Gifts
Newborn gift ideas: baby clothes they will actually use
What to give for a new baby: which clothes parents actually use, which size to buy so it still fits, and how adding their name makes the gift personal.
The short answer
Give something the baby can wear for months, not days: a soft two-piece set or a sleepsuit in 3–6 months or 6–12 months, in a calm colour that goes with everything. Add their name if you want it to feel personal.
Why buy a bigger size
Most families receive plenty of newborn clothes, and babies grow out of the first size within weeks. A 3–6 or 6–12 months piece will still fit when the newborn clothes no longer do.
Think about the season too. A warm knit set in 6–12 months suits a baby born in spring, because it will fit them the following winter.
Gifts parents actually use
- Sleepsuits: what babies wear most in the first months.
- Two-piece knit sets: easy for visits, photos and nappy changes.
- A hooded jumpsuit or sherpa suit for a winter baby.
- Bodysuits: the layer that goes under everything.
Make it personal
Zoha can embroider the baby’s name on a set, from Rs 500, and you see a quote before anything is made. Embroidery needs the name, so ask the family first or wait until it has been announced.
Practical details
- Put the bill in with the gift: unused pieces can be exchanged within 7 days of receiving them, only with the original bill.
- Ask the parents which colours they like, or choose calm shades that suit any baby.
- Sending to family abroad? Zoha also delivers to the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Canada and Australia, and other countries on request; the charge and timing are confirmed with your order.
Quick answers
What size should I buy as a newborn gift?
Usually 3–6 months or 6–12 months. Families receive lots of 0–3 months clothes, and a bigger size will still fit after the newborn clothes are outgrown.
What is a good gift for a new baby in Pakistan?
A soft two-piece set or sleepsuit in a bigger size, suited to the season when it will fit, embroidered with the baby’s name if you know it.
Can the family exchange a gift?
Yes, within 7 days of receiving it, if it is unused and in its original condition, and only with the original bill. Include the bill with your gift.