It's my stepdaughters baby...so I am a bonus grandparent...and I "KNOW" how my stepdaughters mother and grandmother are, so it's easier if I don't compete, for family harmony... They might both pick apart my quilting, my color choices, my pattern choice, lol...
I have made her one quilt, and it's not like I won't in the future, I just LOVE books even more, and plan to keep that my signature gift...
Keep the books coming (most were already on my list, but there are some others I've missed!)[/quote]
I think you're wise to choose a different, low-key way to go. Keep it less stressful for you and the Mommy. Later on, if you choose to do more, that's your business. But new moms get so much stuff at first anyway; as the baby grows they always need larger clothing, etc and people tend to give newborn things as gifts. So you'll have chances later on when she needs things and the gift-giving is over. Mom will doubly appreciate it then! :)
You obviously love books and what better gift to give a child than the love of reading? Books are ALWAYS an appropriate gift and are getting costly to buy new. I watch for nearly new/new at garage sales and have good luck doing so.Best wishes!