Like many of you I enjoy baby quilts too, so I make them for CareNet and the local crisis pregnancy group. I also belong to an Operation First Responders group and make lots of patriotic quilt for them. Finally I have recently started doing lap or twin size quilts for an assisted living home near me. A friend who works there gives me ideas of who would enjoy one and their interests. I agree that no reason, surprise gifts are so heartwarming.
When I do quilts for new babies esp for church I have started doing one for the older brother or sister too. They are usually to big for their baby quilt and are thrilled to be included too. I make really simple patterns in bright colors and they go together quickly.