Children's clothing sizes: table by height and age from 0 to 16 years, calculator

Useful tips

We figured out how to find out the appropriate size from the tables - it's simple. Now you definitely won’t get confused when choosing clothes from domestic and foreign manufacturers; purchases will not bring unpleasant emotions or disappointments. Finally, here are some more tips from the experiences of other parents:

1. Manufacturers of clothing for children often do not focus on fullness. If the baby is of standard dimensions, buy things according to age and height. For an overweight child, order clothes in slightly larger sizes. If you are too thin, read customer reviews or go to a regular store where you can try on panties and dresses.
2. According to mothers, the most difficult thing is to choose things without trying them on for children from China.

Orders received may run large or small depending on the manufacturer. It is not possible to rely on the height and weight of a child when purchasing things through Aliexpress; sellers only indicate the size according to age. To avoid misunderstandings, order clothes to grow or find a seller of factory-made products produced according to GOST standards of the People's Republic of China in official factories.

Information on clothing sizes for children will be useful for online shopping, for preparing a surprise for your beloved baby in a regular store without trying on. If you still made a mistake and bought small things, don’t worry, they can always be exchanged or returned to the seller.

This right is regulated by Art. 25 of the Federal Law “On the Protection of Consumer Rights”, the law also applies to users of online markets with saved receipts.

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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 are purchasing a sweater, then choose a size that corresponds to the circumference of the baby’s chest 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;
• When choosing outerwear for your 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 online or for some reason cannot take your child with you to the store.

Most adults always know their clothing size. Often it does not change for years, so even the most forgetful men can easily name a couple of numbers or letters that are so necessary when shopping. It is much more difficult with the sizes of clothes for a child. Children grow, their height and weight change, and sometimes during the course of a year they have to update their wardrobe several times. Therefore, parents always need to be able to correctly determine the size of children's things. Moreover, taking into account the fact that it may differ slightly among manufacturers in Russia, Europe or the USA.

Taking measurements

To get the right shopping guidelines, a mother must know how to determine her baby's size. A one-year-old toddler can be leaned against the doorway and a “notch” can be made with a pencil. It is best to measure infants in a supine position.

The child is undressed and laid on a flat surface. Take a tailor's centimeter and perform the following actions:

height is determined in a straight line by laying a meter from the top of the head to the toes;

Baby growth measurement

• The volume of the chest can be determined by stretching the tape around the body at the level of the armpits, across the shoulder blades;
• To determine the head circumference, a centimeter is placed above the ears, eyebrows, and the most convex part of the back of the head is captured.

During the first months, a newborn's feet are covered with booties. Then the need arises to buy shoes. To do this, you will have to determine your foot size by following a step-by-step algorithm:

• Place a sheet of paper on a hard, flat surface;
• place the baby’s foot and trace it with a pencil, holding it strictly perpendicular to the surface;
• Apply a ruler to the drawing and measure the distance from the heel to the edge of the big toe.

Measurements are also taken from the 2nd foot. In case of deviation from the size of the first leg, the maximum result is taken as a guide. If it is expressed as a decimal fraction, the number should be rounded up.

The resulting parameter can be used when purchasing socks for your baby. To determine the size of the sandals, you need to add another 5 mm.

Note! The described algorithm will help determine the size of summer shoes. For demi-season and winter models, measurements are taken from the leg, dressed in socks or sliders

It is important to be able to compare the markings of a Russian manufacturer with European ones. Fortunately, there are many tables that help you avoid making mistakes in determining clothing sizes based on the age, height, and chest volume of a newborn

How to correctly measure a child's parameters?

Height

Sizes of clothing for children according to height are indicated by Russian and European manufacturers. The height measurement 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 must be measured from head to toe.

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

Waist circumference

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

Bust/hip

A measuring 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 correct choice of headdress for a child depends on the accuracy of this measurement. When taking measurements of the volume of the head, the tape is drawn starting from the middle of the forehead, along the most prominent places. Taking measurements of the neck circumference mainly takes place during individual tailoring of items in the workshop. When measuring the circumference of the neck, the measuring tape is wrapped loosely around it.

The length of the sleeve

A measurement equal to the number of centimeters from the point of the base of the shoulder to the end of the thumb indicates the length of the sleeve. It is measured with the child in an upright position using a soft measuring tape.

Leg length

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

Standards for height and weight of children under 1 year of age

According to WHO developments, the height and weight table highlights the normal range for both boys and girls. The indicators “low” and “high” are a signal for parents that it is necessary to consult a doctor. If actual height or weight deviates significantly from the norm, this may be the result of a systemic disease or poor lifestyle - you must immediately consult a doctor and examine the child.

1. Table of normal growth for boys under 1 year (in centimeters)

2. Table of normal weight for boys under 1 year (in kilograms)

3. Table of growth norms for girls under 1 year (in centimeters)

4. Table of weight norms for girls under 1 year (in kilograms)

Children's hat sizes

They are determined according to the circumference of the head. To determine it, you need to apply a measuring tape to the most prominent point of the back of the head and to the brow ridges in front. The tape should not be stretched.

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Sequence and methods of taking measurements to create a pattern

To sew clothes of the required size, you should follow the sequence of measurements when taking measurements.

This process is carried out in the following order:

1. Ssh (half neck circumference). The measurement starts from the socket located at the front of the neck, called the jugular, passes through the 7th vertebral disc of the neck and ends at the socket, connecting to the beginning of the measuring tape. The result must be divided in half.
2. Сг1 (1 chest semicircle). The measuring tape is located in front above the bust, and in the back at the scapular line and the hollows of the armpits. The result should be divided by 2.
3. Cr2 (2nd semicircle of the chest). Measured from the dorsal side in a horizontal position on the scapular line, level with the hollows of the armpits. At the front, the measuring tape should cross the bulging area of ​​the bust. The resulting value should be divided in half.
4. Сг3 (3rd semicircle of the chest) The measuring tape is applied horizontally on any dorsal line at the level of the mammary glands in the back, and from the front it crosses the chest at the place of greatest protrusion. The result must be divided in half.
5. St (waist semi-circumference). At the waist, you need to place the elastic in the place where the person is most comfortable, and then place the measuring tape over the elastic. The data obtained should be divided in half.
6. Sat (femoral half-circumference). The measuring tape should connect the maximum protruding point of the gluteal muscle with the front part, taking into account the protrusion of the abdomen, with a line located in the horizontal plane. For measurement accuracy, you can substitute a ruler. The result must be divided in half.
7. Shg (chest width). This measurement is taken from the chest, above the bust, on the line that connects the hollows of the armpits. The resulting number must be divided in half.
8. Cg (center of the chest). The measurement is taken horizontally around the chest along the protruding bust line. The resulting measurement value must be divided in half.
9. Vg (height of the mammary glands). The measuring tape is positioned vertically, connecting the area on the shoulder where the seam is expected to be with the upper border of the bust. There is no need to divide the resulting number in half.
10. DPT (distance of the front part to the waist). The measurement is carried out as a continuation of taking the chest height, only the waist line is the lowest point. There is no need to divide the result by 2; the full measurement is used.
11. Shs (back width). The measuring tape is located along the scapular line, passes through the hollows of the armpits and is connected. The resulting number must be divided in half.
12. Vprz (height of the armhole from the back). In order to take measurements, you need to hold a ruler or any other flat object under your arm. Next, you need to use a measuring tape to vertically connect the highest point on the shoulder next to the neck with a point located at the level of the ruler. Full measurement is used.
13. Dst (length of the back to the waist line). You can take measurements as a continuation of taking measurements for the height of the armhole, only the lowest point will be the waist level, which is in line with the place on the shoulder. Full measurement is used.
14. Vpk (oblique shoulder height). A measuring tape from the back connects the point of the waist line on the spinal column to the most distant point on the shoulder. Full measurement is used.
15. Шп (width of the shoulder slope). Measurements are taken along the shoulder from its last point to the neck. A full measure is used.
16. Dr (sleeve length). During measurements, the tape is located on the outside of the arm, connecting the extreme point on the shoulder and the point of the expected sleeve length. A full measure is used. In order to design long sleeve clothing, measurements should be taken with the arm bent at a right angle.
17. Op (shoulder circumference). Measurements are taken from armpit to armpit and across the fullest part of the upper arm. Full measurement is used.
18. Ozawa (wrist circumference). The wrist is measured around. Full measurement is used.
19. Du (skirt length). The measuring tape should connect the point on the waist line with the point of the desired length of the product. Full measurement is used.

This procedure for taking measurements is standard, but for convenience you can interchange different measurements.

Classification of children's shoes

What types of children's shoes are there? The criteria for separating shoes can be very different. One of the main distinguishing features is the gender of the child. A number of manufacturers produce so-called unisex models, which are most widely used in the sports version of shoes. You can choose shoes according to the following classifications:

According to the age:

• nursery (up to 1.5 years);
• small children (up to 3 years);
• for preschoolers;
• for younger schoolchildren;
• teenage

By function:

• home;
• sports;
• casual;
• elegant.

For proper development and formation of the foot and posture:

• orthopedic;
• preventive.

By season:

• summer;
• winter;
• demi-season.

By appearance:

• closed;
• open;
• to the ankle;
• above the ankle.

Shoes for children must meet the following requirements:

• natural material that allows the foot to breathe (leather, textiles, nubuck, suede);
• flexible but elastic sole allows the leg to bend freely and follow the movements of the foot;
• textured anti-slip sole;
• a small heel is necessary to prevent flat feet and proper development of the leg;
• the presence of arch supports in children’s shoes and, if necessary, in shoes for older children;
• For the youngest customers, sandals or boots with Velcro are suitable.

Table of children's outerwear

The size of outerwear is determined by the age and height of the child, the tables below confirm this. But there are some nuances in the markings that manufacturers use. For light spring and autumn items - windbreakers, raincoats, jackets and jackets, as well as any jackets (including warm ones) - the gradations used for sweaters, shirts, dresses, trousers, etc. are most often relevant. Below are two options , for girls from 3 to 15 years old, for boys - from 3 to 17.

Clothing sizes, tables for children by age, girls and boys:

And we immediately answer the question that you probably asked yourself after viewing both tables: why are the differences in both cases the numbers identical, with the exception of the last lines? On average, a boy from 3 to 15 years old and a girl from 3 to 15 years old develop at the same speed; differences in height, waist circumference and chest circumference begin to appear precisely at the age of 15, sometimes a little earlier. Moreover, after 15, a girl switches to adult sizes. We will talk about what types of artificial and natural fabrics are available in the industry in another article.

And now about the “winter”: overalls, coats and insulated trousers. For them, there are separate tables of sizes for children's outerwear (by height and age), which from different manufacturers may differ in the presence or absence of the “shoulder length” and “crotch length” items. Age is not always indicated (it is assumed that the buyer will rely on other indicators.

Please note: you need to correctly read the information on labels for warm clothing. In the case of, for example, a shirt, the tag indicates the parameters for which it is designed. T

That is, we mean the measurements of the person himself. Not so with the coat:

That is, we mean the measurements of the person himself. Not so with the coat:

• Height – the height of a person.
• Bust and waist circumference – product parameters.
• Sleeve, shoulder, trouser length – product parameters.

Choose the right socks for your child - our article has all the necessary information.

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For the little ones

On the labels of overalls, instead of the height of the child, the length of the product itself is often indicated: the distance from the collar to the edge of the leg. If you go shopping without your baby, take this measurement from him first. All size charts for newborns by month are in another article.

Sizing systems in different countries

The following dimensional systems are available today:

• The metric system used in Russia is compiled according to the International Standard ISO 3355-77. Here the size corresponds to the length of the foot in millimeters. For convenience, all indicators are rounded to 0.5 cm. The distance from the protruding (usually thumb) toe to the heel will be an indicative value. There are no additional amendments regarding the shape of the block, so this system is the simplest and most understandable. The size interval in Russian shoes is 0.5 cm.
• The stichmass (European) system is used for imported shoes. The unit of measurement for the length of the insole (and size, respectively) is taken to be 6.7 mm. It is taken into account that the insole, as a rule, is longer than the foot by about 15 mm. This is due to the fact that there is a margin for allowance in the length of the insole. This nuance is the reason for incorrect conversions of sizes from one system to another.
• English shoes are measured in inches, where an inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. For booties for newborn babies, size 0 is intended (we recommend reading: how to knit booties with two knitting needles for newborns?). Measurement is taken 4 inches from the heel. Spacing between dimensions is 1/3 inch.
• The Chinese measurement system follows the Russian one and takes as a basis the distance from toe to heel.
• The system in the USA, Canada and Australia is also measured in inches. The shift goes towards zero by 1/12 (2.1 mm).

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Based on the standard size system, so popular today, you can set the following size of a child’s feet by month: from 6 to 9 months - number 17; from 9 to 12 months – number 18; for a one-year-old child – 19-21 numbers.

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It often happens that a girl’s leg at this age has a lower indicator (18 or even less). When choosing winter shoes, sizes from 20 to 23 are considered. You can select the exact size of a child’s feet using the tables.

Size of schoolchildren by age

In principle, the earliest signs of dwarfism can be noticed within 2-3 years. But they manifest themselves most strongly after the child goes to school. Because of this, the student’s growth must be monitored especially carefully. Size indicators at this stage of development look like this.

1. By the age of eight, a schoolchild grows to 128-130 cm.
2. At nine years of age, a child's height is usually about 135 cm.
3. Then every year the student grows by about 5 cm. This process lasts until the age of 12-13 years. That is, by the age of 13, height reaches 155 cm.
4. After this, the teenager enters a stage of rapid growth. It is not uncommon for schoolchildren to gain 10-12 cm between the ages of 13 and 14. On average, the “gain” is 6-8 cm. That is, at 14 years old, a child’s height should be about 162-164 cm.

It is quite difficult to predict how a child’s body will develop in the future. Here everything depends primarily on heredity and lifestyle. It is also important to consider that the figures given above are averages for boys and girls. But boys usually grow faster than girls until about 11 or 12 years of age. After this, girls can outrun teenage boys.

And sometimes the difference turns out to be quite serious. Therefore, it should be clear that the sizes indicated are approximate figures only. They cannot be a reason to determine any pathology.

Young parents are often concerned with the question of how to choose the right clothes for a baby, size 74 for how many months will be suitable. This applies not only to those who gave birth to their first child, but also to experienced parents. It is important to make sure that it is not only comfortable and pleasant to the body, safe for the baby, but also not too big or small. Although the problem of choosing clothes for a newborn worries not only parents, but also other relatives, friends and loved ones. This is due to the fact that if you want to give a gift to your baby in the form of rompers, pants, suits, and so on, it is difficult to give the seller an unambiguous answer to a simple question about sizes. Therefore, before purchasing, it would not hurt to familiarize yourself with the size chart for children.

Child's age and clothing size

Let's take a look at the sizes of children's clothing and note the age to which they correspond. This knowledge will be useful both to the parents themselves and to their friends who are choosing clothes for a gift and do not want to make a mistake with the size.

Size 56 children's clothing: for what age?

As a rule, on average, children are born with a height of 48 to 54 cm. There are premature babies or just smaller ones, or larger babies. Sizes 50 and 52 are almost never in demand, so we will consider size 56 first in the table of children's sizes.

You won't have to wear size 56 for long. My son grew out of the slips within a month, for some it lasts for two months, but that’s the maximum. When expecting a child, you should not buy a lot of clothes in this size. A pair of slips and bodysuits will be enough.

Children's size 62: for what age?

A child will wear size 62 between the ages of 1 and 3 months. Many mothers immediately take size 62 slips to the maternity hospital. Babies really grow quickly in the first months. I can’t say that the size 62 sleepsuit looked so huge on my child. Yes, a little big.

What age is children's size 68 suitable for?

Size 68 is intended for children aged 3 to 6 months. In general, in the first year of a child’s life, his wardrobe will have to be updated every three months, so you should not buy a lot of clothes of each size.

Size 74 children's clothing: for what age?

Size 74 will be useful for a baby between the ages of 6 and 9 months. It is worth noting that children grow out of slips faster than from pants, shorts or shirts. At this age, children already become very active and begin to get entangled in slips.

Children's size 80: for what age?

Most likely, it is in clothes of size 80 that the child will take his first steps, because he will wear this size from 9 to 12 months. Here, the child’s growth gradually slows down, and clothes will have to be updated once every six months, and not once every three months (excluding seasonal clothing).

What age does size 86 children's clothing correspond to?

Clothes of size 86 are often marked “1.5 years or 18 months”, and indeed, between the ages of 1 and 1.5 years, children most often wear size 86. There are also larger sizes, like Reima overalls, where in parentheses there is an addition to the main size “+6”. For example 86(+6), etc.

Size 92 children's clothing: for what age?

From 1.5 years to 2 years, children wear size 92. Here the spread is becoming increasingly large; for someone even at 2.5 years old, size 92 may be just right, but someone is growing much faster.

Tights sizes

Tights are one of the most popular types of clothing for children. They are great for wearing under pants, they are comfortable to wear at home when it is cool, and they are an indispensable element under a skirt. But in order for tights not to become an object of hatred for a child, they must meet one requirement - to be comfortable - they should not press or slide down. And this can only be achieved by purchasing them in the right size, which is not difficult to determine; it is enough to know the child’s height.

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All given sizes of children's clothing are average. Children come in different sizes. For example, your three-year-old baby is tall and thin, but your neighbor’s peer is short and well-fed. Based on this, you need to choose clothes and adjust the size.

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All mothers and fathers know perfectly well how clothes “burn” on children, who, thanks 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 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.

Review of tables of manufacturers from different countries

How to find out your child's clothing size? If the baby has a standard figure for his age, then you can focus on the age category. With age, individual characteristics of the body structure emerge: some have a wide chest, long or, conversely, short legs, some are thin and some are well-fed, some are tall and some are short. Therefore, you need to take into account weight, hip circumference, waist and chest circumference. Sometimes additional metric data is required for accuracy: sleeve and crotch length, neck circumference.

Russia

Table - Size chart from 0 to 14 years

Europe

Table - European sizes according to height and volume

In the European grid, the height and clothing size of the child are the same.

Table - Children's clothing sizes by age

USA

Table - American clothing for babies from 0 to 2 years

The sizes coincide with age and are called “newborn” and “infant” in the USA.

Table - American children's clothing from 2 to 6 years

Children's clothing from 2 to 6 years old is called “toddler” in the USA.

Table - American size from 6 to 14 years

Children's clothes from 6 to 14 years old in the USA are called “youth”.

Sock sizes

When choosing children's socks, you need to know the required size, otherwise, if they are chosen incorrectly, it will bring considerable discomfort to the child. To determine it, you need to attach a measuring tape to the child’s foot and measure its length from the heel to the big toe.

Sock size chart