Baba Fishees S/Sleeve Onesie

0-3 Months. Made from 95% cotton and 5% lycra, it feels gentle against delicate skin and has a comfy stretch that moves with your little one. Light and breathable for warmer days and perfect for layering when it’s cooler.

A Short-Sleeve Cotton Baby Vest from Cape Town

This classic short-sleeve onesie, or baby vest as many South African parents call it, is an everyday staple for warm days and easy layering. Envelope shoulders stretch wide for easy dressing, and press studs at the bottom make nappy changes quick and fuss-free.

Sarah Hubbard started Baba Fishees in a spare bedroom in October 2018, and the brand is now based in Salt River, Cape Town. It commissions and prints its own African-inspired fabrics and works with local South African knitting mills that have decades of experience with cotton.

Choose Your Print

• Giraffe - giraffes among palm trees and leafy plants in soft, modern colours on a crisp white background
• Okapi - okapi, elephants, rhinos, lions and crocodiles in gentle earthy tones on a crisp white background

Why You'll Love It

• Soft 95% cotton and 5% lycra with a comfy stretch for wriggly, growing babies
• Light and breathable for warm days, and easy to layer under a jersey when it cools down
• Short sleeves, envelope shoulders and press studs for easy dressing and quick changes
• Playful safari prints that match the Baba Fishees bib and beanie
• Machine wash in cold water

A Thoughtful Gift for a New Arrival

Browse our baby collection for more gifts for little ones, or explore the full Baba Fishees range to find the matching bib and beanie in the same print for a little gift set. A soft cotton baby vest is something parents reach for every day, which makes it a practical, much-loved baby shower gift or a sweet present when you first meet a newborn.