Countdown to Mama Review – Advent Calendar
Countdown to Mama is an “Advent Calendar” style gift box for expecting women to countdown to their due date with 14 mama-tested, mama-approved presents! The all-in-1 keepsake quality box contains 14 numbered drawers with individually gift-wrapped presents. Each box comes wrapped and is “gift-table-ready” in a protective canvas cover that’s cinched with a bow. They kindly sent us this box for review.
I first discovered Countdown to Mama when I was about 3 months pregnant. Being a subscription box reviewer I get very excited about anything that comes in a box. Therefore, the idea of an advent calendar for something other than a countdown to Christmas immediately piqued my interest. Because…..if you think about it…. what are advent calendars? A big box with a bunch of little boxes….all filled with gifts!!
What a fabulous idea! A gift for new Moms that lets them count down the days until baby’s arrival is absolutely genius. Here’s a closer look at the Countdown to Mama advent calendar…..
Canvas and Ribbon Drawstring Gift Bag
The Countdown to Mama packaging is absolutely gorgeous. Your delivery arrives in an outer brown mailing box and tucked inside is this beautiful canvas bag. Talk about great first impression!
Welcome Packet with Welcome Letter and Hospital Bag Checklist
Tucked inside your drawstring bag you will find your Countdown to Mama welcome package. In your welcome package you will find a very handy hospital bag checklist.
Countdown to Mama Keepsake Quality Gift Box
Can we talk about this box?! It is absolutely gorgeous and the quality is amazing. You are going to want to keep it after all your gifts are opened and a find a way to re-use it. It’s just too pretty to throw away.
“You Got This Mama” Sequin Carry-all Pouch
“You got this Mama” is our favorite “momtra” at Countdown to Mama. Our rose gold sequined and tasseled canvas carry-all pouch is a reminder when you are reaching for any problem solvers stashed inside (concealer, wipes, you name it!) that you are stronger than you think and that YOU are everything your baby needs, mama! #yougotthismama
Being a Mom is hard. And experiencing motherhood for the first time……. is extremely hard. You will have lots of really good days, but you will also have hard days, and when those “hard” days happen it’s nice to have a little reminder….. You Got This!
Nest Sicilian Tangerine Travel Size Toiletry Set
Your first shower after baby arrives comes with a lot of feelings. Guide all those feelings towards positive and energetic with our Nest Fragrances Sicilian Tangerine toiletry set. Wrapped in a Countdown to Mama drawstring bag, throw this pampering set in your hospital go-bag and check shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion off your list!
This little toiletry set is perfect for your hospital bag and I think it is the perfect idea for a new Mama gift. The tangerine scent is lovely and uplifting. Perfect for your first shower after baby arrives.
5-in-1 Organic Cotton Nursing Cover
Our 5-in-1 organic nursing cover with vegan leather detail is made from stretchy and super soft organic cotton. We searched far and wide for the perfect fabric that’s thick enough to shield and yet still breathable for air flow. Use as a cover for nursing, strollers, car seats, shopping carts, high chairs… and you can even style it as a infinity scarf for the in between.
This is easily one of my favorite gifts in the advent calendar. It’s perfect for nursing but I really love using it as a car seat and stroller cover. It’s super soft and great for keeping the sun out of baby’s eyes while out for your daily stroll.
Sweet Feet Cooling Peppermint Foot Cream by Alchemy and Clay
Sweet Feet Cooling Foot Cream by Alchemy and Clay is just what Mama’s feet need to get her to her due date finish line. This all-organic sweet peppermint cream is emulsified to soak deep into feet with a clean, soothing skin feel. The cooling peppermint brings relief to tired, dry, and swollen feet. A Sweet Feet foot massage is the perfect ending to her day.
I had swollen feet on and off throughout my pregnancy, and for a few weeks after baby was born. This would have been a lifesaver! And…..peppermint is also very soothing when you are feeling nauseous.
Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Bath Bomb by Alchemy and Clay
The pampering of mama-to-be continues with a luxurious Oatmeal, Milk and Honey bath bomb by Alchemy and Clay. The nourishing bomb topped with Himalayan sea salt and oats creates a milky bath that surrounds her with a delicious scent and leaves her with baby soft skin.
Pampering products are a lovely gifts for new moms. I don’t have much time to enjoy a nice long bath, but let me tell you…..as soon as I do have an extra hour in the evening I will be putting this bath bomb to use.
Organic Cotton Knotted Baby Hat in Matching Unisex Print
Our organic cotton knotted baby hat will keep baby’s sweet little bald head warm, with a modern knot to also keep them stylin’ in the crib. And to increase the cute factor even more… all baby prints inside our Countdown to Mama boxes are unisex and matching!
This is the cutest little hat ever!!! It’s another item perfect for your hospital bag. I had such a hard time finding a gender neutral hat for baby’s first outfit. It’s super soft and I love the simple pattern.
Washable Bamboo Nursing Pads with Delicates Laundry Bag
Reusable, comfortable AND made from sustainable materials?! Behind #drawer7 are three sets of our Washable Nursing Pads inside a delicates laundry bag. Our curved design and double-layered bamboo cotton keeps her clothing dry and her nursing eco-friendly.
Bring these with you to the hospital and also keep a set in the breastfeeding caddy. I love that we received three and I love that they are different colors. That way you won’t get them mixed up.
Organic Cotton Headband for Mama in Matching Unisex Print
Help her capture the cutest first Mama+Baby selfies with our Headband for Mama that matches baby’s Knotted Hat! Made with organic cotton, this stretchy headband also pairs well with #SelfCareSunday!
I am in love with this headband. I would love to have it in a few different colors. Just like baby’s matching hat, it is super soft and the pattern is lovely and simple. Plus, it is a great accessory once baby arrives, especially if you are breastfeeding. You need a cute way to keep your hair out of the way.
Organic Nipple Balm by Green and Lovely
We don’t want to brag, but we’ve found the #holygrail of nipple balms. It packs relief and soothing into a convenient stick that easily slips into a diaper bag or pocket. Organic and all natural, Nature’s Herbal Nipple Balm by Green and Lovely Products is baby safe and doesn’t need to be removed prior to nursing.
Nipple Balm is something every Mama told me I should include in my hospital bag. I was told to apply it every day, even if I felt I didn’t need it so this is another great item for your hospital bag…..and your diaper/breastfeeding caddy.
Baby Milestone Stickers – 16 Count
“Wait, how old were they when they first rolled over?” Precious milestones and monthly celebrations will pass you by if you blink. Capture the milestones and celebrate their first word, first roll, and first steps with our exclusive Countdown to Mama Milestone Stickers. 16 stickers in 4 signature unisex designs are printed in silver foil for that extra pop.
I never realized the importance of milestone stickers until I had taken my 3rd bump photo and realized I couldn’t remember how many weeks I was when I took the first two. I knew the same thing would happen with baby photos so these really are a must-have item for any new Mama.
Organic Cotton Baby Swaddle in Matching Unisex Print
Few things are sweeter than mommy & me sets! Snap the cutest photos in our extra soft, extra large Organic Cotton Swaddle Blanket. 50”x50” means this blanket grows up with baby. Take it from the crib, to a stroller, or lay it out for a picnic…this blanket is multi-purpose, yet folds down small enough to easily fit in a diaper bag.
You will hear it often….babies love to be swaddled. We started swaddling baby the day he was born. It helped him sleep for the first little while so swaddle blankets were/are a must in our house. This one is super soft and can be used for more than just swaddling.
16oz Glass and Silicone Water Bottle
Drink up Mama! It’s well known that pregnant and breastfeeding mothers need to drink additional water. It’s also well known that cute bottles make a great motivator to keep hydrated! Our exclusive 16oz Glass Bottle with Mint Silicone Sleeve is #reusable, #durable and leak-proof with a convenient loop lid for carrying ease.
Water becomes ten times more important the moment you find out you are pregnant. And if you decide to breastfeed, well let’s just say you will be a water drinking machine. This pretty little bottle is a must-have. Keep it with you at all times…..and I mean ALL times.
“No Pump” Silicone Breast Pump with Carrying Case
Our ‘No Pump’ Breast Pump is one of those mom secrets passed from one best mom friend to another. This magic pump catches and pulls letdown breastmilk on one breast while your baby nurses on the other. We have had mamas pull an extra 6 oz. from a single nursing session with this amazing pump, helping them create a well-stocked freezer! And our handy lid keeps her from crying over spilled milk!
Here’s a little tip, from Mama to Mama….take this breast pump with you to the hospital. No one told me I could possibly need a pump during my hospital stay so we had to send Dad home to get mine. This one is perfect because it won’t take up as much room as my electric pump.
18k Rose Gold Plated Mama Necklace
Our 18k Rose Gold Mama Necklace is the heart stopper and finale to our due-date advent-style countdown box. She will love the beauty in its minimalistic design…a gorgeous piece letting everyone know how proud she is of her new title… Mama.
This was the perfect gift for the last day of the calendar. I beautiful little keepsake for Mama. It’s a lovely little necklace and a great way to display your new name – Mama.
Countdown to Mama Review – Final Thoughts
Wow! What an amazing box! Countdown to Mama exceeded my expectations and has officially become my go-to gift idea for new Moms. It is absolutely beautiful from beginning to end. Every little detail is thought of from the reusable canvas bag to the hospital checklist and all the amazing gifts. Every day of the calendar includes a must-have product or a special gift. It’s sure to make any new Mama feel special and loved. I opened my calendar after baby was born snd I enjoyed it just as much as I would have had I opened it before baby arrived. Being a new Mama myself, I can say with 100% certainty that Countdown to Mama is one of the best Mama gifts I have received.
-AYOB Sarah