I loved books on the benefits of breast feeding. Also donating breast milk for critical infants in NICU. If she is planning on breast feeding. I had a couple of gowns for our children they were called Gerber Grow gowns. They were long infant gowns that have a large hem (or tuck) in the bottom and as the child grows you let out the hem. Our (babies)children never had cold feet because their gowns were closed. They zipped up the front. That was my favorite piece of clothing they had.
What a thoughtful friend you are to be asking other moms for their opinion. Your friend is blessed to have you as her friend!