Present for baby perhaps a little poem? (7)
I believe the answer is:
layette
'present for baby' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.
'perhaps a little poem?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'perhaps' could be 'y' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'y' is found within the answer.
'a' is within the answer.
'little' could be 'l' (abbreviation for little) and 'l' is located in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for layette that I've seen before include "Outfit for a new baby" , "Baby clothes and accessories" , "First outfit" , "Complete set of clothing for a baby" , "all ready for baby?" .)