Children's clothing sizes by month. Children's clothing sizes by age and height.

Children grow much faster than they seem. First years of life little man height and weight increase so quickly that clothes do not have time to deteriorate. Often parents are forced to buy new things only because the old ones are too small for the baby, although he has only worn them a few times.

When you buy clothes for your child, choosing the right size is not difficult, but when you need to buy something new for someone else’s child, you begin to wonder how to determine child size clothes.

Many parents prefer foreign clothing manufacturers. Each country has its own generally accepted size chart and symbols, besides, some brands sew using non-standard patterns, and all this must be taken into account when purchasing. But in Lio's store you can buy children's clothes in standard sizes and not make a mistake with their choice.

How to determine children's clothing size by height

The easiest way to determine the size of children's clothing is by height. Many manufacturers indicate on the labels not only size, but also height. Each child grows individually, but knowing their height will ensure that they choose clothing that will fit their height.

It should be remembered that the size of children's clothing according to height is divided into 6 cm increments. For example, clothes are designed for a height of 80 cm, and this figure will be indicated on the label. And the next size is already 86 cm, then 92, then 98, etc. That is, you should not look for the appropriate size for a child 82 cm tall, it simply does not exist - it is better to buy size 86.

Size chart for children's clothing by height

How to determine children's clothing size by age

But, unfortunately, not all manufacturers indicate height on their products. Often the tags indicate the sizes of children's clothing by age. Choosing clothes based solely on the child's age is more difficult, since all children grow differently.

However, when choosing things for a child over three years old, this method is quite appropriate. As a rule, the labels in this case indicate: 12 months, 24 months, 3 years, 4 years, etc. It turns out that for a child from 2.5 to 3.5 years old, size 3 is suitable, and from 3.5 years old - already 4.

Looking only at the sizes of children's clothing by age, you can easily make a mistake in your choice and it is better to take into account some additional parameter.

Size chart for children's clothing by age

Russian sizes of children's clothing are calculated based on the baby's chest circumference. Therefore, before determining the children's clothing size Russian production, the child will have to be measured.

The child's chest circumference in centimeters is divided in half to obtain the size. For example, chest circumference one year old child– 44 cm, which means its Russian size is 22. It is the number 22 that the manufacturer will indicate on the product label.

But more often, both the height and age of the child are written next to the Russian size, so that it is more convenient for the buyer to choose.

Typically determined by height. Although there are manufacturers who indicate the child’s age instead of size.

It's no secret that children need a large number of clothes, and endless fittings are very tiring. So how to correctly determine?

1. Take your children's measurements periodically as they grow very quickly.
2. If the child's measurements are between two adjacent sizes, give preference to the larger one.

3. In order to buy a jacket, coat or blazer, measure the child's height, chest circumference and sleeve length.
4. In order to buy a dress for a girl, you need to know such indicators as height, chest and hip circumference. Well, if the dress has a sleeve, then the length of the sleeve.
5. When purchasing a skirt, the waist circumference is added to the child’s height and hip circumference.
6. When purchasing trousers, you need to measure your child's waist circumference, hip circumference and side length of the trousers.
7. When deciding on the size when purchasing a blouse, T-shirt, cardigan, shirt, take measurements from the baby such as height, chest circumference and, if necessary, sleeve length and neck circumference.
8. Well, when buying a suit, you will need a whole set of measurements: the child’s height, chest circumference, hip circumference, sleeve length, waist circumference, side length of trousers or skirt.

How to properly take measurements from a baby?

1. Height is measured while standing near a flat surface, from the top of the head to the feet without shoes.
2. Bust circumference is measured at the most protruding points of the chest.
3. The waist circumference is measured around the waist, but the child should hold himself freely and naturally.
4. Hip circumference is measured at the most protruding points of the hips and buttocks.
5. Side length of trousers. This measurement is best taken from the child's trousers, which fit him well. Measure their length excluding the belt. If you take this measurement from a child, then you need to take the distance from the hip bone to the feet.
6. The length of the sleeve. Measured from the base of the shoulder to the tip thumb, since the baby should be able to freely raise his arms without exposing them.
7. Neck circumference. Measured with a measuring tape attached to the base of the neck.

I would like to note that it is better to measure the height of a child under two years of age lying down, and after two years of age - standing.

To make it easier to determine the sizes, look at the following table:

And the ratio of Russian and European sizes see here:

When buying children's clothing, remember that it should be of high quality, bright, comfortable, fashionable and stylish. Clothing for children is always special: it emphasizes individuality little man and makes it possible to move easily, because all the little ones are so active! Also, you should not buy clothes for your child to grow into, which are significantly different from actual size baby, because he will feel uncomfortable and uncomfortable. Throughout the entire season, the clothes will be too big for the child, and the next season he may already outgrow them.

Also, when buying clothes for a toddler, you should take into account his wishes, then he will wear the purchased item with pleasure. Today, T-shirts with prints are very popular. This a good option for a gift, not only for children, but also for adults.

All mothers and fathers know perfectly well how clothes “burn” on children, who, thanks to their rapid growth and active image new blouses, trousers, beacons, etc. “wear out” in a matter of months.

We have to buy clothes for the kids several times a year. This is not only expensive, but also quite difficult, because the child’s size is constantly changing and needs to be monitored. Remember that it is not permissible to purchase tight or too loose clothes for children, because children's clothing should not only be beautiful, bright and of high quality, but also be suitable in size. Only in this case will the child be comfortable in it.

Today we will tell you how to correctly determine the size of children's clothing depending on the age, gender and parameters of the child. You can easily find out how tall your child is and what size.

Take it to yourself:

Children's clothing size chart

If we're talking about about babies, here Russian manufacturers offer a general range of sizes for boys and girls. We tried, based on all possible indicators, to provide complete material about clothing sizes for children by age, height, weight and other indicators.

Table of Russian sizes of children's clothing (from 0 to 6 years)

Russian size	Height (cm)	Girth chest (cm)	Girth waist (cm)	Girth hips (cm)	Age
18	50-56	40	40	42	0-1.5 months
20	62-68	44	44	46	1.5-6 months.
22	74	44	45	50	6-9 months
24	80	48	48	54	9-12 months
26	86-92	52	52	56	1-2 years
28	98-104	54-56	52-54	58-62	3-4 years
30	110-116	60	54	66-68	4-6 years

For children over 6 years old, as a rule, there are separate size ranges depending on the gender of your child.

Size chart for children's clothing for girls over 6 years old

Russian size	Height (cm)	Girth chest (cm)	Girth waist (cm)	Girth hips (cm)
30	122	60	54	68
32	128	64	56	72
34	134	68	60	76
36	140	72	62	82
38	146	76	62	84
40	152	80	63	88

Size chart for children's clothing for boys over 6 years old

Russian size	Height (cm)	Girth chest (cm)	Girth waist (cm)	Girth hips (cm)
30	122	60	54	64
32	128	64	57	68
34	134	68	60	72
36	140	72	63	76
38	146-152	76	65	80-81
40	158	80	68	85

Due to the fact that there are now a large number of imported items on the market, parents should be able to navigate not only Russian, but also European size ranges.

European size chart for children's clothing

European size	Height (cm)	Girth chest (cm)	Girth waist (cm)	Girth hips (cm)
50	up to 50	40-43	40-43	42-44
56	51-56	42-45	42-45	44-46
62	57-62	44-47	44-47	46-48
68	63-68	46-49	46-48	48-50
74	69-74	48-51	47-50	50-52
80	75-80	50-53	49-51	52-54
86	81-86	51-55	50-52	54-56
92	87-92	52-56	51-53	56-58
98	93-98	54-57	52-54	58-60
104	99-104	56-58	53-55	60-62
110	105-110	58-59	54-55	62
116	111-116	59-61	55-56	64
122	115-122	62-63	56-58	66-67
128	123-128	64-65	57-59	68-70
134	129-134	66-67	58-60	70-72
140	135-140	68-70	60-61	74
146	141-146	72	63	78
152	147-152	76	65	82
158	153-158	80	67	86

It often happens that on things, instead of the size, the age of the child for whom the thing is designed is written. As a rule, such markings are most often found on American-made children's items.

These designations are very conditional, since the difference in height or weight of two children of the same age can be very impressive. Therefore, when buying such things, it is best for you to focus on the table of correspondence between the child’s age and his parameters: weight, height, chest, hips, etc.

Table of approximate correspondence between the child’s age, his physical parameters and the Russian size of things

RU size	Height (cm)	Age	Weight (kg)	Breast	Waist	Hips	The seam (step)	Length sleeves
18	50	1 mc	3-4	41-43	41-43	41-43	16	14
18	56	2 mc	3-4	43-45	43-45	43-45	18	16
20	62	3 mc	4-5	45-47	45-47	45-47	20	19
22	68	3-6 mc	5-6	47-49	46-48	47-49	22	21
22	74	6-9 mc	7-9	49-51	47-49	49-51	24	23
24	80	12 mc	9-11	51-53	48-50	51-53	27	26
24	86	1,5	11-12	52-54	49-51	52-54	31	28
26	92	2	12-13,5	53-55	50-52	53-56	35	31
26	98	3	13,5-15	54-56	51-53	55-58	39	33
28	104	4	15-18	55-57	52-54	57-60	42	36
28	110	5	19-21	56-58	53-55	59-62	46	38
30	116	6	22-25	57-59	54-56	61-64	50	41
30	122	7	25-28	58-62	55-58	63-67	54	43
32	128	8	29-32	61-65	57-59	66-70	58	46
32	134	9	31-33	64-68	58-61	69-73	61	48
34	140	10	32-35	67-71	60-62	72-76	64	51
36	146	11	33-36	70-74	61-64	75-80	67	53
38	152	12	35-38	75	65	82	70	55
40	158	13	36-40	78	67	85	74
42	164	14	38-43	81	69	88	77

Using this table is quite simple.

For example, if the item you need is marked “5 years old,” then you look at what Russian size it approximately corresponds to, as well as what height and weight it is designed for. In the table you will see that this size implies a height of 110 cm. If your five-year-old is taller and has already reached a height of 114 cm, then the size “6 years” will be more suitable for him.

But do not forget that tables for determining the size of children's clothing by age will only help you roughly navigate these markings, and will not guarantee a 100% fit, since such designations are very arbitrary and often differ from one manufacturer to another. The only exceptions are the corresponding tables published on the websites of companies producing certain children's items.

How to take measurements of a child?

In order to correctly determine your child’s size using the children’s clothing size chart, you need to take all the necessary measurements from him:

• Chest circumference (we pass a measuring tape under the baby’s armpits through his shoulder blades and nipples);
• Hip circumference (measured at the convex points of the buttocks);
• Waist size (the thinnest place on the child’s torso);
• Inseam (distance from the groin to the place where the heel touches the floor);
• Sleeve length (from shoulder to wrist bone).

When taking measurements, your child should stand straight with his arms at his sides. Older children are measured at underwear, and babies in diapers, since the purchased items should allow you to wear absorbent panties underneath.

If your baby is less than two years old, then all measurements are taken while lying down, and if the child is older, then while standing.

In the case when you cannot calm down your fidget and ask him to stand without moving for at least five minutes, you can do differently. Measure his clothes instead of your child, but be careful and take measurements only from those wardrobe items that completely suit the baby.

Knowing the child’s parameters will allow you to easily navigate the clothing tables posted above.

Tricks for choosing the right size for children

• If the child’s parameters correspond to different sizes, then the choice here depends on the type of thing. When purchasing overalls, focus on the values ​​that are larger. When buying trousers, the main size indicators are the width of the hips and the height of the child. And if you buy a sweater, then here choose the size that corresponds to the girth chest baby and the desired sleeve length.
• Please note that children's T-shirts and tank tops usually have a minimum allowance. Therefore, if your child’s parameters are on the border of two markings, it is better to give preference to the larger item;
• When making any purchases, you should focus not on standard size tables, but on information published on the websites of clothing manufacturers and online stores where you buy clothes. In the latter case, you need to be especially vigilant, since when shopping remotely, you no longer have the opportunity not only to try on an item for a child, but even to simply visually assess its size;
• When choosing clothing sizes for children, always take your measurements again, as the child grows quickly and his measurements can change in a matter of months. Babies up to three months old grow about 1 size every 30 days. Children under one year old change size every 3 months, and children from 1 to 4 years old grow by 1 height mark every six months. After four years, the size changes approximately once a year;
• When buying winter overalls for your baby, do not rush to buy something several sizes larger. If you are planning to buy clothes to grow, you can allow for one size step. Please note that winter clothes for children are already sewn quite loosely, taking into account the fact that the mother will put several blouses, warm pants, etc. on the child. Therefore, if a thing is 2-3 sizes too big for a child, he will simply “fly out” of it;
• Choosing for a child outerwear, do not forget about safety requirements and give preference to jackets, sneakers or trousers with reflective particles. Thanks to these reflectors, your baby will be clearly visible even in the dark.

Take it to yourself:

These rules for choosing clothing sizes (table and basic principles) are especially relevant when you buy things online or for some reason cannot take your child with you to the store.

Today, many mothers prefer to order children's clothes in online stores such as Aliexpress, etc. This allows not only to save significantly family budget, but also to make your child stand out from the crowd. After all, many products in Aliexpress are truly unique; you cannot find them on the shelves of regular stores. Chinese clothing, in addition to its low cost, can also amaze with its impeccable quality. But how to order goods from China and not make a mistake with the clothing size?

How to understand the size range

Some mothers make purchases on Aliexpress so often that they can be called professionals in ordering children's clothing from China. But what should beginners do, how to choose the right size, and how to understand the presented tables of children's clothing. It's actually quite easy to do. The main thing is to remember that you need to buy children's clothing based on the baby's metric parameters, regardless of age. Because 6 one month old baby may not meet the standard parameters and the item will simply be too small for him.

For the convenience of mothers, special tables have been created that indicate not only the age, but also the metric parameters of the child. Once you understand these values, you can easily order the product in the right size.

Size chart on Chinese Aliexpress created according to US parameters.

table of correspondence American sizes children's clothing to child's metric parameters
US size	New born, first size	0-3M, 0/3	3-6M, 3/6	6-9M, 6/9	9-12M, 9/12	12-18M, 12/18	18-24M, 18/24
Children's age	up to 1 month	up to 3 months	3-6 months	6-9 months	9-12 months	1-1.5 years	1.5-2 years
Weight in kg	up to 3.5	4-5	5-7	7-8	8-9.5	10-11	11-12
Height in cm	43-48	47-58	59-65	67-72	72-77	77-82	82-88

For older children, clothing sizes are divided by gender - for boys and girls.

How to place an order on Aliexpress and Not make a mistake

Sometimes the data given in the tables above may slightly different from the size range of other companies. This is due to the fact that each manufacturer uses its own dimensional grid. Therefore, when placing an order on a Chinese online resource, it would be a good idea to check with the seller (on Aliexpress this is not difficult to do) the parameters of each individual model, telling him the size of your child. Measure the sleeve length, waist and chest circumference, and only after receiving the answer, make a purchase.

It is worth drawing the attention of all visitors to the fact that a number of sellers on the site do not have the best positive reviews. Therefore, you should refuse to order clothes from them.

From all of the above, we can conclude that the sizes of children's clothing on Aliexpress are standard US sizes. Most items on the Chinese website are marked according to the American size range. However, some sellers, due to their inexperience or laziness, miss this moment out of attention and do not publish tables. But in most cases, the buyer finds all the necessary data next to the photographs of the product. Moreover, many conscientious Chinese entrepreneurs make all measurements manually. And in this case it is simply impossible to make a mistake with the size.

In order for the suit to “fit”, it is important to correctly determine the size of your child’s clothing.
Many children's clothing manufacturers indicate the child's height as the size. This applies to children under 4 years of age, provided the child is of standard build.

Height	Breast	Waist	Hips	Size
45-50	41-43	41-43	41-43	50
51-56	43-45	43-45	43-45	56
57-62	45-47	45-47	45-47	62
63-68	47-49	46-48	47-49	68
69-74	49-51	47-49	49-51	74
75-80	51-53	48-50	51-53	80
81-86	52-54	49-51	52-54	86
87-92	53-55	50-52	53-56	92
93-98	54-56	51-53	55-58	98
99-104	55-57	52-54	57-60	104
105-110	56-58	53-55	59-62	110
111-116	57-59	54-56	61-64	116
117-122	58-62	55-58	63-67	122
123-128	61-65	57-59	66-70	128
129-134	64-68	58-61	69-73	134
135-140	67-71	60-62	72-76	140
141-146	70-74	61-64	75-80	146

Sizes for older children are determined not only by height and weight. To more accurately determine the size of clothes for a child, take all the necessary measurements (they are indicated in the table).
If your child's measurements fall into different sizes, choose the one that has the most measurements.
This table shows the correspondence between Russian and European sizes of children's clothing.

Russia	28	30	32	34	36	38
International	XXS	XS	S	M		L
Height, cm	110	116	122	128	134	140

The following table gives approximate sizes for children from 2 to 10 years old.
Approximate sizes by age:

You should also choose clothes for infants very carefully. Of course, many parents buy clothes for their child to grow into, but a significant difference in clothing is not acceptable. Below are approximate sizes of clothing for babies.

Child's age	Height in cm	Clothing size
0-1 month	50-56	18
1-3 months	62-68	20
3-6 months	68-74	22
6-9 months	74-80	24
9-12 months	80-86	26

Sizes of children's shoes in the online store of children's clothing and shoes "Children at Home"

Shoe size is determined by the length of the foot in cm.
Used in Russia metric system, where is the size of children's shoes equal to length foot (from the most protruding point of the heel to the most protruding toe) in millimeters. The difference in adjacent dimensions is 5 mm.
For imported children's shoes, the size is most often indicated in the size system - the length of the insole in points (1 point = 2/3 cm).

When transferring from one system to another, there are often inconsistencies. This is due to the fact that the insole is longer than the child's foot.

As a rule of thumb, size 17 is appropriate for a 6 to 9 month old baby; for a child from 9 to 12 months - shoe size 18, and for children from 12 to 18 months - shoe size 19.
To determine your child's foot size, trace the foot with a pencil and measure the distance from the big toe to the heel. After that, check our table:

School for girls and boys
dry mass system	33	33,5	34	35	36	37	37,5	38
metric system	21,5	22	22,5	23	23,5	24	24,5	25
Maiden
dry mass system	36	37	37,5	38	38,5	39	40	41
metric system	23,5	24	24,5	25	25,5	26	26,5	27
Boy's room
dry mass system	38,5	39	40	41	41,5	42,4	42,5	43
metric system	25,5	26	26,5	27	27,5	28	28,5	29
Preschool
dry mass system	27	28	29	29,5	30	31	32	33
metric system	18	18,5	19	19,5	20	20,5	21	21,5
Malodetskaya
dry mass system	23	24	24,5	25	26
metric system	15,5	16	16,5	17	17,5
For toddlers
dry mass system	17	18	18,5	19	20	20,5	21	22
metric system	11,5	12	12,5	13	13,5	14	14,5	15
Booties
dry mass system	16	16,5	17	18	18,5	19	20
metric system	10,5	11	11,5	12	12,5	13	13,5

What not to do when choosing children's shoes:

• You shouldn’t ask “is your shoe too tight?” in children, since children are not so susceptible and cannot respond adequately. During fitting, the child does not have time to get used to new shoes, therefore, even tight shoes may seem “just right.”
• Don't try to figure out the size by touching the sole of the shoe to your child's foot. The sole size may not match the inner insole size.
• It is also incorrect to check the size by trying to insert a finger between the child’s heel and the heel of the shoe - the child will curl his fingers and you will draw the wrong conclusions.

If your baby has just started walking, and you are concerned about choosing shoes, then, first of all, pay attention to orthopedic shoes.

The shape of your child's feet and legs directly affects his posture, so it is important to take proper care of them from the first years of life. Specially designed orthopedic shoes will help you with this.

Today, almost all manufacturers of children's shoes are trying to ensure that their products meet orthopedic requirements.