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Mother’s Day gift ideas & inspiration

Mother’s Day is around the corner on May 10th! Who will you be celebrating? Your own mum, the mother of your children, or perhaps a friend who’s just had a baby? Whoever it is, the second Sunday in May is the perfect moment to make her feel extra special. Here you’ll find our favourite Mother’s Day gift ideas and inspiration for activities. 

A grey/stripe BERGPALM duvet cover and pillowcase in the bedroom

Start Mother's Day right with breakfast in bed

Get the kids involved and make a full-on breakfast in bed. Include freshly brewed coffee, cake, flowers and handmade gifts. On Mother’s Day, it’s all about the little touches that turn an ordinary day into something truly special.

Kid with 2 waffles in her hand
A white IKEA 365+ plate
Woman with kid in bed hugging
A person reads a story to a small child who is leaning against a cushion with an ODDNY cushion cover on a sofa.
A light pink BLOMVECKLARE mug

Everything for a perfect breakfast

Kitchen- & tableware
Kitchen- & tableware

A Mother’s Day gift from the kids

Let your kid make a Mother’s Day card! With just some paper, markers and colours, they can create a unique piece of art that mum is sure to treasure. A personal gift full of love that will always make her smile.

Close-up of a desk with MÅLA pencils and a colourful drawing with two friends holding hands.
A mixed colours/mixed sizes MÅLA paper in the childrens room

For artworks mum will truly cherish

Everything for drawing & crafting
Everything for drawing & crafting
A pale pink BLODBJÖRK vase

A beautiful Mother's Day bouquet

Spoil Mom with a bouquet of flowers that will last for years. 

Picnic in the park or on the beach?

Surprise mum with a lovely picnic in the park! Fill a picnic basket with treats and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors together. At IKEA, you'll find everything for the perfect picnic – from chairs and blankets to cool boxes and cups. Simple, yet unforgettable!

All picnic products
Woman serves food to other woman
An enamelled steel SOLUPPGÅNG mug outside
A multicolour/flower SMAKSINNE paper napkin outside
Woman with 2 kids at the table
Man with 2 kids and dog in garden
All picnic products

An afternoon full of treats

All outdoor products
All outdoor products

Time to completely relax

Also wonderful: spa accessories that help her relax and unwind. Create a serene space with soft towels, candles and soothing music, so she can recharge. After such a lovely day, a little me-time moment is just perfect!

All scented candles
A birch MOLGER storage stool
A pink/brown TALLTITA tealight holder in the bathroom
All scented candles

Completely zen after a perfect day

All spa accessories
All spa accessories

More gift ideas

Give a gift card

Big gift, small package

Struggling to come up with something for Mother’s Day but still want to give a meaningful gift? With the IKEA gift card, she can choose her own present.

Give a gift card

How to create a special day for mum?

  • Let mum sleep in first! The day before, give her a Mother’s Day gift: a new pillow and soft bedding for a good night’s rest. Extra thoughtful: wash and dry the set first, so it’s ready for the bed!
  • Once she’s rested, treat her to breakfast in bed. Serve everything on a tray that can go straight from the kitchen to the bed, saving the kids from any mess. Add playful details and a few flowers to put a smile on mum’s face. As a surprise, gift her a new teapot and mug with breakfast.
  • If breakfast in bed isn’t her thing, prepare a Mother’s Day brunch for the whole family with mum’s favourite foods. Create a beautiful platter of treats and serve little nibbles in serving bowls to show you’ve taken the time! (Then do the dishes and tidy up!)
  • End this cosy or relaxing day together. Add extra blankets and pillows to the sofa, snuggle with the family, and read stories or watch a movie together. Happy Mother’s Day!