Pre-ordering your baby’s Christmas outfit is exciting—until you reach the size menu. A baby who fits one size today may need another by the time family photos, a visit with Santa, or Christmas Day arrives.
The best way to choose a baby Christmas outfit size is to shop for the date your baby will wear it. Work out your baby’s age at that event, check The Bella Bean’s size charts, and consider how their current clothes fit. The age on a size label is a starting point, not a promise of fit.
Start With the First Event on Your Calendar
Will your baby wear the outfit for photos in November, or is Christmas Day its first outing? Those few weeks can matter when babies are growing quickly.
Write down your baby’s age on the earliest date you need the outfit. If it’s intended for several celebrations, consider how it may fit at both the first and last event. A Christmas Red Tartan Bubble or Green Tartan Unisex Bubble can work for photos and family gatherings, provided the size is comfortable across your plans.
Compare the Size Chart With Clothes That Fit Now
Look at an outfit your baby currently wears comfortably, especially one with a similar shape. Then compare it with the size chart linked on the product page. If your baby is already close to outgrowing their current size, take that into account when choosing a Christmas pre-order.
Pay attention to length as well as width. For one-piece styles such as the Baby’s First Christmas Romper, Christmas Smocked Nutcracker Romper, Boys Red Striped Gingerbread Romper, and Christmas Gingerbread Romper, think about whether there will be room through the torso and over a diaper when your baby sits or is held.
Think About the Outfit’s Shape
Different silhouettes give you different fit questions to consider:
- Bubbles: Check that there will be comfortable room around the legs and diaper area. The Christmas Santa Puppies Bib Bubble is a playful choice for photos and parties.
- Two-piece sets: Consider the fit of both the top and bottom. The Christmas Santa Baby 2-Piece Set offers a festive option for little ones in the sizes listed on its page.
- Swing sets: Check the top’s length and the fit of the coordinating bottom. Options include the Red Gingham Smocked Santa Swing Set, Christmas Teddy Bear Swing Set, Christmas Santa Teddy Bear Swing Set, and Unisex Nutcracker Swing Set.
- Zippy loungewear: Consider how the one-piece fits from shoulder to foot, particularly if your baby is long for their age. The Christmas Pink Nutcracker Zippy Loungewear is a cozy choice for Christmas morning.
For a softer holiday color palette, the Pink Christmas Scene Romper is another style to consider. Choose the silhouette you love, then use its size chart and your baby’s current fit to guide the size.
Should You Size Up?
There isn’t one rule that works for every baby. If your baby is between sizes or nearly outgrowing what they wear now, compare the next size’s measurements before ordering. If their current clothes have plenty of room and the event is soon, automatically sizing up could leave the outfit too loose.
For holiday photos, aim for a fit that allows your baby to sit, be held, and move comfortably. An outfit with a little room can be lovely; one that slips off the shoulder or bunches up throughout the session may need constant adjusting.
Check the Pre-Order Timing, Too
Sizing and timing go together. Many styles in The Bella Bean’s Christmas Pre-Order Collection list November shipping windows, but the details can vary by product. Check the individual listing against your earliest event before you order.
When your outfit arrives, try it on with the diaper and any tights or layers your baby will wear that day. You’ll have a clearer picture of the fit—and one less thing to think about when the celebration begins.
