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When I had my baby, all the usual gifts flowed in: flowers, cards, trinkets with my daughter’s name engraved. I appreciated them all, but as I settled into life as a new mom, what I really craved was the practical equipment that didn’t seem glamorous enough to gift: stroller organizers, backpacks, baby carriers.

So take it from someone who has been there recently: more than anything else, the new mom in your life will adore something that helps her and her baby get through the day unscathed. Or that gives her the confidence to survive another day of scrubbing spit-up on no sleep. Or just instills a sigh of relief at the end of a long day. Here are some of the top picks that helped me through, including some I’ve already gifted to fellow new moms.

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