Ever wonder what Kate Middleton’s civilian friends got her for the baby shower? What will Meghan Markle’s gal pals do when the time comes? That’ll be a double whammy - a celebrity and a royal! We all have one, that friend who is totally sorted. So what do you get the girl who has everything? 

We say, focus on your relationship as part of the giving.  No new mother will ever turn down fresh onesies or undershirts.  Purchase it for 3 months to a year ahead and find mom a matching fresh cotton t-shirt. In all likelihood, by that point, every T-shirt in her closet will be baby stamped - so much goo, who knew - not to mention her size might have changed. A gift like that says I’ve got your back, I’ll be the one to let you know when it’s time to reclaim style standards.



Baby booties can be accompanied with a gift certificate for a pals pedicure. Books to read for baby and a stack of magazines, a subscription to a weekly,  or a fun novel keeps her connected to the world.  A beautiful blanket  that can be used for a picnic park hangout with a baby-hat, a mommy-sun hat, and some sunscreen will have her psyched for spring. Whatever token you purchase for the baby, match it up with the adult version for your friend.  

The message is clear, the gift of true friendship can not be topped, especially when post baby hormones and early parenthood can leave a gal feeling a bit whiplashed.  No matter how much or how little someone has, real friends that bring you back to yourself are the best gift of all.  

With love, 

Susana