The 17 best Mother’s Day deals for when she says ‘don’t spend too much’ | Gift ideas from the Filter US

Cozy Earth

Adjustable Bamboo Sleep Mask

$32.30

This adjustable sleep mask is made (mostly) of bamboo and is both cooling and soft. Its Velcro fastener stays put even during a night of tossing and turning, and it creates a total blackout conducive to restful sleep. If the mom in your life struggles to get the recommended eight hours of shuteye either due to a busy schedule or fluctuating hormones, this could certainly help.

Shokz open-ear headphones permit ambient noise and allow you to hear your own voice on calls, but also have excellent sound quality. They’re a great choice for a busy mom, or even a less-busy mom. In his review of 42 pairs of headphones, Simon Cohen, a reviewer for the Filter, praised these as “supremely comfortable”, and says “I’ve used them for whole days at a time, mostly because I forget I’m wearing them.”

Calpak

Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack

$168.30

As an outdoorsy mom myself, this backpack – one of our best-tested personal item bags – would top my most-wanted list. It was praised by the Filter reviewer Jessica Reyes for its array of pockets and for being “so, so pretty”. Bonus: the polyester is recycled.

Jonathan Adler

Versailles Coaster Set

$49.99

These porcelain coasters feature colorful, Escher-like patterns with gold details. One recipient told Ali Francis, a contributor for the Filter, that they are “bold, bright, and a great keepsake”.

Caraway

12-Piece Ceramic Set With Storage Organizers

$445

In Bernadette Machard de Gramont’s quest for the best induction cookware, the Filter contributor found Caraway’s ceramic cookware set reigned supreme because “they’re extremely versatile – they went from the stovetop to oven (up to 550F), performing beautifully in almost all manner of cooking.”

Momcozy

Stroller Organizer

$28.99

For new moms, a particular hassle is transporting your baby from one point to another with a mountain of gear along for the ride. This stroller organizer keeps the essentials within reach (and out of the coveted storage cabin beneath the baby’s seat). I particularly appreciate the insulated drink holder to house both coffee and the baby’s bottle.

Benvwe

Faux Fur Throw Blanket

$42.98

For an afternoon of reading or dozing on the couch, Lauren Gould on the Filter’s editorial team recommends this faux fur throw blanket, which is available in 13 colors and four sizes. With its bubble-like texture, it’s reminiscent of the trendy Lola blanket, and will add a fetching bit of texture to a room.

Lululemon

Swiftly Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt 2.0 Waist Length

$54

For Lauren Gould, the Filter US’s editorial coordinator, this base layer tops her list of running essentials. It retains its shape after years (and miles) of wear, it has stay-put thumb holes to stop it from riding up and it is designed to ward off sweat and odors. “I bought my first shirt years ago, and it still looks and feels as if I bought it yesterday,” Gould says. It comes in colors from jewelled magenta to black plum.

Le Creuset

Signature Round Saucepan

from $187.96

This attractive saucepan, vetted by our colleagues at the Filter UK, comes in a rosy pink. Our writer says he appreciates “the thick, heavy iron pots for the way they retain heat and save on bills. As soon as eggs, pasta or veg come to the boil, I put the lid on and turn off the heat – and the food carries on cooking at and then just below boiling point for 10 minutes or more.”

For other Mother’s Day gift ideas, consider other items we’ve recommended from Le Creuset, such as the small cocotte for single-serve portions of mac and cheese and french onion soup, along with the Padma Lakshmi-approved Signature Oval Dutch Oven ideal for feeding the whole family.

Gap

Heavyweight Easy Baggy Sweatpant Jeans

$44

In my testing of the top sweatpant jeans, I found Gap’s heavyweight option to feel most plush and akin to pyjamas or sweatpants. The mom who loves to lounge yet look put-together will be grateful.

HexClad

The HexMill Collection Bundle

$299

“HexClad’s salt and pepper grinders are the best thing I’ve ever come across; they’re proper pricey but they’re mega,” according to Tom Kerridge, chef, restaurateur and author of Pub Kitchen. This sale includes two grinder sets – one intended to live in the kitchen, the other for the dining table.

Maria Ricapito, a contributor for the Filter, recently vouched for the velour-lined device as the ultimate sleep-inducing accessory. “I know heating pads are known for helping with injuries, but it’s become more of a lifestyle for me,” she says.

The Owlet Duo video monitor and smart sock tracks a baby’s breathing and oxygen levels when they’re asleep. Thanks to its user-friendly app and superior picture quality, the Guardian ranked it highly when reviewing the best baby monitors.