The best Chicago baby gift for a family who moved away is one that looks like home: a muslin swaddle printed with deep dish pizza, a Chicago-style hot dog, Navy Pier, the Art Institute lion, and the river dyed green for St. Patrick's Day. It gets used every day, and it keeps the city in the baby's story.
Chicagoans have firm opinions about ketchup on hot dogs, which neighborhood is best, and how cold is too cold. When a baby arrives far from home, the gift that lands is the one that says this kid is from Chicago too.
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What's on the Chicago swaddle
- Deep dish pizza and a Chicago-style hot dog
- Navy Pier, Willis Tower, and the Hancock
- Buckingham Fountain and the Art Institute lion
- Brownies and a rainbow ice cream cone
- A baseball pennant and the Chicago flag
- A river cruise on the green river
Every swaddle is a 47 by 47 inch muslin blanket: breathable, soft, and big enough to double as a nursing cover or a tummy time mat. It's $25 on its own.
Who this gift is perfect for
- The Chicagoan raising a baby somewhere else. A Chicago baby gift keeps the city close from day one.
- Grandparents still in the city or the suburbs. A gift set ships ready to open when you can't be there.
- The friend who still flies home for deep dish. You already know where they're from.
- The two-hometown family. Pair it with a swaddle from the other parent's home state.
Swaddle, gift set, or bundle: which to get
- Swaddle ($25). The Chicago swaddle on its own.
- Gift set ($39). The Chicago gift set adds a matching 2-in-1 burp cloth and bib.
- 3-piece bundle ($60). The Chicago Foodie bundle adds a matching onesie for a coming-home outfit.
Shipping is free on orders over $65, so adding a second gift for another friend from home often costs less than you'd expect. For more ideas, see our guide to gifts that aren't on every registry.
Questions gift-givers ask
What is a good baby gift for someone from Chicago?
A muslin swaddle printed with Chicago icons: deep dish pizza, a Chicago-style hot dog, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute lion, the Chicago flag, and the river dyed green.
What comes in the Chicago baby gift set?
The gift set includes the 47 by 47 inch Chicago muslin swaddle and a matching 2-in-1 burp cloth and bib for $39. The Chicago Foodie 3-piece bundle adds a onesie for $60.
Is this a good gift for a family who moved away from Chicago?
Yes. It's a practical everyday item that keeps the city in the baby's story wherever they live now.
Can I ship a Chicago baby gift to another state?
Yes. Orders ship daily from Texas, and shipping is free on orders over $65.
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