Being an Irish expat living abroad comes with many perks, but missing major family milestones back home is easily the hardest part. When your sister, brother, or best friend announces they’re having a baby, you want to send a hug straight across the miles. You want a gesture that says, "I wish I was there to hold the baby, but I'm sending all my love until I can."
At The Crate, we specialise in making it feel like you’re right there in the room. We are thrilled to introduce our newest addition to our curated gift collection: Classic Children’s Storybooks.
By pairing our signature seasonal flower arrangements with timeless childhood reads and a freshly brewed cup of coffee for the new parents, you can send the ultimate newborn gift set anywhere in Ireland—straight from your phone, wherever you are in the world.
The Perfect "New Auntie or Uncle" Gift Set
To celebrate the magic of a new arrival, we’ve created a gift set that treats both the tiny new human and the wonderful (and likely sleep-deprived!) new parents.
Here is how to build your perfect welcoming gift:
Step 1: Choose Your Signature Seasonal Blooms
Start with our wild, organic, eco-friendly floral curations. Delivered in our signature branded flower cone and box in 100% recyclable packaging:
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The Forget Me Not: A delicate, thoughtfully designed floral gesture bursting with fresh seasonal stems.
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The Bunch: Our signature weekly arrangement, curated with the season's finest blooms for a show-stopping arrival.
Step 2: Pick Their Very First Storybook
Kickstart baby's first library with a beloved storybook that will be treasured for years. Choose from three generation-spanning classics:
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The Gruffalo: A playful, rhyming adventure packed with fun characters for future bedtime stories.
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Goodnight Moon: The ultimate soothing bedtime ritual to lull little ones off to sleep.
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Press Here: An interactive, imaginative masterpiece designed to delight curious little minds.
Step 3: Add Fresh Coffee (The New Parent Essential!)
Upgrade your gift set with a bag of Never A Day's Trouble whole bean coffee. It’s the ultimate survival fuel for those early morning wake-up calls and late-night feeds.
Step 4: Add 'An Barróg' Signature Soy Candle
Want to send an actual embrace from overseas? Add our signature hand-poured soy candle, An Barróg—the Irish word for 'the hug'. With comforting, grounding scent notes of rich patchouli, sweet berries, and dark cocoa, it’s designed to bring cozy warmth to the home and remind the new parents you're thinking of them, even from afar.
Includes a Free 'Welcome to the World' Notecard
Distance shouldn’t get in the way of a personal touch. Every single Crate gift box includes a complimentary, custom-printed 'Welcome to the World' notecard.
When ordering from abroad, simply type your personal message into the box at checkout. Our Dublin studio team will print your exact words inside our specially designed welcome card, ensuring your love, tears, and congratulations arrive perfectly presented.
Fast, Stress-Free Delivery Across Ireland
Sending gifts home to Ireland shouldn't involve crazy international shipping rates or worrying if package delivery will get delayed at customs. We handle everything locally from our Dublin studio:
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Dublin Delivery (7 Days a Week): Need flowers delivered to a Dublin home or maternity hospital quickly? Order before 1:00 PM for guaranteed same-day delivery, Monday through Sunday.
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Nationwide Delivery (Tuesday – Friday): Sending love to Cork, Galway, Donegal, or anywhere in between? Order before 1:00 PM for seamless next-day delivery across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Ready to Send Love Back Home?
Being an auntie or uncle from afar is a special title, and your gift should feel just as memorable. Skip the generic high-street options and send a piece of home that brings beauty, comfort, and story-time magic to the new baby's nursery.