Shopping for a baby Easter outfit might be the most dangerous thing you can do with a credit card in the spring. Everything is tiny and pastel and has little snaps at the legs and suddenly your cart has 14 things in it. And the best part? Babies can't argue with you about what they're wearing yet. Soak that in while it lasts.
Whether this is your baby's first Easter or you've been through the holiday rodeo before, our guide will walk you through picking an outfit that looks great in photos and actually works for real life. Because real life with a baby on Easter involves some combination of church, brunch, family, an egg hunt, and probably at least one outfit threatening diaper situation.
And if you've got older kids to dress too, our complete guide to children's Easter clothing has you covered.
What to Think About Before You Pick a Baby Easter Outfit
It's tempting to go straight for the cutest thing you see. But babies have opinions about comfort even when they can't talk yet. And they will let you know. Loudly. In front of everyone.
Comfort first, always. Soft cotton and pima cotton are your best bet. Check the inside of the outfit for rough seams or scratchy lace that sits directly against skin. If the fabric has a little stretch, even better, especially once your baby starts crawling or pulling up on things.
Spring weather is unpredictable. Depending on where you live, that morning could be chilly and the afternoon could be warm. A lightweight cardigan or sweater over a bubble or romper lets you adjust without hiding the outfit.
What stage is your baby in? A brand new newborn who sleeps 20 hours a day has totally different outfit needs than a 10 month old who's cruising around furniture and trying to eat fistfuls of grass. Newborns need easy on, easy off. Older babies need something they can move in.
The practical stuff matters a lot. Diaper changes happen constantly. Spit up doesn't care about your plans. Car seat straps go right over the chest of that beautiful outfit. So look for things like snaps at the legs (a lifesaver for diaper changes), closures that actually open without a fight, and fabrics you can toss in the wash.
Oh, and pack a backup outfit. Seriously. Throw a second romper or a clean onesie in the diaper bag. You will not regret this decision.
Baby Girl Easter Outfit Ideas
A baby girl Easter outfit can go in a lot of different directions. That's what makes it fun to shop for.
Girls Bubbles and Rompers
These are the MVPs. A floral girls bubble romper with ruffles or a printed romper is comfortable, looks adorable in photos, and (the important part) has snaps at the legs so diaper changes don't become a whole production. For spring, look for lightweight cotton in pastel florals, bright garden prints, or classic patterns like gingham. A bubble with a Peter Pan collar or flutter sleeves? That's the sweet spot between dressy and practical.
Baby Girl Easter Dresses
Baby girl Easter dresses are a classic pick, especially for church or family photos. Smocked dresses work really well for babies because the smocking across the chest gives a gentle stretch. So your little can move around without the bodice pulling or squeezing. Girls dresses with short hemlines, puff sleeves, or flutter sleeves are especially sweet on little ones.
If you're looking for an infant Easter dress that feels a little more special, a smocked bishop dress is a beautiful choice. The A line shape is roomy and comfortable, and the smocking detail photographs so well.
Pima Cotton Clothing
Pima cotton is worth knowing about if you're shopping for a baby. It's crazy soft and really gentle on sensitive skin, which makes it a great pick for a baby Easter dress or bubble that your baby will actually be comfortable wearing all day long. A pima bubble or gown in a pretty bow print or soft pastel is one of those pieces that looks way more expensive than it is.
Newborn Gowns
For baby girl Easter outfits 0-3 months, a pima gown is kind of perfect. Easy to put on, easy for diaper changes (no snaps to fumble with, just pull it up), and it looks precious in photos. If this is your baby's first Easter, a gown in a soft print feels special enough to save as a keepsake afterward. Tuck it in a memory box with a photo from the day. You'll be so glad you did.
Baby Boy Easter Outfit Ideas
Good news - baby boy Easter outfits have come a long way from the graphic onesie with a clip on bow tie.
Boys Bubbles and Rompers
Just as great for boys as they are for girls. Any of our adorable boys bubbles are absolutely precious and keeps baby comfortable. Smocked bubbles with embroidery or little applique details on the chest are a step up from plain without adding any bulk or discomfort. These are the kinds of pieces that look classic in photos year after year.
Jon Jons and Shortalls
This is a classic baby boy Easter outfit silhouette. Picture little overalls but shorter and lighter weight. Perfect for spring. A jon jon with button straps, snaps at the legs, and an embroidered or appliqued design on the front? That's about as classic as it gets. Fish, bunnies, crosses... the details come in all kinds of Easter and spring friendly designs.
Polo Rompers
A striped polo romper is a great middle ground if you want put together but not super dressy. Collared top, shorts bottom, comfortable enough to crawl and play in. These also come in a bunch of different colors, which makes coordinating with siblings and parents really easy. Grab one for baby and one for big brother in a matching color and you're done.
Boys Clothing Sets and Collared Shirts
For older babies (around 9-12 months) who are more mobile, a soft button down or polo shirt with comfortable shorts works well. It gives you that dressed up look but doesn't restrict movement. Just make sure the shorts have an elastic waistband. Nobody needs to wrestle a squirmy baby into pants with a real waistband. Nobody.
Keeping It Simple for Newborns
For a newborn Easter outfit, keep it simple. A knit set, a soft cotton romper, or a simple gown in a spring color is more than enough. Brand new babies are basically professional sleepers. Comfort is truly all that matters at this stage, and they're going to look cute no matter what you put them in.
For baby boy Easter outfits 0-3 months specifically, soft two-piece sets in cotton or pima cotton are an easy win. The pieces are simple to get on and off, gentle on newborn skin, and still look intentional for photos.
Coordinating Baby's Outfit with the Whole Family
The easiest way to do family matching Easter outfits with a baby? Pick baby's outfit first. Then have everyone else coordinate around those colors.
Say your baby is wearing a pastel floral bubble. Big sister could wear one of our adorable girls dresses in a similar color family, and brother could wear any one of our polo or buton down shirts in a coordinating shade. Mom and Dad pull from the same palette with solid tones. Done. Looks intentional and pulled together in photos without everybody wearing the exact same thing.
Shopping a collection that's designed to coordinate makes this way easier. That's kind of the whole idea behind how Shrimp and Grits Kids does their Easter Collection. The pieces across baby, girls, and boys are meant to go together.
Baby's First Easter
If this is your first Easter outfit situation, it's completely normal to want it to feel a little more meaningful. This is the outfit in all those photos you're going to look back on forever.
For a 'my first Easter outfit', something classic is a good call. A smocked romper. A pima cotton bubble. A simple dress with sweet embroidered details. These kinds of pieces photograph beautifully and feel like keepsakes rather than just clothes.
After the holiday, tuck the outfit into a memory box with a printed photo and a quick note about the day. How old your baby was, what you did, what the weather was like, who was there, etc. It seems like a small thing right now. Give it a few years. You'll be so glad you kept it.
And look, if your baby's first Easter includes a massive blowout five minutes before the family photo? That's a memory too. A really good one that you'll bring up at every holiday for the rest of their life.
Shopping Tips - Sizing and Timing
Shop early. Four to six weeks before Easter is the sweet spot. Popular sizes in baby Easter outfits sell out fast, and the baby size range is already narrower than older kids. If you see something you love from our Easter Collection in your baby's size, don't sit on it.
When in doubt, size up. Babies grow crazy fast, and you're buying this weeks ahead of the actual holiday. A slightly roomy bubble is so much better than one that's too snug by April. If your baby is between sizes, go up. And if you're shopping for a newborn Easter outfit, definitely check the size chart. Newborn sizing varies a lot.
Pack that backup. We covered this already but it's worth saying again. A coordinating onesie, a second romper, whatever you've got. Babies are wildly unpredictable, and Easter mornings are long.
Check our girls baby collection and boys baby collection early and often. New pieces drop regularly throughout the spring season, and the Easter styles move quickly.
Find the Perfect Baby Easter Outfit
Getting your baby dressed for Easter should be an enjoyable part of your holiday prep. Go all out with a smocked dress or keep it simple with a soft cotton romper. The best baby Easter outfit is one where your baby is comfortable and you're not stressed about it.
Browse our entire Easter collection and baby collection to see what's available this spring. If you've got older kids to dress too, check out our guides to girls Easter dresses and boys Easter outfits for outfit ideas across every age.
Happy Easter from Shrimp and Grits Kids!
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