The best Washington DC baby gift is one the parents will use every day that still says "born in the District": a muslin swaddle printed with cherry blossoms, pandas, the Capitol, the monuments, and the Key Bridge with Georgetown behind it.
Plenty of families who live in DC came from somewhere else, and plenty of babies born there will grow up somewhere else. A DC swaddle marks the city where the story started, whether the family stays for a decade or moves on after the next job change.
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What's on the Washington DC swaddle
- The DC flag
- The Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument
- The White House and the Capitol
- The Kennedy Center, with crew teams on the river
- The Key Bridge with the Georgetown skyline
- Cherry blossoms and pandas
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 DC family with roots somewhere else. Give the DC swaddle plus one from the parents' home state, and the baby gets both stories.
- The coworker heading out after their next posting. A DC baby gift is a goodbye and a congratulations at once.
- Grandparents visiting for cherry blossom season. A gift that matches the trip.
- Neighbors in Virginia and Maryland. See our Virginia and Maryland designs too.
Swaddle, gift set, or bundle: which to get
- Swaddle ($25). The Washington DC swaddle on its own.
- Gift set ($39). The DC gift set adds a matching 2-in-1 burp cloth and bib, ready to hand over at the shower.
- Add-on ($18). The DC burp cloth and bib on its own.
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 Washington DC?
A muslin swaddle printed with DC icons: the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the White House, the Capitol, cherry blossoms, pandas, and the Key Bridge with Georgetown behind it.
What comes in the Washington DC baby gift set?
The gift set includes the 47 by 47 inch DC muslin swaddle and a matching 2-in-1 burp cloth and bib for $39.
Is this a good gift for a family leaving DC?
Yes. It's a practical everyday item that keeps the city in the baby's story, whether the family moves across the river or across the country.
Can I ship a DC baby gift to another state?
Yes. Orders ship daily from Texas, and shipping is free on orders over $65.
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