15 of the best Christmas jumpers for children
Reindeer, penguins, Santa Claus and one merry sloth - our pick of the most festive high street and supermarket jumpers starting at £8
Love 'em or hate 'em, there's no getting away from Christmas jumpers this year - or any year. Most nurseries and schools celebrate the annual charity Christmas jumper day, but it's also become a lot more acceptable to wear an array of Christmas jumpers throughout December as a way of celebrating the festive season.
So we've rounded up the best Christmas jumpers for children from the high street and the supermarkets – with prices starting at just £8.
And, if you're not sure you want to splash out on a new item, scroll down for details of how to make your own!
For more Christmas day treats we've also chosen our pick of the best Christmas pyjamas, outfits and crackers for the family. If you want some festive fun before the big day, take a look at our roundup of the best family Christmas breaks and experiences.
Here's our pick of the best Christmas jumpers for kids...
1. Red Reindeer Knitted Christmas Jumper, £10
Size: 5-16 years | Fabric: 50% Acrylic 50% Polyester
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From Asda George's kids clothing range, we have a cool reindeer motif on the front of this jumper with slogans 'xmas vibes' and 'hyped 4 xmas' printed along the sleeves. The bold red and reindeer are instantly recognisable features of a classic Christmas jumper but the illustrations definitely set it apart!
With sizes starting from age 5 this would make a great choice for older kids.
Available from: Asda
2. H&M Christmas-Motif Jumper, £14.99
Size: 1 1/2 - 6 years | Fabric: 100% cotton
This fun design from H&M features Mr. Snowman playing in the snow. The forest green colour is right on track for a festive colour palette, and the soft-brushed fabric inside makes this super comfortable as well, so you won't have to worry about your child wearing an itchy jumper!
Sizes start from 1 1/2 making it a good choice for younger children, and it goes up to age 6. Consider this one if you're looking for more of a stylish Christmas jumper.
Available from: H&M
3. JoJo Maman Bebe Penguin Fair Isle Jumper, £25
Size: 0-6 years | Fabric: Cashmere mix
We love this traditional Fair Isle pattern that never goes out of style. Made from a soft cashmere mix fabric, you're bound to have your child feeling warm and cosy in this jumper. What's more appealing is, if you wanted to match with your child on Christmas day, they even do an adult maternity version in the same print!
This would work well as part of a cute little outfit for babies as it's available in sizes from newborn, and sizes go up to age 6 should you want to get all your young kids wearing the same jumper too.
Available from: JoJo Maman Bebe
4. H&M Textured Knit Jumper, £9.99
Size: 2-8 years | Fabric: 100% cotton
This jumper is a lovely option if you still want the Christmas feel, but at the same time want something more on the subtle side. There are lots of different colours to choose from, but the festive red is our top choice. The jumper comes with little pom-poms all over it and is made with soft textured knit cotton.
A stylish alternative to the traditional Christmas jumpers, opt for this one if you wanted to err on the side of caution and stay away from the loud and bright ones this year!
Available from: H&M
5. Little Hand Christmas Sweatshirt, from £10.99
Size: 1-7 years | Fabric: 100% cotton
You can't go wrong with a Rudolph-themed Christmas jumper. This one is a bestseller on Amazon where customers praise the soft, cotton material as well as the cute design.
It comes in a decent range of sizes so you're bound to find one for your child this Christmas.
Available from: Amazon
6. Marks & Spencer Reindeer Knitted Jumper, £12
Size: 0-3 years | Fabric: 68% acrylic, 29% polyester and 3% elastane (exclusive of trimmings)
As well as the knitted reindeer motif, we love the 3D details on this Christmas jumper including Rudolph's pom-pom red nose. For your convenience when getting the kids dressed, there are mock-wood buttons that go along the side for easy access and to prevent tears!
This adorable jumper can be worn right from newborn age which would be a brilliant idea to make a debut on your child's first Christmas!
Available from: Marks & Spencer
7. Tu Christmas Navy Snowman Scene Jumper, from £11
Size: 1-7 years | Fabric: 70% Acrylic, 19% Polyamide, 6% Polyester, 5% Wool
A Christmas jumper that's intricately stitched to make a lovely snowy, festive scene. The jumper is also made with wool for extra cosiness and warmth during a cold December. This jumper encapsulates what a Christmas jumper essentially needs to have - lots of snow, colours and fun!
With the affordable price too, this jumper is a great choice for your child this festive season.
Available from: Tu at Sainsbury's
8. Magical Christmas Kids Personalised Christmas Jumper, £27
Size: 6 months - 14 years | Fabric: 60% cotton and 40% polyster
Make wearing a Christmas jumper extra special by personalising it with your child's name - a lovely gift to give ahead of Christmas day! With this option you have free will to choose the sweatshirt colour, print/text colour and have up to 255 characters to make this jumper special with your own message.
This option will be good for your younger children but also older children, right up to your teenagers. It's a brilliant choice to include your teens and get everyone into the Christmas spirit.
Available from: Not On The High Street
9. John Lewis Kids' Sequin Yoke Jumper, from £20
Size: 3-14 years | Fabric: 68% acrylic, 28% nylon, 4% elastane
For a jumper that will last beyond Christmas day, take a look at this design from John Lewis. It's made from cotton with a sparkly motif along the neckline. It's another brilliant choice if you're not so keen on the traditional Christmas jumpers, offering a more subtle and unconventional royal blue that would also work for birthday parties throughout the year.
Your child will no doubt be warm and snuggly in this jumper and it caters to a range of sizes extending right up to teenage years.
Available from: John Lewis
10. Next Christmas Jumper, from £22
Size: 3-16 years | Fabric: 52% polyester, 36% acrylic, 9% nylon, 2% elastane, 1% metallised fibre
Next offers a great way to get into the festive spirit with this classic reindeer-themed jumper, with fluffy and sparkly details plus little pom-poms. This jumper also comes in a variety of colours and there are more Christmas-inspired designs so you are spoilt for choice.
With the decent price and product quality too, this jumper will certainly last for more Christmases to come.
Available from: Next
11. H&M Jacquard-Knit Christmas Jumper, £9.99
Size: 1 1/2 - 10 years | Fabric: Acrylic 100%
A lovely soft jacquard knit jumper with classic festive patterns on it, this is a classic Christmas jumper with a twist: Dinosaurs! Look no further if you're wanting something that's not too bright and shiny for your children this Christmas, with something a bit more unusual than reindeers and santas.
At an affordable price of £9.99 you can't go wrong with this option, and you can guarantee your child will be warm and comfortable in it.
Available from: H&M
12. Star Wars The Mandalorian Christmas Jumper, from £20
Size: 5-13 years
This 'Baby Yoda' festive jumper is perfect for your little Mandalorian fans – a great present to gift alongside other Mandalorian toys and merchandise on Christmas day. It comes in a decent range of sizes so you're bound to find one right on time for your child this festive season.
Available from: Amazon
13. Next Grey Matching Family Kids Fairisle Pattern Christmas Jumper, from £14
Size: 3 months-16 years | Fabric: 81% Cotton, 19% Acrylic
Featuring the traditional fairisle pattern, this Christmas jumper comes in a lovely grey, neutral colour which is brilliant for the whole family as you can get matching jumpers in adult sizes too! This would make a lovely outfit to wear together for your Christmas family portraits.
The children's sizes are pretty broad so no one will be left out and the neutral colours means you can wear it again next Christmas without worrying about going out of style.
Available from: Next
14. Boden Christmas Logo Jumper, from £32
Size: 3 months - 4 years | Fabric: 45% polyamide 30% cotton 25% wool
Although on the pricier side, this adorable jumper features friendly creatures driving home with their colourful decorated tree. With buttons along the side, this makes it easy for your child to get in and out of the jumper plus the wool elements will ensure your child is nice and warm wearing it.
With sizes starting from 3 months, this lovely jumper can be worn from a young age - another cute winter outfit sorted for your Christmas family functions.
Available from: Boden
15. Matalan Girls Cream Christmas Tree Jumper, from £8
Size: 4-7 years | Fabric: Main 70% Polyester 15% Viscose 15% Cotton Rib 63% Polyester 33% Viscose 4% Elastane
Completely different to the usual red or brightly coloured festive jumpers, this gorgeous jumper has a simple but stylish tree design on the front. Another one if you wanted something subtle and understated, this would no doubt make a great Christmas jumper but can equally be worn beyond. A brilliant choice for your child if they're a bit older.
Available from: Matalan
Make your own!
Of course, you don't need to go out and buy a Christmas jumper. You can make one of your own!
All you need is:
- An old jumper
- Christmas ornaments
- Felt
- Glue
- Tinsel
Let your imagination run wild!
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Janet is a Digital Journalist for MadeForMums and mother to a boy and girl both under 4. With a keen eye and passion for creating online media content, she enjoys sharing her own journey of motherhood, and providing encouragement for new mums.
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