What is a good gift for a new mum?
Or maybe you’re wondering which breastfeeding essentials you need for yourself and the little one you’re expecting. If this is your first time having to think about this, you’re in good hands. Choosing gifts for mothers, whether it’s yourself or someone else, a first pregnancy or third, can be tricky – what do they like? What do they need? Do those two things coincide? Luckily, The Stork Nest have a range of Gift Sets to suit a wide variety of needs and budgets.
Breastfeeding!
An ideal option for a new mum is to browse all our essentials for a successful breastfeeding journey selected by mothers for mums to be. This comprehensive collection contains some of our bestselling breastfeeding products, giving the mother in your life the perfect start on the journey that is breastfeeding. Starting with Haakaa's Colostrum Collectors, giving mum the chance to start saving colostrum even before baby arrives. Alongside the Collectors are the award winning breast pumps by popular brands Medela and Haakaa. Silicone Milk Storage Bags that store all that precious breast milk and Ladybug Milk Collectors that are designed to save let-down and leakage are two of the most popular gifts for new mums!
Finally, to round out a fantastic gift set, a bottle of Koala Eco's Natural Hand & Surface Spray will be super practical and well received!
Next up is Haakaa's New Mum Starter Pack which is perfect to get you started on your breastfeeding journey or as a gift for a new mummy! This pack contains:
Gen. 2 150ml Silicone Breast Pump - Made from 100% food grade silicone, this compact pump is perfect for long-distance trips, planes, car rides, family BBQs or anywhere you would like to express quickly and discreetly. Simply suction it to your breast and let the pump do the work for you as it draws your milk using suction! It's 100% eco-friendly and is safe for mum, baby and our environment.
Breast Pump Flower Stopper - This little stopper sits tightly in the neck of your breast pump and will stop any accidental spills.Silicone Breast Pump Cap - If you want to protect your Haakaa Breast Pump from accidental spills and keep your precious breast milk safe, the Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump Cap is the ideal solution. Made from 100% food grade silicone, our Breast Pump Cap fits securely over the top and seals your pump to keep it free of airborne dust and other nasties to remain clean and hygienic between uses!
Disposable Breast Pads - these pads are designed with a special absorbent polymer and stay-dry lining to draw milk away from the skin and into the core of the pad, keeping you and your clothing dry. Ultra-slim and lightweight, these 100% natural and disposable pads also have a contoured look to make them discreet and comfortable to wear. 36 pads per pack.
Soothe aches and pains associated with breastfeeding with Reusable Breast Compression Pads. Heat them up to help relieve the discomfort caused by mastitis and engorgement, or to encourage letdown. Alternatively, try chilling them in the fridge or freezer to help soothe inflamed or swollen breasts and nipples. Suitable for breasts of all shapes and sizes and we have two types available from Haakaa and BodyIce
Skincare
There’s more to gifts for new mums than just getting ready for breastfeeding, though that is, of course, important. But taking care of our skin, both for mum and bubs, is another important consideration. Beaba's increasing range of made-in-France skincare options – for babies and the grownups who care for them!
The baby skin-care range is an absolute lifesaver to have on hand – the Organic Moisturising Face & Body Cream is divine and a personal favourite! This certified organic cream is silky soft and I have used it on everything from rashes to sunburn on my sensitive skin. These preservative-free balms are all made in France, using only the best 100% natural ingredients to protect and soothe your skin.
Finally, if you just aren’t sure what the mum-to-be in your life would like, you can’t go wrong with a gift card! Coming in $50, $100, $200, $300, $400 & $500 denominations, gift cards are perfect for giving your loved one the gift of choice. What’s more, these gift cards have no additional processing fees and are delivered by email, meaning they can be sent instantly, no matter where you or the person you’re buying for are!