Sanhu House Holiday Gifting Guide: Founder-Approved Gifts for New and Expecting Moms
Note: This gift guide is not sponsored. None of these brands asked to be included. These are products Julia and the Sanhu House team genuinely love, recommend, and use in real life.
INTRODUCTION
Shopping for a new mom is not easy.
The postpartum season is tender, overwhelming, beautiful, and exhausting all at once — so gifts that look cute on paper often fall flat in real life.
New parents do not need more clutter.
They need things that support them, nourish them, or make their days feel softer.
Our founder Julia curated this year’s holiday gift guide using products she personally swears by. This list includes skincare that makes tired skin look alive, food that actually helps recovery, and baby items that simplify the hardest weeks.
Whether you are gifting a brand-new parent, a tired veteran mom, or the tiny human running the household, this guide has something they will actually use.
FOR MOM
Products that help mothers feel cared for, hydrated, rested, and less overwhelmed.
Ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil
What the company does:
Ma:nyo is a Korean skincare brand known for gentle, effective, barrier-supporting formulas and minimalist ingredient lists.
Julia’s Thoughts:
“This oil cleanser is gentle, easy to use, and rinses off cleanly. The texture is light, not greasy, and my skin feels hydrated and actually clean after I wash.”
BioDance Collagen Mask
What the company does:
BioDance creates advanced hydrogel masks and skin-barrier products known for long wear, deep hydration, and immediate glow.
Julia’s Thoughts:
“This one is an investment of time — you keep it on for at least 4 hours — but the payoff is huge. It gives an out-of-this-world glow after just one use. Most masks require multiple uses over weeks, but this one feels like a one-and-done treatment.”
Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream
What the company does:
Aestura is a dermatology-based Korean skincare brand focused on barrier creams and hydration for sensitive skin.
Julia’s Thoughts:
“An easy everyday moisturizer that absorbs quickly and leaves a soft, dewy finish. Simple, reliable, and perfect for tired skin that still wants to look alive.”
Hanni Splash Salve
What the company does:
Hanni makes elevated body care products designed to simplify routines and make self-care feel realistic and luxurious.
Julia’s Thoughts:
“This is a moisturizing salve you put on right after you finish showering, before you step out. Before I had kids, I used to put body lotion all over after every shower. After the baby, I was too tired and my legs started to look like lizard skin. This is the only way I am realistically moisturizing my body now. It has a luxurious scent that is not overpowering, so it did not make me nauseous in those sensitive postpartum days.”
Mysha Mom Membership
What the company does:
Mysha runs a community membership for moms, offering events, workshops, social gatherings, and real connection, with a strong focus on working mothers.
Julia’s Thoughts:
“The first few years with a baby can feel incredibly lonely. You are often stuck close to home, and if your friends did not have babies at the same time, it can feel isolating. A mom group helps with both baby questions and reality checks about life. This membership is one of Sanhu House’s favorites because it is tailored mainly to working moms, and they host genuinely fun events that feel worth getting a sitter or skipping bedtime for. We even got the Hanni Splash Salve recommendation from this group.”
Dagne Dover
What the company does:
Dagne Dover creates functional, durable, beautifully designed bags and organizers that parents love for their pockets, structure, and ease of use.
Julia’s Thoughts:
”This luggage is a game changer for me. It’s thoughtfully designed the way they do all of their bags with easy smooth gliding wheels, smart organization and perfectly sized for carry-on. The material is elevated but still practical like everything Dagne Dover makes - built to survive spills and all the chaos of traveling with kids while still looking polished.”
NOURISHMENT
Postpartum healing starts with nourishment. These gifts support recovery from the inside out.
Chebona
What the company does:
Chebona prepares organic, nutrient-dense meals designed specifically for postpartum recovery, cooked locally by a chef.
Julia’s Thoughts:
“Our chef partner prepares local, organic meals tailored for the recovering postpartum body. The food is packed with nutrients that support healing, and it is also legitimately delicious. Chebona is founded and cooked by a very cool mom who also happens to be a DJ. Sanhu House loves partnering with mom-founded and mom-led companies that love what they do and have incredible back stories.”
ForHer Soups
What the company does:
ForHer creates hearty, nourishing soups made with local California and Japanese ingredients, focused on healing and postpartum support.
Julia’s Thoughts:
“A beautiful option for hearty, nourishing soups with ingredients mostly sourced locally in LA and from Japan. The soups are flavorful and comforting, and the company is founded and led by a mom who is deeply passionate about healing other moms in the postpartum period.”
The Qi Tea
What the company does:
The Qi offers whole-flower teas sourced from small family-owned farms, creating a beautiful and sensory tea ritual.
Julia’s Thoughts:
“These single-origin floral teas taste as good as they look. Each bloom is hand-picked from small family-owned farms. Imagine watching a perfect flower unfurl in a glass of hot water next to someone you love. It is a full sensory experience and a gentle ritual for tired parents.”
FOR BABY
Tiny essentials that make newborn life gentler and easier.
Magnetic Me
What the company does:
Magnetic Me creates magnetic-fastener baby clothing that makes dressing and changing significantly easier, especially overnight.
Julia’s Thoughts:
“These were essential for me in the first few months. The magnetic closures make changing a newborn so much easier, especially in the middle of the night. I had ‘mother’s wrist’ postpartum, and these made dressing and undressing the baby so much more manageable. I am a die-hard fan of this company.”
Cha and Mom Hair and Body Wash plus Lotion
What the company does:
Cha and Mom offers gentle Korean baby care products that cleanse and moisturize without drying out newborn skin.
Julia’s Thoughts:
“I do not go anywhere without these for my baby. They are clean, gentle, and wash my little one effectively without drying out the skin. I also love starting my baby on Korean beauty from the very beginning.”
Tinyhood Online Prenatal and Parenting Classes
What the company does:
Tinyhood provides on-demand prenatal and parenting classes that can be watched anytime from home.
Julia’s Thoughts:
“Scheduling in-person classes can feel impossible. Tinyhood’s online classes are comprehensive, and the best part is that you can watch them anytime, anywhere. Middle of the night, during a contact nap, or yes, even in the bathroom.”
CLOSING
If you are shopping for a new mom, a tired mom, or a tiny human with strong executive function, this gift guide is an easy place to start. These products support real recovery, real nourishment, and real life.
May your gifts feel as thoughtful as your intentions.
