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Happiest Baby

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Happiest Baby
Cory Ohlendorf

Shopping for a grad? There’s a straightforward formula that works every time and we’ve got it for you right here.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 

How to Buy a Graduation Gift That Actually Lands

If you’ve got a recent grad to celebrate, keep the gift simple but thoughtful. The best presents tend to follow a few timeless rules: They’re either well-made or carry some kind of personal meaning, they serve a real purpose in the recipient’s next chapter and they feel just a little out of reach—something he or she wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves but will genuinely appreciate. Aim for that sweet spot where it feels elevated without being extravagant, practical without being boring and you won’t miss.

Our Picks

PRX 40mm watch,
$450 at Tissot

 

Le Mont St Michel Chore jacket,
$295 at Huckberry

 

Leather notebook,
$95 at Smythson

 

Percale move-in bundle,
$674 / $593.12 at Brooklinen

 

Miansai Evil eye bracelet,
$155 at Miansai

 

Blue de Chauffe Leather briefcase,
$510 at MR PORTER

 

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The Smartest Mother’s Day Gift?
Better Sleep

SNOO Smart Sleeper bassinet, on sale for $1,440.75

For the mom who’s running on fumes (and doing it beautifully), Happiest Baby’s Mother’s Day sale is less about splurging and more about survival—with a little luxury baked in. Built around the brand’s cult-favorite sleep solutions, from the app-connected SNOO Smart Sleeper to its lineup of swaddles and organic bedding, everything here is designed to do one thing: help babies sleep better so parents can, too . Whether you’re gifting a new mom, upgrading your own setup, or finally pulling the trigger on that sanity-saving bassinet, consider this a practical indulgence that pays off nightly.

Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

This diver-inspired watch has a rubber tropical strap that's excellent for warm weather and a sturdy 44mm brushed and polished case equipped with a unidirectional rotating top ring.

$139 / $104
(w/code SPRING25)
by Timex

 

If you're looking for some cool barrel-leg denim but not looking to spend much, these jeans are just want you need.

$148 / $89.99
by Madewell

 

Cut in a relaxed straight-leg fit, these sweats are finished with open-hem cuffs, exterior drawcords, side pockets and one back pocket.

$70 / $54.99
by Abercrombie & Fitch

 

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