New Mama Gift Ideas

“What gift basket items do you buy for a brand new mama?!”

That’s the question that sparked this post. I have a best friend who just had a baby, and I wanted to take her some happies that wouldn’t break the bank. But y’all, I swear the ONLY thing my brain would think of was dry shampoo, dry shampoo, and more dry shampoo. (Because, true). So I asked around for advice (Wildbird mamas, I’m looking at you!) The responses were so legit that I decided I’d share here with everyone.

First, let me just say that FOOD is always a winner! Take them dinner for sure. Cooking should not be on a new mom’s agenda. We live in the South, so I’m not even sure this one needs to be listed. It’s just a given. But, if you’d like to do something else or something more…

*All of the below items are very generic/affordable. Pick up your favorite or the new mama’s favorite (if you know it)!

Here are some amazing new mama gift suggestions:

Dry shampoo (so. much. yes.)
Lip scrub (dem crusty crusts need love)
Lip balm
Cozy socks or slippers
Book (Loved this suggestion. Even if it takes you 18 years to finish it.)
Parenting book (if you’re close)
Tiny wine bottle (You will get shit on. You will get thrown up on. You will cry. You will lose your mind. You know what, just grab the big bottle!)
Alcohol test strips (see above)
Face masks (the Dr. Jart mask pictured is amazing! Thank you extra-enthusiastic Sephora lady! She was so convincing that I picked up one for myself too. I can confirm that it’s legit. Feeling hydrated AF)
Facial wipes (for the days/weeks you choose sleep over shower/hygiene)
Makeup removing wipes
Hydrating mist
Bath bombs
“Go the F to Sleep” book (It’s absolutely hilarious. Like, belly laughs. Found it at Barnes & Noble. *contains curse words*)
Handwritten note
Fragrance free hand lotion (for those supa dry hands you wash nonstop)
Comfy lounge pants
Earth Mama bottom balm (Can get at Target or online. I’ve never used this, but several mamas said it’s the best thing they’ve ever purchased. Great for soreness/tears/hemorrhoids. Gives you cooling relief. They have a csection salve too.)
- I did use Dermoplast pain relieving spray (assuming it’s probably similar?), and that shiz is amaze (walmart, cvs, walgreens, target, etc, etc)
Nipple cream
Journal
Coffee/tea
Water bottle
Starbucks gift card
Coconut water (“as much as can fit in the basket”)
SNACKS, SNACKS, SNACKS: anything one-handed (triscuits, cheese, apples, chocolate, barkTHINS, aussie bites [these came HIGHLY recommended, but only sold at Costco], figgy pops (Costco), Cliff bars, pistachios without shells, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried figs & apricots, lactation cookies/bars, granola bars, Annie’s crackers, mixed nuts)