The best baby coming home outfits for photos, comfort, and safety

You'll understand why Burts’ Bees’ pajamas are our top pick the minute you touch them. The organic cotton is high-quality: Soft and smooth with a nice sheen to the fabric. The pajamas come in dozens of distinctive patterns from subtle to wild, and fans of the brand rave about how well they hold up over time. They don't fade, shrink, or pucker in the wash, and the knit stretches and snaps back instead of sagging anywhere. 

Burt's Bees gets all of the details right, too. The zipper that runs from neck to ankle slides smoothly and has a tab that covers the pull so your baby can't mess with it. The newborn and 3 month sizes have little pockets at the end of the sleeve you can pull over your baby's hands to keep them from scratching themselves. And the fit of the pajamas is relaxed and comfy, including the ribbed bands of fabric at the neck and wrists. 

Heads up

Preemie sizes are not available in all patterns. 

Parents say

"Burt bee’s actually has two different fits: loose and slim- there is usually a round sticker on the chest specifying the cut. My son is super chunky at 23lb (5.5months old)- and we love Burt bee’s loose fit."

"My girl is chunky and has thick thighs and the Burt’s bees from Amazon fit her and are loose. She is 18 pounds and wears the 3-6 month size still. They are getting a tad short so will need to size up but the fit is not snug at all and they have been my absolute favorite."

"Burt’s Bees baby loose fit sleep and play footed pajamas. They’re the only ones that give my diesel little girl any wiggle room for her legs. She can typically wear them the longest before going up in sizes."

"Burt's bees baby loose fit!!! They are the absolute best and last forever! They seem so comfy and they are so soft. I always choose them over everything else when I'm dressing him."

Specs

• Size range: Preemie-9 months for under 6-21 pounds

• Material: Organic cotton

• Color options: 39

For easygoing one-piece outfits in gorgeous, sophisticated prints, Honest can't be beat. The Honest Baby Organic Cotton Sleep & Plays have a zipper that runs down the left leg, and the zipper's top is padded inside with doubled-over fabric right where the zipper pull might press against your baby's chest. We particularly like the diamond-shaped fabric insert in the crotch of these rompers, which adds a little width to provide more room for diapers. 

Heads up

The one-piece comes in 46 different colors and patterns, many of which are gender-neutral. 

Specs

• Size range: Preemie-9 months for under 6-22 pounds

• Material: Organic cotton

• Color options: 46

The round crew neck and snap-up front on Hanna Andersson's romper mimic styles found in classic menswear, while the sleeves with seams that angle from collarbone to underarm resemble those found on baseball jerseys, adding a sporty vibe. The fit is relaxed, the sleeve and leg cuffs are loose and comfy, and there's a big patch pocket on each hip to complete the casual styling. Perhaps most importantly, this romper is super soft: Made from eco-friendly rib-knit cotton, it feels good to touch. 

Heads up

This romper's fabric is certified Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX (an international group that screens textiles for harmful substances). 

Specs

• Size range: 0-3T months for under 8-33 pounds

• Material: Cotton

• Color options: 3

When it's hot outside, full-body coverage can be uncomfortable for anyone, especially a baby. Opt for something breezy like Gerber Baby’s romper, which comes in trendy colors like olive green, mustard yellow, and wine red, along with patterns. Parents say that the plant-based viscose knit fabric (made from eucalyptus, says Gerber) is light, soft, and comfortable, and the zipper that runs down the front of the romper slides up and down easily without catching any fabric in the teeth. 

Heads up

The fit on these rompers is a bit more snug than most newborn pajamas. 

Specs

• Size range: 0-18 months for 5-28 pounds

• Material: Viscose, spandex

• Color options: 19

When there's a chill in the air, the adorable Hudson Baby fleece jumpsuit will keep your baby toasty. Unlike puffy coats or snowsuits, it's made of thin fleece that won't interfere with car seat straps. The suit’s attached hood  keeps your baby's head and neck warm, while the soft, not scratchy, fabric is comfortable to the touch. When it's time for dressing or a diaper change, the zipper runs from the top of the suit to your baby's left ankle to make things easier. Fold-over pockets at the end of the arms prevent newborn scratches and keep your child's hands warm. 

Heads up

This jumpsuit is available in 9 different colors, but most retailers only have neutrals (gray, white). 

Specs

• Size range: 0-18 months for 8-30 pounds

• Material: Polyester

• Color options: 9

Carter’s value-priced pajamas have features found on pricier brands, such as fold-over sleeves and  a safety tab at the top of the zipper. The pajamas also have a two-way zipper, so you can open it top to bottom if you're undressing your baby, or zip up from the bottom if you just want to access your baby's lower half for a diaper change. This feature is very useful when your baby's in a sleep sack at night: You can do the whole change without taking the PJs or sleep sack off. 

Heads up

These rompers are sold in two packs, three packs, and singly. 

Parents say

"Love the Carter's sleep and play for the newborn stage!"

Specs

• Size range: Preemie-9 months for under 6-21 pounds

• Material: Cotton

• Color options: 63