Ask Us Anything: August Edition

Written By Lindsey McCaleb

Gifts for an older sibling, gender reveal party presents, and what to give a co-worker who just had a baby!

 
 

New mom & baby gifts are joyous and fun! But that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to decide what to give. We’re here to help! You submitted your what-to-gift questions and we’ve got you covered with some ideas to make your gift giving easier. Shall we get started?

Q: I want to include something for the baby’s big sister in my gift box (so she doesn’t feel left out). Any ideas?

Good thinking! How about a stuffed animal, Cuddle + Kind doll or book for the big brother or sister? From our experience, a little something for the older sibling goes a long way in helping Mama ensure that everyone feels included…when all eyes (naturally!) are on the newborn.

When you curate-your-own Nurtured 9 gift box for Mom and her newborn, simply add in one of the items mentioned above – perfect for an older sibling - so that when Mama opens up her beautiful gift, the big brother or big sister who’s excitedly watching her unwrap the present will see that special item, just for him or her.

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Q: I was just invited to a big gender reveal party. What should I bring?

While bringing a gift to a gender reveal party isn’t required by any means, it’s a lovely gesture and a fun way to share in the excitement of the big Boy or Girl unveiling. At a gender reveal party, there will likely be lots of food, drink and joyful celebration, so it makes sense to contribute something to the happy occasion, in some form or another. Here are a couple of gifts we curated specially as gender reveal “hostess gifts” (plus more here).

You also have the option of curating your own gift for the new parents and hand-selecting the items you want to include, that way you can customize your gift box in whatever way you please! Some of the individual items that you can add to your gift box to give a nod to the “gender reveal” excitement of the occasion could be the pink and blue pacifiers, pink and blue rock candy or pink and blue wildflower confetti (that’s both celebratory and practical, as the confetti is actually seeds that you can plant to grow beautiful flowers!). Enjoy the party!

Q: My co-worker and his wife just had a baby. What’s an appropriate present?

For a work associate, you can’t go wrong with one of our classic new baby gifts like The New Family Gift Box that’s focused entirely on the newborn or the Cozy at Home Newborn Parent Gift Box that includes a couple of items for Mom and Dad, too. You can also curate your own at any price point and pick exactly what you want in there, we’d just suggest steering clear of anything too personal, like our postpartum recovery items, unless you’re particularly close. (Because although our focus at Nurtured 9 is the comfort of Mama, and postpartum Moms need and appreciate items like an herbal sitz bath or organic nipple butter post-birth, it’s definitely less awkward if those gifts don’t come from John in accounting!)

Curate a Nurtured 9 gift box that’s more directed towards the new baby with items like baby clothes, stuffed animals, teethers, and lovies, and of course a few more general items for the new parents like lightly-scented nontoxic candles, savory snacks, and sweet treats, and you’ll be golden! We also have the option of adding your company logo to a stuffed animal’s nametag, the handwritten notecard or a leather tag on the gift box itself if you’re looking for a customized branded corporate touch to your coworker baby gift!

The New Family Gift Box The New Family Gift Box
The New Family Gift Box
$125.00

A PERFECT CONGRATULATORY GIFT FOR NEW PARENTS! MAKES A GREAT BABY PRESENT FOR COWORKERS & EMPLOYEES, OR A BABY SHOWER GIFT FOR MOM.

The New Family Gift Box Includes:

Why We Love This Gift:

Congratulate the new family with something for everyone to enjoy together! Staple gender-neutral baby gifts like an adorable onesie and newborn hat combo and diaper balm are just too sweet to resist. And their new arrival will no doubt enjoy snuggles with our plush bunny stuffy and wooden & silicone rattle, which also gives the new parents a bit of breather from being the entertainment. Topped off with a wonderful board book for making memories together as a new family unit. 

Packaging & Shipping Details:

This gift box for a family with a new baby is beautifully packaged in our luxe signature Nurtured 9 gift box, topped with ribbon and your gift note, handwritten on our Nurtured 9 card (no need for additional gift wrapping!).

In a hurry? No worries! Orders ship within 24 hours, and generally take 2-5 business days to arrive via ground shipping. If you need your order sooner, you may select one of our expedited shipping methods at checkout. If you have any questions about packaging & shipping, please visit our FAQ page or email us at info@nurtured9.com.

FOR BULK CORPORATE ORDERS, PLEASE EMAIL US AT INFO@NURTURED9.COM.

For additional gift options, shop our entire collection of PREGNANCY GIFT BOXES and NEW MOM GIFT BOXES or you can CURATE-YOUR-OWN

The Cozy at Home Newborn Parent Gift Box The Cozy at Home Newborn Parent Gift Box
The Cozy at Home Newborn Parent Gift Box
$149.00

A PERFECT CONGRATULATORY GIFT FOR NEW PARENTS! MAKES A GREAT BABY PRESENT FOR COWORKERS & EMPLOYEES, OR A BABY SHOWER GIFT FOR MOM.

The Cozy at Home Newborn Parent Gift Basket Includes:

  • Sun Swaddle Blanket- a gorgeous new baby essential that can be used for so much more than swaddling!

  • Silicone Sun Teether – a teether made with buttery soft silicone that fits perfectly into tiny hands (BPA free + 100% non-toxic materials)

Why We Love This Gift:

A new baby’s arrival means lots of days and nights at home. This new baby gift basket for parents is all about making that experience feel a bit more relaxing and soothing for the baby AND the parents!

First up, we’ve curated a super soft bamboo and cotton swaddle blanket in a beautiful sun print that is perfect for swaddling, tummy time, and draped over the stroller to provide shade during walks. Next, we’ve added in a cozy bear lovey that makes the best companion for cuddling and helping to soothe baby. Finally, we’ve added a silicone teething trinket to help baby feel more comfortable as those teeth start poking through.

For the new parents, we’ve included a lightly scented clean-burning candle to enhance the atmosphere in the home, a relaxing salt bath soak to gently lift a (tired) parent’s mood, and finally an elevated & chic hand sanitizer to keep germs far away from baby.

Packaging & Shipping Details:

This new parent gift basket is beautifully packaged in our luxe signature Nurtured 9 gift box, topped with ribbon and your gift note, handwritten on our Nurtured 9 card (no need for additional gift wrapping!).

In a hurry? No worries! Orders ship within 24 hours, and generally take 2-5 business days to arrive via ground shipping. If you need your order sooner, you may select one of our expedited shipping methods at checkout. If you have any questions about packaging & shipping, please visit our FAQ page or email us at info@nurtured9.com.

FOR BULK CORPORATE ORDERS, PLEASE EMAIL US AT INFO@NURTURED9.COM.

For additional gift options, shop our entire collection of PREGNANCY GIFT BOXES and NEW MOM GIFT BOXES or you can CURATE-YOUR-OWN

Add-Your-Own Company Logo Leather Gift Tag Add-Your-Own Company Logo Leather Gift Tag
Add-Your-Own Company Logo Leather Gift Tag
$8.00

ADD YOUR LOGO TO A LEATHER GIFT TAG (no extra lead time needed)!

Make your professional gifts feel even more memorable by engraving your company logo onto a leather gift tag that will be secured to the exterior of your gift! Your co-workers, employees, and clients will know exactly who to thank for their beautiful present.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Add this item to you cart (along with your other gift items) and checkout.

  2. Email your logo to info@nurtured9.com and put COMPANY LOGO in the subject line. (Please send a pdf or jpeg file with 300dpi.)

  3. We will take care of the rest! Your beautifully wrapped gift will arrive with a leather gift tag that includes your company logo on it.

Got A Question? Submit your pregnancy, postpartum, and new baby gifting questions to us and we’ll include it in our next round of “Ask Me Anything”!

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Lindsey McCaleb