The best New Orleans baby gift for a family who moved away is one that looks like home: a muslin swaddle printed with crawfish, gumbo, the fleur-de-lis, magnolias, and a Mardi Gras float. It gets used every day, and every time they wrap the baby in it, a little bit of Louisiana comes along.
People from New Orleans carry the city with them. They know where to get the best po'boy, they plan trips home around Mardi Gras, and they will tell you red beans belong on Monday. When a baby arrives far from home, the gift that lands is the one that says this kid is from here too.
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What's on the Louisiana swaddle
- Magnolias, the state flower, and the fleur-de-lis
- A bowl of gumbo and a pile of crawfish
- An alligator and a riverboat
- Live oaks draped in Spanish moss and a bald cypress
- A Mardi Gras float
More Louisiana designs: the Southern Magnolia swaddle for a softer floral look, and the Heads and Tails swaddle, which pairs crawfish and lobster for a family with roots in both Louisiana and New England.
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 New Orleanian raising a baby somewhere else. A New Orleans baby gift keeps the city in the baby's story from day one.
- Grandparents still in Louisiana. A gift set ships ready to open when the grandkids live hours away. See our guide to baby gifts for long-distance grandparents.
- The friend who brings king cake to the office every January. 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 Louisiana swaddle on its own.
- Gift set ($39). The Southern Magnolia gift set or the Heads and Tails gift set, each with a matching 2-in-1 burp cloth and bib.
- Add-on ($18). A Louisiana 2-in-1 burp cloth and bib for a second, smaller gift.
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 New Orleans?
A muslin swaddle printed with Louisiana icons: crawfish, gumbo, the fleur-de-lis, magnolias, an alligator, a riverboat, live oaks with Spanish moss, and a Mardi Gras float.
What New Orleans baby gifts do you have?
Louisiana, Louisiana Boy, Louisiana Girl, Southern Magnolia, and Heads and Tails designs, as 47 by 47 inch muslin swaddles ($25), 2-in-1 burp cloth bibs ($18), and swaddle and bib gift sets ($39).
Is there a baby gift for a family from Louisiana and New England?
Yes. The Heads and Tails swaddle pairs crawfish and lobster, one for each side of the family.
Can I ship a New Orleans baby gift out of state?
Yes. Orders ship daily from Texas, and shipping is free on orders over $65.
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