A MOTHER OF A GIFT

Sling, Posh Papoose
Every mom needs a little break to move freely once in a while, and the Posh Papoose sling gives her a respite in style while still keeping Baby close. A large pocket, adjustable straps and a breast-feeding-friendly design make this carrier easy to get carried away with. The slings are created by a mom-led company, so you can support a mom and a mom-owned business all at the same time.
($94, www.poshpapoose.com)

Baby Bottle Bibs
Moms of messy eaters, rejoice! Baby Bottle Bibs fit around any bottle and soak up all that extra milk and formula that dribble out of babies’ mouths (not to mention all that drool they never seem to run out of).
($9 for two-pack, www.ritzybitzy.com)

Mommy Cards
All mommies are in the business of taking care of their kids, so they need a business card that reflects their No. 1 job. Enter Mommy Cards, pretty little personalized cards perfect to pass out at playdates. So when another mommy comes a-calling, your favorite mom will have a cool way to answer.
($35 for 50 cards, www.mommy-cards.com)

Small Silver Pendant, tj&co
Mom can always keep the kids close at heart with these sterling silver photo necklaces, the picture (pun intended) of elegance. Each piece comes in tj&co’s signature box with a pink ribbon, so your gift can go straight from the mail to Mom’s hands. 
($125, www.tjandco.com)

Babyprints Desk Frame, Best for Babies
For the mom with an office, gift this desk frame and bring her good thoughts during the 9-to-5 grind. The shadow-box frame comes with easy-to-use material to make a foot impression, and there’s room for a photo, too, making this a wonderfully sentimental item to spruce up any work space.
($34.95, www.bestforbabies.com)

Japanese Floral Rayon PJ Set, Honeydew Intimates
You know she’s one hot mama—celebrate that with this sexy pajamas set from Honeydew Intimates. The girly print and sweet lace combine to strike just the right balance of femininity and sassiness. Catching zzz’s should always look this good!
($42, www.honeydewintimates.com)

Customized Silver Envelope, The Fine Art of Family
Special delivery! Never has an envelope been more precious than this one. Have the front of the sterling silver piece engraved with Grandma’s address, and on the inside, include pics of your little ones. It’s sure to be a treasured keepsake and the best piece of mail she’s ever received.
($1,100, www.thefineartoffamily.com)

Sheath Style Apron, The Hip Hostess
Something will be sizzling in the kitchen if you get a Hip Hostess apron—and it won’t just be whatever she’s cooking up. The scallop-trimmed flounce on the bottom is the perfect defining detail, and with patterns like Cherry Me!, Pink Sorbet and Chocolate Mint, the aprons are yummy and useful.
($39, www.thehiphostess.com)

Acquire, Earth Footwear
Moms are on their feet all day—pushing a stroller, running errands, chasing after the kids—so get her a pair of shoes from Earth Footwear, and keep all that walking she does from going to waste. The shoes contain Kalsø Negative Heel Technology, which has a sole that puts toes on an incline, helping burn fat and build muscle. A fun pair like the metallic-detailed Acquire puts comfort and cute in the same package.
($99, www.earthfootwear.com)

Lullaby Exercises, chicks-n-chickens
This DVD/CD set offers a one-two punch for moms looking to get their pre-baby bodies back and lull their little one to sleep at the same time. Moms strap the kiddos onto their fronts and work out to the 35-minute DVD, which at the end transitions to a “sleep” set to soothe babes into a sweet slumber.
($29.95, www.chicks-n-chickens.com)

Nuddle Blanket
Give Mom a cozy way to spend her downtime with the Nuddle, a blanket with a foot pocket, an outer hand pouch and openings for the arms, so staying toasty is no challenge while reading, napping, eating, cuddling or just resting. Rebecca Romijn, Debra Messing and Tori Spelling are all moms who are fans.
($68, www.nuddleblanket.com)

Mommy on the Go Diaper Bag
A multitasking mom deserves a bag that holds more than just diapers. Featuring a detachable zip-off carryall purse to hold personal items, this bag is the ultimate in practicality. Plus, there are five fab prints to choose from, including one with the outer fabric made of 100 percent recycled plastic bottles.
($180, www.mommyonthegobag.com)

Spa Fetish Jasmine & White Tea Seaweed Scrub, Modern Organics International
Take the Spa Fetish signature blend of kelp and bladderwrack seaweed in a Dead Sea salt base; jasmine, which smells heavenly and treats skin damage and wrinkles; and throw in a bonus of high-in-antioxidants white tea, and you get this yummy-smelling scrub, a treat for any mom’s skin.
($45, www.moiskincare.com)s