Christina Aguilera 'Blown Away' By New Mom Nicole Richie 11/26/08

Christina Aguilera has heaped praise on fellow new mum Nicole Richie - insisting she is "blown away" by the socialite's mothering skills. Aguilera and Richie gave birth to their first tots just a day apart in January (08), and have grown close over their maternal duties.

And the singer, who is mother to 10-month-old Max, is tired of hearing negative opinions on Richie abilities as a mum - she has "nothing but good things to say" about the star.

She tells Hollyscoop.com, "I really appreciate people that exude a lot of talent and hard work. Because our little ones were born one day apart, I have had the opportunity of getting to know her.

"I was blown away by how great of a mom Nicole is. I really am. She is a great woman and I think that having a child has made her grow so much, as it made me grow as well.

"Anyone that wants to give anybody grief about going out is trying to be negative and trying to stir up some drama. But I have nothing but good things to say about Nicole. She doesn't go out so much!"