How about a sweet picture frame, because now, they will never have enough!

A really nice baby memory book especially if this is the first baby. They will want to record every thing.

We got tons of frames and they probably already have a baby book. I agree that a Target or Wal-Mart gift card would be a good choice. If they aren't picky about baby wipes and you have a Costco card then a box of the Kirkland baby wipes would be a good choice. They are unscented so less likely to irritate and the box is big enough to last a long time. It's hard to recommend gear when you don't know what they already have.

The last thing I could do would be to get a manicure when I had a new baby, especially since I was nursing the baby. The thing I needed most was sleep! But, if her husband does not get home from work so that she can get groceries or her hair cut, you might offer to babysit, or make a coupon book of babysitting for hair cut, dental appts, lunch with friends, errands without the baby or run to the grocery store for her.

You have already generously given them a gift of food and a baby shower gift and you plan to give more food. Why do you feel you have to bring more things to them? This visit does not require a gift.

I think bringing more food to pop into freezer is the greatest gift possible as they are so totally exhausted and one less thing to worry about and can pull out when really need a cooked meal. My mother did that for her dil, she cooked up a storm when she went to their house for a week, what she did was cooked a huge turkey and then made it into casseroles, turkey pies and then soup and she loved that alot having that in the early days, my brother didn't cook and so that helped alot. Another huge thing but its better to have others in on it is diaper service and so many new moms that got that loved it and said they didn't have to worry about diapers for that month's service. Another great thing is helping with cleaning the house and laundry as laundry really piles up alot and if there is cloth diapers then there is even more plus personal laundry besides baby items.

Also help look after the baby so she can nap and re-energize. Maybe go to appointments and you are with her but looking after baby for her.

Most useful would be a gift card for anyplace that sells the diapers they may be using. Or books! Find some special books to add to the baby's library.

When my friends give birth I'll usually make them something they can snack on one handed such as muffins or crust less mini quiches. When you're home alone with a newborn eating a proper sit down meal can seem overwhelming.

I don't feel the need as in being obligated, I sincerely want to bring something. I don't enjoy giving gifts when I feel obligated. Maybe I will take flowers or something. The gift cards are always a good idea....babies are pricey little things! Thanks everyone.

Call the new mother and say, I'm coming over tomorrow, what's your shopping list for Target/Walmart/grocery store? I'll pick it up on my way to visit.