Breast milk or other liquid inclusions must be sealed tightly in a breastmilk storage bag and then double or triple bagged to prevent spillage. Please defrost before sending frozen milk as to avoid condensation in the post. Breastmilk can be warm for crafting and doesn’t need to meet usual food standards, so don’t worry if it takes a few days in the post. If you don’t have any packaging supplies, you can purchase one of our Starter Kits which have everything you need to pack & send your breastmilk.

Hair or fur needs to be in a clean, labeled bag or envelope (seperate to breastmilk if sending together). If you only have a small amount of hair, please wrap in paper or tinfoil before sealing in a plastic bag to avoid static cling.

Having your inclusions couriered to us with tracking and signature is the most secure way to send your precious inclusions. All parcels can be couriered to our PO Box in Papamoa, New Zealand. We do not accept home deliveries or pickups. 

Lastly, Please do not send the last of your inclusion, always keep some safe at home just in case. We would hate for your precious inclusions to get lost in the post!

Breastmilk: 10mls of fresh or thawed breastmilk, sealed in a clean breastmilk storage bag. Please do NOT send frozen milk as this can cause leakage in the post. (One sample will create up to half a dozen keepsakes.)

Formula/Alternative Milk: 1 teaspoon of powdered milk in a tightly sealed bag, or for liquid milk, follow the instructions for breastmilk above.

Hair: A lock of hair up to 3cm long (crafting with less is possible & will create a finer look).

Cremation Ashes: 1/2 a teaspoon in one of our provided collection pots, or triple bagged in a clean ziplock bag. (One sample will create up to half a dozen keepsakes.)

Fur: A small tuft of clean fur, a whisker, or few strands of course hair.

Dried Flowers: One petal or leaf from each floral element you’d like included. Must be completely dried for a minimum of 4 weeks before crafting.

Encapsulated Placenta: One capsule, professionally preserved. Please contact us for further instructions if you wish to use home dried cord/placenta.

Sand/Soil: One teaspoon, sealed in a snaplock bag, or envelope.

First tooth: One tooth, cleaned, & dried.

After placing your order online, send your inclusions to us at:

The Spilt Milk Co.
PO Box 11297,
Palm Beach,
Pāpāmoa. 3151.
New Zealand.

Please make sure you include your full name and order number when mailing your precious inclusions.