7 of the best modern hamper gifts to spoil new mums
Stop! Hamper time …
After 40 weeks of pregnancy and the life-changing experience of giving birth, there’s probably nobody on earth more deserving of a little pampering than a brand new mum.
When a new baby comes into the world it’s only natural to want to buy gifts for them – and we’re all for that because baby shopping is adorable – but choosing a gift to acknowledge the journey that a new mum is on is an equally sweet notion.
Settling into life at home once you’ve left the hospital can be a gentler transition when a new mum has everything they need for themselves close at hand. Fortunately Australian hamper companies know this, and have the perfect hamper gift for you to bestow up on the new mum in your life.
2024’s top hamper gifts
- Not a Pony New Mum Care Pack (Mini), $75 (Free Shipping), Hard to Find (here’s why)
- Gourmet Basket Tea & Pamper Hamper, $130.95 (Free Shipping), Myer (here’s why)
- Handsel Nourish and Nurture Pack, $95.00 or $240, Handsel (here’s why)
The best hamper gifts for new mums in 2024
1. Not a Pony New Mum Care Pack (Mini)
from $75 (Free Shipping) at Hard to Find
Best for new or seasoned mammas
This hamper is the perfect something-something to let a new mama know she’s in your thoughts.
Whether she’s a new mum in the thick of it, a seasoned veteran of teenagers or a mum whose babe is now a mum herself, this care pack is sure to make her smile. Perfect for Mother’s Day, a birthday or any day, really.
What’s Inside:
- A box of decadent chocolate marshmallows. She might keep them by the bed or eat them in one sitting – no judgement from us
- A travel coffee mug, so that no matter what direction she is being pulled, the caffeine can go with her
- Your choice of one of three inspirational prints to remind her she’s got this mothering thing in the bag
Available at:
- $75 (Free Shipping) from Hard to Find
2. Gourmet Basket Tea & Pamper Hamper
from $130.95 (Free Shipping) at Myer
Best for pampering a new mum
Finding me time after welcoming a new bub is not often high on the agenda, but when a hamper arrives full of everything you need to take a little time for yourself … well, it would be rude not to!
What’s inside:
- Berry Luxe Velvet Heat Pillow
- ACURE Seriously Soothing Biocellulose Mask 20ml
- Equilibrium Himalayas Bath Salts Pink Clay & Vanilla 200gm
- Pukka Love Tea 24g
- Balsa Wood Flower
- Stylishly presented in a Gourmet Basket “Something Special For You” Gift Box finished with ribbon, tissue and gift card
Available at:
- $130.95 (Free Shipping) from Myer
3. Handsel Nourish and Nurture Pack
from $95.00 or $240 at Handsel
Best for someone in those early newborn days
Celebrate and support a new mums journey into motherhood and the years that follow with this thoughtful hamper filled with essentials for those early newborn days and beyond.
Regular bundle includes:
- “Life After Birth”, a guide to prepare, Support and nourish you through motherhood
- Willow by the Sea Nipple Balm, made from all-natural ingredients to soothe and nourish
- Mayde Tea Nursing Tea blend, a delicious and nourishing blend to support breastfeeding mothers
Large bundle includes (in addition to the above):
- Carlotta and Gee Linen Robe. The perfect item for hospital bags, breastfeeding and beyond! This robe is made from soft, European flax linen and features handy pockets and a tie waist
Available at:
- $240 from Handsel
4. Fauve + Co Soul Mates Gift Box
from $92.90 (Free Shipping) at Hard to Find
Best as a gift from a partner
Let the new mum in your life know you care, and how much they are appreciated with this sweet hamper with a ‘soul mates’ theme. It’s the perfect hamper gift to give the warm and fuzzies.
Key features:
- A ‘Soul Mates’ Candle from The Commonfolk Collective.The Candles have 260g of creamy, pure and renewable soy + candle wax, blended with Australian made fine fragrances oils and enriched with essential oils
- A beautifully handmade botanical bath bombs filled with nourishing, moisturising + soothing oils and butters combined with a relaxing and divine blend of essential oils and dried organic botanicals
- 100g White Belgian Chocolate Bar with Sprinkles, presented in a beautiful box
- A heart mist blend from Auric Alchemy
- Gift wrapped with personalised message of your choice
Available at:
- $92.90 (Free Shipping) from Hard to Find
5. New Mum Recovery Care Package
from $168 at Feel Better Box
Best to pamper a brand new mum
A bumper New Mum Care Package to take care of Mum, to soothe and help her recover. You may not know how to help or can’t be there as often as you’d like but you can send a care package with all the items that can help your breastfeeding mum ease into her new and very busy lifestyle.
Key features:
- Beau Bright Hand Blended Calm Bath Soak – Himalayan Bath Salts containing an aromatic, all-natural blend of salts and essential oils with French lavender and chamomile floral buds. The perfect remedy to relax the body and mind, and to soak the day away.
- Tonic Luxe Scented Eye Pillow – Relax, unwind and meditate with this beautiful Lavender and Flaxseed eye pillow. Providing a gentle weight to pressure points across the eyes and temples.
- MooGoo Nipple Balm 50g – A soothing balm for breast-feeding mums, containing hydrating ingredients like Shea Butter and natural Vitamin E, and antioxidant-rich oils like Grape Seed and Sunflower Oil
- MooGoo Skin Milk Body Lotion. Smelling delicious, it’s non-greasy and easily soaks in with skin repair ingredients. Milk Protein is added to help keep the skin supple and elastic
- VOOST Vitamin D – (1000 IU Vitamin D3). Tube of 10 effervescent tablets to help maintain healthy bones and teeth, support the immune system and help calcium absorption. Adults only
- Batiste Dry Shampoo 50 ml from the award-winning No. 1 dry shampoo brand, with a blissful fragrance that refreshes hair without drying it out. A burst from this can of magic removes oil effectively leaving hair looking clean and making your hair feel all kinds of fabulous instantly
- TeaEsk Nurture Hand-Blended, Loose Leaf Tea in a test tube vial – Designed for breastfeeding mums! Certified organic herbs of fennel, goat’s rue, caraway seeds and other pure herbs help with milk production, soothe mum and bubs digestion and aid relief from colic for your precious little one
- Bloomsberry A Lifetime Supply of Free Hugs Milk Chocolate Bar 100 gm
- Bosisto’s Sleep Aroma Mist. Create a sense of calm and tranquillity at bedtime. Infused with the pure essential oils of Lavender, Chamomile and Jojoba, which are renowned for their restful properties
Available at:
- $168.00 from Feel Better Box
6. Gourmet Basket Recipe For Relaxation Gift Hamper
from $130.95 at Myer
Best for a first time or seasoned new mum
This thoughtful gift contains all the elements to ensure the perfect recipe for relaxation for a new mum in the thick of new mumming!
Key features:
- Luxury Microplush Blush Throw Rug – 130 x 170cm
- Robert Gordon The Original White Hug Me Mug 400ml
- Ecoya Sweet Pea and Jasmine Soy Candle 80g
- Gumnut Raspberry and Pistachio White Chocolate Bark 100g
- Charlies Mini Melting Moments Raspberry Bliss 50g
- Stylishly presented in a Gourmet Basket Signature Something Special for you Gift Box finished with ribbon, tissue and gift card
Available at:
- $130.95 from Myer
7. Hello Mama It Takes a Village Hamper
from $125.00 at Hello Mama
Perfect for baby shower gifting
The old saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child”. This gift box is the next best thing, containing all tried and tested items to help a new mama through those first few weeks in the trenches/Love Bubble.
Key features:
- Franjo’s Lactation Cookie Tin
- Mama Body Tea- Mama’s Milk Blend
- Soy on the Hill- Olive Leaf & Thyme Candle
- Tiny Tonics- Organic and Natural Nipple Balm
- Happy Little People- 52 Bonding Activity Cards
- The Hermosa Co- Postpartum Sitz Bath Soak
Available at:
- $125.00 from Hello Mama
