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Baby sleepers and footies

Zip and snap sleepers. Sizes above 9 months must be snug-fitting or flame resistant.

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  • 57brands

The quick look

the short version
  • What it is.A sleeper is a one-piece with long sleeves and long legs that zips or snaps up the front.
  • $14.99 to $79.95.The middle regular price is $36, across 37 brands with a checked example. 4 are multi-packs.
  • Start with 5.Published checklists typically say 5 for the newborn stage and 4 for each later size.
  • 57 brands.23 budget-friendly, 29 mid-range and 5 splurge.

What is a sleeper?

A sleeper is a one-piece with long sleeves and long legs that zips or snaps up the front. A footie is a sleeper with built-in feet. Many families use them as pajamas and as all-day outfits in the first months.

How sleepers help

  • One piece to put on, and no socks to lose when it has feet.
  • A zip or a row of snaps opens the front for changes.
  • Many brands sell them in multipacks.

Not the same as

Zip, snap or magnet

tap a kind to see who makes one

Sorted by the words on each brand's example sleeper. 34 of the 57 brands say enough to sort. A to Z, never ranked.

25Two-way zipperOpens from the bottom as well as the top.
6ZipperA zipper, not described as two-way.
3SnapsCloses with snaps.

Sleepers by budget

Price tier is our read of each brand's typical list prices, not a quality rating. Brands are A to Z within each lane.

Budget-friendly$ · Mostly under typical mall prices23
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Mid-range$$ · Department-store pricing29
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Splurge$$$ · Premium and boutique pricing5
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Where the prices sit

one dot per brand

Each dot is the regular price of one brand's example, for the 37 brands with a checked price. Square dots are multi-packs, shown at the pack price. Not a ranking.

$14.99Old Navy$20$30$50$79.95Feltman Brothers
Budget-friendlyMid-rangeSplurgeMulti-packSee every price in the table

All 57 brands that make sleepers

Sleepers: shop by what you care about Tap one to filter the list. Grouped by what each brand says on its own site.

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ComparePriceExample sleeperExample priceClosureFabricOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified
Amazon Essentials SleepersFor example: Unisex Babies' Footed Zip-Front Sleep and PlayBig store / mass market $Unisex Babies' Footed Zip-Front Sleep and Play–––???
Angel Dear SleepersViscose from bamboo. For example: Niagara Mist - 2 Way Zipper FootieNational brand / DTCBamboo viscose $Niagara Mist - 2 Way Zipper Footie$36Two-way zipperRibbed Modal: 94% Modal Rib/ 6%…✕✕✕
AyaEcoFashion SleepersFor example: Organic Pima Cotton Footie PajamasSmall / family-ownedSold on EtsyOrganic fabric (brand says) $Organic Pima Cotton Footie Pajamas––"100% Organic Pima Cotton fabric"…✓✕✕
babyGap SleepersFor example: Baby First Favorites TinyRib Footed One-PieceBig store / mass market $-$$Baby First Favorites TinyRib Footed One-Piece$34.95Two-way zipper57% Cotton, 38% Polyester, 5%…✕✕✕
Bamboo Little SleepersSmall bamboo footie/romper label. For example: Turtle Zippered FootieSmall / family-ownedBamboo viscose $$Turtle Zippered Footie$35Two-way zipper95% Viscose from bamboo, 5%…✕✕✕
Bellabu Bear SleepersBamboo pajama specialist; convertible footies. For example: Dragon Bamboo Convertible FootieSpecialistSnug-fit sleepwear labelBamboo viscoseOEKO-TEX certified $$Dragon Bamboo Convertible Footie$39Two-way zipper95% Rayon from Bamboo, 5% Spandex…✕✓✕
Birdie Bean SleepersSmall bamboo pajama label. For example: Starlight Stripes Ruffle Convertible RomperSmall / family-ownedBamboo viscose $$Starlight Stripes Ruffle Convertible Romper$36Two-way zipper95% viscose from bamboo, 5%…✕✕✕
Burt's Bees Baby SleepersOrganic cotton. For example: Hello Moon Quarry Organic Cotton Sleep & PlayNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says) $Hello Moon Quarry Organic Cotton Sleep & Play$18.95Two-way zipper100% organic cotton✓✕✕
Caden Lane SleepersSmall label; personalized knot gowns. For example: Bamboo Zipper Footie | Wild ChildSmall / family-ownedBamboo viscose $$Bamboo Zipper Footie | Wild Child$36Two-way zipper95% bamboo viscose, 5% spandex✕✕✕
Carter's Just One You SleepersCarter's line sold at Target. For example: Baby Boys' 2pk Breakfast Long Sleeve Sleep N' Play Footed PajamasBig store / mass market $Baby Boys' 2pk Breakfast Long Sleeve Sleep N'…–––✕✕✕
Carter's SleepersFor example: 2-Way Zip Cotton Sleep & Play PajamasBig store / mass marketOrganic fabric (brand says) $2-Way Zip Cotton Sleep & Play Pajamas–2-way zip (inverted zipper for…100% cotton interlock✓✕✕
Child of Mine by Carter's SleepersCarter's line sold at Walmart. For example: Baby Sleep 'N Play 2-PackBig store / mass market $Baby Sleep 'N Play 2-Pack–––✕✕✕
Cloud Island SleepersTarget baby house brand; multipacks. For example: Baby 3pk Cotton Moons Sleep N' PlayBig store / mass market $Baby 3pk Cotton Moons Sleep N' Play–––✕✕✕
Copper Pearl SleepersKnotted gowns, zip footies. For example: Zip-Up Footie Pajama - GigiNational brand / DTC $$Zip-Up Footie Pajama - Gigi$30Two-way zipperSignature Jersey knit, bamboo…✕✕✕
Emerson and Friends SleepersStarted in a spare bedroom (UMSL profile, 2025); bamboo pajamas. For example: Manatee Bamboo Convertible Footie RomperSmall / family-ownedBamboo viscose $$Manatee Bamboo Convertible Footie Romper$38Two-way zipper96% Viscose from Bamboo / 4% Lycra✕✕✕
Feltman Brothers SleepersFounded 1916; heirloom layette. For example: Garden Embroidered Cotton Romper w/HatPremium / European $$$Garden Embroidered Cotton Romper w/Hat$79.95–100% Cotton✕✕✕
First Impressions SleepersFor example: Baby Girls Cotton Reindeer Footed CoverallBig store / mass market $Baby Girls Cotton Reindeer Footed Coverall–––✕✕✕
Firsts by Petit Lem SleepersCanadian. For example: Slope Stars Print on Crème SleeperNational brand / DTC $$Slope Stars Print on Crème Sleeper$35Two-way zipper100% Organically grown cotton rib✕✕✕
Gerber Childrenswear SleepersOwns the "Onesies" trademark. For example: Baby & Toddler Neutral Pandas Footed Fleece PajamasBig store / mass marketBamboo viscose $Baby & Toddler Neutral Pandas Footed Fleece…$20Two-way zipperMicrofleece 100% poly; Neck & Cuff…✕✕✕
Goumi SleepersConvertible gowns; stay-on mitts. For example: GROW WITH YOU FOOTIE | MIDNIGHTNational brand / DTCBamboo viscoseOrganic fabric (brand says) $$GROW WITH YOU FOOTIE | MIDNIGHT$42Two-way zipper70% bamboo viscose and 30% organic…✓✕✕
H&M SleepersFor example: Frill-detail cotton sleepsuit (Baby clothing view-all)Big store / mass market $Frill-detail cotton sleepsuit (Baby clothing…–––✕✕✕
Hanna Andersson SleepersOrganic cotton. For example: Baby pajamasNational brand / DTCSnug-fit sleepwear labelOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified $$Baby pajamas––100% organic combed cotton rib…✓✓✓
HonestBaby SleepersOrganic cotton. For example: Sleep & Play Footed One-piece, organic cottonBig store / mass marketOrganic fabric (brand says) $Sleep & Play Footed One-piece, organic cotton––100% organic cotton (one bodysuit…✓✕✕
Hudson Baby SleepersPreemie sizes, multipacks. For example: Hudson Baby Premium Quilted Zipper Sleep and Play, Fall BotanicalBig store / mass market $Hudson Baby Premium Quilted Zipper Sleep…$24.99–quilted cotton???
Jacadi SleepersFor example: Velvet baby girl pajamas (sleepsuit)Premium / European $$$Velvet baby girl pajamas (sleepsuit)––Cashmere, wool✕✕✕
Kate Quinn SleepersOrganic cotton and bamboo. For example: long sleeve two way zipper footie | red checked tablecloth | bambooNational brand / DTCBamboo viscoseOrganic fabric (brand says) $$long sleeve two way zipper footie | red…$28Two-way zipperBamboo, organic cotton interlock✓✕✕
Kickee Pants SleepersBamboo; 2-way zip footies. For example: Footie with 2 Way Zipper in NaturalNational brand / DTCSnug-fit sleepwear labelBamboo viscoseOEKO-TEX certified $$Footie with 2 Way Zipper in Natural$41Two-way zipper95% Viscose from Bamboo, 5%…✕✓✕
Kissy Kissy SleepersPima cotton. For example: White New Premier Basics FootiePremium / European $$$White New Premier Basics Footie–Snaps from neckline to feet100% Pima Cotton✕✕✕
Kyte Baby SleepersRayon from bamboo. For example: Zippered Footie in CloudNational brand / DTCBamboo viscoseOEKO-TEX certified $$Zippered Footie in Cloud$38Two-way zipper97% Rayon made from Bamboo, 3%…✕✓✕
Little Me SleepersFor example: Welcome To The World Footed One-Piece and HatNational brand / DTC $$Welcome To The World Footed One-Piece and Hat$20Full snap front100% Cotton✕✕✕
Little Planet by Carter's SleepersCarter's organic-cotton line. For example: Baby Girl Little Planet Sleep & Play (Kohl's)Big store / mass marketOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified $-$$Baby Girl Little Planet Sleep & Play (Kohl's)––100% certified organic cotton rib✓✓✓
Little Sleepies SleepersBamboo viscose; Zippy. For example: Heather Gray ZippyNational brand / DTCSnug-fit sleepwear labelBamboo viscose $$Heather Gray Zippy$36Two-way zipper95% viscose from bamboo, 5%…✕✕✕
Lovedbaby SleepersOrganic cotton. For example: Latte | Organic Zipper FootieNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified $$Latte | Organic Zipper Footie$36ankle-to-neck zipper (up one…GOTS-certified, 100% organic…✓✓✓
Luvable Friends SleepersMultipacks; preemie sizes. For example: Luvable Friends Cotton Sleep and Play, DogBig store / mass market $Luvable Friends Cotton Sleep and Play, Dog$26.99 for 3–cotton???
Magnetic Me SleepersMagnetic closures. For example: Magnetic FootieNational brand / DTCSnug-fit sleepwear label $$Magnetic Footie$36Magnetic closures: magnets…94% TENCEL modal, 6% elastane✕✕✕
Magnolia Baby SleepersPima cotton layette. For example: Baby Dino Print Zip FootieBoutique / indie $$Baby Dino Print Zip Footie$41Full-Length Zipper Closure100% Peruvian Pima Cotton✕✕✕
Mebie Baby SleepersSmall bamboo label. For example: Oatmeal Bamboo Footed ZipperSmall / family-ownedBamboo viscoseOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Oatmeal Bamboo Footed Zipper$30double zipper95% Rayon Bamboo 5% Spandex✓✕✕
Milkbarn Kids SleepersFor example: Organic Cotton Zipper Footed Romper MooseBoutique / indieBamboo viscose $$Organic Cotton Zipper Footed Romper Moose$42–organic cotton✕✕✕
Modern Moments by Gerber SleepersGerber line sold at Walmart. For example: 2-Pack Baby Neutral Olives Sleep 'N Plays With Mitten CuffsBig store / mass market $2-Pack Baby Neutral Olives Sleep 'N Plays…$23.95 for 2Full length zipper…Prints: 95% Livaeco viscose, 5%…✕✕✕
Monica + Andy SleepersGOTS organic. For example: One-Piece Baby PajamasNational brand / DTCSnug-fit sleepwear labelOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $$One-Piece Baby Pajamas$34Double zipper (asymmetrical…100% organic cotton✓✕✓
Mori SleepersUK brand with US site; clever zip sleepsuits. For example: Ribbed Clever Zip Footed Baby Pajamas - EcruPremium / EuropeanBamboo viscoseOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Ribbed Clever Zip Footed Baby Pajamas - Ecru$42.50Two-way zipper67% bamboo from viscose, 28%…✓✕✕
Nellapima SleepersMaisonette "Everyday Line". For example: Pink Elephant Zipper FootieBoutique / indie $$Pink Elephant Zipper Footie$42Two-way zipper100% lightweight Peruvian Pima…???
Nest Designs SleepersSleepwear and sleep bags. For example: Organic Cotton Long Sleeve Footed SleeperSpecialistBamboo viscose $$Organic Cotton Long Sleeve Footed Sleeper$38Front zipper with protective…92% organic cotton, 8% elastane✕✕✕
Old Navy SleepersFor example: 2-Way-Zip Sleep & Play Footed One-Piece for BabyBig store / mass market $2-Way-Zip Sleep & Play Footed One-Piece for…$14.99Two-way zippersoft-washed 100% cotton✕✕✕
Petit Bateau SleepersFor example: Baby Front Snap Parisian Print FootiePremium / EuropeanOEKO-TEX certified $$$Baby Front Snap Parisian Print Footie$75Front snap closure100 % COTON✕✓✕
Posh Peanut SleepersViscose from bamboo; ruffle footies. For example: Erin Footie Ruffled Zippered One PieceNational brand / DTCBamboo viscose $$Erin Footie Ruffled Zippered One Piece$40Two-way zipper95% Viscose from Bamboo, 5%…✕✕✕
Primary SleepersSolid colors, no logos; organic options. For example: The baby organic zip footieNational brand / DTCSnug-fit sleepwear labelOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $-$$The baby organic zip footie$29.50Two-way zipper100% organic cotton interlock✓✕✓
Quincy Mae SleepersFor example: Bamboo Zip FootieBoutique / indieBamboo viscoseOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Bamboo Zip Footie––Brand names certified organic…✓✕✕
Ralph Lauren Childrenswear SleepersFor example: Polo Bear Cotton Footed CoverallPremium / EuropeanOrganic fabric (brand says) $$$Polo Bear Cotton Footed Coverall––Organic cotton, fleece✓✕✕
RuffleButts SleepersRuffleButts / RuggedButts. For example: SoftSnooze Gender Inclusive Baby One Piece Footie Pajamas (Target)National brand / DTCBamboo viscose $$SoftSnooze Gender Inclusive Baby One Piece…––"SoftSnooze bamboo viscose"…✕✕✕
ShopMollyEllen SleepersFor example: Monogrammed Baby Footie Pajamas, organic cottonSmall / family-ownedSold on Etsy $$Monogrammed Baby Footie Pajamas, organic…–––✕✕✕
Simple Joys by Carter's SleepersFor example: 2-Pack Fleece Footed Sleep and PlayBig store / mass market $2-Pack Fleece Footed Sleep and Play–––???
Small Story SleepersSmall organic label. For example: Organic Cotton 2-Way Zip Footie (2 Pack)Small / family-ownedOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Organic Cotton 2-Way Zip Footie (2 Pack)$25.99 for 2Two-way zipper100% GOTS-certified organic cotton✓??
The Children's Place SleepersOwns Gymboree. For example: Baby pajamasBig store / mass market $Baby pajamas–––✕✕✕
The Peanutshell SleepersSleeper multipacks. For example: Green Dino Baby Sleepers for Boys Set of 3Big store / mass market $Green Dino Baby Sleepers for Boys Set of 3$24.99 for 3front zipper100% cotton✕✕✕
Viverano Organics SleepersOrganic cotton. For example: Bears Baby Zip Footie (Organic Jersey)Small / family-ownedOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Bears Baby Zip Footie (Organic Jersey)$44zip that runs down one leg95% organic cotton / 5% lycra✓✕✕
Wonder Nation SleepersFor example: Baby Neutral Zip Up Sleep 'N Play, 2-PackBig store / mass marketSnug-fit sleepwear label $Baby Neutral Zip Up Sleep 'N Play, 2-Pack––100% Cotton (pajama set)✕✕✕

A fork in the path

two brands, side by side

One pair from each price lane: the first two brands A to Z with a checked regular price. Not a ranking.

  • Angel DearvsbabyGapNiagara Mist - 2 Way Zipper Footie$36vsBaby First Favorites TinyRib Footed One-Piece$34.95babyGap's example lists for $1.05 less.Angel DearbabyGapBudget-friendly
  • Bamboo LittlevsBellabu BearTurtle Zippered Footie$35vsDragon Bamboo Convertible Footie$39Bamboo Little's example lists for $4 less.Bamboo LittleBellabu BearMid-range
  • Feltman BrothersvsPetit BateauGarden Embroidered Cotton Romper w/Hat$79.95vsBaby Front Snap Parisian Print Footie$75Petit Bateau's example lists for $4.95 less.Feltman BrothersPetit BateauSplurge

Off the hanger

the exact example we checked

One example per brand, with its regular price. Each card opens the brand's own page for it. Brands A to Z.

What to look for

  1. Two-way zips let you open from the bottom for changes.
  2. Fold-over mitt and foot cuffs appear on many newborn sizes.
  3. Sizes over 9 months fall under the federal sleepwear rule below.
  4. Children's sleepwear in sizes over 9 months must be flame resistant or snug-fitting. Sizes 9 months and under are exempt. Source: CPSC
  5. Sizes vary by brand. Many brands size by weight and height, not age. See each brand's sizes

How many sleepers to buy

Typical counts from 11 published baby clothing checklists, adjusted to your answers.

How far ahead are you shopping?

Your call. Some parents buy the first size and shop as baby grows; others stock up a year out. Babies grow at their own pace, so keep tags and receipts on later sizes in case you need to swap.

How often do you do laundry?

No washer at home, or a trip to the laundromat? Pick about once a week.

How we count
  • Each number is the typical (middle) count across the checklists. Most give one total for the newborn stage, so Newborn and 0–3 months share one number.
  • The counts assume laundry every 2–3 days. About once a week roughly doubles it (Babylist, Nurture&). A winter baby gets 2 extra pairs of socks (Babylist).
  • Each size is worn for about 3 months starting from the due month. Snowsuits, mittens and outerwear count only for sizes worn in fall or winter; sun hats and swimwear only in spring or summer.

What it's made of

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37 of the 57 brands name the fiber on the example's page. Sorted by their own wording. A to Z, never ranked.

12Viscose or rayon from bambooStated as viscose or rayon made from bamboo.
2Modal or TENCELThe fiber list names modal, lyocell or TENCEL.
9Organic cottonThe fiber list says organic cotton.
11CottonStated as cotton, with no other fiber named.

How fabric sold as bamboo has to be labeled: see the FTC's page.

Before you buy

five things to check
  • The smallest size.36 of the 46 brands with a size list here start at newborn or smaller.
  • The fiber.It is on the product page and the sewn-in label.
  • How it closes.Zippers, snaps and magnets all appear among the examples here.
  • What's in the pack.4 of the examples here are multi-packs. Check the count.
  • The regular price.Sale prices come and go. The table here lists regular prices.

Sizes by brand

from each brand's own size list

Each bar shows the sizes a brand lists. Fit still varies, so check the brand's own chart before you buy.

Show brands that make
BrandPreemieNB0–33–66–99–1212–1818–242T+
Angel DearNB to 6–9
babyGap0–3 to 18–24
Bamboo Little0–3 to 18–24
Bellabu BearNB to 18–24
Birdie BeanPreemie to 2T+
Burt's Bees BabyNB to 18–24
Caden LaneNB to 9–12
Carter'sPreemie to 18–24
Copper PearlNB to 18–24
Emerson and FriendsNB to 18–24
Feltman BrothersNB to 6–9
First Impressions0–3 to 18–24
Firsts by Petit LemNB to 18–24
Gerber Childrenswear0–3 to 12–182T+
GoumiNB to 18–24
HonestBabyNB to 18–24
Hudson BabyPreemie0–3 to 18–24
JacadiNB to 2T+
Kate QuinnNB to 6–9
Kickee PantsNB to 18–24
Kissy KissyPreemie to 18–24
Kyte BabyPreemie to 18–24
Little MePreemie to 18–24
Little SleepiesPreemie to 18–24
LovedbabyPreemie to 9–12
Luvable FriendsPreemie0–3 to 6–9
Magnetic MeNB to 18–24
Magnolia BabyPreemie to 9–12
Mebie BabyNB
Milkbarn Kids0–3 to 6–9
Modern Moments by GerberNB to 6–9
Monica + AndyNB to 18–24
MoriNB to 6–9
NellapimaNB to 6–9
Nest DesignsNB to 18–24
Old Navy0–3 to 6–9
Petit Bateau0–3 to 2T+
Posh PeanutPreemie to 6–9
PrimaryNB
Quincy MaeNB to 2T+
Ralph Lauren Childrenswear0–3 to 18–24
RuffleButtsNB to 2T+
Small Story0–3 to 3–6
The PeanutshellNB to 6–9
Viverano Organics0–3 to 6–9
Wonder NationPreemie0–3 to 2T+
Ask the meadow

Questions about sleepers / footies

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is a sleeper?

A sleeper is a one-piece with long sleeves and long legs that zips or snaps up the front. A footie is a sleeper with built-in feet. Many families use them as pajamas and as all-day outfits in the first months. One piece to put on, and no socks to lose when it has feet.

What is the difference between sleepers and gowns?

A gown is open at the bottom instead of having legs. A baby gown is a long, loose one-piece that is open or gathered with elastic at the bottom, like a nightgown.

Which brands make organic sleepers?

17 of the 57 brands on this page say they use organic fabric. Use the Organic filter above the table to see them. "Organic" is each brand's own claim unless a GOTS certificate is listed.

What sizes do baby sleepers come in?

It depends on the brand. 46 of the 57 brands here list their sizes, and the size chart on this page shows which brands start at preemie or newborn and how far each one goes.

What does "snug fit" mean on baby pajamas?

US rules require children's sleepwear in sizes above 9 months to be either flame resistant or snug-fitting, and snug-fitting pajamas carry a label saying so. Sizes 9 months and under are exempt. CPSC sleepwear rules.

Is "bamboo" baby clothing really bamboo?

Fabric sold as "bamboo" is almost always rayon or viscose made from bamboo, and the FTC requires it to be labeled that way. FTC guidance.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

Ask the grown-ups

safety answers from the agencies, not from us

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