Newborn in the USA: 5 shops for new moms

Before you’re a parent yourself, it can be a challenge to predict what a new mom will like as a gift. Add the qualification of being American-made, and you narrow it down. Here’s a great place to start — and end — your search: our list of the best offspring-oriented American companies. Rule of thumb: consult the registry first, and don’t be afraid to ask if she already owns the item you’re considering.

1. American Baby Company offers high-quality options that are manufactured in the USA. Its signature items include a full line of baby bedding that emphasizes high quality, comfort, safety and value. The bedding line coordinates with all types of nursery settings and solid and print collections are updated annually providing the latest "in trend" colors for customers.
2. Boppy is best known for Its comfortable nursing pillow that can be a life-saver for a new mother. But it offers an array of helpful items, including carriers, playmats, and burp cloths.
3. Gift a set of natural skincare products like body butter, nipple cream, and baby lotion through Earth Mama Organics, a well-known brand that makes its products in the USA with organic ingredients, catering specifically to postpartum wellness and sensitive newborn skins.
4. Maple Landmark specializes in handcrafted, non-toxic wooden toys made in the USA, offering everything from teething rings to personalized name trains, which are super cute and unique.
5. A high-quality, durable diaper bag/backpack is essential for a new mother. Look for brands like Tactical Baby Gear or Petunia Pickle Bottom, which offer a range of stylish and practical diaper bags made in the USA, featuring multiple compartments and easy-to-clean materials.

A gift from any one of these fine domestic companies is bound to be just the thing for your favorite newborn in the USA.