Long distance post partum gift basket ideas?

[staryla]

Hi all!

 

I'm putting together a post-partum gift package for my SIL and need some ideas.  She lives many states away so I can't send her perishables or prepared food. I also think I'll be giving it to her at her baby shower a month or so before her due date, so things that don't need to be used immediately are a necessity.

 

Here's what's in it so far:

 

-Earth Mama Angel Baby New Mama spray

-post-partum pads 

-nursing pads

-lanolin cream

 

What else???

[wholebreath]

A few thoughts-

-granola bars, trail mix, dried fruit, etc. Non-perishables she can eat with one hand.
-a good audio book. These made me feel like I was still doing something intellectual while nursing and rocking a little one
-A bottle of Rescue Remedy
-Nursing/mama's milk tea
-a big water bottle with a straw for the incredible thirst that happens with early breastfeeding

[tracymom1]

Its hard to come up with unique items!  Here's a few more...

Nursing nightgown or pajamas

Nursing top or gift certificate to Bravado or a store in her area that sells nursing bras/clothes

notecards/stamps for all those thank you notes for the baby gifts

nice handmade, natural soaps, shampoos, lotions, body oils, etc...