Welcoming a new baby into the world is magical for so many, the little ones are showered with gorgeous baby outfits, cuddly bears and teeny tiny shoes but what about mum? I was given some beautiful gifts on the birth of Joshua and when friends have given birth in the past, I've always made sure there was a gift for mum too but you had to be inventive, there wasn't much in the way of new mum gifts until now. One gift I received and adored was by The Natural Mama Company and I even have one for you to win too...
The Natural Mama Company was created by Lauren after being inspired by her own pregnancy, birth and experiences through her first year of motherhood. No one close knew what to get her as a gift or what products she would use post-birth and so the beautiful & meaningful company was born. The company has everything expectant mums and new mums would need to feel truly pampered at the most special and somewhat exhausting time, all while using the finest ethically sourced products.
There is a range of boxes available including The Pregnancy Box, The New Mama Box, The Breastfeeding Box as well as mini versions. There is also the option to create your own bespoke box using a range of hand-picked products. You just choose what products you would like to include and The Natural Mama Company do the rest for you.
The New Mama Box (£75.00) features five products for the ultimate pamper and me time. My favourite item from the box is the Isla Apothecary Relax + Recover Bath Salts. I've found bath salts to be a godsend on my back which can sometimes get a bit achy from all the lifting and carrying I do with Joshua. The salts are a delicate mix of dried Lavender, Rose Geranium, Bergamot and Cedarwood Atlas with Epson Salt. If I could pick four essential oils to use, they would be the four so it couldn't be more perfect for me. It's incredibly relaxing and something I've really relied on.
The next product is the perfect pairing to the salts. The Made By Coopers Comforting Body Oil is a rose-infused blend of cold-pressed plant oils and essential oils. It is as good as it sounds. The infused oil helps nourish, soften and renew the body's skin. It can be used on the face or body, after a bath or shower. If you're really lucky, it makes a great massage oil too!
Not forgetting hair, we've all been told horror stories about postpartum hair lose so with that in mind, the Evolve Beauty Nourishing Hair Elixir is another welcome addition to The New Mama Box. The hair serum has been formulated with a 100% natural replacement to silicon which leaves hair feeling super soft, light and nourished. It's also rich in antioxidants, helping to protect hair from environmental damage. It's left my hair feeling moisturised and so soft.
After you've experienced the relaxing bath with the salts, soothed your body with the oil and worked through the hair elixir, you can sit back with a cup of tea from the Birdhouse Tea Company. Love is a blend of rose and chamomile with ingredients to help balance hormones, boost immunity and aid relaxation. It is also the most beautiful tea I have ever come across. The final item is for mum and baby. The Mama Knows Teething necklace is designed just for TNMC and is made from non-toxic, food-grade silicone. It's cute to wear and the varied bead sizes mean little mouths will find it the right fit.
This really is the perfect gift for new mums and it'll mean more than you'll ever realise!
This really is the perfect gift for new mums and it'll mean more than you'll ever realise!
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