The registry takes care of the bottles, the car seat and the diapers. A baby shower gift from you can do something different: make the parents laugh, make them tear up, or give them the outfit they reach for when family visits.
A onesie is small, affordable and easy to wrap, and a good one gets photographed over and over. Here are baby shower gift ideas grouped by the kind of reaction you are going for.
What makes a good baby shower onesie?
- It says something about the family. Their job, their hobby, where they live, or a running joke.
- It is not newborn-only. Newborn sizes are outgrown quickly, so a 0–6 or 6–12 month size gets worn longer.
- It is soft and simple. Babies spend a lot of time in bodysuits, so comfort matters more than extras.
Personalized with a name
"I Love My ___" custom name bodysuit
Fill in the name of the person who loves the baby most: Auntie, Uncle, Grandpa, or even the family dog. It is an easy win for the relative throwing the shower.
Shop the I Love My custom name bodysuit
"If Mommy Says No, I'll Ask Auntie"
The perfect gift from the fun aunt, with space to add her name.
For proud parents: jobs and hobbies
"Relax, My Mama Is a Nurse"
A favorite for nurse moms, and a guaranteed laugh at a hospital-staff shower.
Shop the Mama Is a Nurse bodysuit
"Daddy's Little Golf Buddy"
For the dad who is already planning tee times.
"Our Greatest Catch"
A fishing design for outdoorsy parents.
Shop the Our Greatest Catch shirt
"The Littlest Book Club Member"
Pair it with a few board books for a bookish family and you have a complete gift.
Shop the Littlest Book Club Member shirt
Funny gifts that get passed around the room
"My Uncle Is Single"
Buy it for the baby, watch the uncle's face when it is opened.
Dabbing alligator twin onesies
"See you later, alligator / in a while, crocodile." Made for twins, and very hard to beat at a twin shower.
Shop the alligator twin onesies
Sweet and gender neutral
If the parents are waiting to find out, or simply prefer neutral colors, these designs work for any baby.
Little Sweet Pea
Shop the Little Sweet Pea bodysuit
Hoppin' Into Life frog
Shop the Hoppin' Into Life bodysuit
"You Bet Giraffe I Love You"
New to the Herd
A cute cow design, lovely for a farm or country themed shower.
Shop the New to the Herd bodysuit
Hometown and outdoors
Made in Miami
A hometown bodysuit for Florida families.
Shop the Made in Miami bodysuit
Crawl, Walk, Camp
A vintage camper design for parents who cannot wait to take the baby on their first trip.
Shop the Crawl Walk Camp bodysuit
How to wrap it so it gets a reaction
- Roll it and tie it with ribbon like a tiny diploma.
- Put it in a clear bag so the design is the first thing everyone sees.
- Add a note explaining why you picked it, especially for job and hobby designs.
- Bundle it with a board book, a bib or a swaddle in matching colors.
Frequently asked questions
What size should I give at a baby shower?
Parents usually receive plenty of newborn clothes, so a 0–6 or 6–12 month size is a safe, useful choice.
Can I personalize a shower gift?
Some designs let you add a name, like the "I Love My" and "Ask Auntie" bodysuits above. The product page shows exactly which details you can add.
Is a onesie enough as a gift?
For a co-worker or friend, a thoughtful onesie is a lovely gift on its own. For a close friend or family member, pair it with something from the registry.
Looking for more? Browse all new baby and baby shower gifts, or see our woodland baby shower gift ideas.
