What are great, imaginative, helpful gifts for a newborn or new parents?

What are great, imaginative, helpful gifts for a newborn or new parents?
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answer:If she’s scheduled for a C-Section, this book or others like it will be helpful: Essential C-Section Guide If she’s a new mom, this book will be good: What to Expect the First Year A breastfeeding book may also be good. I know “books” are not very creative suggestions, but after observing many first-time moms (and dads) dealing with the uncertainty of what’s normal and what’s not, I know they’ll appreciate being forearmed with the knowledge of what to expect.
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