GoKawiilMother's Day is on the horizon (it falls on Sunday, May 10, this year), and while you still have time to pick out a gift for mom, why procrastinate? To help you out, we consulted the moms here at CNET and rounded up our top CNET-recommended products that our editors would enjoy getting as gifts themselves.
Whether your mom (or grandmother, mother-in-law or any other mother figure in your life) is into tech, cooking or she could use a little self-care, we have Mother's Day gifts that'll fit the bill. We've assembled a variety of gift ideas here at different price points including several that cost less than $100 and some for even less than $50. And if you really want to splurge, we have some pricier picks we know she would appreciate. All of our gift recommendations have been fully reviewed or anecdotally tested by CNET editors.
Tech gifts for Mom
Apple Watch SE (3rd Gen) As any mom who works remotely knows, working from home while also running a home can lead to some serious scatterbrain. An Apple Watch SE 3 will help Mom locate her phone if lost, schedule her day, make playlists for running and 1,000 other things. It's also Apple's most affordable smartwatch. CNET editor and mom Bridget Carey says, "I never cared about an Apple Watch until I had to do everything at home. Now it's the only way I stay sane." Read our Apple Watch SE (2022) review. $219 at Amazon $249 at Apple Close
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite If the mom in your life enjoys reading, give her easy access to an endless supply of books with the newest Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, CNET's favorite all-around e-reader. Our CNET testers appreciated its high contrast ratio and faster page turns than other models. It's also a bit thinner and has a bigger screen than previous models. Perfect for bringing on flights if Mom's planning any summer vacations. $160 at Amazon Close
Apple AirTags, 4-pack Apple AirTags aren't new, but they still make excellent gifts for mothers who might misplace the occasional item. Get a set of four so she can throw one in her beach tote, purse, wallet and luggage. You can even have them engraved free with her initials if you order them through Apple -- although a four-pack tends to be cheaper on Amazon. $63 at Amazon $70 at Best Buy $85 at B&H Photo-Video Close
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Although Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are great, they're not for everyone. The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 aren't technically AirPods but they're built on the same tech platform as the H2 chip-equipped AirPods Pro and offer many of the same features, including active noise canceling and a transparency mode to let ambient sound in. They also sport the handy ear hook, which means Mom can wear them while jogging or doing pretty much anything. Plus, the Powerbeats Pro 2 buds come in a range of flashy and fun colors. $234 at Best Buy $250 at Amazon $250 at Apple Close
Self-care gifts for Mom
Amazon Zimasilk 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase Protect Mom's hair and skin while she sleeps with a silk pillowcase. Zimasilk's Mulberry Silk Pillowcase is CNET's top pick for the best silk pillowcase of 2026. It comes in more than 35 colors and various sizes so you're sure to find one that matches her bedroom decor. It's easy to wash (you can just throw it in the delicate cycle and line dry it) and it has a convenient zipper on the side to keep the pillow snug. $22 at Amazon Close
Theragun Mini (3rd Gen) Mom is walking here, she's walking there and sometimes back here because she forgot her dang keys (hello, AirTags). She could use a good massage or seven, and this compact massage gun from Therabody will do exactly that -- whenever and wherever she wants. $160 at Amazon Close
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