In general, baby clothing is sized by age. Newborn clothing is marked as NB (for newborn), infant clothing is marked by month (for example, 0-3M) and toddler clothing is marked by age (for example, 2T for two-year-olds). But there are some hiccups with this convention. Ask any seasoned parent and they’ll probably tell you that their baby’s clothing didn’t perfectly match his or her age. Maybe they wore newborn clothing well into their third month or maybe they were already in 3-6M at 9 weeks old.

For this reason, it’s important that you’re paying close attention to other factors, primarily your baby’s height and weight. When purchasing new baby clothes after baby is born, reference the brand’s size chart and purchase the size that corresponds to baby’s height and weight rather than their age. The fact of the matter is that babies grow at their own pace, so you’ll get a much more accurate fit when you go off your bundle’s size and not their age.

You already know that a comfy, cozy baby is a happy baby, so finding the right fit is an important part of the process. Make sure that you pick baby clothes and Onesies® Bodysuits that are snug but not tight—especially around the neckline and leg openings—so that baby doesn’t get irritated throughout the day. When your bundle becomes mobile, it’s important that you pick clothes that don’t restrict their range of motion when they’re dancing, running and spinning in circles at the playground.

When you’re getting ready to welcome a new baby, determining how to stock the closet is a monumental task. Having a rough idea of how much of every size you need will help ensure that you’re not over- or understocked. It will also help you guide friends and family so they don’t shower you with too much of one size! Remember that there is simply no way to know exactly how quickly your baby will grow or how often he or she will need a change of clothes, so allow yourself to estimate rather than plan exact sizes.

During the early stages of baby’s life, she’s changing at a rapid pace. She’s also making messes more often. In the newborn and infant phases, make sure you have extra Onesies® Brand bodysuits and sleepers. We recommend having at least 15 Onesies® Brand bodysuits and seven sleepers on hand in each size if you do laundry once per week—that accounts for at least two outfits a day and one set of pajamas every night, which can be worn again without laundering if baby wakes up clean and dry.

Once your little one starts to walk, there’s a good chance she’ll have playdates, preschool and other events where you need more than just a couple of plain Onesies® Brand bodysuits and pajamas. Plus, as baby grows, there will be fewer messes and daily outfit changes, so you can begin to create a more varied wardrobe. Introduce toddler playwear once they start walking—three per week is good, but purchase based on how often baby will need to dress for playdates and outings.

Preemie to Toddler

Size	Weight	Height
Preemie	Up to 5 lbs. / Up to 2.3 kg	Up to 17 in. / Up to 43.2 cm
Newborn (NB)	5-8 Ibs. / 2.3-3.6 kg	17-21 in. / 43.2-53.3 cm
0-3M	8-12 Ibs. / 3.6-5.4 kg	21-24 in. / 53.3-61 cm
0-6M	Up to 16 Ibs. / Up to 7.3 kg	17-26 in. / 43.2-66 cm
3-6M	12-16 Ibs. / 5.4-7.3 kg	24-26 in. / 61-66 cm
6-9M	16-20 Ibs. / 7.3-9.1 kg	26-28 in. / 66-71.1 cm
12M	20-24 Ibs. / 9.1-10.9 kg	28-30 in. / 71.1-76.2 cm
18M	24-28 Ibs. / 10.9-12.7 kg	30-32 in. / 76.2-81.3 cm
24M / 2T	28-32 Ibs. / 12.7-14.5 kg	32-34 in. / 81.3-86.4 cm
3T	32-35 Ibs. / 14.5-15.9 kg	34-38 in. / 86.4-96.5 cm
4T	35-39 lbs. / 15.9-17.7 kg	38-40 in. / 96.5-101.6 cm
5T	39-43 lbs. / 17.7-19.5 kg	40-44 in. / 101.6-111.8 cm

Cotton Pajamas

Garments are designed to fit snug for child's safety.

Size	Weight	Height
6M	12-16 Ibs. / 5.4-7.3 kg	24-27 in. / 61-68.6 cm
12M	16-20 Ibs. / 7.3-9.1 kg	27-30 in. / 68.6-76.2 cm
18M	20-24 Ibs. / 9.1-10.9 kg	30-33 in. / 76.2-83.8 cm
24M / 2T	24-28 Ibs. / 10.9-12.7 kg	33-35 in. / 83.8-88.9 cm
3T	28-32 Ibs. / 12. 7-14.5 kg	35-39 in. / 88.9-99.1 cm
4T	32-36 Ibs. / 14.5-16.3 kg	39-42 in. / 99.1-106.7 cm
5T	36-42 Ibs. / 16.3-19.1 kg	42-44 in. / 106.7-111.8 cm

 At Gerber Childrenswear, we make it simple to size clothing based on baby’s size so you find perfectly fitting clothes at any age. Make sure to reference our size guide above for information on sleepwear, clothing and Onesies® Brand bodysuit sizing. If you aren’t sure which size will suit your baby, feel free to contact us and we’d be happy to assist you with sizing. 

LET'S GET SHOPPING

Children’s Clothing Sizes 101: Your Guide to Getting the Right Fit Every Time

Finding proper clothing sizes for children is a challenge every parent faces. This is because there is no universal children’s clothing size guide that manufacturers and retailers are required to follow, meaning you can’t rely on uniformity in sizing across brands. For busy parents trying to continually outfit ever-growing kiddos, this can lead to confusion and frustration.

These are the sizing categories you will typically see:

• Baby (Preemie, 0-24 months)
• Toddler (2T-6T)
• Little Kid (4-6X)
• Big Kid or Tween (7-16)
• Extended sizing (18-20)

Most baby clothing is sized by age in months, then further defined by weight and height. It’s important to take weight and height into consideration because the by-month sizing varies. For example, Carter’s 0-3 month clothing is for infants of 8-12 pounds and 21-24 inches, but Baby Gap brand 0-3 month sizing specifies 7-12 pounds and 18-23 inches. Refer to any brand’s baby clothes size chart to achieve the best fit.

The ‘T’ in sizes 2T-6T stands for “Toddler” and the number before it is an approximation of age. So, the average-sized two-year-old should fit into a 2T. However, this size overlaps with 24 months. The important thing to know here is that the T sizes are a slimmer fit than the infant by-month sizes like 24 months. 

To complicate things further, you may also see sizes without the ‘T.’ For instance, a 3 and a 3T are not the same size. The ‘T’ sizes tend to be several inches shorter, while also allowing more room for a diaper. 

Toddler clothes can be notoriously hard to correctly size, as brand fits vary greatly. For example, a Gymboree 2T is listed as 33-36 inches in height and 30-32 pounds. Osh Kosh, similarly, lists a 2T at 35-36 inches and 29-31 pounds. You would think these two brands will offer the same fit, but many parents will tell you Gymboree toddler clothing seem to run quite big.

The size chart used for Little Kid sizes is based on age, but height in inches and weight in pounds is also provided for reference. The Little Kid size chart is the same for boys and girls, but there are different size charts for each gender at the Big Kid/Tween sizes, starting at size 7.  

To ensure best fit, both boys and girls should be measured for height, hips, natural waist and inseam. Some retailers will offer sizing based on age, while others offer the standard XS-XL sizing, which typically translates to:

• XS – 4-5 years
• S – 6-7 years
• M – 8-9 years
• L – 10-11 years
• XL – 12-13 years

When it comes to fit for girls in the Big Kid/Tween size range, measurements are much more useful than age. Girls’ body proportions are so varied that some brands even specify Slim, Regular and Plus Size for girls’ clothes, with Plus often identified with a ½ added. Here’s an example of how they vary:

• 10 Slim – 24-inch waist
• 10 Regular – 26-inch waist
• 10 Plus (10 ½) – 29-inch waist

Some brands, such as Justice, use a mix of sizing. For example, Justice clothing may come in “Regular” sizes like 12, “Split” Sizes like 12/14 or “Alpha” sizes like Medium or Large. The key is to pay attention to the height and weight specifications for each. Justice also offers chest, waist and hip measurements for added fit assistance.

The Big Kid/Tween sizing for boys is typically meant for boys aged 8-16, but age and size won’t necessarily match up for a growing boy. This is one of the reasons retailers like Gap Kids largely use the “Alpha” sizing of XS-XXL, though they also offer age, height and weight measurements for a more accurate fit. 

In boys’ pants and shorts sizes, it’s also common to see Slim and Husky sizing for boys. Slim offers a smaller waist than typical sizing, while Husky is akin to Plus Size. It’s always a good idea to rely on actual measurements when fitting a boy for pants or shorts.

While British sizing is based on age, like American sizing, the rest of Europe bases sizing guides on height. For example, Swedish company Hanna Andersson uses centimeter sizing based on height, while British apparel company Boden bases sizes on age. 

When shopping European brands, you may need guidance on size chart conversion. International conversion charts can be helpful. For instance, the Hanna Andersson size conversion chart for baby and toddler clothing looks like this:

• 50 cm = 18-22 in and 0-3 Months
• 60 cm = 22-26 in and 3-6 Months
• 70 cm = 26-30 in and 6-12 Months
• 75 cm = 28-30 in and 12-18 Months
• 80 cm = 30-32 in and 18-24 Months
• 85 cm = 32-34 in and 2 years
• 90 cm = 34-38 in and 3 years

With all international conversion charts, keep in mind they are approximate. To get the most accurate conversion, you should always use a conversion chart that contains actual measurements, rather than just size listings.  

With so many intricacies to children’s clothing sizes, it can take time to find the fit your child needs. Sizing guides may help, as will knowing your child’s measurements before shopping. Once you’ve established that, it will be much easier to shop for your little ones, no matter which brand you’re shopping for. But before you shop, don’t forget to check out our latest post for some great laundry tips to maintain those trendy pieces and keep them looking brand new for years.

Sizes of children's clothing by age, table of Russian and European sizes

Dimensional grid of children's clothing: Russia, Europe, China, USA

age	child's height in cm	dimensions
		Russia	Europe	China	USA
0 - 1 month	44 - 51	18	50	0	newborn
2 months	52 - 57	18	56	0	0 - 3
3 months	58 - 62	20	62	3	0 - 3
3 - 6 months	63 - 67	22	68	3 - 6	3 - 6
6 - 9 months	68 - 74	22	74	6 - 12	6 - 9
1 year	75 - 80	24	80	12	12
1. 5 years	81 - 86	24	86	18	18
2 years	87 - 92	26	92	24	2t
3 years	93 - 98	26	98	3	3t
4 years	99 - 104	28	104	4	4t
5 years	105 - 110	28	110	5	5
6 years	111 - 116	thirty	116	6	6
7 years	117 - 122	thirty	122	7	6x
8 years	123 - 128	32	128	8	7
9 years	129 - 134	32	134	9	7
10 years	135 - 140	34	140	10	8
11 years	141 - 146	36	146	eleven	10
12 years	147 - 152	38	152	12	12

The table will not help if you do not know three simple rules. We will tell you about them so that you can choose the right size for children's clothing by age:

1. As a rule, regular seasonal sales are held in online stores, allowing parents to save money on clothes for children. But what if different manufacturers have a different size chart, which radically differs from the Russian one? In such situations, it is necessary not to take risks and not buy a “pig in a poke”, but to transfer the size range, for example, US to Russian, according to our table.
2. You should not choose clothes according to age, since European age parameters most often do not coincide with Russian ones. Therefore, it is best to focus on the individual parameters of the child: chest, head, hips, height, step, and so on. Generally, Russian height 116cm can match Jewish height 110cm or 120cm.
3. The sizes of children's clothing up to a year are best chosen for growth, as in the first 3 months they gain weight quickly and grow. After 2 years, this process is a little slower, therefore, it will be possible to buy clothes that fit in size.

Metric size chart

age	weight in kg.	height in cm	breast volume	hips	Waist	the length of the sleeve	crotch	Russia size
1 month	3 - 4	50	41 - 43	41 - 43	41 - 43	14	16	18
2 months	3 - 4	56	43 - 45	43 - 45	43 - 45	16	18	18
3 months	4 - 5	62	45 - 47	45 - 47	45 - 47	19	20	20
3 - 6 months	5 - 7	68	47 - 49	47 - 49	46 - 48	21	22	22
6 - 9months	7 - 9	74	49 - 51	49 - 51	47 - 49	23	24	22
1 year	9 - 11	80	51 - 53	51 - 53	48 - 50	26	27	24
1. 5 years	11 - 12	86	52 - 54	52 - 54	49 - 51	28	31	24
2 years	12 - 13.5	92	53 - 55	53 - 56	50 - 52	31	35	26
3 years	13.5 - 15	98	54 - 56	55 - 58	51 - 53	33	39	26
4 years	15 - 18	104	55 - 57	57 - 60	52 - 54	36	42	28
5 years	19- 21	110	56 - 58	59 - 62	53 - 55	38	46	28
6 years	22 - 25	116	57 - 59	61 - 64	54 - 56	41	50	thirty
7 years	25 - 28	122	58 - 62	63 - 67	55 - 58	43	54	thirty
8 years	29 - 32	128	61 - 65	66 - 70	57 - 59	46	58	32
9 years	31 - 33	134	54 - 68	69 - 73	58 - 61	48	61	32
10 years	32 - 35	140	67 - 71	72 - 76	60 - 62	51	64	34
11 years	33 - 36	146	70 - 74	75 - 80	61 - 64	53	67	36
12 years	35 - 38	152	75	82	65	55	70	38

In order to choose the right size for children's clothing, you should know the child's parameters, such as:

• waist;
• hips;
• bust;
• step;
• sleeve length;
• neck girth;
• wrist circumference.

When choosing clothes for your child, pay attention not only to the table, but also to the fabric of the product. Sometimes, the chosen clothes can stretch over time and become very large for the baby. Or vice versa, after washing it can sit down and become very small. During a hot period of time, it is best to buy clothes made from natural fabrics for children in which the child will not sweat.

In winter, it is better to purchase clothes that are floor-length or one size larger so that you can wear something else. This applies to pants and sweatshirts.

Many manufacturers advise buying clothes made of linen, but for some children, it can be "prickly". Therefore, before you buy it in an online store, it is advisable to check its compatibility in advance.

How to take your child's measurements correctly

1. Be sure to measure your child's height before looking in the age column, even if you have recently measured it. Children grow up quickly, so this must be taken into account.
2. Bust circumference should also be measured with a measuring tape.
3. When taking measurements from the hips and waist with a measuring tape, it is important that your baby does not pull in the stomach.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that hosiery, as well as underwear, is not subject to age in any store. Therefore, it is important that you, as a parent, choose them correctly so that you do not regret your purchase later. For example, it is best to choose tights according to the step, and not the overall height of the child, as there are tights with a low fit, so they can be either small or large for the child.

Socks, of course, must be chosen according to the size of the foot, as a rule, the child's foot grows annually by 1-2 centimeters.

Thus, we can conclude that when choosing clothes for a child, one should not rely only on the size range and age figures of the manufacturer. It is necessary to select clothes for the baby, according to his preferences, the quality of materials and their tailoring and individual sizes.

Keep in mind that manufacturers' sizes may not match the baby sizes in our charts. Therefore, it is best to rely on the parameters of the child.

Newborn sizes

Sizes of children's socks

Confused? Quick jump to the table of contents of interest.

• main size chart
• Metric table
• how to properly measure a child
• clothing sizes for newborns
• sizes of children's socks

sorting out grids by height, age and country of origin - BurdaStyle.ru

Determining the right size for children's clothing, especially when shopping online, can be difficult. For your convenience, we have compiled tables of sizes for children's clothing, taking into account all the necessary parameters.

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Natalya_Pyhova

The modern development of online trading is good for many reasons: you can get something you need without leaving your home. But there are some difficulties in remote purchases of things, in particular, clothes. For example, it is not so easy to decide on a dimensional grid and choose what you need. It turns out to be especially difficult in cases of buying things for children: not only can the nets of different manufacturers differ, but different countries also use their own size numbering schemes.

In this review, we have combined several tables of children's clothing sizes so that it is more convenient for you to navigate: you can compare nets by country of origin, by age, by height, by other measures. We will also remind you how to properly take measurements from a child and which measurements you need to pay attention to. Plus - in this review you will also find a grid of Burda children's sizes so that all the necessary information is at hand in one material.

Adjustment of Burda patterns according to your individual sizes

What measurements are needed and how to take them correctly?

Before moving on to the tables, we will tell you how to take measurements from a child. It is better not to focus on age, because all children are different, but to take measurements. Especially if you are choosing things for a very young child, be sure to measure it before a new purchase, even if it seems to you that you did it not so long ago: after all, children grow up so fast!

Below are all the measurements you may need. Different tables use different measures, somewhere you need only height, somewhere you need more information.

Baby's basic measurements and how to take them:

It is best to take measurements with your child undressed down to her panties.

Prepare: a measuring tape, string or ribbon long enough to tie around the child's waist, paper and pen to record the results.

1. HEIGHT: from crown to toe. It is more convenient to measure small children by laying them on a flat surface and asking them to stretch out. It is good to ask older children to stand against a wall or a door frame and straighten their backs.
2. CHEST: measured at the widest part of the chest, behind - at the protruding areas of the shoulder blades. Make sure the measuring tape runs parallel to the floor.
3. WAIST CIRCUIT: tie a ribbon or string around the narrowest part of the child's waist. Ask not to pull in, but also not to stick out, not to strain your stomach, but to be in a comfortable position. Measure the circumference of the tied lace.
4. HIPS: measured at the fullest point of the buttocks. Make sure the measuring tape runs parallel to the floor.
5. SLEEVE LENGTH: Ask the child to slightly bend the arm at the elbow, as shown in the picture above, and draw the measuring tape from the shoulder through the elbow to the wrist.
6. SIDE SEAM LENGTH WITHOUT BELT: Not the most commonly needed measurement, but may be needed. To get it, tie a braid or lace around your child's waist, ask him to stand straight on the floor and measure the distance from the lace at the waist to the floor. Measure babies by laying them on a flat surface.
7. INSEAM LENGTH: measured along the inside of the leg from groin to foot.
8. BACK LENGTH: For this measurement, you will again need to tie a ribbon or string around your child's waist. Measure the distance from the base of the neck to the lace at the waist.

When choosing accessories, you will also need measurements:

• HEAD CIRCULARITY: to measure, find the center of the forehead and measure the head around the circumference, from behind - at the level of the protruding sections of the back of the head. You will need a measurement to select hats.

• FOOT LENGTH: Place a sheet of paper on the floor and place the child on it. Ask to relax your legs. If the baby is very small, try to measure his legs when he sleeps, attaching a tighter sheet to the bottom of the foot, so it will be more convenient to trace. Outline both legs with a pen, marker, or pencil. The size of the left and right legs may differ slightly, so you need to circle both and then focus on the larger leg. Measure the length as shown in the diagram above. If you get an uneven number, round it up to 0.5 cm. A measure may be needed to determine the size of socks, golf, shoes.

Burda Children's Pattern Size Charts

For more information about Burda children's sizes and how to work with Burda children's patterns, please read the link below:

How to take baby measurements and work with baby patterns

Children's clothing sizes Russia (RF): table by age and measurements

Let's start with a table of Russian clothing sizes for children by age, as well as height and other measurements.

Next - a table of the size of the child's head by age.

Then - a table of the size of socks for children.

Focus not only and not so much on the age of the child, but, first of all, on height and other measurements (if possible, use fresh measurements). Read above to learn how to take measurements correctly.

SIZE CHART (RUSSIA) ACCORDING TO METRIC

Age	Weight (kg)	Height (cm)	Bust (cm)	Hips (cm)	Waist (cm)	Sleeve length (cm)	Crotch length (cm)	SIZE (RF)
1 month	3 — 4	50	41 — 43	41 — 43	41 — 43	14	16	18
2 months	3 — 4	56	43 — 45	43 — 45	43 — 45	16	18	18
3 months	4 — 5	62	45 — 47	45 — 47	45 — 47	19	20	20
3-6 months	5 — 7	68	47 — 49	47 — 49	46 — 48	21	22	22
6-9 months	7 — 9	74	49 — 51	49 — 51	47 — 49	23	24	22
1 year	9 — 11	80	51 — 53	51 — 53	48 — 50	26	27	24
1. 5 years	1 — 12	86	52 — 54	52 — 54	49 — 51	28	31	24
2 years	12 - 13.5	92	53 — 55	53 — 56	50 — 52	31	35	26
3 years	13.5 - 15	98	54 — 56	55 — 58	51 — 53	33	39	26
4 years	15 — 18	104	55 — 57	57 — 60	52 — 54	36	42	28
5 years	19 — 21	110	56 — 58	59 — 62	53 — 55	38	46	28
6 years old	22 — 25	116	57 — 59	61 — 64	54 — 56	41	50	30
7 years old	25 — 28	122	58 — 62	63 — 67	55 — 58	43	54	30
8 years old	29 — 32	128	61 — 65	66 — 70	57 — 59	46	58	32
9 years old	31 — 33	134	54 — 68	69 — 73	58 — 61	48	61	32
10 years old	32 — 35	140	67 — 71	72 — 76	60 - 62	51	64	34
11 years old	33 — 36	146	70 — 74	75 — 80	61 — 64	53	67	36
12 years old	35 — 38	152	75	82	65	55	70	38

CHILD HAT SIZES 0--12 YEARS

Headgear size	Head circumference (in cm)	Height (in cm)	Age
35	35	50 — 54	0 months
40	40	56 — 62	3 months
44	44	62 — 68	6 months
46	46	68 — 74	9 months
47	47	74 — 80	12 months
48	48	80 — 86	1. 5 years
49	49	86 — 92	2 years
50	50	92 — 98	3 years
51	51	98 — 104	4 years
52	52	104 - 110	5 years
53	53	110 — 116	6 years old
54	54	116 - 122	7 years
55	55	122 — 128	8 years old
56	56	128 — 134	9 years
56	56	134 - 140	10 years
56 - 57	57	140 — 146	11 years old
56 - 59	58	146 - 152	12 years old

CHILD SOCK SIZE CHART

Sock size Foot length (cm)	Shoe size	Age
7-8	-	up to 3 months
9-10	-	up to 6 months
11-12	18−19	6 months - 1 year
12-14	20-22	1-2 years
14-16	23-26	3-4 years
16-18	26-28	4-5 years
18-20	29-31	5-7 years old
20-22	32-34	7-9 years old
22-24	35-38	10-12 years old

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Clothing size chart: how to figure it out and find your

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Dimensional grid of children's clothing by country of origin

The grids of clothing sizes, including children's clothing, differ in different countries, so we provide a comparative table for your convenience.

CHILDREN'S SIZE CHART: RUSSIA, EUROPE, CHINA, USA

Age	Child height (cm)	Size (Russia)	Size (Europe)	Size (China)	Size (US)
0-1 month	44 — 51	18	50	0	newborn (newborn), NB, first size
2 months	52 — 57	18	56	0	0 - 3 M (or 0/3)
3 months	58 — 62	20	62	3	0 - 3 M (or 0/3)
3-6 months	63 — 67	22	68	3 — 6	3 - 6 M (or 3/6)
6-9 months	68 — 74	22	74	6 - 12	6 - 9 M (or 6/9)
1 year	75 — 80	24	80	12	12 M (or 12)
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