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Gia Russo loves babies. Not only does she happen to have one of her own, but she and friend Michele Adams have dedicated their careers to helping women much like themselves — busy mothers who love to entertain.

After editorial stints in New York at Martha Stewart Living and Weddings, the duo moved to LA and opened up their own design and lifestyle consulting company called MiGi, catering to clients such as Neiman Marcus, Pottery Barn and Target.

The two have also penned popular how-to entertaining books such as "Baby Showers," "Wedding Showers" and "At Home With Friends" and regularly contribute design stories to O, Lucky and InStyle.

We sought Russo's advice on some of the top baby-shower gifts now available.

● Baby Gap's "Ultimate Shower Gift Set" includes a kimono one-piece, soft-knit pants, bear rattle, short-sleeved bodysuit, knit blanket, cotton bib, reversible snap cardigan and knit hat, $74.95, www.babygap.com

"This adorable and plush gift set includes all . . . you need to take a newborn home from the hospital."

● Gallery handprint frame, 26 inches by 17 inches, $59, www.potterybarnkids.com

"Keepsake gifts are wonderful to give. This kit includes ink, paper and mat to frame a baby's foot and handprint, then hang in a nursery or on a family photo wall."

● "The Happiest Baby on the Block" DVD by Dr. Harvey Karp, $25.95, www.thehappiestbaby.com

"This book and DVD is a must-have for new parents. The two of us couldn't have made it the first couple of months without the knowledge of Harvey Karp."

● Bugaboo stroller, $679-$729, www.babystyle.com

"This is a great gift for a close family member. These are the most amazing strollers we both have Bugaboos and love them!"

● Mustela newborn gift set includes picture book, hydrating body cream, cleansing gel, foam shampoo, vitamin barrier cream and cleansing cream, $29.95, nordstrom.com

"Wonderful hypoallergenic bath products for newborns with sensitive skin. A great gift for baby's bath time."

● Fisher-Price Nature's Touch Papasan 6-speed cradle swing with eight soothing songs and nature sounds, $139.99, Babies "R" Us

"This swing has a nestlike seat that cradles the baby. While the baby is enjoying this swing, mom can have time she will need to herself."

● Baby Einstein play gym is machine-washable with soft padded mat, removable padded bars, teether, toys, mirror, cushy book, lights and it plays music of Bach and Beethoven, $49.99, Target

"We love Baby Einstein products, and your baby is sure to have fun rolling around on this play mat."