Mother's Day gift ideas 2025: great presents to make mum smile on her special day

It feels like 2025 just kicked off, but in no time, it's gonna be May — and that means it's time for Mother's Day. Landing on the second weekend every year, Mother's Day 2025 falls on Sunday, May 11, so there are only a few weeks to go until the big day.

Here at Tom's Guide, we want to make sure mum's day is as special as ever, so we've handpicked the best Mother's Day gifts for every kind of mum. So if your mum's a fashionista at the gym, reading the latest bestseller, or a tech-savvy jet setter, we've got you covered.

Even if it's her first Mother's Day, spoiling mum can be as simple as a gift card to her favourite retailer, a nice bouquet of flowers or perhaps, a brand-new robot vacuum that'll take the "work" out of housework.

So read on to find some of the best Mother's Day gift ideas this year. 

Mother's Day gift ideas

Mother's Day gift ideas: Retailer quick links

Here's a brief snapshot of some Aussie retailers that have specifically curated items for Mother's Day:

ASOS: shop clothing, accessories, shoes and more
Adore Beauty: skincare, makeup, hair care and body and bath gift sets
Amazon: shop everything from electronics to fitness wearables, home decor and more
Big W: shop home and kitchen appliances, bedding, wellness and clothing
Emma Sleep: save up to 50% off Emma's award-winning mattresses
Groupon: gift mum a pamper day or massage, dining experiences, cocktail making classes and more
GymShark: shop activewear sets, leggings and gym accessories
KitchenAid: shop KitchenAid's favourites in its exclusive Mother's Day sale
Myer: handbags, fashion and accessories, and so much more
Oz Hair and Beauty: hair appliances, skincare and beauty products, and fragrances
Princess Polly: shop clothing, activewear, accessories, shoes and trending items
Sephora: makeup gifts, skincare, fragrances and more
The Good Guys: coffee machines, vacuum cleaners, wearables and home appliances
The Iconic: spoil mum with clothing, sleepwear, jewellery and accessories

Flowers and gift hampers

Hamper Emporium 

With hampers available in a range of sizes and categories, it's almost a no-brainer not to shop for mum's gift at Hamper Emporium. Hampers are available for virtually any budget, and delivery is free nationwide—you can even schedule your gift ahead of time.

You can check out the full range of hampers here.

Gourmet Basket 

Gourmet Basket's Mother's Day selection is definitely geared towards giving mum that pamper day she deserves, with a range of spa-infused baskets on offer. Plus, you can even score a free personalised keyring with every hamper purchase over AU$99 if you add a gift card message to your chosen bundle — how sweet!

Check out more on Gourmet Basket.

Edible Blooms 

Edible Blooms offer more than just the average bunch of flowers. With mouthwatering, exquisite arrangements on offer, there's something for every mum to enjoy. If mum has more of a sweet tooth, a Flower Bouquet with Donuts and Strawberries could be a great choice. Or if you want to get mum a more generous-sized gift hamper, then a Gourmet High Tea bundle could be worth your pennies. 

Search for more sweet treats on Edible Blooms.

Tech Gift Ideas

Kindle (2024)

If mum's a bit of a bookworm, but hasn't quite branched out into the world of ereaders and audiobooks, there's no better way to give her a nudge than gifting her the 2024 Kindle. Available in two colourways — including a fun new Matcha green — the Kindle is a perfect entry-level ereader that can also play audiobooks via Bluetooth. If mum's a little more advanced on her ereader journey, we'd suggest giving the Kobo Libra Colour a go.

Ring camera

Give mum the ultimate peace of mind when she's away by gifting her with a Ring Video Doorbell or a Ring security camera. With both indoor and outdoor cameras, doorbells and camera bundles with spotlights available, all Ring devices can be integrated into the companion app, making it easy to check on your home. Plus, most devices come with night mode and high-definition colour, so mum will clearly see when her online shopping gets dropped off!

Ember Mug

As someone who forgets making coffee most mornings, I cannot recommend an Ember mug enough. This smart, temperature-controlled mug can be set to your preferred drinking temperature, keeping your chosen beverage hot (or warm) for up to 1.5 hours when using the battery or a full day when paired with its charging coaster.

Home appliances gift ideas

Tineco Floor One S6 Stretch floor washer

As a fan of this particular floor washer, I know it'll make mum's day, especially if she's constantly cleaning up wet and dry messes on her hard floors. Tineco's floor washer, the S6 Stretch, packs a mighty punch when cleaning up spills on hard surfaces, as it effortlessly cleans tough messes and fast-dries them. It also comes with a self-drying brush roll that allows you to clean again in minutes. The floor washer can lie almost completely flat, cleaning dust under beds and in tight spaces.

Buy it now on Amazon.

Ecovacs Deebot N10 robot vacuum cleaner

Now, owning one of the best robot vacuum cleaners may come at a cost, but they're always worth the investment, especially if you know mum will get a fair share of use out of one. This Ecovacs Deebot N10 is currently discounted by a massive 27%, bringing it down to AU$549 on Amazon. While that's still a pretty penny, there's no better way to thank mum for all she does than gift her with something that'll help out around the house — maybe even more so than dad does.

Buy it now on Amazon.

Kitchen Appliance Gift Ideas

Ninja Creami

If mum's an ice-cream lover or frozen dessert fan, then the Ninja Creami is a worthy addition to her kitchen appliance lineup. The 11-in-1 frozen treat maker can whip up anything — whether that's protein ice cream, acai smoothie bowls, Italian shaved ice or a fun, fruity sorbet — all with the touch of a button! It does take some prep, though, so it could be worth setting up some fun mixes ahead of time and showing mum how it's done on the day.

KitchenAid stand mixer

If mum's an avid home baker, then she could use one of these KitchenAid stand mixers in her arsenal. While it might be more of a splurge gift, these stand mixers can do it all, from whipping up fluffy meringues to making pastry — and in a flash, too. Plus, they come in a range of colours — including 2025's colour of the year, Butter — and sizes, so the hardest choice you'll make is picking mum's favourite colour.

Breville the Barista Express

This espresso machine is perfect for hobbyist baristas and coffee connoisseurs alike. This manual coffee machine streamlines the brewing process from beans to latte with its integrated conical burr grinder, steam wand and precise espresso extraction — making it perfect for any mum wanting to start her morning right with a delicious at-home coffee.

Travel & Lifestyle Gift Ideas

Apple Watch Series 10

Ranked as our best smartwatch of 2025, the Apple Watch 10 is the best one yet. Dubbed the thinnest Apple Watch, it is the best model for fitness and wellness tracking thanks to its comfy design, easy-to-view screen, and Apple's latest holistic features, like sleep apnea detection. You can check out our full review of the wearable here.

July

If your mum is constantly on the go, then a July bag may be up her alley. Whether it's a casual Everyday Mini Tote or a stylish Carry On suitcase, July has plenty of options to suit all her travel needs. Available in limited edition and standard colourways across all bags, you can even personalise your purchase for an extra cost, making it the perfect keepsake. 

Check out July's range on their website. 

Lululemon

Lululemon is not for every mum, but if she's constantly at the gym, yoga, or a spin class or spends the day in leggings because they're comfy, it may be time to upgrade her activewear. Lululemon's Align shop stocks colourful and versatile options for everyday active apparel. Despite the hefty price tags on select items, Lululemon offers great-quality exercise gear that'll last a long time, so it may be worth the splurge. 

Stanley Quencher H2O FlowState Tumbler

You've probably seen this stylish, stainless steel tumbler everywhere, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. Ranked as one of our best water bottles in 2025, the Stanley Quencher's double-walled insulation keeps iced drinks cold for 48 hours and chilled drinks cold for 12 hours, which is pretty impressive. Stanley tumblers come in a range of colours and sizes too, so there's no shortage of options, and we're sure this cup will make mum's day that much cooler (pun intended).

Nike running shoes

Again, the best Nike running shoes won't be for every mum, but if the woman in your life heads out regularly to either wind down or keep fit, the brand makes some of the most comfortable and durable sneakers money can buy. Deciding on which pair to buy can be tricky (especially if mum is picky), so we've rounded up some of our favourite Nike runners in the widget below to help you. It really comes down to price range and preference though, so if none of the shoes below tickle mum's fancy, we'd suggest grabbing her a Nike gift card instead.