What to Put in a Pregnancy Care Package
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Finding out that your friend, daughter or sister is pregnant is a life moment that’s exploding with joy; There are usually squeals of excitement, congratulatory embraces, and discussions about how the mom-to-be is feeling! (Based on our experience as moms, she’s probably a little tired and nauseous.) The happy news stays with you, and later that night – or over the coming weeks – you may want to send mom-to-be a little something to let her know you’re thinking of her and wishing her all the best along her journey. Building your own pregnancy care package is the perfect gift gesture to help Mama feel more comfortable in her changing body AND surround her with your love and support.
General Tips: What to Put in a Pregnancy Care Package
Pregnancy care packages full of pregnancy self care are our specialty at Nurtured 9. To go straight to our Curate-Your-Own Pregnancy Care Package Shop, click here! Or, read on for our top recommendations of what to include in your pregnancy care package for an expectant mom.
Soothing pregnancy-safe bath and body products that relieve common pregnancy ailments and promote overall relaxation like organic belly butter or oil to hydrate stretching skin, magnesium lotion to help with restless legs, bath salts to soothe achy muscles, and a sheet mask or eye patches for a moment of relaxing pregnancy self care.
Luxurious maternity loungewear like flowy maternity robes and nursing-friendly pjs to make mom to be feel comfortable in her changing body as she rests, relaxes, and nests at home.
Curative teas, drinks, and snacks formulated to offer morning sickness relief, reduce painful heartburn, and nourish Mama from the inside out.
Home items just for Mom that encourage her to take this time for herself, like clean-burning non-toxic candles, a luxe sentimental handmade mug, a journal to record her thoughts and keep track of doctor’s appointments, or a book with feel-good pregnancy tips.
For dozens of actual product recommendations, head over to our Curate-Your-Own Gift Shop (or click the button below)!
Getting Into Specifics: What to Include in a Pregnancy Care Package
Curate-your-own pregnancy care package full of pregnancy self care at Nurtured 9!
As two moms ourselves, we founded Nurtured 9 to make it easy for you to build and send a thoughtful pregnancy care package to the special moms-to-be in your life. We’ve researched and tested tons of pregnancy and postpartum products, landing on only the best, most beautiful and luxe gift items that are made with the highest quality ingredients and materials.
The process for building a pregnancy care package at Nurtured 9 that’s full of pregnancy self care items is simple: 1) Pick Your Box or Basket, 2) Choose Your Items, 3) Write Your Gift Message, and 4) Checkout! We will bundle up your pregnancy gift items into one gorgeous, fully assembled mom gift basket or box and ship it directly to mom to be (or to you if you’d prefer to hand-deliver your pregnancy care package!).
1) Pick Your Box or Basket
First, pick the vessel you’d like for your pregnancy care package right in the Nurtured 9 Curate-Your-Own Gift Shop. Choose our kraft box, luxe nude pink box or white rope diaper caddy. All options include coordinating ribbon, tissue paper, and a handwritten notecard.
2) Choose Your Items
Now’s the fun part – time to shop! Browse our entire collection of pregnancy self care essentials, from organic belly butter to morning sickness relief teas and sweets to cozy maternity loungewear. Here are some specific products that we absolutely love putting into a pregnancy care package.
Pregnancy-Safe Bath & Body Products
Include some pregnancy-safe bath and body products that soothe common pregnancy ailments and encourage Mama to take a moment to relax, like:
a hydrating organic belly butter, belly oil, and belly mask to moisturize itchy, stretching skin
a lavender-scented magnesium body lotion to help relieve restless legs and promote a deeper sleep
a soothing foot soak and foot cream to make tired, swollen, achy feet feel better
a wooden massager to alleviate aches and promote relaxation
a natural jade body gua sha tool to promote lymphatic drainage
bath bombs and bath salts to soothe sore muscles and help Mama relax
a dry brush for exfoliating dry, itchy skin and helping with overall circulation
a sheet mask and eye patches for a moment of relaxation and pampering
You can find ALL of the specific suggested items above at Nurtured 9!
Luxe Loungewear for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Mama will be receiving tons of baby clothes, so we like to include something special that SHE can wear, like a soft, flowy and comfortable maternity robe that’s perfect for nesting all throughout pregnancy, plus it can be packed in her hospital bag (think of all those beautiful newborn photos), and then worn back at home during her postpartum period while she’s recovering, nursing, and ready to be comfy. Maternity pjs that grow with Mama and are nursing friendly also make an welcome addition to a pregnancy care package or mom gift basket.
Pregnancy Essentials
Your mom gift basket for an expectant Mama won’t be complete without some pregnancy-specific essentials designed to make her feel more comfortable – like alleviating heartburn, offering morning sickness relief, and helping her combat swelling! Here are some more goodies to consider including in your amazing gift for mom to be:
teas and candies that are specifically formulated to help with heartburn and provide morning sickness relief
compression socks to increase comfort, reduce soreness, and alleviate pain due to swelling during pregnancy
yummy snacks just for fun and/or nourishing superfoods to help Mama get the nutrients she needs
a book written by another mom with tons of pregnancy tips to make these 9 months feel a little easier
You can find ALL of the specific suggested items above at Nurtured 9!
Items to Bring to the Hospital
Your pregnancy care package can also include items for mom to be to pack in her hospital bag! For example, in addition to her maternity robe, you might want to include some elevated essentials to make her 2-5 day hospital stay more comfortable.
a sleep mask to gently block out light so that she can sleep (when baby sleeps!)
fluffy non-slip socks that are perfect for those first post-birth trips to the bathroom
a chic water bottle with the sweet sentiment “just for you mama” printed along the side, because mom will need to hyrate
a duffel bag that can serve as her actual hospital bag or family-travel bag for years to come
Thoughtful Home Items
Finally, add a touch of comfort to your mom gift basket with items that help mom feel more at home while nesting and counting down to baby.
a handmade mug with a sweet “Just For You, Mama” sentiment
cleaning-burning non-toxic candles and apothecary matches that set a relaxing mood at home
a mocktail hour book full of delicious and fun recipes
yummy snacks like cookies, candy, and nuts
nourishing bars or smoothie mixes formulated specifically for pregnancy and postpartum
We hope this list helps you along your journey of curating a thoughtful pregnancy care package for the special mom to be in your life. And once Mama has welcomed home her baby, find the perfect mom gift basket for postpartum, too! Shop our entire collection of gifts for moms at Nurtured 9.
Shop all of the suggested pregnancy care package items in this post at Nurtured 9!