Of course, gifts dont always have to be materialistic.

Even just watching the baby while your friend showers and has some time to themselves is huge.

But sometimes gifts are nice, says Zambrano-Morrison.

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As it pertains to first-time parents, they welcome the gifts, she says.

Read on for four expert-recommended gifts for soon-to-be parents.

4 of the best gifts for soon-to-be parents, according to experts

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The best gifts for new moms include this nursing dress and coffee maker.

Los Angeles-based licensed marriage and family therapist

New parents will get more use out of this, as it can carry up to a 35-pound baby.

Diapers

Diapers are always welcomed, [and] many, many will be used, says Zambrano-Morrison.

As in, your pal is going to love you for this.

The best self-care gifts for Mother’s Day.

White noise machines

Sound machinesespecially ones that have a night lightare a great gift for parents-to-be, says Zambrano-Morrison.

It will not only help the baby sleep, but parents too.

And youll be able to see what youre doing in the middle of the night, she adds.

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you might also purchase the toy-light-white-noise-machine in a turtle or whale form.

Home organizers

Lets say youre already struggling toorganize a small home.

It also comes in five different colors, so dont feel like you have to get the gray one.

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