Baby clothes. Sizes of children's clothing by age

It is sometimes difficult to make a children's wardrobe for your child, and the reason for this is the difficulty in choosing the size. In order not to make a mistake when buying, it is worth studying the tables of sizes of different age categories. They will tell you how to determine the size correctly, and the correspondence table will help you figure out the right “dimensions” with a minimum error.

Children's Clothing Size Chart (Russia, Europe, China, USA)

1. Foreign online stores attract attention with a large assortment of children's clothing, and seasonal discounts help save the family budget. But since foreign manufacturers have different standards from Russian ones, parents often run the risk of buying things for children that are not the right size. So, translating the US sizes into Russian, you can see that the ratio differs not only in the number system, but also in the marking.
2. The table of sizes by age will help you choose clothes for your baby, sewn according to the European standard. But mainly parents should pay attention to such parameters as height and chest circumference. Sometimes a size that fits one or two sizes up may be appropriate. more growth child. This is especially striking when choosing T-shirts, tight-fitting T-shirts from underwear sets, they are sewn according to the minimum chest circumference.
3. Clothing sizes for children from 0 and older will help you choose clothes for your child to grow. In the first three months, children add size every 1-1.5 months. After three months to a year, babies grow a size more often - every 3-3.5 months. Then the growth slows down slightly, from 1 to 4 years old, the crumbs add size every six months. And children older than four years old grow by about 1 size for the whole year.

Children's Clothing Size Chart According to Metrics

When measuring the parameters of a child for choosing clothes, the following are subject to measurement:

• waist circumference - measured with a centimeter tape without a retracted abdomen at the narrowest point of the waist (visually);
• hip circumference - measurement is performed with a centimeter tape attached to the most protruding points (going through the buttocks);
• chest girth - a centimeter tape is pulled through the armpits, shoulder blades and nipple line;
• the inseam is the measured length from the inside of the thigh from the groin to the ankle (the edge of the product). The step seam helps to find out the size with greater accuracy when choosing trousers, rarely for underwear;
• sleeve length - measured with a tape with centimeters, starting from the shoulder joint and to the wrist (along the entire length of the arm).

How to measure the parameters of the child?

Height

Clothing sizes for children by height are indicated by Russian and European manufacturers. The measure of height is always taken first. For a child from birth to 2 years old, this parameter is measured in a horizontal position using a special meter ruler or a fixed centimeter tape. Height should be measured from head to toe.

For children over two years old, it is easier to measure height in an upright position near the doorway, leaving a mark at the top of the head with a pencil and then measuring it from the floor itself with the same centimeter tape.

Waist

It is measured in the same way as it is done in an adult - a tape with centimeters is fixed at the thinnest point of the waist. An important point when taking measurements of the waist with a centimeter tape is that the child does not draw in the stomach.

bust/hips

The centimeter tape wraps around the child's chest or hips, applying to the most protruding points. In this case, be sure to take into account the protrusion of the abdomen.

Head/neck circumference

The accuracy of this measure depends right choice headwear for a child. When taking measurements of the volume of the head, the tape is carried out starting from the middle of the forehead, along the most protruding places. Taking measurements of the girth of the neck mainly takes place during the individual tailoring of things in the workshop. When measuring the circumference of the neck, the centimeter tape is freely wrapped around it.

The length of the sleeve

A measure equal to the number of centimeters from the point of the base of the shoulder to the end thumb stands for sleeve length. It is measured in a child in an upright position using a soft centimeter tape.

Leg length

The length of the legs (crotch) is determined by measuring the distance with a soft centimeter tape from the groin area to the ankle. It is necessary to measure the inseam when sewing school uniforms, jeans, etc.

Children's underwear size chart

For girls

For boys

• Brightly colored fabrics can cause an allergic reaction, so children's underwear up to 3 years old should be calm, neutral shades.
• Underwear made of natural fiber (cotton) is breathable, does not irritate the skin and is very pleasant for the body, which is important when worn by children of all ages.
• Decorative elements (elastic bands, ruffles, lace) on underwear can be beautiful, but with constant contact with children's skin, they bring discomfort and provoke irritation. It is best to choose high-quality sets with seamless technology - they provide the necessary ventilation of the body and are worn very comfortably.

Children's Hats Size Chart

What is important to pay attention to when measuring and choosing the size of hats for children:

• The size of a bonnet or hat is determined very simply - you need to measure the girth of the head with a centimeter tape. The actual size of the headgear for the age will exactly match the girth of the head in centimeters.
• When it is important to use the tape with divisions correctly. It should not hang loose or be too tight.
• In the first 12 months of life, the child's head increases by about 1 cm every month, so a headdress bought for a 3-month-old baby will become frankly small in 4-5 weeks.
• In boys and girls of infant age, the head girth indicator (and, accordingly, the size of the headgear) may differ slightly.
• Significant deviations from the table indicators are an important reason to seek advice from a local pediatrician.

1. Measure the child's parameters (hips, chest, height) immediately before the purchase. Take measurements from a child dressed in underwear. The accuracy of measurements will make it possible to choose the size that best suits your baby.
2. During the first year of life, children gradually manage to demolish 5-6 clothing sizes. Keep this in mind when buying things for a baby - the child will grow up quickly, so get sizes "with a margin".
3. Demi-season and winter clothing sets, if possible, buy only after trying on your child. It is especially important to consider the sizes of children's clothing up to a year when purchasing separate warm overalls. The chosen model should be moderately free, not hinder the movement of the child, and not be unnecessarily large. Jackets and coats with a margin allow a large flow of air, which is critical for health at low temperatures, so they should not be purchased “for growth”.
4. When choosing clothes from French brands, pay attention to the correspondence of the presented size and the height of your child - as a rule, things from France are "small" by 1 unit.
5. Germany and Italy produce clothes for children, mostly “large”, so you can safely take a child a thing in size or smaller - if you plan to wear the purchased product immediately after purchase.
6. Children's clothing from China often differs from the dimensional grid in a smaller direction, so you should not trust it. If fitting is not possible (for example, when buying in an online store), contact the seller to clarify the specific dimensions of the item. Alternatively, you can specify the parameters of the child and choose the appropriate size together with the online consultant.
7. American sizes often depend not only on the growth parameters of the child, but also on his gender. Therefore, manufacturers often indicate two different clothing matching tables: for boys and girls. Also, US sizes differ from others by letter designation (this applies to the sizes of children over 2 years old).
8. European and Russian sizes are growth-oriented, therefore, knowing the parameters of the child, it is easy to choose the right thing. However, the grid of clothing sizes from Europe is designed for larger babies - manufacturers are trying to make things for babies more free, not restricting movement. This should be taken into account when choosing models of children's trousers, dresses, etc.

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

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

Table of children's clothing sizes

When it comes to babies, here Russian manufacturers offer a common size range for boys and girls. Based on all possible indicators, we tried to provide complete material about the size of clothes for children by age, height, weight and other indicators.

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

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

Size chart of children's clothing for girls from 6 years

Size chart of children's clothing for boys from 6 years

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

Table of European sizes for children's clothing

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

These designations are very arbitrary, since the difference in height or weight of two babies 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 age of the child and his parameters: weight, height, chest circumference, hips, etc.

Table of approximate correspondence of the age of the child to his physical parameters and the Russian size of things

Using this table is quite simple.

For example, if the thing you need is marked with the mark “5 years”, 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 baby is taller and has already reached a height of 114 cm, then the “6 years” size is 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 in size, since such designations are very arbitrary and often differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. The only exceptions are the corresponding tables published on the websites of companies producing certain children's things.

How to take measurements from a child?

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

• Chest girth (we draw a centimeter tape under the armpits of the child 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 (the distance from the groin to the place where the heel touches the floor);
• Sleeve length (shoulder to wrist bone).

When taking measurements, your child should stand straight with his hands at his sides. Older children are measured in underwear, and babies in diapers, as the items purchased must allow absorbent panties to be worn under them.

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

In the event that you cannot calm down your fidget and ask him to stand still for at least five minutes, you can do otherwise. Measure his things instead of the child, but be careful and take measurements only from those wardrobe items that are completely suitable for the baby.

Knowing the parameters of the child will allow you to easily navigate the clothing tables above.

Tricks when choosing clothes for children of the right size

• If the parameters of the child correspond to different sizes, then the choice here depends on the type of thing. When purchasing overalls, be guided by those values ​​that are greater. When buying trousers, the main size indicators are the width of the hips and the height of the child. And if you buy a jacket, then here choose the size that matches the circumference of the baby's chest and the desired length of the sleeve.
• Please note that children's t-shirts and vests 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 a larger thing;
• When making any purchases, you should be guided not by reference size tables, but by the information published on the websites of manufacturers of things and online stores where you buy clothes. In the latter case, you need to be especially vigilant, since with remote purchases you no longer have the opportunity not only to try on a thing for a child, but even simply visually assess its size;
• When choosing a size for children, always take measurements again, as the child grows quickly and his parameters can change in a matter of months. Babies up to three months old grow by 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 growth mark every six months. After four years, the size changes about once a year;
• When buying winter overalls for a baby, do not rush to take a thing a few sizes larger. If you plan to buy clothes for growth, you can allow a step in one size. Keep in mind that winter things for children are already sewn quite freely, taking into account the fact that the mother will put on a few blouses, warm pants, etc. for the child. Therefore, if a thing is large for a child by 2-3 sizes, then he will simply “fly out” of it;
• When choosing outerwear for a child, 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.

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

Let's talk about the sizes of children's clothing common in Russia. About how to determine the size of children's clothing, what size scales are often found. This article will focus on blouses, panties, underwear, dresses, trousers, outerwear. Size charts for other types of clothing and footwear can be found in this section.

Most Russian and European manufacturers of children's clothing mark clothes with a size corresponding to the height of the child, or at the same time the height is indicated along with the size. In children's stores, clothes are hung in accordance with the size of the height. Dimensional grid for growth goes through 6 cm.

Sizes for babies according to GOST adopted in Russia differ significantly from European standards. According to the Russian standard, more than thin child, and in Europe they sew for the same height for more well-fed babies. For older kids, the size match is evened out. Most modern Russian manufacturers children's clothes are sewn clothes for babies that are close to average European standards, and it suits modern Russian babies, as our babies have become larger due to the use of vitamins by mothers, feeding infants with milk mixtures and increased nutritional norms for babies.

Therefore, in order to choose the right Russian size correctly, you should pay attention not only to the height of the child, but mainly to the chest circumference. The Russian scale of children's sizes is often found in vests, sliders, panties, T-shirts, white T-shirts, pajamas, home blouses and panties. This table will help you choose the right size, consisting of three tables:

For kids larger sizes divided into sizes for girls and sizes for boys. Please note that the 30th size is baby (see the first table), and there is a teen (see the next two tables).

When choosing clothes for a baby, sewn according to the Russian standard, look mainly at the chest circumference, while a size that corresponds to a height of one or two sizes larger than the child's height may be suitable. This is especially noticeable when choosing T-shirts and white T-shirts, which are sewn to the minimum chest circumference.

The Russian and European size scales can be very different for babies, but they get closer for older kids, where different manufacturers of children's clothing one way or another begin to differ in sizes for girls and boys.

European scale for children's sizes is based on the height of the child, but it is not unified in other sizes, each manufacturer adheres to its own scale, but approximately it corresponds to the sizes given in the following two tables. According to the European size scale, both European manufacturers and most Russian manufacturers of children's clothing sew. Outerwear, dresses, trousers, sweaters, t-shirts, undershirts, overalls, bodysuits, pajamas, underwear, etc. are sewn. When determining the European size, the main indicator is the height of the child. But when choosing trousers, shorts, pants and panties, pay attention to additional sizes, which are usually indicated on the label. Individual manufacturers give their own size scale on the label.

In reality, the range of sizes is such that a child can simultaneously wear different clothes, for example, and 86 and 110 sizes. But in most cases, the size corresponds to the growth of the child. The two previous tables will help you choose the size according to your height, which indicate the correspondence between the height size and the actual height of the child.

The peculiarity of outerwear (sets of winter and demi-season clothing) is that they are sewn quite spacious by all manufacturers. Manufacturers take into account that mothers will put more than one blouse on their child. Therefore, it is better to measure it when buying outerwear. Often, when buying a set at the beginning of the season for the whole season, it may turn out to be a smaller size than the size of blouses and dresses.

If you want to buy children's clothing as a gift and do not know the size, be guided by the height of the child. Approximate growth can be estimated from the tables above. In baby size charts, the last row shows the average age. When in doubt, choose a larger size.

Children's size tables will also help you choose clothes for growth. In the first three months, babies add size on average every one and a half months. From three months to a year, babies grow a size every three months. Then, from one to four years old, children add size on average every six months. Children after the age of four grow a size in a year. Girls grow faster than boys at first, and then boys overtake girls. During this period, especially, growth and complexion depend on heredity. Children grow faster in autumn, slower in spring.

The exact pattern-base of the trousers for the boy is the main pattern that can be used in the future to model various styles of children's trousers. We recommend that you, for convenience, build the base on graph paper and save it without cutting it. Transfer the contours of the pattern to tracing paper and then model the style.

Pattern-basis of trousers for a boy of school age(in our case, we use a model for size 36): Look at:

Measurements needed to build a pattern:

1. Pants length on the side 80 cm
2. Half waist 34 cm
3. Half hips 38 cm

Construction of the front half of the trousers

Fig.1. Pattern-basis of trousers for a boy

Draw a rectangle ABCD.

Pants width. The lines of the rectangle AB and DC are equal to 25 centimeters (1/2 of the semicircle of the hips by measure plus 6 centimeters for all sizes): 38:2 + 6 = 25 cm. IMPORTANT! If you want to sew more fitted trousers, the allowance for freedom of the fit should be reduced.

Length trousers. The lines of the rectangle AD and BC are equal to 80 cm (the length of the trousers by measure).

Pants step line. From point A, 21 cm are laid down and put point W (1/2 of the semicircle of the hips by measure plus 2 centimeters for all sizes): 38: 2 + 2 \u003d 21 cm.
From point W to the right, a straight line is drawn to the intersection with the line BC, the intersection point is denoted by the letter W1.

Pants bow line. From point Ш1 to the left lay 4 centimeters. From point 4, a straight line is drawn upward until it intersects with line AB and point T is set. Then 4 centimeters are laid upwards from point 4. The bow line is drawn through points T, 4, W1.

Pants waistline. From the T point, lay 20 cm to the left and put the T1 point (1/2 of the semicircle of the waist according to the measure plus 3 cm for folds for all sizes): 34: 2 + 3 = 20 cm.

Pants knee line. The line Ш1С is divided in half and 6 centimeters are laid upwards from the division point. Draw a straight line from point 6 to the left until it intersects with line AD.

Pants arrow line. Line ШШ1 is divided in half and a straight line is drawn through the division point down to the intersection with the DC line and up to the intersection with the AB line. The point of intersection of the waist line is denoted by the letter T2.

Pants bottom line. From point D, lay off 3 cm to the right and put point H. From point C, lay 3 centimeters to the left and put point H1. Points H and H1 are connected.

Trouser crotch. Points Ш1 and Н1 are connected.

Side seam of trousers for the boy. Points T1, W, H are connected.
Darts or folds at the waistline. From the point T2 to the right lay 1.5 centimeters. The T1T2 line is divided in half and 1.5 cm is laid to the right from the division point.

Pants cuff. If you want to make a lapel (cuff) on the trousers below, then from points H and H1 the lines are extended down by 6-8 centimeters and connected with a dotted line.

Construction of the back half of the trousers

Draw a rectangle ABCD.

Pants width. The lines of the rectangle AB and DC are equal to 25 cm (1/2 of the semicircle of the hips by measure plus 6 centimeters for all sizes): 38: 2 + 6 = 25 cm.

Length trousers. The lines of the rectangle AD and BC are 80 cm.

Step length and width. 21 cm are laid down from point A and a point W is set (1/2 of the semicircle of the hips by measure plus 2 centimeters for all sizes): 38: 2 + 2 \u003d 21 cm.
From point W draw a line to the right to the intersection with the line BC. The point of intersection is denoted by the letter W1. Draw a line 7.3 cm long from point Ш to the left (1/4 of the distance ШШ1 plus 1 centimeter for all sizes):
25: 4 + 1 = 7.3 cm.

Knee line. The line Ш1С is divided in half and 6 centimeters are laid upwards from the division point. Draw a straight line from point 6 to the left to the intersection with the AD line and 3 cm beyond the line.

Pants waistline. From point B to the right, extend the line AB arbitrarily. Then the line AB is divided in half and 3 centimeters are laid upwards from the division point. From point 3 to the right to the intersection with the elongated line AB, draw a waist line equal to 17 cm, and put a point T (1/2 waist semicircle by measure): 34: 2 = 17 cm.
The waist line from point 3 to the left is extended by 5 cm.

About thirty years ago, such a thing as "children's fashion" simply did not exist: all clothes for preschoolers and teenagers were of high quality, solid, but, alas, monotonous. Lucky were those children whose mothers and grandmothers had imagination and knew how to sew, knit and embroider: the clothes of such lucky ones were always decorated with either applique or a bow.

For every taste!

Now the choice is amazing. Moreover, it is fashionable and stylish to dress up children of both sexes. And most importantly, for this it is absolutely not necessary to bypass half of the city's shops - just look at the Internet. Skirts, jeggings, leggings, polo shirts… Bright colors, trendy prints, stylish accessories... And what is very important - no fittings, nerves, fatigue. In short, this is a paradise for parents. All you need to know to buy clothes is the right size. And how to determine it, this article will teach. We hope that with our tips you will no longer have questions like “size 32, how tall is the child?”.

We are so different

After you have chosen your favorite skirt or shirt for your child, pay attention to the country of origin of the chosen item. This is very important as each country has its own sizing charts. And this applies not only to clothing, but also shoes, underwear, hosiery and headwear. Apparently, this is due to the fact that different countries use different units of measurement. For example, in Russia it is centimeters and millimeters, and in the USA it is feet and inches. That is why it is sometimes difficult to figure out the sizes of clothes produced in the USA without certain knowledge.

As a rule, on English clothes, the size corresponds to the age of the child, and the label contains numbers that tell you how many years this or that thing is designed for.

It is even more difficult with clothes from Europe: most EU countries indicate sizes simply in Latin letters. And Chinese clothes are generally a separate conversation.

In addition, remember that French and small sizes, but things from Italy, Germany and Denmark, on the contrary, are quite large. In the first two cases, we recommend buying clothes one size larger, and in the other three - one size smaller.

Measure seven times

The most active buyers of children's clothing on the Internet are mothers of children under 14 years of age. More often, teenagers themselves like to choose what to wear, and the help of parents in this matter consists only in allocating finances for a coveted thing. With younger children, everything is much simpler: moms are happy to dress up their kids in whatever they want.

To determine what size clothes your child is wearing, you need to take some measurements with a tape measure. You need to know the height of the child, as well as the girth of his chest, waist and hips. This will come in handy in your online shopping.

Let's say you chose pants for your son, and they are marked size 32. What size do they fit? See in which country the trousers are made and look at the size charts below.

The first plate is an example of how the sizes of clothes of different manufacturing countries differ from each other. The second plate is a summary. This is the easiest way to choose clothes.

All in size

Many people like to order clothes from China. And no wonder: it is bright, relatively inexpensive, and if it is factory-made, then it is not bad in quality. However, not everyone knows Chinese and can read the name of the product. Often we focus only on the picture. Then it turns out that we order ourselves, say, a dress, and a thing arrives that fits your six-year-old daughter.

If you encounter such a problem, remember: children's and some teen sizes with numbers end in the number 42. Anything more is adult size. For example, size 32 is for children (see the table for what height the child is), but size 44 is for a slender adult lady.

And most importantly: even after studying the entire size grid and knowing, for example, at what age size 32 (for what height of a child clothes with such parameters are suitable), it is best to get additional information from the administrators of online clothing stores. In online mode, they will help you choose clothes so that they look perfect on your child. They will ask you to measure the volume of your baby and ask what his height is.

True, sometimes manufacturers themselves do not know all the parameters of a particular thing. The fact is that not all manufacturers indicate such detailed information about the clothes produced. Turkey often sins with this and, of course, China.

Let's say you have chosen an item. You know that you need a size 32. What height of the child this size goes for is not indicated in the manufacturer's size chart. If you doubt that the item you like will fit your child in size, it is better to look for another option so that you do not get upset about the money spent later.

When buying clothes in online stores, consider what build the child has. This is important, and here's why. Let's say you have a girl 130 centimeters tall. Not thin, not plump - 20-22 kilograms. Based on the size grid, she will fit size 32 and 34. What height is this in cm? Let's check the board. It turns out that 128-134 cm. And the girl, for example, is 130 cm. If you need clothes now, take 32, and if for growth - 34. - 36.

Discounts and sales

Many experienced parents know that it is more profitable to buy summer things in winter, and winter things in summer. As a rule, discounts and sales are held in all online stores.

How not to miss the size? Let's go back to our example. Suppose your baby wears size 32 in winter. What clothes to choose in winter for summer? Of course, one size up! That is, if now your baby is 110, then it is better to buy things for the summer for a height of 116. Do not forget to take into account growth spurts! Children are more active from 3 to 4 years old, from 7 to 8 years old and from 13 to 14 years old.