A newborn hamper is the gift that arrives in the blur — the first fortnight when nobody is sleeping and everything is new. Ours are curated to be genuinely useful in those weeks: organic cotton wraps that get washed twice a day, gentle skincare safe for brand-new skin, a comforter that becomes the one the baby won't sleep without, and a keepsake the family still has years later. Hand-assembled in Brisbane from trusted Australian labels and delivered Australia-wide, each newborn baby gift hamper is wrapped ready to give, with a complimentary personalised card.
What's inside a newborn baby gift hamper. Every Monet newborn hamper is built from pieces that earn their place in the first three months — organic cotton muslin wraps, a soft knitted comforter, natural baby balm and wash from Australian makers like Saba Organic, a wooden teether for the months just ahead, and gentle care for the mother alongside it. We deliberately avoid novelty items and oversized soft toys: parents in the newborn window need laundry-cycle basics and a little softness, not more things to store.
Sending to the hospital or home. Newborn hampers are most often sent in the first two weeks — to the hospital or birth centre during the stay, or to the family home once everyone is settled. If you're sending to a hospital, add the ward or room details at checkout and our concierge can time the delivery to visiting hours. If you're unsure whether the family is still admitted, home delivery is the safer choice; nothing in a Monet hamper is perishable.
Brisbane-curated, delivered nationwide. Monet assembles every newborn hamper by hand in Brisbane. Local deliveries across greater Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast typically arrive within one to two business days, and we ship Australia-wide to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and regional addresses. Free shipping over $200, with express available when the baby arrives earlier than planned.
A good newborn hamper focuses on the first three months: organic cotton wraps or muslins, a soft comforter, gentle natural skincare safe for newborn skin, and a keepsake item. Practical, high-quality basics are used far more than novelty gifts, so weight the hamper toward things that go through the wash.
Friends and colleagues typically spend A$100 to A$250 on a newborn gift, close family often A$250 to A$500, and group or corporate gifts commonly range from A$400 to A$1,400. Monet's newborn hampers span these tiers so the gift can match the relationship.
Yes. Add the hospital, ward and room details at checkout and we can time delivery to visiting hours. If you are not certain the family is still admitted, sending to the home address is safer — no Monet hamper contains perishable items, so it keeps until they arrive.
The first two weeks after the birth are ideal, when support is most felt. That said, a hamper arriving at six to eight weeks — once the initial rush of visitors has passed — is often remembered even more warmly, because it lands when things are quietest.
The majority are. We curate from trusted Australian brands including Bare Mum, Saba Organic and Beetl, alongside a small number of premium international labels chosen for quality. Product origin is listed on each individual product page.