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The Ultimate Gift Basket for New Moms
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Before I gave birth, my BFF, an already seasoned Mom, gifted me the most thoughtful, practical basket of items (all listed here) and we used every single one of them in our first few months of parenthood. It was an incredible gift and I know these id...
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Baby Care
 
Baby Health & Wellness
 
Postpartum Needs
 
Mom Self-Care
 
Snacks for Mom
 
Fun Extras

Baby Care

You could also include some baby shampoo / soap / lotion if you know which brand Mom prefers.

 
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Every Mom I know SWEARS by this for everything - cradle cap, baby acne, eczema, etc.
All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment
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You can never have enough onesies!
Gerber Baby Boy or Girl Neutral Short Sleeve Cotton Onesies, 2-Pack, Sizes Newborn - 12 Months
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Can never have enough wipes!
Parent's Choice Baby Wipes, Fragrance-Free Travel Pack, 50 Count
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Keep tiny bums rash-free with Sudocream
Sudocrem Skin Protectant Cream - Diaper Rash Cream – Soothes, Treats, and Protects – 2.1oz
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Teething starts sooner than you think, prepare Mom now!
Nuby Sensory Silicone Carrot Baby Tube Teether Toy for 3+ Months
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Babies love looking at high contrast pictures!
Hello, Baby Animals: A Durable High-Contrast Black-And-White Board Book for Newborns and Babies (Hardcover)
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These little wrist and sock rattles are so fun for when baby is a little more active
Bloobloomax Toddler Infant Development Plush Wrist Rattles Foot Finder Rattle Sock Baby Toy
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Baby Health & Wellness

A few must-haves to prepare new Moms for the unexpected. Could also add baby Tylenol/Advil if you know Mom would be comfortable using them.

 
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Help support baby's immunity with D drops
Baby Ddrops Liquid Organic Vitamin D3 Supplement Drops, 400 IU per Drop, 0.06 fl oz
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This thing is an absolute lifesaver for little stuffy noses!
Frida Baby Nose Frida Snot Sucker Nasal Aspirator for Baby Nasal Congestion
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For baby stuffy noses
Vicks BabyRub, Non-Medicated Baby Chest Rub Ointment with Soothing Eucalyptus, Lavender 1.76 oz
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A lifesaver for gassy little tummies
Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water Original, Relieves Stomach Discomfort, Over-the-Counter, 4 fl oz
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LIVESAVERS for teething
Boiron Camilia Teething Relief for Babies - 30 Liquid Doses, Painful Gums and Irritability
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LIVESAVER for cold/flu symptoms - sick babies are zero fun
Boiron ColdCalm Baby 40 Count - Single-Use Drops for Relief from Cold Symptoms of Sneezing, Runny Nose, and Nasal Congestion - Sterile, Non-Drowsy Calm (8 Packets with 5 Liquid Doses)
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Postpartum Needs

Could also include Tylenol / Advil for pain relief if you know Mom would be comfortable using them. 

 
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A must-have if you're breastfeeding!
Parent’s Choice Premium Nursing Pads, 42 Count
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Arnica is an incredible homeopathic remedy that can help Moms heal from birth
Boiron Arnica Montana 200CK Bonus Pack, Homeopathic Medicine for Pain Relief, Muscle Pain & Stiffness, Swelling from Injuries, Bruises, 240 Pellets HSA/FSA Eligible
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Who knew bending to reach your toes would be hard after birth?!? This scrub brush was a must for those early postpartum showers!
Bamboo Shower Body Exfoliating Brush, Bath Back Cleaning Scrubber with Long Handle, 1 Hook
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Mom Self-Care

New parenthood and postpartum can really rock your world. Give Mom a minute with these self-care items! 

 
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So Mom can have a relaxing self-care moment
Equate Epsom Salt Soaking Solution with Arnica, 3 lb
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A little self-care for Mom
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Face Mask, 1 Mask
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A little TLC for Mom's hands with all the hand washing she's about to be doing!
Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Hand Cream, Prebiotic Oat, 3.5 oz
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If Mom is a reader, a book can be a nice gift
One Golden Summer (Paperback)
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Snacks for Mom

New Moms are often nap trapped, so including some easy to grab, one-handed snacks can help keep Mom satiated when she's stuck on the couch.

 
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An insulated water bottle (with a straw) helps Mom stay hydrated when nap trapped!
TAL 26oz Stainless Steel Ranger Water Bottle with Easy Sip Straw, Sage
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A little sweet treat for Mom!
SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds 3.5 oz
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Easy-to-grab one-handed snacks for mom
Perfect Bar Mini Dark Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Bar, Organic, 8 count, .88 oz
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My favorite Rx flavor
RXBAR, Strawberry Gluten-Free Protein Bars, 5 Count
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Every Mom deserves a little treat!
Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Candy Truffles, 5.1 oz, Bag
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High protein snacks are the GOAT
Chomps Grass-Fed And Finished Original Beef Jerky Meat Snack (8 Count)
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Healthy fruit snack bars
That's it. Gluten-Free Soft & Chewy Apple + Strawberry Ready-to-Eat Fruit Bars, 0.7oz, 8 Count Shelf Stable Box
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A healthier alternative to chips
Harvest Snaps Variety Bag Baked Gluten Free Snacks, Veggie Crisps, 3 Flavors, 6 Bags, 5.3 oz
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A super filling one-handed snack
Power Up Trail Mix Protein Mix 14oz, Gluten Free, Vegan, Non-GMO
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Fun Extras

 
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Watch baby grow with these monthly milestone stickers!
Baby Monthly Record Cartoon Animal Floral Print Stickers Memorial Month Stickers
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