What’s Inside a Lilly Bag
A small bag filled with comfort, remembrance, and love.
At Lilly’s Legacy, every Lilly Bag is created with one purpose: to remind grieving families that they are not alone.
When a family experiences pregnancy or infant loss, the world often moves forward quickly while their hearts remain in the moment of loss. Lilly Bags are designed to offer comfort during those early days of grief, providing meaningful items for each member of the family as they begin to navigate life after loss.
Each Lilly Bag is thoughtfully assembled and includes items meant to support mom, dad, and siblings, acknowledging that grief touches every member of the family.
Comfort for Mom
Mothers often carry both the physical and emotional weight of pregnancy loss. Inside each Lilly Bag, we include gentle care items meant to encourage rest, healing, and moments of self-care.
These items may include things such as:
• Comfort items like cozy socks or a soft blanket
• Self-care products such as tea, bath items, or calming candles
• A journal or keepsake item for remembrance
• A heartfelt letter reminding her that her baby is loved, remembered, and that her grief is valid
These small gestures are meant to provide warmth and care during an incredibly tender time.
Support for Dad
Fathers often experience deep grief as well, but their loss is sometimes overlooked. Lilly Bags intentionally include something specifically for dads as a way of acknowledging their pain and their role as a parent.
Each bag includes a memorial handkerchief — a simple but meaningful keepsake that can serve as a quiet reminder that their child mattered and is remembered.
Comfort for Siblings
When a baby is lost, siblings also experience confusion and sadness. Lilly Bags include items to help younger children understand and process grief in an age-appropriate way.
Each bag includes:
• A stuffed animal, offering comfort and something tangible to hold during difficult moments
• A children’s grief book that gently explains loss and helps children understand their feelings
These items can help open conversations and support siblings as they process the loss of their baby brother or sister.
A Reminder That Their Baby Matters
Every Lilly Bag is more than a collection of items. It is a message to grieving families that:
Their baby is remembered
Their grief is valid
Their family is supported
Each bag is assembled with care by volunteers and made possible through the generosity of donors who believe no family should have to walk through pregnancy or infant loss alone.
At Lilly’s Legacy, we believe that even the smallest acts of compassion can bring comfort in the darkest moments.
And every Lilly Bag is filled with exactly that.
Handmade & Personalized Keepsakes
One of the most meaningful parts of each Lilly Bag is the handmade items created specifically in memory of each baby.
Many of the items included are personally made by Lilly's Legacy founder, Sarah, adding a deeply personal touch that reminds families that their baby is seen, known, and remembered.
Whenever possible, items are customized with the baby’s name, creating keepsakes families can hold onto for years to come.
These handmade items may include:
Embroidered Blankets
Soft blankets embroidered with the baby’s name or a meaningful symbol serve as a lasting reminder of the love that surrounds their child. These blankets are meant to provide comfort while also becoming a treasured keepsake.
Embroidered Loveys
Each lovey is carefully embroidered to create a small but meaningful comfort item. These soft companions often become something families keep close during the early days of grief and beyond.
Memorial Handkerchiefs
Handkerchiefs embroidered with meaningful words or symbols are included as a quiet keepsake. These are often given for fathers, but can be meaningful for any family member.
Custom Memorial Ornaments
Each Lilly Bag may include a custom ornament created in memory of the baby. These ornaments give families a way to remember their child during holidays and special moments each year.
For many families, these personalized items become some of their most cherished keepsakes — tangible reminders of their baby’s life and place in their family.
At Lilly’s Legacy, every stitch, every detail, and every item is created with the hope that families will feel seen, supported, and surrounded with love during one of the hardest seasons of their lives.
