Hi Michele,
I just had my first daughter in August. It's so crazy around here! When I had my baby shower, my best friend gave me this amazing shampooo/conditioner set. It's called Nine Naturals, and it's designed for pregnant women. It smells minty fresh and did wonders on my unmanageable hair when I was pregnant...I almost chopped it all off! It's definitely a good mom gift!
I hope this helps!
If the mom is going to be nursing I have a great idea for a sibling gift, the children's book, Mommy Breastfeeds My Baby Brother. It is an educational and fun way to explain nursing to a small child. It is actually a great gift for the mom because she will bennifit from the book. Her child will better understand why Mommy needs to spend so much time with the new baby and the importance of breast milk. This will help reduce sibling rivalry, and stress form a jealous sibling. You can buy the book at www.mommybreastfeeds.com or on Amazon.
PERFECT GIFT solution! Michele, look no further! I've got a great recommendation for you. I've given this to my friends and sisters as they have had their children. It gets more appropriate the more kids you have. It's called the One Trip Tote. This bag is awesome. It's beautiful, useful and unique. Something every woman and mom can use every day. It is a LARGE tote (24x12) for loading everything you and your kids need for the day and only making One Trip out the door, instead of 2 or 3 to the car, school, work, beach, lake/pool, shopping. Great for laundry or to organize your mudroom or trunk. I love it. Check out the website at www.onetriptote.com. My sister just bought 10 for every lady in her book club. It's my favorite thing this year and my favorite gift item. the web site is great and you can see the totes and the many suggested uses for it. Enjoy and good luck!
Shelly
Michele--
A friend of mine recommended Nine Naturals shampoo and conditioner to me, and as a mom of 2 (with another one on the way), it did wonders for my hair. I'm a huge fan! Not only did it perform as a beauty product, but it smells and feels wonderful. And all natural--I don't have to worry about harmful ingredients while pregnant. I'm sure your friend will love it!
-Matilda