Babiators and OLIVIO&CO both make sunglasses designed for children, with 100% UV protection and flexible frames. If you're choosing between them for a baby, toddler or school-age child, the differences are in the details: age sizing, frame measurements, lens type, materials, what comes in the box and how each brand handles losses and breakages. Here's a side-by-side comparison using each brand's published information.
Information checked on each brand's US website on October 22, 2026. Products change, so check the brand's site before buying.
At a glance
| OLIVIO&CO | Babiators | |
|---|---|---|
| Age sizes | 0–3, 3–5, 3–7, 7–12 | 0–2, 3–5, 6+ (6–10) |
| Polarized lenses | Standard on every everyday pair; sport frames are non-polarized by design | Polarized and non-polarized versions |
| UV protection | UV400, 100% UVA/UVB | UV400, 100% UVA/UVB |
| Lens material | Category 3 TAC | Described as impact- and shatter-resistant; material not named |
| Frame material | TPEE (0–3); TR90 (3–12) | Described as flexible rubber; material not named |
| Hinges | Stainless steel spring hinges (3–12) | Not stated |
| Weight | 12–23 g (0.42–0.81 oz), listed on each product page | Not published |
| In the box | Carry case, rPET microfibre cleaning cloth, eco-friendly packaging | Microfiber storage bag that doubles as a cleaning cloth; case and straps sold separately |
| Cover | 13-month warranty, 30-day returns and easy exchanges | Lost & Found Guarantee: one free replacement if lost or broken within a year (registration within 30 days; customer pays shipping) |
Frame sizes below are written as lens width – bridge width – temple length, in millimetres.
Babies and toddlers (under 3)
| OLIVIO&CO Toddler & Baby | Babiators 0–2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age range | 0–3 years | Most babies from about 6 months to 2 years |
| Frame size | 38 – 16 – 109 mm | Navigator: 42 – 15 – 117 mm |
| Weight | 15 g (0.53 oz) | Not published |
| Frame | Soft, flexible TPEE | Flexible rubber |
| Lenses | Polarized, UV400 | Non-polarized or polarized, UV400 |
| Shapes | Round, oval | Navigator, Aviator, Keyhole, Hearts, Cat-Eye, Flower, Euro Round |
What the numbers show:
- OLIVIO&CO's baby frame is smaller overall: a 38 mm lens and 109 mm temples, compared with 42 mm and 117 mm for the Babiators 0–2 Navigator. A more compact frame suits the smallest faces, including young babies.
- The bridge is a touch wider (16 mm vs 15 mm), to sit on a baby's flat, wide nose bridge.
- At 15 g (0.53 oz), it's light enough for long stroller walks and park days.
Both brands use soft frames that bend rather than break, which matters most at this age, when sunglasses get chewed, dropped and sat on. OLIVIO&CO's baby size runs to 3 years, covering the toddler stage before kids move into a 3–5 frame, and every baby pair is polarized. Babiators offers both polarized and non-polarized lenses and many more shapes. For babies under six months, shade comes first; see Can I put sunglasses on my 3-month-old?
Kids (3–12)
| Age | Babiators | OLIVIO&CO |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 | Keyhole: 41 – 18 – 126 mm | Kids Round / Oval (XS): 39 – 18 – 124 mm, 16 g (0.56 oz) |
| 3–7 | – | Kids Round / Oval (S): 43 – 19 – 130 mm, 18 g (0.64 oz) Kids Square-D: 44 – 19 – 128 mm, 12 g (0.42 oz) |
| 6–10 | 6+ Keyhole: 42 – 19 – 132 mm | – |
| 7–12 | – | Youth Square-D (M): 48 – 20 – 139 mm, 23 g (0.81 oz) |
What the numbers show:
- Preschool sizes are very close. Both have an 18 mm bridge. OLIVIO&CO's 3–5 frame is slightly smaller (39 mm lens and 124 mm temples vs 41 mm and 126 mm), aimed at the smallest preschool faces.
- School-age sizes overlap. Babiators' 6+ Keyhole (42 – 19 – 132) sits close to OLIVIO&CO's 3–7 (43 – 19 – 130).
- Older kids get a bigger step with OLIVIO&CO. Babiators' largest size is described as fitting about 6 to 10. OLIVIO&CO's Youth size (48 – 20 – 139 mm) is made for 7–12, before teens move up to adult frames.
- Weight is published. OLIVIO&CO kids' frames weigh 12–23 g (0.42–0.81 oz) depending on style and size.
For kids, OLIVIO&CO frames are flexible TR90 with stainless steel spring hinges, which give a little at the sides as children pull them on and off. Babiators describes its frames as soft, flexible rubber.
Babiators' measurements are from its size guide for the styles shown; other Babiators shapes may measure differently.
Lenses and safety standards
Both brands block 100% of UVA and UVB (UV400). The main difference is polarization. Every OLIVIO&CO everyday pair has polarized Category 3 TAC lenses, which cut glare from water, sand and pavement; our sport sunglasses use impact-resistant, non-polarized polycarbonate lenses on purpose, for true vision during active play. Babiators sells many styles in both polarized and non-polarized versions, and describes its lenses as impact- and shatter-resistant.
OLIVIO&CO sunglasses meet ANSI Z80.3, the US standard for nonprescription sunglasses, and EN ISO 12312-1, the international standard used in Europe.
What comes in the box
- OLIVIO&CO: portable carry case, rPET microfiber cleaning cloth and eco-friendly packaging. Strap sets for ages 3+ are available separately.
- Babiators: microfiber storage bag that doubles as a cleaning cloth. A travel case and fabric straps are sold separately.
Guarantee and returns
Babiators' Lost & Found Guarantee replaces a lost or broken pair once within a year of purchase, if registered within 30 days; the customer pays shipping. OLIVIO&CO includes a 13-month warranty, 30-day returns and easy exchanges.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Babiators if you want a choice of non-polarized lenses, a novelty shape like hearts or flowers, or cover for a lost pair.
- Choose OLIVIO&CO if you want polarized lenses on every everyday pair, a carry case in the box, a compact 15 g (0.53 oz) baby frame that runs to 3 years, published frame weights, or a Youth size for 7–12.
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- Toddler & baby (0–3)
- Toddler & Baby Round – Shark White
- Kids Round Polarized (3–5 / 3–7) – Squid Black
- Kids Square-D Polarized (3–7) – Squid Black
- Youth Square-D Polarized (7–12) – Squid Black
Babiators is a trademark of its respective owner. OLIVIO&CO is not affiliated with Babiators. Competitor information is taken from babiators.com on October 22, 2026.