☕🍫🧘♀️ Coffee, Snacks & Sanity: Postpartum Gift Basket
New moms don’t need another onesie—they need coffee, snacks, and a little sanity. This postpartum gift basket idea is designed with real support in mind. Whether you’re dropping it off after birth or sending it as a baby shower surprise, the “Coffee, Snacks & Sanity” basket is filled with practical comforts to make her feel seen, supported, and just a little more human. Inside: our favorite cozy picks like lactation cookies, dry shampoo, a Starbucks gift card, and the must-have mom tumbler. Bonus: a printable gift tag and full Amazon shopping list to make this as easy as it is thoughtful.
Emily McFarlin
7/20/20252 min read
☕ Coffee (for survival)
New moms live on caffeine—but it’s usually cold by the time they drink it. Help her power through sleepless nights with:
A 40 oz tumbler with straw with momma
Absolutely, the cutest tumbler that comes in so many colors!
A Starbucks gift card or local coffee shop card
Cold brew packets, K-Cups, or instant latte mix
My go to is the can Starbucks ready to drink. If making a cute basket, rec getting these for filler
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🍫 Snacks (for fuel)
Breastfeeding or not, motherhood is hungry work. Stock her up with easy, nourishing grab-and-go snacks:
Lactation cookies
My favorite, easy go to cookies are the Milkmakers
Protein bars (RXBar, GoMacro, etc.)
My favorite is the RXBar
Electrolyte packets
Ultima just taste so good. No salty taste!
Chocolate, trail mix, or her favorite comfort candy
🧘♀️ Sanity (for the soul)
Sometimes, the best gift is reminding her she’s still a person. Add a few little luxuries that make her feel human again:
Dry shampoo
My favorite is Divi dry shampoo and it came in clutch postpartum
Eye patches
Give her something quick and easy to do for herself
Essential oil roller for calming or energy
Positive postpartum affirmation cards or a handwritten note
Having the right mindset during postpartum helps. Positive mantras help!
A “Baby Break” coupon: offer to come hold the baby while she showers, naps, or breathes
🧺 How to Package It
Arrange everything in a woven basket, reusable tote, or even a cute storage bin she can repurpose for toys later. Add a tag that says:
“Coffee to reheat, snacks to sneak, and just enough sanity to survive the day. You got this, Mama.”
📦 Bonus: Make It Easy
Want to send love without leaving your house? I’ve rounded up all the Amazon links (see above) so you can ship it straight to her door.
💛 Final Thoughts
The “Coffee, Snacks & Sanity” basket is more than just a gift—it’s a way to say I see you, and I’ve got your back. Because motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also exhausting. And showing up with caffeine and snacks? That’s the kind of village every mom needs.
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