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Having a baby is a life-changing experience. For a woman’s entire pregnancy, everyone is focused on the mom-to-be, but as soon as the baby is born, all the attention shifts to the newborn. It can be a challenging and overwhelming time for new parents, so make sure you’re still celebrating and honoring the new mom with a thoughtful gift or care package. Here are some of our favorite products to include in a postpartum care package:
Momcozy Ergowrap Postpartum Belly Wrap
Every postpartum care package should include physical support for the new mom. The best option is a hospital-grade postpartum belly band, like the Momcozy Ergowrap Postpartum Belly Wrap. Moms’ bodies change a lot during pregnancy, but they change even more during the fourth trimester, the stage right after birth. The uterus has to shrink back down and heal where the placenta was, the abdominal muscles have to recover from stretching, and the core has to repair itself. The Momcozy Ergowrap Postpartum Belly Wrap hugs the abdomen to provide gentle support and compression, as well as back pain relief. The barely there design is soft and skin-friendly, so it’s comfortable for any new mom.
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
With a newborn, there’s very little time for sleep, which means there’s often more reliance on caffeine. The Ember Mug is a wonderful gift for any new mom, whether she’s a coffee drinker or a tea sipper. We all know how quickly hot drinks get cool, but with the Ember Mug, she can control the temperature right from her phone, keeping her favorite beverage hot for more than an hour.
Shower Steamers
$24
from
Anthropologie
For many new parents, showering is the only “me time” they’ll get in a day. Make it a little more luxurious with some fragrant shower steamers. These come in a variety of scents: clementine and pomelo, water lily and linen, champagne rose, sweet orange and sunflower, sea salt and grapefruit, eucalyptus and mint, and lavender and lime.
Nighttime Renewal Sleep set
New parents may not get much sleep, but the sleep they do get should be restful. Help your new parent friends relax with a bundle of satin sleep products (a pillowcase, an eye mask, and a hair scrunchie). These are perfect for maximizing sleep benefits, even when shut-eye is hard to come by.
Kate Spade Staci Large Tote Set
$139
from
Kate Spade Outlet
A cute and versatile tote bag is a useful gift for new moms because it can also serve as a makeshift diaper bag. Nobody wants to carry around a purse and a diaper bag, so a large tote is a great alternative. This bag has plenty of space for diapers, wipes, and bottles, as well as a wallet, keys, phone, etc.
Owala Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is really important, especially during the postpartum recovery period. Whether she’s breastfeeding or not, any new mom needs to be drinking a lot of water, so a good water bottle is a must-have. Owala water bottles are really popular right now, and this adorable pattern will make anyone look forward to drinking more water. It features a built-in straw but also allows sipping.
Mama Baseball Cap
$15
from
Francesca's
On days when she doesn’t have time for a shower, a cute baseball cap can be a lifesaver for a busy mom. This light pink hat adorned with the word “mama” is a perfect reminder of the new role she’s stepped into.
