Welcome Baby Layettes

CGMA celebrates the arrival of every new Coastie baby with a special gift package to help welcome your little one. The CGMA Welcome Baby Layette includes a thoughtful backpack filled with essential items like onesies, burp cloths, and a CGMA sippy cup—everything you need to start this exciting new chapter.

Three women with a cart full of baby layette packages

Amount

Welcome gift for baby!

Type of Assistance

Resource

Eligibility

Active Duty

Auxiliary

Civilian Employees

PHS Officers and Chaplains

Reserves

Retired Military Personnel

Surviving Spouses

Start with Your CGMA Rep

Start with your local CGMA Representative

There are more than 600 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representatives to help you.

How to Apply

Gather these documents:

Your Coast Guard ID

Apply directly online:

Who's Covered?

CGMA members expecting a new baby, adopted child, or stepchild, or with a baby under six months old.

Other ways to get a Layette

Active Duty members of any rank may receive a layette by attending an Air Force Aid Society’s “Bundles for Babies” class or a Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s “Budget for Babies” class.