Children’s Clothing Size Chart And Measuring Guide For You!
Buying clothes for your children can be so challenging sometimes, especially when there is no standard size guide for every manufacturer to follow. But don’t use worry, with our children’s size chart for clothing, you will get the right fit every time.
How to take your kid’s measurements
Many parents used to rely on their kid’s age when deciding the clothes’ sizes. But if you want things to fit perfectly, it’s always better to take your children’s measurements. You need the basic numbers below:
- Weight
- Height: Measure from the top of their head to the floor.
- Chest: Measure the widest part and across the shoulder blade.
- Waist: Measure their natural waistline.
- Hip: Measure the widest part of their hip
- Inner leg: Measure from the top of their inner leg to the floor.
- Outer leg: Measure from their waistline to the floor.
There are a few basic numbers that you need to bear in mind while taking your kid's measurements
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How does kid’s sizing work?
Depend on their age, the sizing is divided into multiple categories. You will typically see these labels:
- Newborn or Infant (Preemie, from 0 to 24 months)
- Toddler (2T - 4T)
- Little Kid (4 - 6X)
- Grade school kid or Tween (7-16)
- Extended sizing
Children's clothing sizing system is divided depending on their ages.
Babies' clothing size chart
Many manufacturers also label this category as newborn or infant clothes. The sizing is based on their weight and height instead of their body’s measurements. You can check the size chart below for reference:
| U.S Size | Weight (pounds) | Height (inches) |
| Newborn | 4 - 8 | 17 - 19" |
| 3 months | 9 - 11 | 19 - 23" |
| 6 months | 12 - 15 | 24 - 26" |
| 9 months | 16 - 18 | 27 - 28" |
| 12 months | 19 - 20 | 29 - 30" |
| 18 months | 21 - 23 | 31 - 32" |
| 24 months | 24 - 28 | 33 - 35" |
Babies' clothing size chart is based on their weight and height
Toddlers' clothing size chart
The toddlers' sizing chart is also determined by weight and height. I can say that buying clothes for your toddlers can be the most difficult phrase because also every brand fit differently.
Also at this age, the size for boys and girls are the same because they haven’t developed their body shape yet.
| Size | Weight (pounds) | Height (inches) |
| 2T | 24 - 28 | 33 - 35.5 |
| 3T | 28.5 - 32 | 36 - 38.5 |
| 4T | 33 - 36 | 39 - 41 |
“What does 2T mean in sizes?” you may ask. The letter “T” stands for Toddlers. This label is used to distinguish between clothes for toddlers and little kids because many bigger kids’ clothing brands have their sizes start from 2.
Toddlers' sizing usually has the letter "T" added in.
Little kids' clothing size chart
After having your little kid’s height and weight measurements, you can check the size chart below for more detail:
| Size | Weight (pounds) | Height (inches) |
| 4 | 37 - 41 | 42 - 44 |
| 5 | 42 - 46 | 45 - 47 |
| 6 | 47 - 53 | 48 - 49 |
| 6X/ 7 | 54 - 58 | 50 - 51 |
From this chart, you can see both toddlers and little kids size have a size 4. However, the size 4T in the toddlers’ category is not the same as the size 4 for little kids. The “T” sizes tend to be a few inches short and have more room for diapers.
The little kids' size chart isn't separated by gender yet.
Girls’ clothing size chart
After size 6X/7, the sizing system starts to separate by gender because at this point your children have already developed their masculine or feminine shapes. You can use our girls’ clothing size chart below to find the best fit for every outfit. For example, their chest and waist measurement for their shirt while the hips and inner legs for their pants and dresses.
| Size | Height (inches) | Waist (inches) | Chest (inches) | Hips (inches) | Inner legs (inches) |
| 7 | 51 - 52 | 23 | 26.5 | 29 | 26 |
| 8 | 53 - 54 | 23.5 | 27.5 | 30.5 | 27 |
| 10 | 55 - 57 | 24.5 | 29 | 31.5 | 28 |
| 12 | 58 - 59 | 25.5 | 30.5 | 32.5 | 29.25 |
| 14 | 60 - 62 | 26.5 | 32 | 34.5 | 30.5 |
| 16 | 63 - 64 | 27.5 | 33.5 | 36.5 | 30.75 |
Boy’s clothing size chart
The boys’ clothing system usually starts at size 8 instead of size 7 in the girls’ categories. However, the basic measurements it provided are still the same.
| Size | Height (inches) | Waist (inches) | Chest (inches) | Hips (inches) | Inner legs (inches) |
| 8 | 50 - 53 | 23.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 24.5 |
| 10 | 54 - 57 | 25 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 25.5 |
| 12 | 58 - 60 | 26 | 30 | 31.5 | 26.5 |
| 14 | 61 - 63 | 27 | 32 | 33.5 | 27.75 |
| 16 | 64 - 65 | 28 | 33.5 | 35.5 | 29 |
| 18 | 65 - 66 | 29 | 35 | 37.5 | 30 |
| 20 | 67 - 68 | 30 | 37 | 39.5 | 31 |
Both girls' and boys' clothes require the same measurements
Other accessories size chart
Besides their clothes, there are a few accessories also divided by different sizes that you need to bear in mind, such as their shoes, hat, glove and helmet, etc. That’s why we have collected these size charts below for you!
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Kids’ hat size chart
Kids’ hat size depends on the circumference of their head. You need to measure their head by wrapping the measuring tape around your kid’s head, it should half an inch above their eyebrows.
| Category | Measurements (cm) | Size | Age (Approx.) |
| Baby | 38 | S | Newborn - 6 months |
| 41 | M | 6 - 12 months | |
| Toddler | 43 | S | 1 - 2 years |
| 46 | M | 2 - 3 years | |
| Little Kids | 49 | XS | 3 - 4 years |
| 52 | S | 4 - 6 years | |
| 54 | M | 5 - 7 years | |
| 55 | L | 6 - 10 years | |
| 57 | XL | 9 - 12 years | |
| Grade School Kids | 55 - 56 | 12 - 14 years |
How your kid's hat fits will depend on their head circumference.
Kids’ glove size chart
To find your kid’s most suitable glove, you will need to measure their hand width first. This width is also called the hand circumference. Remember to measure both hands because the dominant hand is often bigger, then use the largest measurements.
| Size | Age (years) | Hand Measurement | |
| Toddler S | 1 - 2 | 4.5" | 11.5 cm |
| Toddler M | 2 - 3 | 5" | 13 cm |
| Toddler L | 3 - 4 | 5.5" | 14 cm |
| Kids S | 4 - 6 | 6" | 15.5 cm |
| Kids M | 6 - 8 | 6.5" | 16.5 cm |
| Kids L | 8 - 10 | 7" | 18 cm |
| Kids XL | 10 - 12 | 7.5" | 19 cm |
Kids’ helmet size chart
Just like the hat size, you will also need to take your kid’s head circumference. The only difference is that the helmet should remain snug, but not too tight.
| Size | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
| Measurement (inches) | 21.5 - 22 | 22 - 22.5 | 22.5 - 23 | 23 - 23.5 | 23.5 - 24 |
Your kid's helmet should feel a little snug, but that's completely fine!
Above are all the size charts for kids in different categories that we have collected for you. Please note that these charts are for reference only because the sizes can be changed between different brands.
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