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Mother’s Day Gifts for the tech-savvy mum

If your mum knows her Netflix from her knitting, we can guarantee she’ll love these gadgets for Mother’s Day.

If your mum knows her Netflix from her knitting, we can guarantee she’ll love these gadgets for Mother’s Day.

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Is mum always turning to the tablet for dinner inspiration? If she’s worried about getting sticky fingers on it, treat her to a special stand so she can reference her recipes easily – and keep her favourite toy clean. Prepara I-Prep Tablet Stand Black, $29.95. Available at davidjones.com.au

The range of snazzy colours – purple, pink, black or white – aren’t the only great thing about this electric toothbrush. Its diamond-shaped bristles help to whiten teeth, but the really impressive part is how it charges in the accompanying glass. Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Sonic Electric Toothbrush, $369.95 each. Available from Philips.com.au

Can’t decide on a new release for mum’s Kindle? Let her have her say instead. Amazon Gift Cards, from $25. Available at Amazon.com

Jazz up mum’s mobile with a cool designer case. Kate Spade New York Multi Stripe iPhone6 Case, $52.28. Available from Shopbop.com

If mother dearest refuses to have a conversation before she’s had her caffeine it might be time to get her a state-of-the-art coffee maker. Breville Nespresso BEC600MR Citiz & Milk Coffee Machine, $399. Available from davidjones.com.au

Slow cooker season is upon us – and if your mum makes a mean stew, chances are she’ll be a whiz with lamb shanks, too! Especially with this.

Davis & Waddell Essentials Electric Digital Slow Cooker, $59. Available from victoriasbasement.com.au

If mum’s a frequent flyer she’ll love you forever for introducing her to these noise-cancelling headphones. Bliss. Available from myer.com.au

With nine (yep, nine) brushing options the Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum is like having a dentist at your disposal. It’s got a handy pressure sensor that’ll stop mum from brushing too hard as well as a timer to encourage her to brush her toothy pegs for the right amount of time.

Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Rechargeable Toothbrush, $299.95. Available from Philips.com.au

If your mum or mother-in-law is mad about movies, AppleTV could be a smart choice come May 8.

Apple TV3, $109. Available from apple.com/au

Just because your mum can hold her own during a tech talk doesn’t mean she hasn’t got a great LP collection. All that great vinyl should never to go to waste!

HolySmoke HS-TTSC-WRG Turntable, $169. Available from myer.com.au

Was mum addicted to MKR? And is she counting down until MasterChef? Then this pasta maker is a must.

Marcato Atlas 150 Copper Pasta Maker, $120. Available from petersofkensington.com.au

If you’re Sydney-based (or feel like treating mum to a trip), check out David Attenborough’s Virtual Reality Experiences at the Australian Museum. You’ll both be able to dive the Great Barrier Reef without leaving your chair.

Tickets from $25.49. Available at ticketek.com.au

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