Sling Tote and Mothership Diaper Bags (Fleurville)  
Our new mom testers just raved about these bags.  They are trendy and fun, yet durable and well designed.  They loved the plastic over the gorgeous fabrics.  "They stay beautiful and are able to be wiped clean."  Our moms both agreed that they were thrilled to take them along as their only bags.  Both have plenty of pockets. The sling tote features 2 fleece lined, 4 elastic topped pockets with 1 zippered pocket for valuables, an Insulated bottle holder which is a life saver, wipes case, messenger strap, tote handles and stroller attachments.  The Mothership features 3 exterior pockets and 3 elastic topped pockets inside, padded non-skid shoulder strap, insulated bottle holder, changing pad in its own sleeve and more.  The Sling Tote retails for $130, and the Mothership retails for $150.

"girl" Shirt  (Due & Sprout)  $60.00
Maybe your daughter or daughter-in-law isn't quite the new mom yet, but she's expecting - like me.  Well this is a great gift!  I was given the a "girl" shirt with long sleeves in black.  It's made of thick, soft cotton, nice long sleeves and has cute sayings.  It's nice because now people don't assume I've just gained weight and they don't have to ask what I'm having!  I'll try and get a picture of myself up wearing it - but I'm not a big fan of being photographed at the moment!  I just LOVE this shirt though and will be sad to give it away after the baby, but I'm NOT having another one!!!

Allure vintage tote (Moonsus) $200
For a working mom this is a great bag.  It's large enough to carry work papers and a spare diaper and changing clothes.  It's not designed as a diaper bag, but it's a great stylish bag that new moms will appreciate.  Our mom-tester who returned to work when her daughter was 4-months-old appreciated the security of being able to carry around an extra diaper - just in case! The bag features a large leather front pocket, a main compartment that zippers, inner pockets for a Blackberry , and cell phone pocket with strap. The fabric is a beautiful water and stain resistant Jacquard that is really stylish.  It's a great gift for a new mom, working mom or yourself! 

MommySox $12.95   
I got to test these since I'm pregnant with my third.  They have great support which helps my flat feet.  The low ankle is my favorite and they don't "quit" - creep down into your sneakers when you walk.  They also stay nice and dry.  It's a nice little gift for a new mom, or a grandma!

Pampers Gift Certificates (Pampers)  Here's a great gift for a new mom, dad, or friend, it's a gift certificate for diapers!  What new parent doesn't cringe every time they go to the store to purchase diapers!  Well this will lighten their shopping bill considerably! As a parent I know that this is one gift I would use!    Pampers Gift Certificates can be ordered online in increments of 1, 2, 3, 5, or 10 individual certificates – each good for one Jumbo Pack of Pampers diapers or pants.  Prices range from $12 for one certificate to $99 for a pack of 10, plus a flat shipping and handling fee of $2.99.  The certificates are delivered right to the recipient’s or gift giver’s door in a decorative envelope or – to make the gift extra special – an optional gift box for an additional $2.49.  For more information or to order Pampers Gift Certificates, visit www.pampers.com/gift. 

White Spruce Home Fragrance Set (Caldrea) $25.00 
New moms will love this beautiful holiday gift box that includes a room spritz and two candles.  They smell amazing and easily covers the baby smells that we don't love!  The spritz is non-aerosol which is important and the votives look great.  Also available in Pineapple Nutmeg.

Boss Lady Mini-Kit and Shopper (Blue Q) 
At $19.95 this little pampering kit is just great.  It comes a honeysuckle lip balm, sample-sized wildflower body wash, sample-sized wildflower hand + body cream, and a beautiful cotton Boss Lady bandana.  It smells delicious and is great for those on-the-go moms.  Don't forget to stow away a "Boss Lady Shopper" in your stroller.  These strong and sassy bags are great for those fast trips to the grocery store or mall.  They are very sturdy and fashionable at the same time! At $12.95 they are earth friendly too!   Visit their website for a retailer near you.

Tottie (angela adams) $259.00
New moms don't always want to be carrying diaper bags - I know I didn't.  I wanted a bag I could cram a diaper, wipes and outfit into along with my wallet and keys.  This bag is perfect for that.  It's stylish, trendy and hip with LOADS of room.  It has a zip top closure that actually completely unzips like a coat.  The beauty behind this is you don't have to have it zippered all the time and the zipper won't rip.  The side pockets fit necessities and have magnetic enclosures. There is an interior zip pocket and as usual a really nice fabric lining.  This is a great bag for the mom on the go who doesn't want that "mom" look!
 

Paris Backpack (Mobile Edge)  $99.99  
We gave this backpack to a new mom who had recently returned back to work.  She loved the stylish lines of this backpack that was not only great for work but great for traveling with her little ones.  She said that "toting my computer always left me without an extra hand, but having my heavy computer on my back really freed me up - plus it looks really great."  This bag has a plenty of pockets inside, great padding for her computer plus a removable cosmetic bag.  Designed in Black Microfiber with Faux Leather it's also really easy to keep clean.  A must for moms!

CoolDryComfort™ Pajamas (Karen Neuburger) $72.00
I have suffered from night sweats for the last few years.  Some nights I actually have to change my clothes three times.  To say it's horrible is an understatement.  Now that I'm pregnant my night sweats on some nights are even worse -- probably all those extra hormones.  Anyway, the PR person from Karen Neuburger was kind enough to send me a pair of these to test and they are a dream.  They are comfortable, cool, soft and feminine.  They have allowed me to stay dry and get a better night sleep.  After I have the baby I'm sure they'll be a lifesaver since I'm expecting to sweat more than ever!  They are a great gift for a new mom!  

Pregnancy Pops, Stretch Mark Cream, Nipple Cream and More! (Bathtopia) 
Bathtopia is a unique online store that pulls together some of the best products and puts them in delightful gift boxes.  If you have an expectant daughter or daughter-in-law she'll definitely appreciate one of these gift boxes.  The boxes for the expectant mom range in price from $25-55 and contain a variety of products from Pregnancy Pops which help to ease the queasiness, stretch mark cream, journals and more!  I was thrilled to receive a box of goodies to help me though this pregnancy!

Everyday Photo Album & Photo Clutch (Photoworks) $12.95 & $40.00
After our recent family vacation I made my Mom a photo album of pictures of them enjoying the beach with their grandchildren.  My mom, who has never carried a "brag book" now carries this book with her everywhere!  She absolutely loves it and of course has shown it to all her friends.  Now I'm in the process of making two Photo Clutches which is a beautiful, interchangeable Photo Book.  It showcases 12 to 18 of you own favorite digital pictures, is  professionally printed with crisp resolution on French-folded paper, hardback bound, and comes in an imported leather wallet with an invisible magnetic closure.   The great thing about this book is that you can change out the books at any time.    These are a great gift for the new mom, new dad, grandparent -- just about anyone who loves photos!  Priced at only $40 for the Clutch Book and leather wallet; refill books are available individually for $16.95.  The everyday books start at $12.95 and include 20 pages.  

Rockin Baby Sling $87.00 
These handmade slings are just great for the new mom.  They look great, keep the baby close to you, let you nurse in comfort and are fashionable too.  Our new mom just loved the sling saying she felt really "hip."  She loved the fabric saying it was a nice change from the carriers she had used with her other children.  She also really liked the fact that it could be adjusted as her baby grows.  The slings are made of 100% cotton linen, cotton twill, cotton poplin, or cotton voile.  Rockin' Baby Slings was started by two new mothers, Lisa McDaniel and Natasha Walsh and are conceived and manufactured in Los Angeles, California, USA.   

iGels (DuWop) 
All us Moms seem to have perpetual bags under our eyes, well DuWop has figured out a way for us to soothe them without feeling like a human salad!  The iGels are cool when you put them on and smell wonderful.  Our tired Mom testers all love this product - they just wish they had more time to enjoy them!  The one thing they all thought was great is that you can reuse them up to 8 times!  There are 3 in a packet and cost $20.00.  

The Diaper Diaries: The Real Poop On A New Mom’s First Year By Cynthia L. Copeland
"Hilarious." states our mom reviewer.  "This is the wittiest book I’ve read in this category. It's a must buy. I laughed through most of the book. Realistically portrays what life with a baby will be like. The book covers everything from your stay in the hospital to life with a small baby to different types of moms you will encounter.  The illustrations are really funny and creative. The book also covers some tips that will help you keep your sanity. My husband also thought this book was really funny."