1. Adoption triad jewelry

The adoption triad symbol is popular in the adoption community. It represents the birth family, the adoptive family, and the adoptee. A bracelet or necklace (like this one) with the symbol is a classic birth mom gift for a reason. It shows birth mom your commitment to including her as part of your family and as an important part of your family story.

2. Recordable story book

Ask her to record herself reading a story to her child. While the story book will come home with you, she’ll know that she’s a part of the child’s life. As your child grows, they will love hearing her voice read to them, and they’ll feel connected to her each time they open the book.

3. Recovery comfort

Bring her a bag full of items she can use as she recovers from labor and delivery, as well as placement. Think slippers, cozy socks, lotions, a handmade blanket, tissues, hot chocolate packets or teabags, her favorite snacks. Or perhaps a comfy tee. The possibilities are endless. 

4. Disposable cameras, a photo album, and a gift card

Pictures are going to be so important to everyone as the child grows. Give birth mom a few disposable cameras and an album so she can take pictures at the hospital and keep them forever. She may want lots of pictures of the baby, pictures of her and the baby, pictures of her family with the baby, or even pictures of you with the baby. Include a gift card so she can print them when she’s ready.

5. Coordinating state necklaces

Buy yourself a necklace with the state (like this one!) your child was born in. Give your child’s birth mom a coordinating necklace with the state you live in. A piece of your heart (and your child’s heart) will always be with her, and a piece of her heart will always be with you.

6. A keepsake box

With so many open adoptions in the US, you’ll probably be sending her lots of pictures, artwork, and small gifts. A beautiful box to keep it in not only gives her a place to put them, but it reaffirms your commitment to the open relationship.

Be sure to check with your agency or lawyer regarding birth mother gifts and state laws. Many states limit how much adoptive parents can spend on a gift.

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1. For Valentine’s Day, you can have your child stamp five hearts with red ink (or draw five red hearts) on white paper. At the top of the page write, “Five Things I Love About my Birth Mom/Dad.” Then have them write those qualities they love (i.e. “you’re funny”) in black marker inside the hearts. Have them sign their name at the bottom and mail that valentine out.
2. A quilt made of your child’s baby clothes. This is a bit expensive (ours was around $120) but is a really sweet gesture. If you’re not so handy with needle and thread, you can find quilters on Etsy, send them the clothes your child has outgrown, and they send it back as a quilt.   
3. Turkey hand art is a classic craft for Thanksgiving. Trace your child’s hand on paper then color each finger red, yellow, brown, and orange. The thumb is the turkey’s head, so add glued on pieces of paper in the shape of an eye, mouth, and wattle. In the center of the hand, write birth mom’s name, or, “Grateful for you, (Susie).” On each finger, write in black marker nice adjectives your child uses to describe birth mom (nice, creative, funny, etc.) On the back write “Love, (child’s name).”
4. This super cute Halloween keepsake of your child’s footprints.
5. For Christmas, take a baby shoe your child has outgrown and make two ornaments (one for your family, one for birth family). Make a hole in the heel of the shoe and slip a pretty bow through to knot and hang from the tree or simply tie the bow from the shoelaces and hang.

And if you’re not so handy in the craft department, but want to give your child’s birth parents something special, be sure to check out the dozens of items available on AdoptionGifts.com. You just might find that special something.

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1. This book which provides comfort and tells 23 birth mother’s stories.

Being a birth mother can feel very isolating. Knowing there are other women like her can be enormously helpful for your child’s birth mom. The woman who compiled this book is a birth mother herself.

2. A framed photo of the baby wearing this.

I actually had an idea a couple of years ago to write, “I love my birth mom” on a white onesie with black sharpie marker. Fortunately for us, there is now a pre-made onesie to say it all!

3. This beautiful adoption triad necklace.

I have seen several necklaces like this; however, this one is by far the prettiest. It will be available online. Even if she doesn’t wear it out every day, she can still hang it on a mirror in her room or keep it as a keepsake.

4. A baby book like this that you make and then make photocopies of for the birth parents.

Baby books that document “firsts” are a common project for all new moms. When you complete yours, photocopy all the pages and send as a package to your child’s birth mother and father. This way they’ll know all of baby’s important dates and milestones. Of course, you can email the pages too, but it’s nice to have something tangible to hold in your hands. Make sure everyone is okay with sharing addresses.

5. This bracelet as a reminder of birth mom’s strength.

Birth mothers are some of the strongest women you’ll ever meet. This bracelet allows her to remember her strength and feel empowered after the adoption. For a birth father, you could find an Etsy seller to custom make a necklace or wallet or ring to say, “Birth Dad Strong” or something similar.

Of course, there are many ideas out there if one of these ideas isn’t right for your child’s birth parents. You can always peruse this awesome gift site for more ideas regarding the perfect gifts for birth parents. Good luck!

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