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While Mother’s Day is often centered around the one who brought us into the world, widening our lens reveals just how many mother figures are woven into our lives. It’s a beautiful reminder to celebrate not only those mothering in the traditional sense, but also the women who nurture, support, and help bring something new to life.
Need a last-minute gift? Save yourself some stress and head to one of our favorite spots: Target. For this Target Mother’s Day Gift Guide, we’ve rounded up gift ideas for all the mothers in your life—including new moms, mom friends, and mother figures in your life. A Target run never lets us down, and these gifts are the perfect way to say thank you to the moms in your world.
Gifts For New Moms
Entering motherhood is a whirlwind of every raw emotion coupled with the bare necessities of life. It’s both a tender and trying time—so if there’s a new mom in your life, chances are she could use the reminder that she’s worth tending to, too.
Gifts For Mom Friends
Mom friends can be lifelines, from easing after-school pick-ups to swapping advice in the group chat. Whether you’re a fellow mom yourself or just have friends who also happen to be moms, now’s the perfect time to say, “I see you, and I’m grateful for you.”
Gifts For Mom and Mom-Adjacent
Because of them, you are. These are the role models and truth-tellers who have always been in your corner—who are a little more down the road from you and share valuable wisdom in their wake. Let them know how much you appreciate all the time they’ve invested, and while it’s likely they’d rather have your presence over presents, a thoughtful gift never hurts.
This post was last updated on April 26, 2026, to include new insights.
