Buying guide
The best gender-neutral muslin baby gifts are simple pieces in neutral colors: a onesie, a romper, pajamas, or a swaddle towel. Muslin's open weave stays breathable and gets softer with every wash, and Epic's sizing runs newborn to 4 years, so the gift keeps fitting long after the shower.
By Vanessa & Bob, Epic in Bali · Updated 15 August 2026
We get asked a lot for gift ideas that work no matter how the pregnancy turns out, or when you just don't know the parents' plans yet. Muslin cotton is an easy answer: it breathes well, it's soft against new skin, and a plain neutral piece suits any baby.
A onesie is the piece every parent ends up needing more of, and a plain neutral color means it works whether the baby is a boy, a girl, or a surprise.
A romper feels a bit more like a gift than a basic onesie, but it's still quick to get a squirming baby into.
Soft neutral pajamas make a nice coming-home or first-week gift, since new parents are basically living in sleepwear alongside the baby.
A muslin towel isn't clothing, so it's a safe pick when you're not sure about sizing, and it gets used from day one at bath time.
Sizing runs from newborn up to 4 years. Going one size above newborn usually gives the baby room to grow into it instead of outgrowing it in a few weeks.
Muslin softens and can crease more with each wash, that's normal for this weave. Wash cold on a gentle cycle, skip the fabric softener, and tumble dry low or hang to dry.