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New Mom Proposal Box Ideas 🎁
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items My best friend just had a baby and I wanted to ask her to be my bridesmaid in the sweetest way. I spent weeks finding the perfect combo of pampering gifts and proposal goodies for a new mama.
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The Proposal Itself 💍
Pampering for Mama
Something Cozy 🧦
Little Treats
Baby Bonus Items 👶
Presentation Details
The Proposal Itself 💍
You need the actual ask to feel special. These pieces made the moment so personal and she literally cried (happy tears obviously).
simple and pretty. she kept it on her nightstand for weeks.
Will You Be My Bridesmaid Letterpress Printed Greeting Card with Envelope
got her name engraved on the lid and it looked SO good 🤍
Personalized Magnetic Bridesmaid Proposal Box Custom Name Ribbon Luxury Gift Box Bridal Party
she had to put the puzzle together to read the question. such a fun reveal
Bridesmaid Proposal Puzzle: Personalized Bridal Party Gift
went with matron of honor since she's married now. the florals are beautiful.
Floral Maid of Honor Proposal Card Template
tied this to the outside of the box. nice finishing touch
Bridesmaids Tags, Custom Tags, Wedding Party, Plate Names, Bridesmaid Gift, Hangers, Personalized
Pampering for Mama
New moms are exhausted. I wanted half the box to just be about HER feeling good, not wedding stuff.
she texted me at 11pm saying she finally took a bath and used this 😂
Lavender Milk Bath Soak: Aromatherapy Spa Salts
trust me, every new mom needs this. she said it was the most practical gift she got.
Breastfeeding Nipple Balm
smells amazing and doesn't have any weird chemicals. perfect for postpartum skin.
ORGANIC MAGNESIUM LOTION Body Butter Whipped Shea Butter Topical Magnesium Skincare Gift for Mom Wife Friend Sister by Crystal + Calyx
for when she can't take a full bath. just toss one on the shower floor 🚿
Shower Steamers Aromatherapy Essential Oil Spa Steamers Self Care Shower Bombs
sleep is gold when you have a newborn. she wears this every night now
Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask: 22 Momme Luxury, Adjustable Strap Eye Mask
Something Cozy 🧦
I remember visiting her and she was always freezing in the house. Cozy stuff felt right for the box.
thick and warm. she wore these the entire first month postpartum
Warm Hand Knit Slipper Socks, Men's and Women's Knit Slippers, Chunky Acylic/Wool yarn, Leather Sole Option
lightweight enough for nursing but still feels like a hug
Organic Cotton Muslin Robe, 4 Layer Turkish Cotton Bathrobe, Soft Crinkle Gauze Dressing Gown
got it embroidered with her baby's birth date on the sleeve 🥹
Custom Floral Applique Sweatshirt, Personalized Mama Embroidered Crewneck, Kids Names on Sleeve, Birth Year Gift, Mother's Day Present
oversized and ridiculously soft. we've both fallen asleep under it
Custom Winter Family Photo Blanket, Personalized Picture Minky Sherpa Throw, Keepsake Gift
she does a lot of stroller walks. keeps her ears warm without messing up her hair
Namche Headband/Ear Warmers , Hand Knit Headband, Woolen Ear Warmers, Soft, Fleece Lined Ear Muffs. Neck Warmers.
Little Treats
Every good gift box needs snackable, usable little extras. These filled in the gaps perfectly.
her lips were so dry from the hospital. this set has like four flavors
Organic Beeswax Lip Balm Gift Set: Assorted Scents
adds color to the box and she dried it even more to keep forever 🌸
Dried Flowers Mini Bouquet, Bohemian Mini Dried Flower Bouquet, Table Decorations, Center Decoration, Holiday Gift
vanilla scent. she lights it during late night feeds
Christmas Soy Candles- Choose from 7 holiday scents | Handmade in small batches | Ideal for gifts
caffeine free so she can drink it while nursing. the chamomile one is her fav
HERBAL TEA SAMPLER, loose leaf tea gift set, gift idea for stress relief, organic tea gifts to say congrats, Christmas gift idea
random but she loved these. said they helped with her sore throat postpartum
Buzz Buzz Bee Honey Flavored Lollipops
Baby Bonus Items 👶
I couldn't make a box for a new mom without sneaking in a couple things for the baby too. She appreciated it so much.
handmade and no paint or chemicals. baby actually holds onto it now
Baby rattle Montessori Rattle, Wooden Maracas for Toddlers, Handmade Baby Sensory Toy Instrument, Natural & Modern Music Toy
the print was so cute I almost kept it for myself lol
Organic 8 Layer Muslin Bedspread, Reversible Cotton Muslin Blanket, Custom Color Bed Cover, Lightweight Summer Throw Blanket
had it say 'auntie's wedding date' with the date. she died laughing 😂
Custom Logo Onesie®, your Design Logo Printed Onto a Bodysuit, Custom Company Logo Printed, Custom Text Printed Onesie® Corporate Baby Gift
tiny and adorable. they stayed on better than any store bought ones
Crochet Baby Booties: 100 percent Mercerized Cotton, Newborn Gift, Baby Shower, Pregnancy Announcement
baby wasn't teething yet but she said it came in clutch a few months later
Personalized Baby Teething Rings, Custom Silicone Teether, Wooden Infant Gum Massage Chew Toy, Engraved Newborn Gift
Presentation Details
I wanted the box itself to look put together when she opened it. These little extras made it feel really intentional.
way better than tissue paper for filling a box. holds everything in place
Bookcrinkle™ Crinkle Cut Paper Shred Fill
sealed the card envelope with a custom wax seal. felt so fancy
Custom wax seal stamp kit for wedding invitation , Custom wax stamp kit for gift , Wax seal kit , Initial wax seal stamp custom for gift
tucked this in the corner of the box. smelled incredible when she opened it 🌿
Organic Eucalyptus Lavender Shower Bundle: Aromatherapy Bathroom Decor, shower to spa upgrade with fresh cut eucalyptus and dried lavender
wrapped the whole box with a big bow. simple but it looked perfect
Satin Ribbon 10M -sizes (3/8",1/2'',5/8",3/4'', ...
used these to close the tissue paper inside. small detail that mattered
Thank You Wax Seal Stickers | Self-Adhesive Envelope Seals for Thank You Cards, Envelopes and Gifts