What to Put in a Baby Shower Gift Basket for Mom (Not Just Baby)
Build-Your-Own Mom & Baby Gift Basket at Nurtured 9
Mom-to-be will undoubtedly receive tons of gifts for her newborn at her baby shower. Plus, if she’s anything like us (Lauryn and Lindsey here, moms and co-founders of Nurtured 9!), she’s already stocking up on all the essential baby supplies she needs as she nests and organizes the nursery in preparation for her little one’s arrival. But, what a pregnant Mom might not be doing is taking the time to truly care for herself! This is the perfect time - and a great reason - to build her a gorgeous baby shower gift basket for mom (not just baby), and fill it with luxe maternity and postpartum loungewear, pregnancy-safe bath & body products, and other treats just for Mama. She will be so happy and feel so loved when she opens up a baby shower gift and realize that it’s full of items for HER, too, not just baby.
Shop ALL of these items in the Curate-Your-Own Shop at Nurtured 9! (Shown Above: Dried Flowers Package Topper | All-Natural Bath Bomb | Belly Butter | Nipple Butter | Foot Soak | Non-Slip Socks | Hand Sanitizer | Stuffed Bunny | Cream Floral Maternity Robe | Mom & Baby Care Package Basket | Eye Patches | Shower Steamers
We’ve made it super easy for you to find the perfect gift for both Mom and baby at Nurtured 9! You can build-your-own gift by choosing from our full collection of individual gift items for pregnancy, postpartum, and new babies in our Curate-Your-Own Gift Shop (which includes all of these products below - plus so many more!), or you can choose one of our Signature Gift Boxes that have been curated for you. All gifts come beautifully wrapped and include a handwritten notecard.
ELEVATE YOUR GIFT PACKAGING FOR MAMA!
For an extra special unboxing moment, add-on a cluster of dried flowers to any order. We will tuck the mini bouquet into the ribbon (as the picture shows!) to set a beautiful tone as Mama unwraps her luxury gift.
Why Moms-to-Be and New Moms Will Love It:
Equally soothing as it is relaxing, a bath bomb has the ability to transport Mama from sore muscles and to-do overload to a tranquil retreat just for her. Give Mama a moment of peace and some relief for her aches and pains with this organic, non-toxic bath bomb with flower petals, specially formulated for Nurtured 9. With rose and lavender, she will feel truly luxuriated and transported to her happy place...even if it's surrounded by rubber duckies and bath paints!
Product Ingredients:
Baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, epsom salt, sunflower oil, rose geranium essential oil, lavender essential oil, cedarwood essential oil, dried rose & lavender
Why Moms-to-Be Will Love It:
Embrace that beautiful bump! You are amazing! A belly butter is equal parts an essential, soothing & hydrating stretching itchy skin, and doing what we can to prevent stretchmarks by keeping skin moisturized (although stretch marks are inevitable for some of us, sorry to say!), as well as a luxurious ritual to bond with baby. Mama & Bird is formulated in Australia and brought stateside exclusively by Nurtured 9. Its buttery consistency is still tube friendly making it easy to use and absorbs into that gorgeous growing baby bump.
Product Details:
A mindfully curated botanical blend, purposely designed to support skin as it stretches throughout your pregnancy journey. A light, dewy cream abundant in gentle moisturising ingredients like Camellia Seed Oil, Mango Seed Butter, and Jojoba Oil. Skin looks visibly plumper and more radiant, and feels hydrated and silky-smooth. Banana Fruit Extract & Quinoa Seed Extract beautifully moisturise the skin, gently helping soothe itching and dryness, whilst natural Vitamin E assists in reducing the appearance of stretch marks.
Skin Benefits: supports skin elasticity, moisture and suppleness; helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks; soothes skin dryness and itchiness; comforting for dry, stretching skin; creates a barrier protection against moisture loss.
Australian Certified vegan, cruelty free, toxic-free & made safe.
Made in Australia
Weight: 180 g (6.35 oz)
Dimensions: 4.7 x 4.7 x 18.5 cm (1.9 x 1.9 x 7.3 in)
Why New Moms Will Love It:
If you’re choosing to breastfeed your baby, you will definitely need nipple butter to soothe your dry, cracked, and irritated skin (take our word for it!). This moisturizing nipple butter from Earth Mama is 100% organic and safe for baby, plus it’s a true multi-tasker…rub it onto any dry patches (lips, elbows, cuticles) for instant relief! Bring it with you to the hospital so you’re ready as soon as baby makes his or her debut.
Product Description:
This soothing Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter is buttery and botanical-rich, lanolin-free, and non-sticky. It moisturizes dry skin, and brings your nipples back to their happy place. And since it just might end up in baby’s mouth, it’s Non GMO Project Verified. So there’s no need to wash it off before nursing!
A Quick How-To:
Apply this natural nipple balm after each feeding or as needed — and feel free to slather liberally on flanges for a more comfortable pumping experience. Other places to slather it: on lips, cheeks, heels, cuticles and elbows.
Dermatologist tested and clinically tested for irritation.
NO petroleum, parabens, or lanolin.
2 fl. oz. (60 ml)
Ingredients:
Organic Olive (Olea Europaea) Fruit Oil, Organic Beeswax (Cera Flava), Organic Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao) Seed Butter, Organic Shea (Butyrospermum Parkii) Butter, Organic Mango (Mangifera Indica) Seed Butter, Organic Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Flower Extract
Why Moms-to-be and New Moms Will Love It:
After a long day on her feet (or even off her feet if she’s pregnant!), Mama's dogs are barking! Not only will this all-natural sea mineral foot soak soothe with its Eucalyptus & Peppermint effervescent blend, it also will give Mom the encouragement to take a moment for herself to relax and replenish.
Product Details:
Hand-made & hand-wrapped
No artificial fragrances, phthalates, parabens, SLS or dyes
Made with essential oils and dead sea mineral salts
To use: fill a small wash tub with water, drop in contents of envelope (each packet contains enough for 1-2 treatments), and soak your feet in this detoxifying blend. Single use 1.5 oz envelope
Plush, fuzzy socks with just a little bit of stretch keep mom’s feet warm and toasty, whether she’s curled up at home, staying cozy during her babymoon or preparing to deliver baby at the hospital. Grippers on the bottom of the socks in a sweet sentiment, “Just For You Mama”, help prevent mom from slipping.
Product Details:
Ultra-luxe warm & cozy fuzzy socks
One size (women's shoe sizes 6-10)
Polyester and spandex
Includes grips on the bottom in a "Just For You Mama" pattern to help prevent slips
Machine washable
Great for home and to pack in Mama’s hospital bag!
Why Moms-to-Be and New Moms Will Love It:
Hand sanitizer is a staple in everyone’s bag these days, and that’s especially true for expecting and new moms. Stashing one in our tote or diaper bag is an easy way to keep as clean as possible while on the go, especially when diaper duty is involved! Noshinku answered the call of mamas everywhere with a pocket hand sanitizer that not only kills germs, but also nourishes dry skin...and it smells heavenly too! With a subtle lavender scent, this pregnancy-safe hand sanitizer not only ticks the box on your checklist, but does so in a way that is sweet and soothing and leaves skin hydrated and soft. Added sentimental bonus: This limited edition mom-inspired Noshinku spray bottle says “mom” on it and lists some of the reasons why she’s so amazing.
Product Description:
Nourishing organic hand sanitizer blended with oils of Provence Lavender, Cardamom, Jojoba, Argan, Rosehip and Coconut to effectively clean hands, while moisturizing, refreshing, and protecting skin. Bottled in a soft-to-the-touch matte mister that fits neatly in your pocket for clean, healthy, and amazing smelling hands anywhere. Kills 99.9% of germs.
Key Ingredients: 70% Ethyl Alcohol (distilled from organic sugarcane), Lavender, Cardamom, Jojoba, Argan, Rosehip, Coconut
Why Moms-to-be and New Moms Will Love It:
Who can resist the sweetness of a little bunny stuffed animal? The perfect add on for baby and Mama to snuggle, this stuffed bunny is supremely soft and sized for new baby (or an older sibling) to cuddle up with day and night!
Product Details:
Exclusively designed for Nurtured 9 by O.B. Designs in Australia in this lovely warm gray color, this fluffy, cuddly bunny makes a great companion for your special little one.
Suitable for Ages 0+
Toy 10 inches long
Weighted beads in arms, legs & belly
Made by a Sedex audited Manufacturer
Interior of toys are recycled material
100% Polyester interior and exterior
O.B. Designs’ products are made to the highest standards, however if used incorrectly and breakage occurs, they may become a choking hazard. Please check before each use and discard at the first sign of wear. Do not alter in any way and always use under adult supervision. Machine Wash before use and hang dry. Inspect product for defects before use. Do not leave with babies unattended or when sleeping.
Our soft toys meet EN71 1,2,3, ASTM and ASNZ toy standards for children under 36 months.
Why Moms-to-Be and New Moms Will Love It:
Our silky soft Nurtured 9 Classic Cream Floral Maternity Robe for pregnancy and hospital is the ultimate luxury maternity and postpartum wardrobe staple that elevates mom-to-be’s bedtime (and often all day long) routine. She’ll feel extra cozy and beautifully feminine wearing this pregnancy bathrobe around the house - from swanky babymoon to welcoming baby at the hospital (think first baby photos!) - and will continue to live and love in it long after baby arrives.
Product Details:
Small/Medium (sizes O-10) and Large/X-Large (sizes 12-18)
This soft maternity robe runs true to size
Floral print (cream with coral and green)
92% rayon 8% spandex
Machine wash cold gentle cycle with like colors only. Non chlorine bleach. When needed reshape dry flat cool iron when needed.
Maternity robe made in the USA
PERFECT FOR AN EXPECTANT MOM OR FOR A NEW MOM DURING POSTPARTUM AKA THE “FOURTH TRIMESTER”. MAKES A GREAT BABY SHOWER GIFT!
The Mom & Baby Care Package Includes:
For Mom:
Nurtured 9 Maternity/Postpartum Robe in Cream Floral, Oatmeal & Cream Stripe or Solid Dusty Rose a luxe lounging layer with a relaxed silhouette that works for pregnancy and postpartum. Nursing friendly! (Small/Medium - sizes 0-10; Large/XLarge - sizes 12-18)
A Dry Brush to enhance circulation and exfoliate skin for an all-over glow
Lavender, Rose & Cedarwood All-Natural Bath Bomb for a fizzy, relaxing, and moisturizing bath
For Baby:
Diaper Caddy a white rope diaper basket to help Mama organize her diaper station or to store baby’s extra stuffed animals and blankets
Sun Swaddle Blanket a super soft new baby staple, made in a bamboo and cotton blend
Sleepy Bear Lovey to soothe baby so Mama can get some much needed rest!
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:
This thoughtfully curated new baby gift basket is the way to go when you want to send love and care to the new Mama AND her brand new baby! It includes items that comfort and soothe both Mom and baby during their first days and weeks together.
To curate this gift, we started with the prettiest maternity/postpartum robe (your choice of three colors) so Mom can feel fabulous inside and out. We also included some bath items to encourage Mama to take a few moments to care for herself: a dry brush and a lavender, rose & cedarwood bath bomb.
Next, we’ve curated four items specifically to help Mama keep baby comfy and soothed from day to night: a diaper caddy to organize and stash all the essentials, a beautiful swaddle blanket for extra snuggles and rest, an adorable bear lovey for cuddling, and a silicone sun teether to help baby feel more comfortable as those teeth start poking through.
Packaging & Shipping Details:
This set of gifts for brand new moms includes an elegant Nurtured 9 notecard. Our team will handwrite your gift message for you! The items included in this baby gift set are assembled in the diaper caddy for a fun presentation to Mom.
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.
WANT MORE GIFT OPTIONS?
Shop our entire collection of PREGNANCY GIFT BOXES and NEW MOM GIFT BOXES or you can CURATE-YOUR-OWN
Why Moms-to-Be and New Moms Will Love It:
Pregnant or postpartum, Mama is tired! Whether she's been up all night answering baby's calls, or battling the morning sickness blues, a little perky pick me up is always welcome. Send her some much deserved self-care, that is quick, easy, soothing...and will make Mama feel like a new woman! With these Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patches that have all the ingredients, like tightening hyaluronic acid and soothing rose, she gets a boost to make her look and feel like awake...well, as awake as possible!
Product Description:
When life gets stressful and your eyes get puffy, Evio Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patches emerges as a self-care champion. Made with Hyaluronic Acid to visibly soften fine lines and formulated to Stimulates collagen synthesis for visibly firmer skin with cooling technology to de-puff tired eyes.
Benefits:
Instantly De-puff and Refresh Tired Under-Eyes.
Deeply Hydrate with Hyaluronic Acid and Visibly Soften Fine Lines.
Stimulates collagen synthesis for visibly firmer skin.
Feel the Fridge-Fresh Sensation With Our Cool-Tech Design.
Hypo-allergenic, non-irritant, and dematologist approved
How to Use: Apply to make-up free under eyes. Wear for 20-30 minutes. Remove patches and gently tap any remaining essence in to your skin. No rinsing needed.
Why Moms-to-Be and New Moms Will Love It:
Maybe Mom isn't a bath person, or maybe she doesn't have a tub...but that certainly doesn't mean she should be deprived of a luxurious bathing experience! These natural shower steamers have been specially formulated for Nurtured 9 to bring the feeling of a refreshing and invigorating spa rain shower straight to Mama's shower. The clean, non-toxic, pregnancy and postpartum safe blend is filled with fresh eucalyptus to leave her feeling renewed and revived. Breathe Mama!
Product Details:
Eucalyptus & peppermint. Perfect for clearing congestion, comfort during sickness, or an any time refresher. Nourish, moisturize & refresh your body with these refreshing fizzies during your bath rituals. Includes two shower steamers.
Ingredients: Baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, epsom salt, sunflower oil, menthol crystals, eucalyptus essential oil, dried eucalyptus
ADD BABY’S NAME TO OUR SLEEPY BEAR LOVEY BLANKET!
For an extra special personalized touch, add baby’s name to his or her lovey! Once you add this item to your cart, you will be prompted to enter the baby’s name, which will be printed in a gender-neutral gray font in the bottom corner of the lovey.
Product Description:
While we are all about Mama, this Bear Lovey Blanket was just too sweet to resist! Perfect for cuddling, this cotton security blanket will help soothe baby, so Mama can get some much needed rest of her own. This gender neutral oatmeal colored bear is made from super soft cotton, making it cozy for naps, or for snuggles on the go. It is the perfect token to show baby some love too, while also keeping Mom's need to run errands or catch a snooze in mind.
Adorable oatmeal-toned bear lovey that’s perfect for cuddling
Made from super soft cotton
ADD BABY’S NAME TO HIS OR HER TEETHER!
For an extra special personalized touch, engrave baby’s name onto this adorable sun teether! Once you add this item to your cart, you will be prompted to enter the baby’s name.
Let the sun shine in, Mama! Thanks to this adorable silicone sun teether, Mama is enjoying some much-needed silence from teething tears and even on the cloudiest of days, this feels like a ray of sunshine. If you're looking to still gift a little something for baby, make it an item that is going to give Mama a well-deserved moment of peace & joy too!
Product Details:
The cutest safe baby teether there is! This chewable sun ray silicone teether with buttery soft silicone fits perfectly in your hand and pockets.
- Food Grade Silicone.
- Adult supervision is required at all times.
- BPA Free + 100% non-toxic materials.
- Discontinue use at first signs of wear.
PERFECT FOR MOM-TO-BE DURING ANY TRIMESTER (ESPECIALLY SECOND TRIMESTER)!
The Second Trimester Elevated Essentials Bundle Includes:
Maternity Robe in cream floral or oatmeal stripe for lounging at home and at the hospital (Small/Medium 0-10, Large/Extra Large 12-18)
Nurtured 9 Haven Non-Toxic Candle to set a perfectly zen mood that helps her relax
Mama & Bird Belly Butter to moisturize and hydrate stretching skin
SnowFox Sheet Mask for a soothing and refreshing pick-me-up
Kitsch Ice Roller so Mama can soothe, relieve, and invigorate her skin (feels especially amazing after a night of little sleep!)
Earth Mama Organic Heartburn Tea to gently ease pregnancy heartburn that spikes during the second and third trimesters
Eucalyptus + Peppermint Shower Steamers nourishing and moisturizing shower fizzies for a relaxing spa moment at home
Eases These Pregnancy Stressors:
Itchy, streching skin
Heartburn
Pregnancy stress
Why We Love This Gift:
As mom-to-be tries to wrap her head around all the different stroller options and how she’ll set up the nursery, gift her with a beautiful gift box full of items that are just for HER. The Second Trimester Elevated Essentials Pregnancy Bundle has been expertly curated to support mom-to-be during this second trimester of pregnancy. From a calming Heartburn Tea and refreshing shower steamers to quell those last spells of morning sickness, to soothing Mama & Bird Belly Butter, SnowFox Sheet Mask and Kitsch Ice Roller, to a comforting silky robe and candle, this self-care gift basket offers the absolute best in pregnancy-safe skincare, body, and mind products.
Packaging & Shipping Details:
This bundle of second trimester essentials with pregnancy-safe skincare products 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.
WANT MORE GIFT OPTIONS?
Shop our entire collection of PREGNANCY GIFT BOXES and NEW MOM GIFT BOXES or you can CURATE-YOUR-OWN
PERFECT FOR A MOM-TO-BE OR A NEW MOM DURING POSTPARTUM OR “4th TRIMESTER”. MAKES A GREAT NEW BABY GIFT OR BABY SHOWER GIFT THAT’S JUST FOR MAMA!
The New Mom Spa Gift Basket Includes:
Nurtured 9 Cozy Ribbed Knit Maternity/Postpartum Robe to wear during Mom’s at-home spa day and to stay warm during middle-of-the-night feedings (S/M fits sizes O-10; L/XL fits sizes 12-18)
Kitsch Spa Headband to keep Mom’s hair out of her face during her spa skincare treatments
Kitsch Ice Roller so Mama can soothe, relieve, and invigorate her face (feels especially amazing after a night of little sleep!)
SnowFox Sheet Mask a relaxing at-home spa treatment that delivers extra hydration to her skin
French Girl Organics Rose Lip Polish a rose and mint-infused sugar scrub to gently polish away rough, dry patches
Evio Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patches (3-Pack) a self-care essential that instantly soothes, cools, and depuffs Mama's tired eyes
Why We Love This Gift:
Every Mom-to-be and brand new Mom needs some rest and relaxation, and while a day at the spa may not be in the cards, you can bring the spa to her with Nurtured 9's new Mom relaxation kit. Being an expectant or new Mom can be seriously taxing on the mind and body; this home spa kit gift is a perfect combination of non-toxic, all natural products that is curated specially to soothe any stresses away. With the Nurtured 9 new Mom spa gift basket, Mama can treat herself to the ultimate luxury spa day retreat right at home (whenever she can actually get a few minutes to herself!)
Packaging & Shipping Details:
This pregnancy and new mom relaxation kit 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 home spa kit gift 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.
WANT MORE GIFT OPTIONS?
Shop our entire collection of PREGNANCY GIFT BOXES and NEW MOM GIFT BOXES or you can CURATE-YOUR-OWN
About the Authors:
Lauryn and Lindsey are long-distance best friends, both moms of two, and the co-founders of Nurtured 9, an online shop with luxury gifts for pregnancy, postpartum, and new baby. They’ve been researching and testing elevated, high-quality pregnancy and postpartum products since they first started to dream up the concept of Nurtured 9, a place where friends and family can shop for premium, mom-centered gifts to give to women during pregnancy and postpartum. Along with their team at Nurtured 9 headquarters in Tucson, AZ, Lauryn and Lindsey design and assemble gifts for expectant and new moms all day, everyday, making them experts in this space. For more about Nurtured 9, please visit our About page or send us an email!