Moon Baskets
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There’s something quietly beautiful about gathering small things that bring comfort, calm, and joy. A moon basket is a little collection of items to support you or your daughter through your moon time, that tender phase of rest and renewal. It’s not about perfection or about having the “right” things; it’s about creating a space that feels nurturing and personal.
When we make a moon basket, it’s a way to honour the body, celebrate the changes it goes through, and give ourselves permission to slow down. The items inside can be anything that brings a sense of comfort, for example:
Moon Basket Example
A hot water bottle or a heated wheat bag
A soft blanket or cuddly toy
A favourite book or film
Some chocolate or a small treat
Herbal teas and a special mug
A candle or essential oils, like lavender
A journal and pen
Bath salts
Favourite period products - (we will cover all products in a later circle, with recommended links, go to the section for plastic-free period products in the members area for further information)
Anything else that feels comforting or joyful
Reusable products
Period Pants | Leak Proof Period Underwear | WUKA®
(these guys also make period swimwear)
Period Underwear | Women’s Leak-Proof Pants | Modibodi UK
All Period Pants | Cheeky Wipes UK
(also does swimwear)
Reusable tampons
Reusable Tampons: Natural & Organic Cotton: The Period Lady
Cups
There are many cups on the market these days. And I certainly advised the girls that this would be something they perhaps might try later on in their late teens.
OrganiCup - 3 Sizes Available: A Safer, Eco-Friendly Menstrual Cup – The Friendly Turtle
These guys are quite good as they do 3 different sizes, but you also might want to look for soft silicone models.
Asan Free App
And cup
There is also a useful youtube video on how to insert cups, which i also went through but it is a bit early for cups, and there was a lot of information so perhaps its good to watch something together when they are a little older. This was a nice link that i thik they might enjoy.
Menstrual Cup: How To Insert It & WHAT NOBODY TELLS YOU! Period. | Lucie Fink (youtube.com)
There are also these menstrual disks now but I haven't experience of using these yet
Reusable Menstrual Disc, Wear Up to 12-Hours, Sustainable Period Disc Alternative to Menstrual Cups, Tampons and Pads for Light or Heavy Flows, Leak Proof - Small & Large Sizes : Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care
Another brand
The girls may enjoy decorating the basket itself using an old shoebox (as long as it’s big enough) or a cardboard box. They might choose to paint it, cover it with their favourite wrapping or tissue paper, or even press flowers onto it. Making the basket personal and lovingly created can be a beautiful part of the process. However, if this feels like too much, using a ready-made basket is completely adequate. Whatever appeals most to you and your daughter is perfect.
Over the year, the girls are invited to gather the items they would like to include in their moon baskets, and in the November circle, they will bring their baskets in to share with their friends. This is a wonderful moment of connection, celebration, and inspiration — seeing the different ways each girl nurtures and cares for herself.
Making a moon basket together with your daughter can also be a gentle way to open conversations at home. It’s an opportunity to talk about how she wants to be cared for and how she might let the family know when her period starts. She might choose to leave a note, a small symbol, or simply tell you. It’s about giving her choice and agency over her own body, and helping her feel safe and supported.
It’s just as important for mums to create a moon basket for themselves. By modelling self-care and slowing down, we show our daughters that our cycles are something to honour and celebrate. Your basket might hold a favourite candle, a nourishing book, herbal tea, or anything that helps you reconnect with yourself.
Some families like to bring a little extra ritual to the practice. An inter-seasons clock can be a beautiful tool to notice the shifts of energy through the month and pair with the moon basket. But even without it, the act of gathering and using these items is meaningful.
A moon basket is not about doing everything perfectly or having all the things. It’s about creating a small space of care and comfort. Whether it’s a basket on a shelf, a box under the bed, or a simple pouch tucked away, it is an act of love toward yourself. Start small, let it grow, and each time you reach for it, let it remind you that you are worthy of rest, softness, and care.
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