diff --git a/packages/cfpb-design-system/src/base/base.scss b/packages/cfpb-design-system/src/base/base.scss
index 5151864d9..c51b3c90c 100644
--- a/packages/cfpb-design-system/src/base/base.scss
+++ b/packages/cfpb-design-system/src/base/base.scss
@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ input[type='date'] {
   display: revert;
   min-width: 100px;
   min-height: 36px;
+  padding-top: 0;
+  padding-bottom: 0;
 
   &.a-text-input--full {
     min-width: 100%;