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Best Gifts For A Postpartum Basket - Soul Baby Gifts

Best Gifts For A Postpartum Basket

Postpartum baskets are all the rage right now. If someone close to you has been delivered a 'special package' from the stork, a postpartum basket is the perfect way to celebrate. You've probably done a little research already, scrolling Pinterest or trawling TikTok for some inspo... only to be distracted by on-fleek lip-syncing vids. Every time.

So, if that didn't work out for you, you're in the right place. Here, your pals at Soul Baby Gifts outline some of the best goodies to put in your postpartum basket for the lucky mumma.

What is a postpartum basket?

Glad you asked. A postpartum basket is a gift basket stacked full of items that help with postpartum recovery. These can include anything from nourishing soaps and creams to sleepwear to naughty treats!

What to include in your postpartum basket

In a postpartum basket, we put the munchkin gifts to the side for a hot minute and think all about la mamma. Here are some of the best gifts for a postpartum basket:

• Body products

Self-care is a huge part of postpartum recovery. The body goes through changes, and adapts to its new life as a cradle and food source to a small human. With that, body products are a go-to for postpartum baskets.

Beauty's Got Soul products are heavenly for new mums. Their range features nourishing hand creams, body washes and soap bars, and we're huge fans of their work here at Soul Baby Gifts.

Candles
Candles can be given for pretty much any occasion. Birthdays? Candle.
Christmas? Candle. Stressful week at work? Yep, candle. And, they're the perfect gift to help the new mum relax and rejuvenate after giving birth. Beauty's Got Soul have a range of divine-smelling candles that are sure to put a smile on Mum's dial as she relaxes in the bath, reads a good book or simply takes it easy around the house.

Sleepwear
While having a baby is the most rewarding experience on the planet, it doesn't come without challenges - one of those being interrupted sleep!
A classy sleepwear item like an eye mask is a total winner for your postpartum basket. But stay away from those scratchy chemist-bought ones - go for a silky smooth number like this guy!

Choccy
Even if your postpartum basket is choc-a-block full at this point, there's always room for dessert, am I right? High quality chocolate from Bahen & Co is the way to go. Soul Baby Gifts can't get enough of their dark chocolate realness. Literally, can't.

Gift hunting for a postpartum basket is easy at Soul Baby Gifts. They stock all of these items and more! Soul Baby Gifts is Australia's #1 online store for high quality gifts, for both Mum and Bub. Stocking premium toys, clothes, customised hampers and more, Soul Baby Gifts are all about luxury and uniqueness. Browse the fab range at Soul Baby Gifts and make the most of free shipping on orders over $100!

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