The Best Mother's Day Gifts From the Kids (That You Can Actually Find in New Westminster)
Mother's Day is coming up, and if you're a dad, grandparent, or caregiver trying to help the little ones give mom something meaningful, you've probably already discovered that most gift guides are full of spa vouchers, wine, and candles.
But what if mom's world right now is her kids? What if the most meaningful gift isn't something for her to enjoy alone, but something that brings her and her little ones together?
That's exactly the angle we take at Baby Nook. We're a local baby boutique inside New Westminster's River Market, and everything we stock is handpicked for families at exactly this stage of life. Here are our favourite Mother's Day gifts that work for the whole family from little hands to Mom.
1. Paint With Me Kits — The Gift That's Actually an Experience
$18 | Available in-store and online
If there's one gift that gets our team genuinely excited this Mother's Day, it's our Paint With Me Kits.
Here's why: it's not just a gift, it's an afternoon together.
Each kit comes with everything a toddler and their mom need to sit down, slow down, and make something beautiful together. No prep, no mess anxiety, no running to the craft store. Just open the box and paint.
We carry four themes right now:
- Under the Ocean — sea creatures, soft blues, calming vibes
- Dinosaur — for the toddler who is very into dinosaurs (you know who you are)
- Birthday — cheerful, colourful, perfect for a celebration feel
- Easter — seasonal and sweet
The best part? Mom gets to keep the finished painting. It goes on the fridge, on the wall, on her desk at work. A piece of art made by her kid, on Mother's Day. That's the kind of gift that doesn't end up in a drawer.
Perfect for: Toddlers 2-5 years old, with a parent or caregiver helping
2. Floral Nursery Prints — Art for Her Space
From $16 | Available in-store and online
Moms spend a lot of time making their home beautiful for everyone else. A floral print just for her chosen by her kid, hung in her favourite corner is a simple, lasting gift.
Our Floral Collection includes eight different designs, all soft, botanical, and genuinely beautiful. At $16, they're one of the most affordable meaningful gifts you'll find anywhere in New Westminster.
Pair one with a Mother's Day card (more on that below) and you have a complete, thoughtful gift for under $25.
Perfect for: Any age child, with a parent or grandparent picking it out
3. Mother's Day Cards — Because the Words Matter
$5.95 – $7.99 | Available in-store
We carry a small but carefully chosen selection of Mother's Day cards, and our current favourite for the "from the kids" angle is the "I Love You This Much" card at $5.95.
It's simple. It's true. And when a three-year-old hands it to their mom with sticky fingers and a big smile, it's everything.
We also carry:
- Happy Mother's Day Wreath Card ($7.99) — elegant, classic
- Blooming Lovely Mother's Day Card ($7.99) — sweet and floral
Pro tip: Let your toddler scribble their name inside. That scribble is worth more than anything you could write yourself.
Perfect for: Any age child — let them "sign" it themselves
4. Mama Sweatshirt — Cozy, Wearable, Sentimental
$49 – $69 | Available in-store and online
For older kids (or dads shopping on behalf of the kids), our Mama Sweatshirts are one of our bestselling Mother's Day items this year.
Available in white, black, and grey, these are genuinely comfortable everyday sweatshirts not the kind that get worn once and forgotten. Moms actually wear these. To the park, on school runs, on the couch after bedtime.
The word "Mama" says everything. It's a gift that says: you are the most important thing in our world.
At $49-69, it's one of the more premium options in our Mother's Day range but it's also the one most likely to become a favourite piece of clothing she reaches for every week.
Perfect for: A gift from older kids (3+), purchased by a partner or grandparent
5. Enamel Cups — Small, Beautiful, Practical
From $15 | Available in-store and online
Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that make every morning a little nicer. Our Enamel Cups are exactly that.
Pretty, durable, and the kind of thing a mom uses every single day for her morning coffee or afternoon tea. At $15, they're perfect as a standalone gift for a tight budget, or as part of a little gift bundle paired with a card and a floral print.
Perfect for: Any age child, with a parent's help
How to Build a "From the Kids" Gift Bundle
Not sure which to choose? Here are three ready-made combinations at different price points:
Under $25 — The Sweet & Simple Bundle
- "I Love You This Much" Card ($5.95)
- Floral Print ($16)
- Total: ~$22
Under $40 — The Activity Bundle
- Paint With Me Kit ($18)
- Mother's Day Card ($7.99)
- Enamel Cup ($15)
- Total: ~$41
Under $80 — The Full Package
- Mama Sweatshirt ($49)
- Floral Print ($16)
- Mother's Day Card ($7.99)
- Total: ~$73
All of these are available in-store at Baby Nook inside River Market, New Westminster — or online at babynook.ca with free shipping in Canada on orders over $100.
Come See Us In Store
We're open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, inside River Market at 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster.
We're just 25 minutes from Vancouver by car, and one block south of the New Westminster SkyTrain station — making us one of the most accessible baby boutiques in the Lower Mainland.
Bonus: Show your parking ticket at the register and get $4 off any purchase of $40 or more.
Not sure what to get? Come in and talk to our team. We know our inventory inside and out and genuinely love helping families find the right gift. That's what being a local boutique means to us.
Online Orders Welcome
Ordering for someone outside New Westminster? No problem — we ship across Canada. Free shipping on orders over $100.
Shop the full Mother's Day collection at babynook.ca/collections/gifts-for-moms
Baby Nook is New Westminster's local baby boutique, inside River Market at 810 Quayside Drive. Open 7 days a week. We handpick every item — organic clothing, Canadian baby brands, toys, gifts, and more — for families at every stage