Buying guide
A muslin gift set for a traveling newborn should pair a soft onesie or romper with a lightweight muslin towel, since muslin packs flat, dries fast between hotel washes, and softens with every wash. Epic's muslin cotton onesie, cotton romper, and snuggle hug towel together cover dressing, sleep, and cleanup on the road.
By Vanessa & Bob, Epic in Bali · Updated 24 August 2026
We get asked a lot about gift sets for parents who travel with a new baby, so here is what we would actually pack. Muslin's loose weave makes it light in a suitcase and quick to dry on a hotel radiator or drying rack, and it only gets softer the more it is washed. This list sticks to pieces that cover dressing, sleeping, and cleanup, all in one carry-on.
An easy everyday layer for warm airports and cool cabins, with flat seams so it does not rub during long stretches in a car seat.
One piece for photos and outings, quick to wash in a sink and dry overnight if a bag gets left behind.
Doubles as a light blanket on the plane and a towel after bath time in an unfamiliar bathroom.
Keeps the same feel from home for sleep, which helps on nights in a new place.
Three or four is usually enough: one outfit for daytime, one for sleep, and a towel or blanket that folds small.
Wash cold on a gentle cycle and skip the dryer's high heat when you can; muslin creases easily, and that is normal, not a flaw.