Things My Kids Have Said Journal

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.

Family Handprint Kit

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Family Handprint Kit
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There are lots of kits that allow for handprint art, but this one is unique in that it lets every family member get involved, making for a unique, layered, one-of-a-kind piece. It even comes with a little marker to write names and dates.

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Matching Mama and Mini Shirts

Matching Mama and Mini Shirts
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Are they even a mom of a toddler if they don't have coordinating Mother's Day outfits to put on Instagram? You can customize the style and the color of each piece.

Personalized Gift

'I Love Mommy This Much' Custom Book

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'I Love Mommy This Much' Custom Book
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Mom loves to be celebrated. Toddlers love to be read to. Put them together for this personalized book, and it's a win-win. Toddlers will feel awe when they see illustrated versions of themselves — and their names — transported inside the book as well.

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'Best Mom Ever' Tumbler

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'Best Mom Ever' Tumbler
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Stanley who? This 40-ounce tumbler really shows the world who she is (and keeps her hydrated during those long, toddler-wrangling days). On the back, it lists all the ingredients that go into her personality, including caring and patience.

Handprint and Footprint Keepsake Kit

Handprint and Footprint Keepsake Kit

Those little hands and feet aren't going to stay that small forever! Preserve those memories — along with a photo, name and date — with this keepsake kit. It comes with all the materials, including air-dry clay, letter stamps and the frame.

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Color Your Own Mother’s Day Tote Bags

Color Your Own Mother’s Day Tote Bags

One truism about motherhood: You can never have too many tote bags. Toddlers can add one more to the stash while making a one-of-a-kind gift in the process. Just add finger paint!

Family Handprint and Photo Frame

Family Handprint and Photo Frame
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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.

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Personalized Gift

Fingerprint Necklace

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.

Coffee Glass

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It's officially ice coffee season, so get her outfitted with a fun new glass. It'll be icing on the cake if she's a Taylor Swift fan. You can also get a "In My Girl Mom Era" cup, or one that simply says "Mom."

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Personalized Gift

Family Tree of Life Birthstone Necklace

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).

Coupon Book 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!

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Mother’s Day Bookmark Sticker Scenes

Mother’s Day Bookmark Sticker Scenes
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Toddlers love stickers, so this is a DIY project they'll really respond to with excitement. They can make 12 bookmarks and decorate them with re-positionable stickers before handing them over to Mom to use in her favorite tomes. (Or maybe an adult can get a new book to go with it?)

'Mama' Heishi Bracelet Set

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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.

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Handprint Flowers Art Print

Handprint Flowers Art Print
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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.

'Me and My Mama' Board Book

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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.

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Personalized Gift

Personalized Family Wall Art

Personalized Family Wall Art
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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 the people, the child names and even add pets!

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

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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Marisa LaScala
Senior Parenting & Relationships Editor

Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky. 

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