The Ultimate Buyers Guide to Baby Rompers

What is a baby romper?

A baby romper is a one-piece item of clothing, with buttons or fasteners between the legs to allow for easy nappy changes. Rompers are a popular choice of clothing for babies due to their comfort, ease of accessibility for changing nappies, and they allow a full range of movement for crawling.

Our traditional baby rompers are hand smocked and embroidered for a luxury style, whilst maintaining the comfort required from a romper.

Why are rompers good for babies?

As well as being very comfortable, the fact that rompers are a single piece of clothing means that active and wriggly babies are less likely to escape from their clothes when wearing one.

Fasteners on rompers also mean they are easy to put on and take off for nappy changes.

All our rompers are 100% fine cotton and machine washable at 30 degrees, which any parent will see as an essential component for a newborn’s wardrobe and the many daily changes!

How to put on a baby romper

When putting a romper on your baby, there are a couple of different options, bottom-to-top, or top-to-bottom. We run through how to put on a baby romper in both ways below:

Bottom-to-top

1. Choose your romper and place it the correct way round as it is to be worn.
2. Place your baby’s legs through the leg holes, one at a time.
3. Pull the romper up the body so you have enough material for the next step.
4. Find the collar and place this over your baby’s head.
5. Place your baby’s arms through the arm holes, one at a time.
6. Once the romper is fully on, fasten up the buttons between the legs to ensure the romper stays on and in place.

Top-to-bottom

1. Choose your romper and place it the correct way round as it is to be worn.
2. Place the collar of the romper over your baby’s head.
3. Find the romper sleeves and place your baby’s arms through the arm holes, one at a time.
4. Pull the romper down the body so you can easily finish putting the romper on.
5. Place your baby’s legs through the leg holes, one at a time.
6. Once the romper is fully on, fasten up the buttons between the legs to ensure the romper stays on and in place.

How should a baby romper fit?

If you’re in doubt about what size romper to choose for your child, or your baby is between sizes, it’s generally better to choose the size up. This ensures a comfortable fit and allows for room to grow. Or rompers are designed to look great if the legs gather around the knee or thigh, so they last through a couple of growth spurts!

Check out our baby romper size guide to help to decide which is the best sizing to fit your baby.

How to dress up a romper for a party or wedding

Our traditional baby rompers are hand smocked and embroidered to ensure they are suitable for any occasion, including dressing up your baby for a party or wedding. Not only perfect for party photos, our 100% fine cotton rompers will ensure that your baby is comfortable all day and give the best chance at a 0% meltdown ratio for that all important family get together.
If you’re looking for matching accessories, our Kissy Heart bib will keep rompers clean and our choice of cashmere or cotton boleros will ensure the party continues, whatever the weather.

When it comes to the perfect outfit for your little ones, you can’t go wrong with the baby romper. They can be dressed up for any occasion but remain a comfortable option for all of your baby’s mobility and rest needs, and, of course, they’re totally adorable no matter what style or pattern you pick.

When you’re ready to find the perfect baby romper for the next fun event or activity, PixieLane has you covered. We carry a growing catalog of cute clothes that babies and parents alike are sure to love.

The only question is, what look will you pick out first?

What’s the Difference Between a Romper and a Jumpsuit?

Jumpsuits and rompers are very similar and have many of the same benefits. While they’re often used interchangeably, there is one key difference between rompers and jumpsuits.

Both of them are single pieces where the top and the bottom are connected, but jumpsuits have long pants, and rompers have shorts, which means they’re ideal for the warmer weather.

Why Do Babies Wear Rompers?

What makes a romper the perfect piece for any baby wardrobe?

Here are a few of the reasons you’ll want to add a romper—or three—to the rotation.

Fewer Pieces of Clothing: One and Done

Busy parents already have a lot of decisions to make throughout the day, and it can be difficult to find a spare moment to mix and match the perfect outfit for your baby. The romper can help take some of the stress away.

It’s a one-and-done look that’s cute every time. It’s also a helpful option for day trips and diaper bags since you need to carry fewer pieces of clothing on the go.

Easy Layering

Rompers are perfect for those warm weather days, but it doesn’t have to end there. They typically have shorts and a t-shirt or strap top. That makes it easy to add cute sweaters, sweatshirts, or flannels, so the romper is perfect for many different indoor and outdoor events and activities.

Cute Styles

The romper may be a practical piece for any wardrobe, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy cute and fun styles. There are many different patterns and designs for baby rompers, so you can dress them up, match them to holidays and events, and give your baby a chic look without the stress.

Comfortable

Rompers are also a great option for kids since they’re incredibly comfortable. Not only are they available in many different materials, which means they’re breathable and great for hot days, but they also provide plenty of mobility and ease of movement. That means nothing will hold your busy baby back from the next great adventure.

Easy On and Off

If you’re on the go, rompers make a great go-to. They’re easy to get on and off, which means you don’t have to worry about accidents or food stains. Simply pop a few buttons and zippers, and you’ll have a cute new outfit on in a moment.

What Are the Cutest Baby Romper Styles?

When you’re ready to pick out the perfect new romper for your baby, you have lots of great patterns and design options to pick from.

Read about some of the cutest baby romper styles out there today.

Swirl Tie-Dye

Tie-dye is always a good option for babies. It’s a fun and funky style that works well for busy babies who like to get a little messy. It’s also available in plenty of cute colors, so you can pick the designs to match your baby’s favorite looks. It’s also easy to upgrade your baby’s swirl tie-dye style with fun accessories and cute shoes.

Leopard Print

Leopard print means your baby can look chic and bold while still staying comfortable. Leopard is a really fun print, and it’s easy to match leopard print patterns with neutrals and bright colors. It’s cute for any season and a great way to dress your baby up for those special events.

Tie-Dye Stars

Mix two lovely patterns when you pick up a tie-dye star design romper for your baby. It’s cute and festive and adds that little something special to the next park or party day with friends and family. The stars in shades of bright blacks and whites really stand out against the swirling bold colors of your favorite tie-dyes and photographs so well.

Ruffle Sleeves

Rompers are a really comfortable option for your baby, which makes them perfect for special events where you need a little more glitz and formality. That’s where cute ruffle sleeves can help. They’re fun and festive but still an outfit that your baby will enjoy wearing all day long.