Why This Gentle Wellness Gift Set for New Mothers Is Special
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a gentle gift for a new mum who's running on very little sleep — is the Natural Stress Relief Gift for New Mothers a good choice?
Yes — it's a small, gentle set to help her take a few calm minutes for herself: a lavender sleep balm for bedtime, a lavender bath bomb, a lavender sachet and a mini dried lavender flower. It's a comfort gift rather than a treatment, and it fits easily into a busy new routine.
What occasions suit this lavender gift for new mums?
It suits a new baby, a baby shower, a first Mother's Day, or a check-in for a friend in the early weeks after birth.
Does this gift arrive ready to give?
Yes — it arrives gift-boxed, ready to send straight to the recipient: just enter their address as the shipping address. To include a personal message, add one of our greeting cards to your order and write your message in the Gift message or special instructions box in your cart — we'll handwrite it on the card. Receipts are emailed to you, so no price or invoice goes in the parcel.
How does a new mum use this lavender gift?
At bedtime, rub a little sleep balm onto her own temples or pulse points rather than on the baby. Drop the bath bomb into a warm bath for a 15–20 minute soak when she has the chance; if she's recently given birth, she may want to check with her midwife before bathing. Tuck the sachet into her pillowcase.
Does this lavender gift for new mums contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk?
The Lavender Sleep Balm contains beeswax and coconut oil, and the bath bomb contains coconut oil and cosmetic colours. None of the items contain nuts or milk. Full ingredient lists are on each product's own page.
Where does the lavender in this gift come from?
The sleep balm and bath bomb are made with Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') essential oil grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, and the sachet and dried flower come from the same fields.
How long does delivery take within New Zealand for this gift?
We send every order by tracked courier, with no signature needed. We aim to deliver within 3–5 working days in the North Island and 5–7 working days in the South Island and rural areas, and orders placed on a weekend or public holiday are sent the next business day.
Can I order this lavender gift for new mums from overseas for someone in New Zealand?
Yes. You can order the Natural Stress Relief Gift for New Mothers from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver it to any address in New Zealand — just enter the recipient's NZ address at checkout. We only deliver within New Zealand, so it can't be sent to an address overseas.
Lavender Backyard Garden Gift Sets Compared to Other Brands
| Features | Our Gift Sets | Many Other Gift Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Source | Grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, since 2014. | Lavender oil is often bought in from overseas, and its origin isn't always stated. |
| Own Brand | Most items are our own Lavender Backyard Garden® products, made in small batches at the farm with our own lavender essential oil. Keepsakes like bookmarks, pins and magnets are designed at the farm. | Many gift box shops buy in products from other brands and pack them into a box. |
| Lavender Variety | Named on every product: Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') for oils and body care, and English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Pacific Blue') for teas. | The lavender variety is rarely stated. |
| Dried Lavender | Grown spray-free and harvested on our farm for sachets and dried flowers. | May be imported and sometimes treated with sprays or preservatives. |
| Scent | Scented with our own lavender essential oil. Our goat milk and scrub soaps use an English lavender fragrance. | May use synthetic fragrance oils instead of essential oil. |
| Ingredients | Full ingredient list on every product page, with common allergens named in each gift set's FAQ. | Ingredient details aren't always easy to find. |
| Cruelty-Free | We don't test on animals. | Varies by brand. |
| Small Batch | Made in small batches for freshness and care. | Often mass-produced. |
| Gift Ready | Packed by hand at the farm, ready to give. Most sets arrive gift-boxed with tissue paper and ribbon. | Presentation varies, and some sets need extra wrapping. |
| Send to NZ Recipients | Order from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver to any New Zealand address. | Delivery to New Zealand isn't always available. |