Children”s sizes in the table

Selecting the appropriate size for children’s clothes can be difficult, particularly in light of different sizing guidelines and standards. To ensure a proper fit and comfort, parents, caregivers, and anyone else purchasing clothing for children must be aware of children’s sizes.

We’ll go over the fundamentals of children’s sizing tables in this article. We’ll look at how sizes are calculated, what measurements are required, and practical applications for size charts. You can choose the best fit for any child by being aware of these important factors and making more educated decisions.

Children"s clothing in Russia, basic information

The children’s sizes table below is relevant to the majority of domestic manufacturers. As you can see, it includes the following parameters: age, weight, sleeve length, and inseam, which are not included in the grid for adult items. Furthermore, for adjacent ages, the numbers in the first column are repeated. The disparities in children’s heights and rates of growth provide an easy explanation for these disparities.

Every piece of data on the grids is printable or downloadable:

Teens between the ages of 15 and 18 do not receive any points, as you have undoubtedly already observed. The explanation is straightforward: at this age, children’s boundaries are becoming more similar to those of adults, they are given distinct markings, and a gender division is made. As a result, Russia lacks a table listing clothing sizes for kids between the ages of 0 and 16. Consequently:

1. From 0 to 13-14 years old, look at the grid above. Includes average data, no division into boys and girls.
2. For 14-18 years old – the option below. Denoted as "Teenage". The sizes of children"s clothing in the table are divided not by age, but by height, chest and hip volume, with a division into girls and boys. We also turn here if your child is ahead of his peers in height/volumes.

Naturally, there are letter markings as well as numerical designations: s, m, l, xl, xxl, etc. d. These are common among foreign producers; we will provide more specific details regarding their adherence to Russian standards below.

Measure your child

Sizes for children are eliminated in the same manner as for adults:

• Height. We ask the child to take off his shoes and lean his back against the wall. We make a mark at the highest point of the head. We measure the distance from the floor to the mark.
• Chest, waist and hips. With a centimeter tape we wrap our model along lines 2, 3 and 4, marked in the figure below.
• Sleeve length. From the upper edge of the shoulder to the first joint of the thumb. The arm should be slightly bent at the elbow, as in the picture.
• Inseam length. This is the distance from the ankle to the center seam of the trousers.

Children’s clothing sizes are expressed in centimeters; the corresponding tables are given above.

Crucial! Avoid sagging the measuring tape or tightening it excessively when taking measurements of the waist, hip, and chest circumferences. All we manage is a close fit and a horizontal orientation with respect to the ground.

What to pay special attention to

The better the item fits, the more precise you are when measuring children’s clothes. But keep in mind that a baby grows swiftly but unevenly. During the first 12 months of life, he will gain roughly 30 cm and 5–6 kg; at 10 years old, he may suddenly elongate or, on the other hand, fall slightly short of his peers; and at 13 years old, a boy or girl can easily “go” into adult dimensions. Here are some recommendations for selecting:

• For non-ambulatory children (up to 12 months), you can take things with a good margin, because they grow quickly, and rolled-up legs and sleeves are not yet so critical.
• The size of outerwear for children can also be chosen with a reserve – usually this is the actual age + one year.
• After 5 years, the child attaches more and more importance to how he looks, so you should be more careful when buying T-shirts, trousers, dresses: choose a thing exactly according to the measurements or with a minimum reserve.
• For babies up to one year, you can determine what size is needed only by the length of the body, usually things have sufficient reserve in width; from 12 months to three years – height + chest volume; from three years – we take into account all the parameters.

Both children’s clothing size charts (Russian) are generally accepted worldwide. In terms of parameters, they have fairly large forks for varying builds and heights. Not all teenagers, though, fit the mold; typically, these are those who are high weight but low height or vice versa. You will need to invest time in looking for "your" brand in this situation. For instance, tall and slender teenagers (180-185 cm) can find jeans at Gap, JCrew, and Edwin, and t-shirts at Old Navy, We Fashion, and so on. See another section to learn about all the new fabrics that are coming out in the market.

Correspondence of parameters in Russia, the USA, England and Europe

International brands hold a prominent position in the Russian textile industry. As such, you cannot overlook the differences in sizes between English and American and European children’s clothing. Their markings are unique and distinct from those of Russians. Hence, the shakal in America has both numbers and letters, while the scale in Europe divides the height of the girl and the boys into a series of numbers from 0 to 12.

Note that almost all American and English numbers are the same by age. For instance, you would take English No. 4 for ages 6 and 5, but you would also check the label for the ideal height and circumference of the chest. This is useful because a five-year-old and a six-year-old may be comparable. Such recurrences are not typical for Europe. See our other article for further information on how Russian corresponds to American children’s clothing sizes.

Newborn babies

As we just discussed, babies grow up quickly. Furthermore, growth peaks in the first half-year and then progressively wanes. That’s why the grid looks like this: the step is two months up to six months, and three months after that. It has a total of eight age steps and does not differentiate between boys and girls. The table (Russia) below allows you to consider newborn clothing sizes by month.

As you can see, there are some additional peculiarities as well: in Europe, marking is done by height; in England, body length and chest circumference are indicated on the labels in addition to a single number for all twelve months; in America, the period is indicated by months, first from 0 to 3, then from 3 to 6, and then from 6 to 9, and finally from 12 – letters. All the details regarding what size to purchase clothing for newborns are contained in a separate article that we have prepared.

Things from China/Ali-express

The idea that Chinese people are always inferior is slowly fading. Products from this nation do, of course, have certain quirks, but there is still a market for them. We make both in-person and online purchases. They clearly have markings on them that indicate the month (number + M) or year (number + T) of life. AliExpress children’s sizes table, spanning from 3 to 15 years old:

This table is significant because it includes the key parameters for comparison between the USA and Russia. Recall that the typical Russian child is bigger and taller than the typical Chinese child. As a result, you should check the labels for the following additional information: height, sleeve length, inseam height, and circumference of the waist and chest. Additional information regarding children’s sizes on AliExpress and tables can be found in a different article on our website.

Finding the correct fit when purchasing children’s clothes requires an understanding of size tables. Using a size chart can help ensure that children’s clothing fits properly and is comfortable, as children’s sizes can vary greatly between brands. It will be simpler for you to choose the right sizes for your child and steer clear of the typical pitfalls associated with both online and in-store shopping if you follow our instructions on how to read and use these size tables.

Choosing hats

Children’s hat sizes are based on their age and the circumference of their heads measured in centimeters. The grids, however, can vary: some, like the table below, have a step of 1 cm, while others have 2 (40, 42, 44, etc. д.) or even 4 cm. This primarily depends on the kind of headgear: the step is bigger for elastic, knit, or jersey products, and smaller for non-stretchy ones. It’s not always clear what age someone is.

As we mentioned earlier, children grow very quickly, especially newborns, so it’s best to pack extra clothes for them. However, this is not applicable to hats, which need to be chosen with the utmost accuracy. A headdress that is too big will be uncomfortable, and the smallest ones may hinder breathing if they move around on the face while you sleep. A different article has more detailed instructions on how to determine a newborn’s hat size as well as a table with the required measurements.

Children’s socks typically come in fairly large sizes, which can be attributed to the high elasticity of contemporary products, which can easily stretch by 3–4 cm. The following table makes this very evident. This is not a strict guideline, though; some manufacturers offer a more intricate grid with steps of 1 cm and 1 month, as well as a different one for infants up to 12 months. and between one and twelve years.

Selection of socks

It’s not essential to measure every centimeter when selecting socks, but it’s preferable if the foot length does not reach the upper bound. For instance, we take a product with the numbers 12-14, not 10-12, with a foot length of 12 cm. A comprehensive table explaining how to measure children’s socks can be found in a different piece on this subject.

Comprehending children’s sizes can greatly simplify and enhance the pleasure of clothing shopping. Size tables help parents make sure their child is the proper fit, reducing the aggravation associated with returns and exchanges.

Size tables provide a clear way to match a child’s measurements to the right size garment. This ensures that clothing will fit comfortably and takes into account variations in body types and growth spurts.

In conclusion, you can save time and effort by becoming familiar with children’s size tables and using them as a reference when shopping. It also facilitates and expedites the process of selecting clothing that fits well.

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