This easy, step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to put together a gift basket to show support for the infertility warrior in your life — whether she’s stressing out in the two-week wait, waiting for test results, or going through IVF. Scroll to the bottom to see the finished basket.
Your gift should say, “I love you, I’m thinking of you, and I’m sorry you’re having a tough time.” Whatever you do, don’t give baby clothes for a baby she doesn’t have. It might seem like you’re sending a vote of confidence, but it will probably just make her upset. Save the adorable onesies until she has gotten her BFP — or better yet, until she’s comfortably through the first trimester.
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OK, let’s get shopping!
Start with a medium-sized, multi-purpose basket.
Go with a simple design so the basket can be used for many different purposes later on. A neutral basket is much more versatile than one that’s covered in butterflies.
Whitmor Woven Strap Small Tote 
This basket is available from Amazon in several different colors. I like this style because it’s sturdy and clean. It won’t flop over, like some of the canvas ones, or get little basket bits all over everything.
I bought a similar basket for my sample basket at a local craft store for under $10. I also added some plain white shredded paper to the bottom.
Then, add between 3 and 7 coordinating but not matching gifts to your basket!
Choosing items in the same color palette will help make the basket look cohesive but interesting — not random and not matchy-matchy. For this basket I chose purple and items to easily mix-and-match with the other gift baskets in this group.
I don’t know why, but gift baskets look better with an odd number of items. (That’s true of other kinds of arrangements too, like bouquets of flowers.)
Here are 9 ideas… well, 9 + an alternate.
A mug is a great thing to include in a gift basket because pretty much everyone drinks either coffee or tea. I’m giving two mug options for this basket. The first one is a design I love from Society6. It’s also included in my basket suggestions for fertility nurses, midwives, and doulas…
Mother Nature Mug (Society6)
I love the colors and the overall style of this mug, and the fact that it doesn’t scream “PREGNANCY.” However, if you’re making a gift basket for someone who isn’t pregnant yet, I’d be careful about this one. You don’t want to upset her.
If you think this design could be triggering, here’s my other option:
She Series Collage Mug, Version 2 (Society6)
This is my favorite mug! I love it so much, I also gave ones to the badass librarians who run my book club. I think it would make a fun and empowering addition to this support basket.
This artist has a whole series of designs with colorful illustrations of iconic women, including a version with real people like RBG and Malala.
Rooibos Tea Sampler – (Amazon)
If you’re going to include a mug in a gift basket, why not add some tea? This pretty tin would fit right in! (Rooibos is a caffeine-free herbal tea made from the leaves of a bush that grows in South Africa.)
“Nevertheless, She Persisted” Carry-All Pouch (Society6)
This message applies to so many situations! You could put this useful little pouch in the basket as-is, or tuck an extra gift inside: pens, lip balm, candy, whatever you think she’d like! I included an extra-long charging cord in my sample basket.
Infertility sucks, and it can feel very isolating. Simple words of encouragement mean a lot! This sign is great for a gift basket because it’s not huge — it’s about the size of an iPhone, just thicker.
A nice body lotion always makes a great addition to any gift basket with a relaxing theme.
Dr. Teal’s “Soothe and Sleep” Foaming Bath With Pure Epsom Salt (Amazon)
Help her unwind with some soothing bubble bath. (This didn’t end up in my sample basket because it’s really big, but I’m including it as an option.)
Chesapeake Bay Peace + Tranquility Candle (Amazon)
This is a nice, not terribly expensive candle to add to your basket.
“Be Amazing” Non-Skid Yoga Socks (Amazon)
These stretchy, non-skid yoga socks are a must-have for the hospital! They’re also great for pregnant or postpartum women who can’t fit into their regular slippers due to edema. In my sample basket, I tucked them into the mug.
10-Foot Phone Charger (Amazon)
This might seem like a weird gift idea, but a nice long phone charger is a really useful thing to have when you’re on bed rest or in the hospital.
Here’s what my basket looked like when it was done!
This basket includes 5 gifts, not including the phone charger tucked into the pouch. See how the color scheme pulls the whole thing together?
Other Ideas for the Basket if You’re Feeling Fancy
You should have all the makings of an awesome gift basket already, but if you want to add something, you can’t go wrong with food! Gift cards to a local coffee shop, homemade treats, and chocolates make great additions to a gift basket.
I’m Jenn! Here I am with my beautiful twin boys. My pregnancy was possible thanks to fertility treatment for PCOS.