Marie Gems has four Baby's First Christmas bodysuits, and all four cost $19.99 in newborn to 24 month sizes: a vintage Christmas design in five colors, a blue gingerbread boy design, a pink gingerbread girl design and a boy and girl twin design. Choose the baby first Christmas outfit by design and color, then by size.
I run Marie Gems, a shop in Wichita, Kansas, and each of these bodysuits is made to order and hand-finished in my shop. My Baby's First Christmas gift guide covers ornaments, blankets, keepsakes and photo ideas, and this post compares the four outfits side by side.
Which baby's first Christmas outfit should I choose?
Choose by design first: the teddy bear listing is the neutral pick, the boy and girl listings use blue and pink gingerbread artwork, and the twin listing has a matching boy and girl design. All four are $19.99 with a $24.99 compare-at price shown on each listing.
| Bodysuit | Design | Colors | Sizes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My First Christmas Baby Bodysuit Infant Bodysuit Outfit | Vintage teddy bear Christmas design, per the listing | Natural, Black, Gray, Light blue, Light pink | Newborn, 6, 12, 18, 24 months | $19.99 |
| My First Christmas Baby Boy Bodysuit Infant Bodysuit Outfit | Blue gingerbread Christmas design | Baby blue, Natural, Black, Gray | Newborn, 6, 12, 18, 24 months | $19.99 |
| Baby Girl First Christmas Bodysuit Infant Bodysuit Outfit | Pink gingerbread Christmas design | Black, Natural, Light pink, Gray | Newborn, 6, 12, 18, 24 months | $19.99 |
| First Christmas Twin Baby Bodysuit for Boy Infant Bodysuit Outfit | Matching boy and girl twin Christmas design | Baby blue, Black, Natural, Gray, Light pink | Newborn, 6, 12, 18, 24 months | $19.99 |
The teddy bear listing is the one place where the listing text and the main photo differ: the listing calls the design a vintage teddy bear Christmas design, and the photo shows a Santa-hatted figure in a wreath and sleigh with a large 1 and "My 1st Christmas" lettering. If the artwork matters to you, ask through the contact page before you order.
What colors and sizes can I order for a baby first Christmas outfit?
Every one of the four bodysuits comes in Natural, Black and Gray, and in five sizes: newborn, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months. The extra colors differ by listing: Light blue and Light pink on the teddy bear design, baby blue on the boy design, Light pink on the girl design, and baby blue and Light pink on the twin design. Every color comes in every size, which makes 25 variants for the teddy bear and twin listings and 20 for the boy and girl listings.
What size baby bodysuit should I order for a Christmas photo?
Order your baby's expected size around the holiday, and size up if your baby is between sizes. The girl listing puts it this way: "Check your baby's current size and expected size around the holiday, many parents size up slightly for a comfortable fit in December." The size chart image in the gallery of the teddy bear, boy and twin listings is for the Rabbit Skins 4400 infant bodysuit, which the boy and girl listings name, and it gives these numbers:
| Size | Baby weight | Bodysuit length |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 5 to 8 lbs | 10 3/4" |
| 6 months | 8 to 12 lbs | 11 3/4" |
| 12 months | 12 to 18 lbs | 12 3/4" |
| 18 months | 18 to 24 lbs | 13 3/4" |
| 24 months | 24 to 30 lbs | 14 3/4" |
The chart also says fits may vary by up to 1/2 inch and recommends sizing up for longer wear and comfort if your baby is between sizes.
Which first Christmas bodysuit is best for twins?
The twin listing is designed for boy and girl twins, and it is the only one of the four made as a matching pair design. Its full title is "First Christmas Twin Baby Bodysuit for Boy Infant Bodysuit Outfit," but its description says the bodysuits are for boy and girl twins celebrating their first Christmas together, and its photos show two gingerbread figures with "Our 1st Christmas" lettering. The listing answers the sizing question directly: "Can I order two different sizes for my twins? Yes, simply place a separate order or note the sizes needed for each twin in your order." Two bodysuits cost $39.98. If your twins are the same gender, the boy, girl or teddy bear listing also works, and two of any of them cost $39.98 as well.
Are these good baby shower and new parent gifts?
Yes, according to the listings. The teddy bear listing names baby's first Christmas, holiday photos and new-parent gifts, and its own question says it is "a classic, giftable keepsake for any baby celebrating their first Christmas." The boy and girl listings name holiday photo outfits and baby shower gifts, and the twin listing names twin baby showers, first Christmas photos and families welcoming twins. You can browse all four in my Baby's First Christmas Collection.
What do the four listings not say?
The four listings do not give washing instructions, a production time or a shipping time, and only the boy and girl listings name the bodysuit brand. They also do not say whether a name or date can be added. If you need an order date or a care answer, use the contact page before you buy.