Today, shopping centers, markets and online stores provide the opportunity to fill the wardrobe of your beloved daughters and little sons with brand products from around the world. Most often they buy children's clothes and shoes without trying on, especially if these are things for the baby. It’s not always possible to determine by eye, and the numbers and letters on the labels often seem incomprehensible and do not provide the necessary information. How to make a choice and understand, for example, is the size 26 suitable for the child? How tall are the jeans for an American manufacturer or sweater of a European brand?
In order not to clog the cabinets with clothes and shoes of the wrong size, you can use the tables and always know exactly what will fit and what will be small or large.
Baby clothes
When choosing bodysuits, men, pants and overalls for the smallest, it is always important to remember the presence of free space in the groin for the diaper. After being filled, even the most modern and ultra-thin hygiene products for babies can seriously increase in size. Therefore, it is imperative to take this fact into account, adding a few centimeters to the growth of crumbs.
Sizes of children by age and height up to a year| Age months | 9-12 | 6–9 | 3–6 | 1-3 | 0–1 |
| Size Russia | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| EU size | 86 | 80 | 74 | 68 | 56 |
| US size | 9-12 M
6/9 | 6–9 M
6/9 | 3–6 M
3/6 | 0–3 M
0/3 | 0–3 M
0/3 |
| Height, centimeters | 80–86 | 74–80 | 68–74 | 62–68 | 50–56 |
Important notes
Before choosing things according to size tables, several important points to consider:
- Some manufacturers, both domestic and foreign, do not always sew clothes according to generally accepted standards. It is best when choosing to use the dimensional tables of a particular manufacturer: look at his website or ask for information from the seller.
- Hats, tights and socks have other size ranges, which also differ in different countries.
- Knitted and crocheted items often tend to stretch, and cotton, on the contrary, can sit a little after washing. Therefore, it is important to care for the fabric exactly as indicated on the label, and when buying, ask the seller if a particular fabric has such features.
The sizes of children by age and height from a year to seven| Age years | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2, 2½, 3 | 1, 1½, 2 |
| Size Russia | 34 | 32 | 30-32 | thirty | 28-30 | 28 |
| EU size | 128 | 122 | 116 | 110 | 104 | 98 |
| US size | S | S | XS or S | 4T / 4 | 3T / 3 | 2T / 2 |
| Height, centimeters | 122-128 | 116-122 | 110-116 | 104-110 | 98-104 | 92-98 |
We select according to size: a few examples and recommendations
Not all children are the same, and the data below are averaged, taken on the basis of statistics. Therefore, you can’t just look at the numbers and make a decision on their basis. For example, the size “26-28” indicated on the label is suitable for how tall a child is. The run-up is large - from 80 to 98 cm, so you need to take into account the complexion (thin or chubby), body features (long legs, narrow shoulders or, conversely, a wide chest). In general, show some logic.
Little children reach very quickly, so you should not buy outfits end-to-end. For example, size 26, how tall is the child to take? The table shows the data - 80-86 cm. This means that with the growth of 78-79 cm the baby will already feel comfortable in such clothes, and after a couple of weeks, most likely, the “suit will sit down” as it should. But on a baby just above 85 cm, size 26 may already be small and small.
What height should a child expect when choosing outerwear? Here it is worth considering the duration of the cold season, during which the child will wear a jacket or jumpsuit. It is recommended to choose a size larger so that it is possible to put on a warm sweater or gaiters under the outer clothing and at the same time not to restrict the baby in movement. The length of the sleeves or legs can almost always be adjusted by simply bending a little. For example, outerwear size 26, how tall is the child? Following the data from the tables - no higher than 74-80 cm.
The sizes of children by age and height are from eight to sixteen| Age years | 14-16 | 13-14 | 12-13 | 11-12 | 9-10 | 8 |
| Size Russia | 44 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34-36 |
| EU size | 164 | 158 | 152 | 146 | 140 | 134 |
| US size | XL | L | M | M | M | S |
| Height, centimeters | 158-164 | 152-158 | 146-152 | 140-146 | 134-140 | 128-134 |
Little legs run along the path
When choosing shoes for a child, there are also important points that are worth remembering:
- In addition to length, it is necessary to take into account the completeness and height of the lift.
- It is advisable to give preference to insoles with orthopedic bends in order to properly form the foot.
- Shoes should be comfortable when walking, therefore, if the baby has already begun to move independently or if it is already a grown child, it is still worth trying on and taking at least a few steps.
- Winter boots or boots should be taken one size larger to leave an “air gap”, and then the small legs will not freeze.
- In summer, feet may swell in hot weather, which must be taken into account when choosing. It is better if the width of the sandal will be regulated by a strap. In addition, until the baby's gait becomes confident, summer shoes should be taken with the toe closed. So fingers are better protected from injuries during falls and "tripping".
Leg size by age and length: domestic standards
The child’s foot develops and grows according to age and structural features very individually for each, therefore it is better to refrain from acquiring used shoes. Wearing other people's sandals and boots can lead to improper formation or deformation of the foot, as well as impaired gait.
| The size | Age
(boys) months | Age
(girls) months | Insole length
(feet), cm |
| 22.5 | 12-18 | 18-24 | 14 |
| 22 | 12-18 | 12-18 | 13 ½ |
| 21 | 12-18 | 12-18 | thirteen |
| 20 | 9-12 | 9-12 | 12 ½ |
| 19.5 | 9-12 | 9-12 | 12 |
| 19 | 6-9 | 6-9 | 11 ½ |
| 18 | 6-9 | 6-9 | eleven |
| 16 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 9.5 |
| 17 | 3-6 | 3-6 | 10 ½ |
| 16.5 | 3-6 | 3-6 | 10 |
| The size | Age
(boys), years | Age
(girls), years | Insole (foot) length, cm |
| 36 | over 7 | over 8 | 23 |
| 35 | over 7 | over 8 | 22 ½ |
| 34 | over 7 | over 8 | 22 |
| 34 | over 7 | over 8 | 21 ½ |
| 33 | 6, 7 | over 8 | 21 |
| 32 | 6, 7 | 6, 7, 8 | 20 ½ |
| 31.5 | 6, 7 | 6, 7, 8 | 20 |
| 31 | 5, 6 | 6, 7, 8 | 19 ½ |
| thirty | 5, 6 | 6, 7, 8 | 19 |
| 29th | 5, 6 | 5, 6 | 18 ½ |
| 28.5 | 4, 5 | 5, 6 | 18 |
| 28 | 4, 5 | 5, 6 | 17 ½ |
| 27 | 3, 4 | 4, 5 | 17 |
| 26 | 2, 3 | 4, 5 | 16 ½ |
| 25.5 | 2, 3 | 4, 5 | 16 |
| 25 | 2, 3 | 2, 3 | 15 ½ |
| 24 | 1½, 2 | 2, 3 | fifteen |
| 23 | 1½, 2 | 2, 3 | 14 ½ |
For little mods: some foreign standards
These data will help you choose the right shoes and clothes for the child.
| Age months | Size (American) | Size (European) | Insole (foot) length, cm |
| 0-3 | 1 | 17 | 9.5 |
| 0-3 | 2 | 18 | 9.7 |
| 3-6 | 3 | 19 | 10.5 |
| 6-9 | 4 | 20 | 11.7 |
| 9-12 | 5 | 21 | 12.5 |
| 12-15 | 5½ | 22 | 12.9 |
| 15-18 | 6 | 23 | 13,4 |
| 18-21 | 7 | 24 | 14.3 |
| 21-24 | 8 | 25 | 14.8 |
| Age years | Size (American) | Size (European) | Insole (foot) length, cm |
| 2-3 | 8½ | 26 | 15,2 |
| 2-3 | 9½ | 27 | 16 |
| 4 | 10 | 28 | 17.5 |
| 5 | eleven | 29th | 18 |
| 6 | 12 | thirty | 18.5 |
| 7 | 12½ | 31 | 19 |
| 8 | thirteen | 32 | 19.7 |
| 8 | 14 | 33 | 20.5 |
| 9 | 2 | 34 | 21 |
| 10 | 2½ | 35 | 21.8 |
| eleven | 3½ | 36 | 22.10 |
However, it is important to remember a few basic rules.
- For kids: fashion is good, but comfort is above all! The two-year-old crumb will be absolutely indifferent to what couturier these jeans or dresses come from, but if this is inconvenient, then crying and whims are guaranteed.
- For older children: as soon as the child begins to show interest in his own appearance, it is imperative to take into account his taste preferences when choosing clothes and shoes. This is one of the ways to express oneself and shape one’s personality, therefore for the harmonious development the phrase “wear what you gave” is definitely not suitable.