As I’m sure you know, a friend added a new lil’ man to their household last week! I love little babies; he’s totally gorgeous, wrinkly and incredibly snuggly. I put together this gift bag for our visit to see them, which includes soothing necessities, beauty necessities and something to dull leftover pain. Not to mention, an extra something cute for the baby.
The things I found I needed and used the most were some lip balm, lanolin, dry shampoo and pain relievers.
Don’t forget how stressed out parents of a new baby can get, whether you have none, one or a baseball team. So she could relax a little bit, I ordered a homemade candle and shea butter lotion from a woman my mom works with. They’re my favorite candles and lotions, and they always smell amazing. These aren’t in the photos because I had to pick them up on my way to visit my friend, but I went with a crisp berry scented candle and an herbal lavender body lotion. They both smell ahhhhhmazing.
While I was out shopping for these goodies, I ran into this adorable creeper and shorts from Old Navy. I had to have them.
I couldn’t help making a pacifier clip with a mustache on it. It had to be done. I’m going to work on a tutorial for these, because they really are easy and adorable, and you can make them in all different ways to fit all kinds of pacifiers. They make perfect little gifts!
What are some of your favorite things to add to a gift bag? I would love more suggestions since I’m due with our second in June… I’ll toss them in my own bag!!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
April 2, 2013 at 5:24 pmThis is such a thoughtful idea! I always like to get a new mom a little something after the baby is born. It is nice to think of the mom as well as the baby! Great idea.
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
April 2, 2013 at 5:28 pmWhat a fun little kit – luxuries like clean hair and soft lips help every mom get out of the "survival mode" or at least deal with it a little better! Love the clip!
Kim Tritz says
April 2, 2013 at 6:05 pmThanks Laurel, I'm one of those people who feel instantly amazing with just clean hair and teeth, so a little dry shampoo and i was good to go. lol Thanks for popping in!
-Kim
Kim Tritz says
April 2, 2013 at 6:07 pmThanks for stopping in Shannah! I love to give a little something to the mom, who I feel like everyone kindof ignores because of the new, cute, tiny, helpless, wrinkly baby! I'm glad I'm not alone haha
Laura says
April 3, 2013 at 6:00 pmGreat idea! I would add food, and drinks. Or a take out menu for somewhere that delivers to the hospital – especially if it is for deli sandwiches or sushi – things I wanted as soon as possible after the baby was born!
Shoregirl says
April 4, 2013 at 1:32 amOver here from I gotta create party — Adorable new mom gift — love that there's some pampering items in there for the new mommy!
Miranda @ Someday Crafts says
April 4, 2013 at 4:52 amSuch a fabulous idea! I wish I had known about dry shampoo after I had my son…my life would have been so much easier! Thanks for linking up at Whatever Goes Wednesday 🙂 We'll be featuring your idea over at Someday Crafts tomorrow, so come check it out if you have a minute!
My name is Rita says
April 4, 2013 at 5:28 pmThis is the perfect gift for a new mom! I am going to feature this on my blog.
Christa says
April 4, 2013 at 7:37 pmThis is fantastic! I also had two c-sections, and I think your gift bag items are absolutely perfect.
Where do you find dry shampoo? I've had people ask me before, but I never knew where to find it.
Jenn Pilgrim @ The Newlywed Pilgrimage says
April 6, 2013 at 2:33 amGreat gift idea! I've pinned it to my "Gifts" board on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/jenniferpilgrim/gifts
Amy says
April 6, 2013 at 10:40 amThis is such a great gift!! So thoughtful. You need to sell those mustache passy clips in your Etsy Shop!@ You are brilliant!! hanks for linking up at Give Me The Goods Monday! Features will be posted Sunday!!!
So glad to have found your blog through your link up at the party!!! New follower on Pinterest and FB!
Amy @ http://www.commona-myhouse.blogspot.com
Melanie@FinditMakeitLoveit.com says
April 9, 2013 at 10:42 pmSuch a great gift idea! Just wanted to let you know our blog was a Wow me Wednesday co-host last week and we are featuring your project tomorrow! Please stop by if you have a chance!
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