Your friend is about to be real busy taking care of their baby, so it’s nice to treat them to a gift that’ll make them feel taken care of—especially if they’re not the type to put on their own (metaphorical) oxygen mask first. To find the best gifts for new parents, we asked SELF staffers which products they couldn’t stop reaching for during pregnancy and those first few months postpartum. Plus, we leaned into our own expertise to bring you ideas based on the presents that were hits with our own pals.

Many of our top picks are also SELF Faves and award winners, so we know they deserve some hype. Below, find our seriously good list of items to make parents feel a little more comfortable while they get used to their new routine. Home Chef Subscription Ember Smart Mug 2 Kindle Paperwhite Bombas Sunday Slipper Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera Lunya Washable Silk Robe Tushy Classic 3.

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