The Verge’s 2026 Mother’s Day gift guide

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Follow Follow See All Verge Shopping The Verge’s 2026 Mother’s Day gift guide From time-saving gadgets to more sentimental picks, we’ve pooled together Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

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Image: The Verge Sheena Vasani Close Sheena Vasani Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Follow Follow See All by Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The Verge . Whether it’s managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others.

Mother’s Day, May 10th, is an opportunity to return the favor, so we’ve rounded up practical gadgets and little luxuries that can lighten her load. This year’s picks are designed to support moms in a variety of ways, regardless of their interests. Some of our recs, like Roborock’s mop-equipped Q10 Plus , can help save precious time, while smart screens like the Skylight Calendar 2 can help take the stress out of managing a busy family schedule.

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Other gifts are all about relaxation and self-care, whether through wellness tracking , massage , or a salon-like blowout . As always, we’ve thrown in a few sentimental items — including a digital photo frame and an illustrated mug — just in case you want something a little more personal. No matter what she’s into, though, you’ll surely find something below that will make her special day even better.

How much do you want to spend? Under $20 $21 to $50 $51 to $150 $151 to $400 $401+ Birdfy Feeder $ 100 $ 200 50 % off $ 100 Birdfy’s smart feeder lets mom appreciate each feathery friend as they stop by and eat. The feeder’s 1080p camera can record and identify birds that swing by for a snack, offering beautiful close-up views.

Users will also receive alerts and video clips on their phones via the app, so they’ll never miss a moment.

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