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by Christie Leman
Choosing the best gifts for new moms can be tricky, since not all baby gifts are created equal. But every new mom needs a few key items to help make the first weeks and months of parenthood a little easier. While new moms are thankful for every baby gift they receive, some will help her so much in her new role that she will be eternally grateful.
Rock her world. A comfortable rocking chair or glider is a must for every new mom. A new mom needs a cozy seat to feed and rock her baby. Many expectant moms think any old chair will do, but padded rocking chairs and gliders with ottomans make the experience more memorable and comfortable. Choose a rocking chair or glider that coordinates with the nursery theme or colors.
Say cheese! You can never take too many pictures or videos of a new baby, so make sure the new mom has the best picture-taking gear. A new digital camera or camcorder will allow her to record lasting memories of her baby's first days, weeks, months and years.
Give tired arms a rest. Whether a new mom is breast-feeding or bottle-feeding her baby, her arms are bound to get tired. A nursing pillow makes feeding time comfortable for both mom and baby. Specially designed nursing pillows help support the baby's weight as he eats, taking much of the weight off the new mom's back, shoulders and arms. Nursing pillows come in many adorable designs.
It's a dirty job, but you can help. No new mom is prepared for the amount of diapers her newborn will go through. For this reason, diaper bags, diaper stackers, changing pads, diaper pails and diapers make great baby gifts. While diapering gear may not be a glamorous gift, a new mom will appreciate it, as parents spend thousands of dollars in their baby's first year on diapers and related items.
Take the weight off her shoulders. Carrying around a growing infant in a bulky car seat can get tiring fast. Baby carriers and slings allow a mom to have body contact with her newborn while freeing up her hands for other tasks. Babies love baby carriers, too, and often are quite content to take walks or run errands while riding right next to mom. Choose a style that seems like the best fit for the new mom.
