Children sure do have their quirks.  “He’s so…unique”, we say, when we find our two-year old sitting on the dog bed, wearing a brassiere as an eyepatch, licking a bongo drum.  While this individuality certainly makes life much more interesting, it can mean the process of selecting the right size clothing and accessories takes a little more time.  That’s why we’ve put together a Babiators sizing guide, to help you find the perfect size sunglasses for your little adventurers!

How do you choose the right size Babiators quickly?

The basic rule of thumb for selecting the right-size Babiators relates to age.  Generally speaking, little adventurers from 0-2 will usually fit the Junior size, and the Classic size suits most children aged 3-5.  Of course, those aged 6 upwards aren’t forgotten either.  The Aces range is the pick for youth sunglasses.

However, as we all know, sometimes our children don’t slot so easily into prescribed categories.

What if my child doesn’t fit the mould?

There are many children whose face shape may mean that they need the next size up.

One example of such a child is our little helper below, a two-year old who is just on the cusp between the Junior and Classic sizes.  We set out to determine the best children’s sunglasses for him.

In the first photo, handsome is wearing white Junior Aviators.  There are a few key signs that show us he is ready to graduate from Junior Babiators to Classic Babiators.

As the arrows in the first photo (top view) show, the arms of the sunglasses stretch out due to the width of his face.  This causes the sunglasses to begin to slide down the nose.  In the side photo, the arrow shows the arm of the sunglasses bending before the ear, instead of over the ear.

The next series of photos feature our international male model wearing grey Classic Babiators, a better fit for him.

In the first (top view) photo, as the arrows show, the arms of the sunglasses are parallel, and even tilted in a little.  This means the sunglasses fit more snugly against his face.  In the side photo, the arms of the sunglasses bend over the ear, creating a more secure fit.

Measurements for the Babiators range

There are two main measurements that are most useful in determining what the correct size sunglasses for you child will be.  These are the width of the front frame, and the length of the arms of the sunglasses.

Reading for some number-crunching?  Listed below are the dimensions of each of the sunglasses in our range:

Babiators Sizing

JUNIOR AGES 0-2	CLASSIC AGES 3-5	ACES AGES 6 & UP
Junior Babiators sunglasses fit most babies 6 months to 2 years. Babiators are made of a soft material that is comfortable and lightweight. They are designed to fit kids’ faces and don’t pinch the temples or nose. Fit will vary by child depending on head size. If you’re between sizes, we recommend ordering your child’s sunglasses a size up.	Classic Babiators sunglasses fit most children 3 to 5 years. Babiators are made of a soft material that is comfortable and lightweight. They are designed to fit kids’ faces and don’t pinch the temples or nose. Fit will vary by child depending on head size. If you’re between sizes, we recommend ordering your child’s sunglasses a size up.	Aces sunglasses fit most school age children 6 years and up. Aces are made of a soft material that is comfortable and lightweight. They are designed to fit kids’ faces and don’t pinch the temples or nose. Fit will vary by child depending on head size.
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To be absolutely certain, you can always pop into one of our stockists, and help your child try on the different sizes in store.

When in doubt, always choose the next size up.  After all, it is worth choosing your Babiators with care, as the durability of their design means that your child will be able to enjoy their sunnies for a long time to come.

Show us your Babiators sizing!

To help other parents find the right-sized sunglasses for their kids, #mybabiatorsize on Instagram.

Firstly, post a photo of your child wearing their Babiators, one from the front and one from from the top.  Make sure you also include the age of your child in the caption, along with the hashtag #mybabiatorsize.

Thank you so much! And happy posting!