17 Gifts For Parents Who Always Make The Nice List

A toast to the parents who pack endless lunches, wipe countless runny noses, and keep their households running each and every day. With base notes of champagne grapes and top notes of mandarin and grapefruit, this light and bubbly gift is a unique way to say, ‘Cheers to you!’ Personalize it with a handwritten note on the packaging.

For those days when they just don’t have the time to run a brush through their hair. This hat from Love Your Melon boasts temperature-regulating fabrication, UPF 50+ Sun Protection, and a built-in moisture wicking sweatband. Plus, every purchase furthers the fight against pediatric cancer!

For the parents who are constantly snapping photos of their kids, there’s the HP Sprocket Studio Photo Printer. Remember the days when pictures got developed and put in a tangible album? With this easy-to-use printer, parents can revert back to the good ol’ days, but still have that instantaneous service we now crave. It prints 4” x 6” photos directly from their smartphone, or edit before they print with the HP Sprocket app.

Multitasking is a superpower, but it’s much easier to master with the right tools. The Everyday Microwave Cookware Set from Anyday is one of those tools. The set includes a large deep dish and a large shallow dish, a medium deep dish, and a medium shallow dish. All bowls are made from frosted borosilicate glass and their matching lids are comprised of borosilicate glass, platinum-grade silicone, and microwave-safe stainless steel (they can also be used in the oven). Making meals in 30 minutes or less has never been easier.

Keep your favorite couple caffeinated with this duo gift set from Seven Grams Caffe. Its beans are independently roasted and the cookies are freshly made to order (and can be heated to enhance that ooey-gooey chocolate experience they’ve been missing). The combination is a dynamic snack option that will put a little pep in even the most exhausted parent’s step.

The Hatch Rest 2nd Gen is a brilliant gift for parents of little ones. Not only does it emit a gentle glow and 11 soothing sounds to choose from, like white noise, rain, and the ocean, the customizable nightlight also serves as a sleep program. Here’s how it works: In order to teach your child when it’s time to get out of bed (and when it’s time to stay put so Mommy or Daddy can sleep in), you can program the device to change colors, indicating these different cues. What’s more, parents can control the device remotely, so if they aren’t ready for the pitter-patter of little feet just yet, they can adjust the lamp via smartphone.

If there’s anything new parents love more than taking their child(ren)’s picture, it’s taking pictures with their child(ren). Instead of them having to awkwardly set up the camera on a stack of books, treat the family to a professionally planned Shoott (see what I did there?). The 30-minute sessions are free, which means parents will only pay for their photos and any retouching they request.

While caffeine gives parents energy, wine helps parents loosen up after a long day. Üllo’s crystal glass decanter will enhance their sipping experience by purifying and aerating their favorite red. The magical system eliminates sulfates and infuses wine to bring out the flavor. It also chills wine to its ideal temperature of  60°F in minutes via its heat-exchanger core, so each glass tastes like perfection.

When you’re a parent (especially a parent of little ones), sleep is precious and fleeting. Help them make the most of the hours they reap by transforming their space with these bamboo sheets from Nest. Available in bed sizes from twin to California king, as well as three colorways (white, pewter, and slate), the sheets are made from 300 thread count rayon derived from bamboo. They’re moisture-wicking, lightweight and cooling, and boast antimicrobial properties, so they’re especially great for sensitive skin.

To ensure their cup of coffee stays warm no matter how many times they have to put it down, meet the Ember Mug. The Mug 2 is more than a consistently warm cup; it allows users to set their ideal temperature and keeps it desirably hot or cold for up to 80 minutes, depending on the size of the mug.

Whether they have stiff muscles from working out or just working hard at life, the Therabody Theragun can provide that “ah”-inducing massage they so desperately need. The Prime is a percussive therapy device engineered with QuietForce technology to work the muscles quickly and efficiently, with very little noise disrupting their relaxation. With four easy-to-use attachments and different speed ranges to customize their treatment and 120 minutes of battery life per charge, it delivers the physical relief and release parents crave, from the comfort of their own home.

Making it to the gym is hard enough when you aren’t a parent. Add one or a couple of kids into the mix, and the time you have to exercise becomes even more limited. Bring the gym to their home with the JaxJox Dumbbell Connect. Like the Theragun, the Dumbbell Connect is a smart system: the first-of-its-kind digital adjustable dumbbell that ranges from 5 to 80 lbs with the touch of a button. Replacing an entire weight rack, its 16 dumbbells in one, making the equipment compact and travel-friendly, so they can sneak in a workout whenever, wherever their schedule allows.

Available in a range of colors from soft white to dusk, Parachute’s Turkish cotton robe will quickly become a staple piece in their closet. Buy a pair or one to share, and expect to see the parents on your list living in this lightweight lounger.

Admittedly, I was a skeptic of air purifiers – until I saw my toddler wheezing over the poor air quality we’ve experienced as of late. If you want a gift that takes care of the whole family, Molekule is a great option. Beautiful, sleek, and ultra-powerful, these air purifiers are the top-of-the-line and provide precious peace of mind to parents.

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Although the novelty of home offices has largely worn off post-pandemic, there are still some of us out there (me!!) who are updgrading their home offices. This one is a multi-purpose upgrade: bolster the home office functionality and have a treadmill for everyday workouts. Making it to the gym is nearly impossible for me as a parent, so the convenience of having a treadmill right at home is priceless.

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Listen, I’m not usually one for subscriptions… but Bouqs is different. I hate spending money on flowers for myself, but love having gorgeous fresh flowers. Sure, I could always go the Trader Joe’s route and curate my own, but what parent has time for that? (Kudos if you do.) The Bouqs Co. provides a great solution, shipping gorgeous, fresh bouquets to your home on a regular basis. This will feel like a splurge to the parent on your list – IYKYK.

If there’s one thing I hate buying for myself, it is throw pillows. I hate picking them out, mostly because I find the options overwhelming and that I always see one I like more a few days later. To me, throw pillows have the “salad effect” – it always tastes better when someone else makes it. Same vibes for throw pillows; they migth just be better when someone else picks them. I love these ones from Article. With almost 200 reviews, you can see that folks are loving these ones… and the parent on your list will, too.