Gift Guides
Baby Shower Gifts: Custom Photo Shirts for Parents-to-Be and Family
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Updated November 2, 2026
Some of the most memorable baby shower gifts are for the grown-ups. A custom photo shirt for the parents-to-be or the grandma-in-waiting stands out on a table full of onesies. Upload an ultrasound or a maternity photo, and the gift celebrates the people who’ll be raising this baby.
Every baby shower has the same pile: bottles and tiny socks that vanish in the dryer. The parents need all of it. What they rarely get is something just for them, or for the older sibling who’s about to share the spotlight. A shirt with the scan photo and due-date countdown, or a family-name design with this year as the start date, gets unwrapped to real “aww” sounds.
Who it’s for
- A shower guest who wants the parents-to-be to open something made for them
- Expecting parents thanking a future grandma with her grandbaby’s scan
- A parent keeping the soon-to-be big brother in the spotlight
- Coworkers chipping in on a gift for a teammate going on leave
- Friends of a couple on baby number two who already own every bottle
Baby shower gifts for the parents-to-be
Three ways to make mom and dad feel celebrated, not just supplied.
For the expecting couple
Ultrasound Announcement Shirt with Due Date
The scan photo and a due-date countdown on a vintage photo design. Parents can wear it to the shower itself or for a reveal to relatives.
For the dad-to-be
New Dad Bootleg Shirt with Baby’s Name
A 90s-style collage with the baby’s name in chrome letters. If the name’s been chosen, scan photos can fill it now; otherwise it’s a great welcome-home gift once the baby arrives.
For the new family
Family Last Name Est. Year Shirt
Their last name and the year their family began, over a photo of the couple or a maternity shot. Order one for each parent as a matching pair.
For the big sibling and grandparents
A new baby changes everyone’s role. These three give the rest of the family a way to celebrate theirs.
For the new big brother
Big Brother Photo and Name Tee
His own photo cut out in front of BIG BROTHER in tall white capitals, with his name in script. It comes in youth sizes. Older kids can feel a bit forgotten at a shower; this hands him the spotlight for a minute.
For the grandma-in-waiting
Promoted to Grandma 2027 Shirt
Her future grandbaby’s scan, headlined “Promoted to Grandma.” A sweet thank-you from the parents to the woman who’ll be babysitting.
For a new grandma at the holidays
My First Christmas Baby Photo Shirt
For a winter baby: the newborn’s picture on a “My First Christmas” design, sized for grandma or the parents. A new baby gift that’s ready for the first holiday photo.
More options live in our pregnancy announcement shirts and pregnancy announcement gift ideas.
Building a baby gift basket around a shirt
A shirt pairs nicely with the practical stuff, so you can bring something useful and something personal in one package. A simple baby gift basket idea:
- The shirt as the centerpiece, folded on top with the photo showing.
- Something for the baby from the registry, like a swaddle or a pack of bottles.
- Something for the parents, such as snacks or coffee for the first weeks home.
- A note explaining whose photo is on the shirt, if it’s a surprise for a grandparent.
If the shirt is for the parents to wear at a reveal, our pregnancy reveal ideas have a few fun ways to use it.
Shopping for a newborn gift after the birth instead? The First Christmas shirt and the New Dad collage both need real baby photos, so they’re easier to order once the baby is home. Ask the parents to text you one or two favorites from the first week, original size if possible.
Ultrasound and newborn photo tips
- For scans, photograph the printout flat in good light, or ask the parents for the digital file.
- Pick clear, bright photos with faces toward the camera for anything other than an ultrasound.
- Phone photos are fine; the original file prints sharper than a forwarded or screenshotted copy.
- Newborn and kid photos should be head-and-shoulders or waist-up in regular clothes or a swaddle, never bath, swim or leotard shots.
- Leave space around heads so the frame doesn’t trim anyone.
Use only photos the family owns or has agreed to share. We don’t put public figures, logos, team marks, brand names or cartoon and movie characters on our shirts, and an order that includes them gets canceled with a complete refund. See the photo guidelines for more.
Ordering in four steps
- Garment and sizeChoose an adult tee, crewneck or hoodie, or a youth tee for sibling designs.
- ColorsChoose the shirt color; bootleg designs also have up to 15 design colorways.
- PersonalizeUpload the scan or photo and type the name, year or text. Yours takes the sample’s place.
- CheckoutPrinted in the USA and sent by USPS with tracking.
Garments and sizes
| Garment | Sizes | Notes | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Colors 1717 tee | S–4XL | Relaxed unisex, garment-dyed, 6.1 oz ring-spun cotton | Parents and grandparents |
| Comfort Colors 1566 crewneck | S–3XL | 80/20 fleece, relaxed fit; go 1–2 sizes up for oversized | Cozy wear for late-pregnancy months |
| Comfort Colors 1567 hoodie | S–2XL | Preshrunk, garment-dyed 80/20 fleece, lined hood, pouch pocket | Hospital walks and night feeds |
| Comfort Colors 9018 youth tee | Youth XS–XL | Heavyweight youth tee | The big brother design |
The Comfort Colors size chart lists every measurement.
How early should you order before the shower?
After you order, printing takes 1–3 business days and USPS delivery within the US takes 3–5 business days. Budget about 4–8 business days in total. Arrival dates can’t be promised, so order a couple of weeks before the shower. Our shipping times guide has more.
Shirts printed with a family’s photo can’t be returned for size or a change of mind. If the print comes out smeared or the shirt isn’t what you ordered, send a photo within 15 days of delivery and we’ll replace or refund it.
Baby gift FAQ
Do you sell baby bodysuits or toddler shirts?
Not right now. Our current baby-related designs come in adult garments, and the big brother design comes in youth tees.
Can I use an ultrasound picture?
Yes. The announcement and Promoted to Grandma designs are built around a scan photo. Use the clearest copy you can get.
Is a shirt a good gift for a second baby?
It’s a great fit. The big brother tee includes the older sibling, and the family last name shirt works for a growing family too.
Can I ship it to the shower host?
Yes, to any US address. Enter the host’s address at checkout and track it by USPS.
Browse baby and family shirts
Announcement, new parent and big sibling designs, printed after you order.
