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Baby tops and tees

Tops and tees by fiber and size.

Row of soft baby tops in cream, sage and stripes on wooden hangers in a nurseryTops
  • 60brands

The quick look

the short version
  • What it is.Tops are T-shirts, long-sleeve tees and shirts with no snaps at the bottom.
  • $12.50 to $195.The middle regular price is $29, across 33 brands with a checked example. 1 are multi-packs.
  • Start with 4.Published checklists typically say 4 for the newborn stage and 4 for each later size.
  • 60 brands.15 budget-friendly, 34 mid-range and 11 splurge.

What is a baby top?

Tops are T-shirts, long-sleeve tees and shirts with no snaps at the bottom. Side-snap and kimono tops wrap around the body and fasten at the side.

How tops help

  • Side-snap tops go on without pulling anything over the head.
  • Easy to swap when only the top gets messy.
  • They layer over a bodysuit.

Not the same as

Short sleeves or long

tap a kind to see who makes one

Sorted by the words on each brand's example top. 41 of the 60 brands say enough to sort. A to Z, never ranked.

16Long sleeveThe example top has long sleeves.
25Short sleeveThe example top has short sleeves.

Tops 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 prices15
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Mid-range$$ · Department-store pricing34
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Splurge$$$ · Premium and boutique pricing11
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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 33 brands with a checked price. Square dots are multi-packs, shown at the pack price. Not a ranking.

$12.50Primary$20$40$100$195Burberry
Budget-friendlyMid-rangeSplurgeMulti-packSee every price in the table

All 60 brands that make tops

Tops: 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 topExample priceFabricSizesOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified
babyGap TopsFor example: Baby & Toddler Pique Polo ShirtBig store / mass market $$Baby & Toddler Pique Polo Shirt$19.95100% Cotton6-12 M, 12-18 M, 18-24 M, 2 YRS, 3…✕✕✕
Bailey Boys TopsFamily-operated, second generation; founded 1987 by the Bailey family. For example: White Knit - Unisex Turtle NeckSmall / family-owned $$White Knit - Unisex Turtle Neck$28Cotton knit3M, 6M, 9M, 12M, 18M, 24M✕✕✕
Bobo Choses TopsFor example: Bobo Choses Embossed stripes T-shirtBoutique / indie $$$Bobo Choses Embossed stripes T-shirt$58Cotton 100%3M, 6M, 9M, 12M, 18M, 24M✕✕✕
Bonpoint TopsFor example: Baby Cotton Voile BlousePremium / EuropeanOrganic fabric (brand says) $$$Baby Cotton Voile Blouse–Cashmere, cottonNewborn 0-18 months; Baby 6-36…✓✕✕
Burberry TopsFor example: Check Trim Cotton T-shirtPremium / European $$$Check Trim Cotton T-shirt$195100% cotton; Trim: 97% cotton, 3%…6M, 12M, 18M✕✕✕
Burt's Bees Baby TopsOrganic cotton. For example: Woodland Graphic Girls TeeNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says) $Woodland Graphic Girls Tee$14.95100% GOTS certified organic cotton0-3M, 3-6M, 6-9M, 12M, 18M, 24M…✓✕✕
Carter's TopsFor example: Baby tops & teesBig store / mass marketOrganic fabric (brand says) $Baby tops & tees–Organic Cotton, 100% CottonPreemie, newborn and infant sizes…✓✕✕
Cat & Jack TopsMostly 12M and up; Cloud Island covers younger sizes. For example: Baby Girls' Long Sleeve Ribbed Bows T-ShirtBig store / mass market $Baby Girls' Long Sleeve Ribbed Bows T-Shirt–––✕✕✕
Colored Organics TopsOrganic cotton. For example: Turk Long Sleeve CrewNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Turk Long Sleeve Crew$28100% Organic Cotton6-12M, 12-18M, 18-24M, 2T, 3T, 4T…✓✕✕
EmmieBabyCo TopsEtsy shop; Los Angeles, California; 10; on Etsy since 2021; embroidered personalized. For example: Personalized embroidered baby top/bodysuitSmall / family-ownedSold on Etsy $$Personalized embroidered baby top/bodysuit…–––✕✕✕
Frugi TopsOrganic cotton. For example: Adventure Applique TopBoutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Adventure Applique Top–Main body: 100% Organic Cotton…0-3M, 3-6M, 6-9M, 9-12M, 12-18M…✓✕✕
Gerber Childrenswear TopsFor example: 5-Pack Infant & Toddler White Short Sleeve TeesBig store / mass marketBamboo viscose $5-Pack Infant & Toddler White Short Sleeve…$36 for 5100% cotton jersey, neck: 97%…12M, 18M, 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T✕✕✕
Gymboree TopsFor example: Baby girl tops & teesBig store / mass marketOrganic fabric (brand says) $Baby girl tops & tees–Organic cotton on newborn gift…Starts at up to 7 lbs and 0-3M✓✕✕
H&M TopsFor example: Baby girls' tops & t-shirtsBig store / mass market $Baby girls' tops & t-shirts–––✕✕✕
Hanna Andersson TopsRuns a preloved resale shop. For example: Baby girl shirts & topsNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified $$Baby girl shirts & tops–100% organic combed cotton rib…–✓✓✓
Hope & Henry TopsOrganic cotton. For example: Peter Pan Collar Top - BabyNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Peter Pan Collar Top - Baby$28.95100% Polyester, exclusive of trims3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 12-18…✓✕✕
Huxbaby TopsFor example: Huxbear Sporty Stripe Slouchy TeeBoutique / indie $$Huxbear Sporty Stripe Slouchy Tee$46.9595% Organic Cotton, 5% Elastane…6-12M, 1✕✕✕
Jacadi TopsFor example: Newborn blouses, shirts and T-shirtsPremium / European $$$Newborn blouses, shirts and T-shirts–Cashmere, woolNewborn 0-18 months; Toddler 6-36…✕✕✕
Jamie Kay TopsOrganic cotton. For example: Organic Cotton Marshall Long Sleeve Top - Lets Play TofuBoutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Organic Cotton Marshall Long Sleeve Top - Lets…$27.99100% Organic CottonNB, 3-6M, 6-12M, 1YR, 2YR✓✕✕
Janie and Jack TopsGap sold it in 2021. For example: Henley TeePremium / European $$$Henley Tee$38100% Cotton Rib6-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m (tees…✕✕✕
JoJo Maman Bébé TopsFor example: Baby tops & teesNational brand / DTC $$Baby tops & tees–Cotton, 100% cottonUp to 3 months through 12-18…✕✕✕
Kickee Pants TopsBamboo rayon. For example: Long Sleeve Crew Neck Tee in MidnightNational brand / DTCBamboo viscoseOEKO-TEX certified $$Long Sleeve Crew Neck Tee in Midnight$3495% Viscose from Bamboo, 5%…6-12 M, 12-18 M, 18-24 M✕✓✕
KinderSprouts TopsEtsy shop; Rio, Wisconsin; 19; on Etsy since 2016; organic cotton. For example: Organic Mushroom baby topSmall / family-ownedSold on EtsyBamboo viscoseOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Organic Mushroom baby top, $39–Organic cotton, some bamboo blend–✓✕✕
Kissy Kissy TopsPima cotton. For example: Blue Pointelle Long Sleeve Cross TeePremium / European $$$Blue Pointelle Long Sleeve Cross Tee–100% Pima CottonPREEMIE, NEWBORN, 0-3M, 3-6M✕✕✕
Konges Sløjd TopsFor example: Minnie BlouseBoutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified $$Minnie Blouse$52100% Organic Cotton9M, 12M, 18M✓✓✓
KookaburraBaby TopsEtsy shop; South Jordan, Utah; 7; on Etsy since 2013; handmade by the owner. For example: Adventure Awaits graphic shirtSmall / family-ownedSold on Etsy $$Adventure Awaits graphic shirt, $15–––✕✕✕
Kyte Baby TopsBamboo rayon. For example: Toddler Basic Tee in ChamomileNational brand / DTCBamboo viscoseOEKO-TEX certified $$Toddler Basic Tee in Chamomile$2297% Rayon made from Bamboo, 3%…12-18 months, 18-24 months✕✓✕
Levi's TopsFor example: Logo T-shirt Baby 12-24mBig store / mass market $$Logo T-shirt Baby 12-24m–––???
Little Bipsy TopsFor example: Bamboo Tee - CreamNational brand / DTC $$Bamboo Tee - Cream$2292% Viscose | 8% Spandex0-3M, 3-6M, 6-12M, 12-18M, 18-24M…✕✕✕
Little Green Radicals TopsOrganic, Fairtrade cotton. For example: Autumn Rainbow Striped Long Sleeve T-ShirtBoutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $$Autumn Rainbow Striped Long Sleeve T-Shirt$32.40100% Organic & Fairtrade Interlock…09-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m✓✕✓
LittleBirdSpot TopsEtsy shop; Brooklyn, New York; on Etsy since 2020; hand-dyed tie-dye. For example: Baby Tie Dye T-Shirt, 6-12 monthsSmall / family-ownedSold on EtsyOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Baby Tie Dye T-Shirt, 6-12 months, $34–100% cotton, some organic cotton…Preemie, Newborn, 0-6 months, 0-9…✓✕✕
Lovedbaby TopsGOTS organic cotton. For example: Organic L/Sleeve Shirt (White)National brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified $$Organic L/Sleeve Shirt (White)$25GOTS certified 100% organic cotton0-3m, 3-6m, 6-9m, 9-12m✓✓✓
Mabel + Honey TopsFor example: Sawyer Short Sleeve TopBoutique / indie $$Sawyer Short Sleeve Top$44100% Cotton12M through 24M✕✕✕
Mayoral TopsFor example: Baby Graphic T-ShirtPremium / European $$Baby Graphic T-Shirt$20.9995% Cotton, 5% ElastaneNewborn 0 to 18 months; Baby 0-36…✕✕✕
MemiBaby TopsEtsy shop; Fayetteville, Arkansas; on Etsy since 2021. For example: Babydoll Top with embroidered Peter Pan collarSmall / family-ownedSold on Etsy $Babydoll Top with embroidered Peter Pan…–––✕✕✕
Mini Boden TopsFor example: Long Sleeve Appliqué T-ShirtNational brand / DTC $$Long Sleeve Appliqué T-Shirt$29Main: 100% cotton3-6m, 6-9m, 9-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m???
Mini Rodini TopsFor example: Dog Long Sleeve T-ShirtBoutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $$$Dog Long Sleeve T-Shirt$38100% Organic Cotton56/62, 68/74, 80/86, 92/98✓✕✓
Molo TopsFor example: Eloy T-shirtPremium / European $$$Eloy T-shirt$60Main Fabric: 95% Cotton Organic/…56, 62, 68, 74, 80, 86, 92, 98…✕✕✕
Monica + Andy TopsGOTS organic. For example: Hello Baby TopNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $$Hello Baby Top$16heather fabric 100% organic…preemie, newborn, 0-3m, 3-6m…✓✕✓
Nature Baby TopsOrganic cotton and merino. For example: Long Sleeve River TeeBoutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Long Sleeve River Tee$24100% organic cotton rib6-12M, 1Y, 2Y✓✕✕
Old Navy TopsFor example: French Terry Crew-Neck Graphic Sweatshirt for BabyBig store / mass market $French Terry Crew-Neck Graphic Sweatshirt for…$16.9975% cotton, 25% recycled polyester0-3 M, 3-6 M, 6-12 M, 12-18 M…✕✕✕
OshKosh B'gosh TopsFor example: OshKosh Originals Graphic TeeBig store / mass market $OshKosh Originals Graphic Tee–––???
Petit Bateau TopsFor example: Baby girl ls stripe topPremium / EuropeanOEKO-TEX certified $$$Baby girl ls stripe top$48100 % COTON6M, 12M, 18M, 24M, 36M✕✓✕
Pink Chicken TopsFor example: Baby Boys Jack ShirtBoutique / indieBamboo viscose $$Baby Boys Jack Shirt$54100% cotton cambric3/6M, 6/12M, 12/18M, 18/24M✕✕✕
Primary TopsSolid colors, no logos. For example: Baby short sleeve teeNational brand / DTCOrganic fabric (brand says)GOTS certified $Baby short sleeve tee$12.50100% cotton jersey3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 18-24✓✕✓
Quincy Mae TopsOrganic knitwear. For example: Baby girl topsBoutique / indieBamboo viscoseOrganic fabric (brand says) $$Baby girl tops–Brand names certified organic…NB and 0-3M through 18-24M, plus…✓✕✕
Ralph Lauren TopsFor example: Baby boy polo shirtsPremium / European $$$Baby boy polo shirts––Baby Boy, Baby Girl and Baby…✕✕✕
Rylee + Cru TopsFor example: Baby TeeBoutique / indie $$Baby Tee––NB, 0-3M, 3-6M, 6-12M, 12-18M…✕✕✕
smallbutmightytees TopsFor example: save the planet organic cotton baby teeSmall / family-ownedSold on EtsyOrganic fabric (brand says) $$save the planet organic cotton baby tee, $22–Organic cotton–✓✕✕
Stella McCartney Kids TopsFor example: Hearts T- ShirtPremium / EuropeanOrganic fabric (brand says) $$$Hearts T- Shirt$74100% Cotton3M, 6M, 9M, 12M, 18M, 24M, 36M✓✕✕
SunnyBabyCo TopsEtsy shop; Canada; 26; on Etsy since 2023; hand-embroidered. For example: Personalized Baby Bubble T-shirtSmall / family-ownedSold on Etsy $Personalized Baby Bubble T-shirt, $14.28–Knit cotton and wool–✕✕✕
Tea Collection TopsFor example: Colorblock Fox Graphic TeeNational brand / DTC $$Colorblock Fox Graphic Tee$32100% Cotton Jersey3-6M, 6-9M, 9-12M, 12-18M, 18-24M✕✕✕
The Beaufort Bonnet Company TopsSouthern classic. For example: Long Sleeve Carter CrewneckBoutique / indie $$Long Sleeve Carter Crewneck$44100% Pima Cotton Knit0/6m, 6/12m, 12/18m, 18/24✕✕✕
The Children's Place TopsFor example: Baby girl topsBig store / mass market $Baby girl tops–––✕✕✕
The Simple Folk TopsOrganic; site is .co, not .com. For example: The Boxy Tee BabyBoutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says)OEKO-TEX certifiedGOTS certified $$The Boxy Tee Baby$24100% organic cotton0-3 months to 18-24 months✓✓✓
Tommy Hilfiger TopsFor example: Babies' Tommy Logo T-ShirtNational brand / DTC $$Babies' Tommy Logo T-Shirt––0-3M, 3-6M, 6-9M, 12M, 18M, 24M✕✕✕
Under the Nile TopsEgyptian organic cotton. For example: T-shirt - Boys - DinoBoutique / indieOrganic fabric (brand says) $$T-shirt - Boys - Dino$15100% organic Egyptian cotton12-18M, 18-24M✓✕✕
Uniqlo TopsFor example: Baby AIRism Cotton T-ShirtBig store / mass market $Baby AIRism Cotton T-Shirt–Bodysuits: 100% cotton50cm = 0-2 Months; 60cm = 3-5…✕✕✕
Wonder Nation TopsFor example: Baby Girls Crewneck Tee, 0/3M-24MBig store / mass market $Baby Girls Crewneck Tee, 0/3M-24M–100% Cotton (pajama set)Preemie, 0M to 24M, 0/3M to 24M…✕✕✕
Zara TopsFor example: Baby t-shirtsBig store / mass market $Baby t-shirts–Named in product titles: cashmere…0 - 18 Months; Newborn 0 - 9…✕✕✕

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.

  • Burt's Bees BabyvsOld NavyWoodland Graphic Girls Tee$14.95vsFrench Terry Crew-Neck Graphic Sweatshirt for Baby$16.99Burt's Bees Baby's example lists for $2.04 less.Burt's Bees BabyOld NavyBudget-friendly
  • babyGapvsBailey BoysBaby & Toddler Pique Polo Shirt$19.95vsWhite Knit - Unisex Turtle Neck$28babyGap's example lists for $8.05 less.babyGapBailey BoysMid-range
  • Bobo ChosesvsBurberryBobo Choses Embossed stripes T-shirt$58vsCheck Trim Cotton T-shirt$195Bobo Choses's example lists for $137 less.Bobo ChosesBurberrySplurge

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. Wide or envelope necks are easier over a baby's head.
  2. Longer hems stay tucked over a diaper.
  3. Sizes vary by brand. Many brands size by weight and height, not age. See each brand's sizes

How many tops 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

tap a card to see the brands

35 of the 60 brands name the fiber on the example's page. Sorted by their own wording. A to Z, never ranked.

2Viscose or rayon from bambooStated as viscose or rayon made from bamboo.
14Organic cottonThe fiber list says organic cotton.
4Cotton with stretch or a blendCotton mixed with spandex, elastane or polyester.
13CottonStated 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.13 of the 45 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.Snaps and buttons all appear among the examples here.
  • What's in the pack.1 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+
babyGap6–9 to 2T+
Bailey Boys0–3 to 18–24
Bobo Choses0–3 to 18–24
BonpointNB to 2T+
Burberry3–69–12 to 12–18
Burt's Bees Baby0–3 to 2T+
Carter'sPreemie to 18–24
Colored Organics6–9 to 2T+
Frugi0–3 to 18–24
Gerber Childrenswear9–12 to 12–182T+
Gymboree0–3
Hope & Henry3–6 to 18–24
Huxbaby6–9 to 9–12
JacadiNB to 2T+
Jamie KayNB to 9–122T+
Janie and Jack6–9 to 2T+
JoJo Maman Bébé0–312–18
Kickee Pants6–9 to 18–24
Kissy KissyPreemie to 3–6
Konges Sløjd6–9 to 12–18
Kyte Baby12–18 to 18–24
Little Bipsy0–3 to 2T+
Little Green Radicals9–12 to 18–24
LittleBirdSpotPreemie to 9–12
Lovedbaby0–3 to 9–12
Mabel + Honey9–1218–24
MayoralNB to 2T+
Mini Boden3–6 to 18–24
Monica + AndyPreemie to 9–12
Nature Baby6–9 to 9–122T+
Old Navy0–3 to 18–24
Petit Bateau3–69–12 to 18–24
Pink Chicken3–6 to 18–24
Quincy MaeNB to 2T+
Ralph LaurenNB to 18–24
Rylee + CruNB to 2T+
Stella McCartney Kids0–3 to 18–24
Tea Collection3–6 to 18–24
The Beaufort Bonnet Company0–3 to 12–18
The Simple Folk0–318–24
Tommy Hilfiger0–3 to 18–24
Under the Nile12–18 to 18–24
Uniqlo0–3 to 9–12
Wonder NationPreemie0–3 to 2T+
ZaraNB to 12–18
Ask the meadow

Questions about tops

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

What is a baby top?

Tops are T-shirts, long-sleeve tees and shirts with no snaps at the bottom. Side-snap and kimono tops wrap around the body and fasten at the side. Side-snap tops go on without pulling anything over the head.

What is the difference between tops and bodysuits?

A bodysuit snaps under the diaper, so it stays tucked in. A bodysuit is a one-piece top that snaps closed between the legs, so it stays tucked over the diaper.

Which brands make organic tops?

23 of the 60 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 tops come in?

It depends on the brand. 48 of the 60 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.

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.

What does OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 mean on a label?

It means the item, or its materials, was tested for a list of harmful substances under that program. We show it only when the maker lists the certificate.

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

Finish the outfit

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