Knitting project ideas for a new Mum?

I'll second a shawl, a Faroese style shaped shawl will stay on her shoulders while she holds onto baby. A bed jacket or some fabulous bed socks in a luxury fiber would be wonderful, too. However, stay away from angora or mohair yarns for a shawl intended for use while she's nursing, since the halo of the fibers may irritate baby's skin and cause a rash. Merino superwash wool would probably be best since this can be machine washed easily.