Kristin Louis is a former advertising copywriter and a mom to two rambunctious boys. She created ParentingwithKris.com to share her experiences about the trials and tribulations of parenting.

Guest post by Kristin Louis, founder of ParentingwithKris.com

The Best Holiday Gifts for New and Expecting Parents

Whether they’re deep into newborn exhaustion or still expecting, there are some things that every new parent can use. Unfortunately, you can’t gift a night of uninterrupted sleep or a button that magically turns those crazy hormones off, but you can give one of these awesome gift ideas for new parents. From ways to simplify life around the house to little luxuries for the hectic first year, these are the best gifts for new parents who have everything.

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It’s easy to go overboard buying gifts for new parents and their bundle of joy. But the truth is, new parents don’t have the energy to fill out baby’s first scrapbook or coo over precious infant clothes. What new parents really need are things that say, “I know how tough this is, and I want to help.” Because as amazing as this journey called parenthood is, it’s a lot to handle alone!