Best New Mom Care Package: 12 Days of Radiant Self-Care
My sister and I live in different areas, and I was disappointed when I couldn’t see her right before or after having her last baby.
So, inspired by the 12 days of Christmas gift, and how outrageously fun that is to do, I incorporated the same idea for a unique new mom care package.
12 Days of loving on a new mom!
How the New Mommy Care Package Works
For this gift idea, you give mama 12 small gifts in one box or a new mom gift basket.
Then, she opens one gift per day after she gives birth. It’s a simple, uplifting treat for twelve days straight.
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How to Make the Mama Gift Basket
1. Buy what you want (ideas below!)
Now, I bought most of my gifts at Target or Amazon, and I’ll include as many easy links as I can. But items can also be picked up at Walmart, the Dollar Store, or just about anywhere.
2. Write a small description or uplifting statement on a card/notecard to go with each one (I wrote on the back of each card, and my examples are below).
3. Number each card (that is the day she will open the gift).
4. Wrap the gifts and attach the cards to the correct gifts.
Best Self Care Package for a New Mom (12 Days of Gifts)
Next, here’s exactly what I bought and wrote on my cards. Then, read on for other fun ideas.
NOTE – “Doing the hard work of having a baby requires THIS stat!”
2. Bracelet with motivational inscription (She believed she could, so she did.)
NOTE – “No matter what the situation, the saying in this item rings true.”
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3. Healthy Granola Bars for on the Go
NOTE – “Now that your milk is coming, you’re going to need these!”
(*I knew that my sister was breastfeeding. If your recipient may not breastfeed, write something else!)
This popular pajama set looks ultra-comfy too! >>
NOTE – “It’s ok to add a little flair to your recovery sleep.”
5. Paper Plates and Plastic Forks
NOTE – “No cleaning allowed after dinner tonight!”
*Great price!
NOTE – “Gratitude, dreams, frustrations, or notes. Whatever you use this for, it provides amazing benefit.”
Related Post: How to Start a Lasting Journal Habit
7. New Razor
NOTE – “I always felt more like myself after I did this. So, use this new one for a little boost.”
8. Nail polish, hand cream, chapstick, face mask
NOTE – “It’s time for a little pampering mama.”
NOTE – “Make time for an innocent treat today!”
See the vanilla bean tea HERE >>
10. Dry shampoo
NOTE – “In case you haven’t been able to do this properly in the last ten days!”
Check the Batiste dry shampoo HERE >>
11. Gift Card for Coffee (Starbucks)
NOTE – “If you have not left the house yet, do it for this today!”
NOTE – “And finally, breathe mama. There will be stunningly beautiful moments and painfully hard ones. You know that now. It’s a journey. Love you!”
*See more empowering books for women HERE >>
As you can see, I didn’t write anything fancy! I didn’t even work to make anything rhyme. And you don’t have to do exactly what I did.
Related Gift Posts for Moms:
- Best Self Care Gifts for Moms
- Gifts for Busy Moms With Toddlers (and younger/older kids too!)
Below are other excellent suggestions for your care package for a new mom.
Additional New Mom Care Package Ideas
A Nice Water Bottle
It’s not easy to stay hydrated when nursing. A nice water bottle will help keep the water flowing!
This bottle is great for motivation >>
A Healthy Meal
Make mom a good hearty meal.
*To include this in the new mom care package, you’ll need to be close enough to drop off the gift on the correct day.
Don’t have enough time? Buy a meal, give a restaurant gift card, gift a delivery service, or make a homemade snack or dessert instead.
Wireless Earbuds
Easy to put in earbuds can be a blessing when you’re up and moving around all day with baby.
An Oversized Cardigan
Help mom stay warm, comfy, and be able to put LOTS of things in her pockets.
A Sleep Mask
Mom’s sleep is going to take a major hit. So, help her relieve her eyes, plus get a few more moments of shut-eye with a sleep mask.
A Useful Gift Card
Give mom the gift of a service that makes her life better. Pay for a one-time house cleaning, a babysitter (or add a coupon to babysit yourself), or throw in a massage gift card.
A Nursing Top
Nursing in public can be a pain. Especially if you’re a new mom and have to nurse often. So, give this easy t-shirt to make mom’s job easier.
Comfy slippers
Next, moms spend a lot of time in their homes right after baby comes. So, a cozy bathrobe or comfy slippers are excellent additions to your new mother care package.
These spa socks are also very affordable >>
Milk Tea
Recovery tea , milk tea, or even a “postpartum support” tea are available for mom to sip on.
Gift Card to Instacart
Mom and dad are going to have a hard time getting out of the house for a while.
So, look into their local grocery delivery options and pay for a gift card or whatever they have available for delivery.
Get groceries delivered from your favorite stores with Instacart
Name Necklace of Baby’s Name
*Customizable!
If you know the baby’s name beforehand, add a necklace (or another item) with his or her name on it. All moms love reminders of their new little miracle.
An Adult Beverage
Next, if mom enjoys a drink now and then, she’ll love a bottle of wine or beer now that she can partake again.
An Audible Subscription
Give mama the gift of listening to her favorite books. The best part is that it’s all hands-free and can be done while nursing, cuddling with baby, or cleaning up.
Postpartum New Mom Gift Basket Ideas
These items help mom’s body recover after birth. If adding them to the new mom care package, I would give them before baby comes or early after.
The FridaBaby Mom Postpartum Recovery Essentials Kit
*All-in-one solution!
If you’re looking for an all-in-one recovery kit, this one has you covered. You’ll find disposable underwear, ice maxi absorbency pads, cooling witch hazel pad liners, and perineal medicated healing foam. It’s an 11 piece set.
High Waisted Panties
*Must-have for new mama care package after birth!
Mama’s tummy needs SUPPORT after having a baby. I was really grateful for these high-waisted undies after having my babies!
Lansinoh Hot Cold Therapy Pads
These packs are something I wish I’d had with my first baby! I love that you can choose hot or cold depending on what you need at the time.
More Individual Recovery Items for Postpartum Care:
*Use together to make a diy postpartum gift basket!
To Consider With the New Mommy Care Package
Finally, I added a card to the top of everything to explain to mama how to open the gifts.
After, my sister told me that opening each gift was an exciting part of her day, and something she and her toddler looked forward to enormously.
What will you put in your new mom care package? I’d love to know!
Does your mama have older kids too? Try one of these great family gift basket ideas!
Other fun posts & resources from HHI…
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- The Best Easter Baskets for Boys & Non-Candy Easter Baskets Ideas for Girls Too – these gift lists have you covered!
- Soothing Sleep Affirmations – boosting self-talk for great shut-eye.
- The Free “Get Your Life Back” Email Challenge
- The Full Digital Personal Growth Planner
- The Free Resource Library
I received this with my second child and loved it! It was something I looked forward to and a fun little activity for my older toddler to do with me (he was my gift opener!)
So happy you enjoyed the self care package Jess!