In Australia, we tend to give baby clothes as first gifts. Cute, practical, and quickly outgrown.
In Korea, the traditional first gift is something a little different: handkerchiefs and soft cotton cloths. It might seem modest at first, but there’s real thought behind it.
The thinking behind the tradition
A newborn’s skin is five times thinner than an adult’s. Every touch matters. Korean families have long understood that the softest, most natural fabrics deserve to be closest to baby’s skin.
What to look for in a baby gift
- Material: 100% cotton, preferably with a soft brushed finish
- Size: Around 30×30cm — versatile enough for bibs, burp cloths, and gentle wipe-downs
- Pack of multiple: One is nice. Five or ten is genuinely useful
- Beautiful packaging: Because presentation matters
Meet Baby Jisoo
We started Baby Jisoo because we couldn’t find Korean-quality baby handkerchiefs in Australia. So we went straight to the source.
Every pack is sourced from South Korea and designed with the same attention to detail you’d find in any Seoul baby boutique.
Starting at $29.99 for a pack of 5. Shop on Amazon.