So many parents would be thrilled to unwrap all kinds of feminist baby gifts to welcome their future change-maker into the world. We’ve come a long way from the days that it was hard to find a onesie that said something empowering about women and girls, let alone some of the really creative, unique feminist baby gifts we’re featuring here.
We’re especially pleased that nearly every gift here supports women artists, women authors, women makers, or women-owned shops.
And hey, feminist baby gifts aren’t just for girls! We’d love to raise an en entire generation of kids who believe in equality, equity, and mutual respect, regardless of gender.
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Our guide is brought to you in part by Chicco, who makes the kinds of practical, affordable baby gifts
we’ve always included in our guides.
All gifts have been editorially determined by our staff. Just the stuff we love! We’ve included gifts from a range of stores, but as always, we urge you to consider independent retailers and support small businesses. This post contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission from certain purchases to help support the work we do at no additional cost to you.
Our Favorite Feminist Baby Gifts
A feminist board book from a woman author
Inspire her to feel confident about who she is and what she can be from day one. Start here:
ABC What Can She Be board book by Jessie Ford | Amazon or Indiebound
Feminist Baby by Loryn Brantz | Amazon or Indiebound
Think Big Little One by Vashti Harrison | Amazon or Indiebound
Baby Loves Science Box Set by Ruth Spiro and Irene Chan | Amazon or Indiebound
A Gift to Keep RBG’s Memory Alive
RBG Collar Bib | $16, Dirt A Studio
A new baby may not be living with Justice Ginsburg on the Supreme Court (sob), but she’ll sure be living a better life thanks to her.
Related: Political gifts for women who need to laugh, need to recharge, need to keep going
A gender-neutral diaper bag
The Future is Female Diaper Bag | $45 on sale, 7AM Enfant
See what we did there?
A doll honoring a feminist hero
Handmade Malala Doll | $67.99, Thimble and Time
Handmade Feminist Hero Mini Dolls | $23.79, Thimble and Time
This talented maker offers an entire selection of inspirational women dolls, honoring trailblazers like Malala Yousafzai, who reminds us every day not to take women’s education for granted.
Find the book Malala’s Magic Pencil on Amazon or Indiebound.
Related: The best children’s biographies about incredible women, written by women
Feminist nursery art
Set of 4 women’s history prints | $48, Empow(HER) prints
A feminist baby gift that goes with any nursery decor. Pick 4 of your favorites.
A feminist onesie
Little Black Feminist onesie, My VP is a Black Woman onesie | $19.99 and up, Baby Cadre
Designed by a cool uncle who intends to help raise lots of little revolutionaries in his life.
See more of our favorite women’s hero tees for kids here.
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About our sponsor
You probably know Chicco as the maker of top-rated car seats, strollers and high chairs that parents love getting as baby gifts, but they also happen to make some wonderful baby feeding essentials designed for the ultimate combo of safety, function and style. That includes their adorable, and smartly designed PhysioForma Orthodontic Pacifiers, which soothe, comfort, and actively support a baby’s breathing and oral development, and can be an important part of a safe bedtime routine.
Psst…girls like blue too, and boys look fabulous in pink. But you knew that!
Shop the whole line of Chicco PhysioForma Orthodontic Pacifiers in lots of styles, colors and age ranges.
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A strong phone case for a strong mama
Strong as Hell iPhone cases | $33.49 Tyler Feder
We think even the strongest feminist woman you know could use a reminder of her power in those early, new mom days.
Learn more about Tyler Feder’s work here.
A set of feminist baby blocks
Women Who Dared handcrafted block set | $64, Rose & Rex
32 incredible world-changers, from Harriet Tubman to Qui Jin to RBG.
Related: Feminist gifts for a woman who already owns a “Nevertheless She Persisted” shirt
A small accessory with her favorite inspirational saying
We Rise By Lifting Others zipper pouch | $16, Speakeasy
It’s perfect for carrying spare wipes, pacifiers, business cards, or an arse-kicking bold red lipstick.
Visit this shop of one of our favorite Etsy makers, and choose from all kinds of designs.
A custom keepsake baby blanket
Personalized cashmere baby blanket | $350, Lingua Franca
A luxurious feminist baby gift: Try a blanket from a politically-minded, woman-run label that uses sustainably-sourced materials, pays women fair wages, and donates a ton to incredible charities. You pick the saying, they’ll stitch it beautifully.
A feminist gift for a future voter
Future Voter onesie or toddler tee | $14.99, My Little Squash
18 years will fly by before you know it. (Sniff.)
Related: 5 terrific children’s books about activism to help raise activist kids
A 529 Plan donation toward college
Learn more about 529 plans on Investopedia and even purchase a 529 Fund Gift Card from Gift of College.
It may be the most meaningful feminist baby gift of all.
Thanks to our sponsor Chicco, who makes the kinds of practical, affordable baby gifts we’ve always included in our guides. All gifts in our guide have been editorially determined by our staff — just the stuff we love! We’ve included gifts from a range of stores, but as always, we urge you to consider independent retailers and support small businesses.
This guide contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission from certain purchases to help support the work we do, at no additional cost to you.
