First day survival kit...any thoughts?

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A colleague (and friend) is returning to work shortly after having her first DC and was thinking of putting together a survival kit for the first week.

Any ideas (other than tissues ) to put in? Not looking to spend too much ££ but want it to be thoughtful.

Paracetamol, bottle of wine with nice glass for the evening. Picture of dc for her desk?

MagaZine and bubble bath for night?

Yea I like the idea of a frame to put a picture of DC in. Also a card that everyone has signed saying they're pleaded she's back. I felt very unwelcome when I returned

I agree that making he person feel welcome is key. Card is nice. Maybe flowers for her desk. Also, make sure any crap that landed on her desk while she was out is gone - random files etc.

What about vouchers for coffee? If you have a local coffee shop so she can get her morning brew free for a week.

The wifi password so she can Skype home!

Like the photo frame idea am thinking chocolate aswell.

Card is a good idea. I know she struggled when she came in for her KIT days as everyone was busy doing their own thing and she felt a bit like a spare part so I don't want her to feel like that again!

That is so nice of you!

Little chocolates, maybe new pens and notebook, pretty mug

Card for coffee shop etc sounds great. I think that would help me get back into 'work' frame of mind. You are very lovely!

Ooh stationery, love that as I adore stationery shopping