New Mum Gift Box - Lactation Cookies and Lactation Tea Breastfeeding Gift Set - Nourish Mama

Formulated by Kelly Northey, Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional, with 14+ years supporting Australian breastfeeding mums.

Nourish Mama Fennel & Fenugreek Lactation Cookies contain:

🌿 Organic oats — a reputed galactagogue traditionally used by breastfeeding mothers for centuries, rich in fibre and B vitamins

🌱 Linseed meal — traditionally associated with supporting breast milk production; a natural source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids

🌸 Fennel seeds — traditionally used in breastfeeding herbal preparations across many cultures

🌿 Fenugreek powder — one of the most widely used traditional galactagogues in breastfeeding support

Sweet Serenity Lactation Tea contains:

🍵 A soothing blend of rosehip, hibiscus, raspberry leaves, fennel and aniseed — botanicals traditionally valued in women's wellness and breastfeeding support

🌸 Naturally hydrating and antioxidant-rich

☕ Caffeine-free — safe throughout breastfeeding

Both products are:
✅ Brewer's yeast free

🥥 Dairy free · egg free · vegan

🚫 Free from artificial flavours, fillers, and preservatives

✅ Natural and organic ingredients

🇦🇺 Australian owned

This gift box is perfect if:

→ You're looking for a practical, thoughtful baby shower gift for a breastfeeding mum

→ You want to give something genuinely useful — not another candle or pamper set she won't use

→ You're buying for someone who is dairy-free, egg-free, or avoiding brewer's yeast

→ You need a gift that arrives beautifully boxed and ready to give — no wrapping, no fuss

→ You're a new mum treating yourself to a complete breastfeeding snack and drink ritual

Not the right fit if the recipient has a known sensitivity to fenugreek or peppermint — see our other gift pairings for alternatives.

Lactation Cookies — Fennel & Fenugreek:

Start with 2–3 cookies per day for the first few days, then settle into 1–2 daily as part of a regular breastfeeding routine. Best enjoyed as a morning tea, after a feed, or whenever hunger hits between naps.

Each box contains 10 cookies (200gm).

Sweet Serenity Lactation Tea:
Add 1 teaspoon to a tea infuser or teapot, pour over boiling water and steep for 3–5 minutes. Enjoy hot or chill in the fridge for an iced tea. Lovely enjoyed 1–2 cups daily. Each pack contains approximately 20 serves.

Tip: Many mums enjoy a cookie with their cup of tea as a mid-morning or afternoon breastfeeding ritual — nourishing, satisfying, and genuinely something to look forward to.

Fennel & Fenugreek Lactation Cookies:
Buckwheat Flour, Coconut Sugar, Oats, Linseed meal, Water, Coconut Oil, Maple Syrup, Citri-Fi, Fennel Seeds, Fenugreek Powder, Salt, Baking Powder.
Contains: Gluten (from oats). May contain: Nuts, Egg, Soy and Lupin. Made without: Dairy · eggs · nuts · soy · brewer's yeast · artificial flavours · preservatives.

Sweet Serenity Lactation Tea:
Apple, Rosehip, Pineapple, Hibiscus, Berries, Peppermint, Fennel, Raspberry Leaves, Verbena Leaves, Aniseed, Sunflower, Rose.
May contain: Tree Nuts, Soy, Sesame, Wheat, Gluten, Bee Pollen.
Free from: Caffeine · dairy · artificial flavours · preservatives.

Contains: 1x 200gm full size pack of Fennel & Fenugreek Lactation Cookies & 1x 50gm full size pack of Lactation Tea - Sweet Serenity

I'm worried I'm not making enough milk. Will this box help?

It gives you a snack and a drink, and both matter when you're feeding around the clock. The Nourish Mama New Mum Gift Box holds cookies made with oats, linseed, fennel and fenugreek, and a tea with fennel and raspberry leaf, ingredients traditionally used to support breastfeeding. If you're worried about your supply or your baby's weight, talk to your child health nurse, GP or a lactation consultant (IBCLC).

I never get a proper break to eat or drink. Is this practical?

Yes. The cookies are ready to eat from the box, one-handed, while the baby feeds. The tea brews in a few minutes and is lovely iced, so it's fine if it goes cold before you get to it. Keep both by the feeding chair and something nourishing is always close.

I'm exhausted from night feeds. Is the tea OK late at night?

Yes. Sweet Serenity Lactation Tea is a herbal blend with no caffeine, so it suits a late-night cup. Brew a pot before bed or keep a jug of iced tea in the fridge. Add a Fennel and Fenugreek cookie on the bedside table for a 3am snack without a trip to the kitchen.

I want something that tastes good, not like medicine. Will she like it?

Sweet Serenity is fruity and naturally sweet, with a rosy-pink colour and a gentle floral note. The Fennel and Fenugreek cookies are herbal and savoury-sweet, a little anise-like. On their own pages the tea holds 4.96 stars from 25 reviews and the cookies 4.95 stars from 85 reviews.

Who is this gift box for?

The Nourish Mama New Mum Gift Box is for a breastfeeding or pumping mum, and anyone buying her a practical gift. It suits mums who are dairy-free, egg-free or avoiding brewer's yeast. It's not right for anyone who is pregnant, avoids fenugreek or peppermint, or has an oat or gluten intolerance.

When should she start using it?

Once the baby has arrived and she's breastfeeding. The Fennel and Fenugreek cookies are for breastfeeding only. Not for use in pregnancy. The tea contains raspberry leaf, so she should talk to her midwife or GP before drinking it in pregnancy. At a baby shower, add a note saying 'for after the birth'.

What's in Sweet Serenity Lactation Tea?

A fruity herbal blend with no caffeine, made from apple, rosehip, pineapple, hibiscus, berries, peppermint, fennel, raspberry leaves, verbena leaves, aniseed, sunflower and rose. It brews a rosy-pink cup that's naturally sweet and gently floral. It contains a small amount of peppermint, and comes as loose-leaf tea in a resealable 50g pouch.

Is it suitable for a dairy-free or vegan mum?

Yes. Both products are vegan and made without dairy or brewer's yeast. The cookies contain gluten from oats, and their label says they may contain nuts, egg, soy and lupin. The Sweet Serenity label says it may contain tree nuts, soy, sesame, wheat, gluten and bee pollen. Neither suits a severe allergy to these.

How much should she have each day?

Cookies: 2 to 3 a day for the first few days, then 1 to 2 a day. Each box holds 10. Tea: 1 to 2 cups a day, from about 20 serves per pouch. Both are sold separately for top-ups once she finds her rhythm.

When is the best time to enjoy them?

Many mums have a cookie with a cup of tea mid-morning or in the afternoon, as a short breastfeeding ritual. A cookie after a feed or during a night feed works too. The Nourish Mama New Mum Gift Box is made to fit around the baby, not the clock.

How do I make the tea?

Add 1 teaspoon to a tea infuser or teapot and pour over boiling water. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes, then strain. Enjoy it hot, or chill it in the fridge for iced tea. It's loose-leaf, so you'll need an infuser, strainer or teapot. The Nourish Mama Stainless Steel Tea Infuser is sold separately.

What are the ingredients?

Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies: buckwheat flour, coconut sugar, oats, linseed meal, water, coconut oil, maple syrup, Citri-Fi, fennel seeds, fenugreek powder, salt, baking powder. Sweet Serenity Lactation Tea: apple, rosehip, pineapple, hibiscus, berries, peppermint, fennel, raspberry leaves, verbena leaves, aniseed, sunflower, rose.

What allergens does it contain?

Fennel and Fenugreek cookies: Contains: Gluten (from oats). May contain: Nuts, Egg, Soy and Lupin. Fenugreek is not recommended for people with a fenugreek or chickpea allergy. Sweet Serenity Lactation Tea: May contain: Tree Nuts, Soy, Sesame, Wheat, Gluten, Bee Pollen. Both are vegan and made without dairy and brewer's yeast.

Is it OK in pregnancy, or with medication?

The Fennel and Fenugreek cookies are not for use in pregnancy. The tea contains raspberry leaf, so talk to your midwife or GP before drinking it in pregnancy. Fenugreek is not recommended for people with hypothyroid conditions or on certain blood-sugar medications. If she takes medication, she should check with her GP or pharmacist first.

How is this different from the other Nourish Mama gift boxes?

The Nourish Mama New Mum Gift Box pairs herbal cookies with a fruity tea. The Postpartum Gift Box pairs Choc Chip cookies with Lactation Hot Chocolate Original, with no fenugreek or peppermint. The Lactation Cookies Gift Box holds two cookie flavours. Some mums prefer to avoid fenugreek or peppermint while feeding, and the Postpartum Gift Box suits them best.

Why not put together my own gift?

This box saves the shopping and the wrapping. Both products are full size, formulated by Kelly Northey, Certified Postpartum Nutrition Professional, and arrive gift-ready. At $38.95, the Nourish Mama New Mum Gift Box costs about 15% less than the cookies ($25.95) and tea ($19.95) bought separately.

How does this compare with other new mum gift hampers?

Many hampers focus on the baby, or on pamper products she won't have time to use. The Nourish Mama New Mum Gift Box is food and drink for her, made with ingredients traditionally used to support breastfeeding. Both products are plant-based and made without dairy, eggs or brewer's yeast, so it suits most dietary needs.

Can I add a message and send it straight to her?

Yes. Enter her address at checkout and add your message in the order notes, or tuck in your own card. The box arrives ready to give, with no wrapping needed. Orders usually leave within 1 to 2 business days. Shipping is free in Australia on orders over $99, or a $12 flat rate.

How long do the products last?

Store both in a cool, dry place. The cookies carry a best-before date on the box. The tea keeps in its resealable, foil-lined pouch and is best used within 12 months of opening. Check each pack for its best-before date before giving.

Should I buy more than one?

For two friends, yes. Two Nourish Mama New Mum Gift Boxes come to $77.90. If she loves them, top-ups are easy: Fennel and Fenugreek Lactation Cookies ($25.95) and Sweet Serenity Lactation Tea ($19.95) are sold separately. Free AU shipping starts at $99, with $15 flat-rate shipping to New Zealand.

*If you are concerned about your breast milk supply or your baby’s health, always seek help from a health care provider.
Lactation consultants, breastfeeding counsellors, specialist nurses like child health nurses or doctors can also help with any breastfeeding questions or concerns you may have.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association is also a great resource for information and support.