Hi, my name is Allison Schaaf, my own fertility journey, including 5 miscarriages, inspired me to create this website to help YOU navigate your own fertility journey.
In this article I share ideas for create a homemade care package to give someone that has experienced a miscarriage. I encourage you to think through which gift(s) are most appropriate and meaningful for the recipient.
Homemade Miscarriage Care Packages: Show That You Care After a Pregnancy Loss
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Creating a homemade miscarriage care package can be a thoughful and meaningful way to show you care after a friend or family member has gone through a miscarriage (or even multilple miscarraiges). I have compiled a list of my top 20 items to include in a Miscarriage Care Package and then 3 sample care packages as well. The most important thing when it comes to miscarriage gifting is to keep in mind it really is the thought that counts. Use your creativity to create a miscarriage care package best suited to the recipient.
And if you don’t have time to put together a homemade care package, you can check out my list of the best pre-made miscarriage care packages for all budgets. You can also check out Good Grief, a company with curated care packages for difficult moments, including miscarriage and infertility. (<< affiliate link)
20 Items to Include in a Miscarriage Care Package
Pick-and-choose those most meaningful to you!
1. homemade granola bars or energy bites
2. a succulent
3. a journal
4. homemade spiced nuts
5. an essential oil roller
6. a pair of warm, fuzzy socks or slippers
7. healthy homemade Peanut Butter Cups, like this recipe
8. a luxurious lotion like this Melting Body Balm, made with safer ingredients
9. an adult coloring book paired with a new set of colored pencils
10. comfy bath robe or blanket
11. a book on grief or miscarriage
12. healing crystals like rose quartz
13. an assortment of you favorite tea bags paired with a new tea mug
14. a packet of Forget-Me-Not flowers
15. dark chocolate
16. eye cream, like this one with safer ingredients
17. a set of playing cards
18. a homemade trail mix
19. a piece of meaningful jewelry
20. homemade adoptogenic hot cocoa mix, like this recipe
Remember to always include a hand-written note expressing your support!
If you are looking for specific examples, here are 3 ideas on how to pull together a complete miscarriage care package. Depending on the recipient’s preferences, feel free to adjust the items inclued accordingly!
1. The “Comforting” Miscarriage Care Package
– fuzzy socks
– dark chocolate
– bath scrub, like this one
– essential oil roller
– candle
2. The “Pleasant Distractions” Miscarriage Care Package
– adult coloring book
– colored pencils
– succulent
– homemade spiced nuts
– a romance novel
3. The “Supportive” Miscarriage Care Package
– a journal
– a beautiful pen
– a coffe mug
– an assortament of herbal teabags
– homemade trail mix
Make it Meaningful!
Showing you care to a friend or family member going through miscarraige is all about being thoughtful. A text to offer a meal, a card to let you know you are thinking of her or a small but significant gift all show that you care.
Looking for more options for Miscarriage Gifts?
If you are looking for gift options beyond a homemade miscarriage care package, check out this article on meaningful gift ideas for after a miscarriage or pregnancy loss.
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