Although we appreciate any and all things gifted to us during our pregnancy and new-baby days, receiving a ho-hum swaddle or another Sophie the giraffe teething toy isn’t exactly the stuff excitement is made of. Instead, we think gifts for the new mom should be both practical and filled with thought. Bonus points if you know she would feel a little guilty about shelling out on the covetable gift(s) herself. With this in mind, we’ve cobbled together some supremely special items that likely won’t be on the registry, but that your gal pal will absolutely love. Sure, they’re a little pricier than the standard baby shower fare, but we say pool your funds with a few other friends and get mom something she’ll treasure forever.