There are about 15 clothing measures on the Russian market. The sizes of children's clothing are at risk, because when ordering them online or buying them in a store, you can make a mistake. This is especially true for purchases in foreign stores, where the sizes do not match the Russian ones. Then you need to turn to the comparison plates.
Rules for taking sizes from a child
The size chart for small children involves taking parameters. In some cases, clothing sizes for children are indicated in terms of body length and age. But this approach is not always suitable, since the baby may be too tall or vice versa. Then the easiest way is to take measurements according to the following instructions.
- Height. The child should be asked to stand against the wall. He must not be wearing shoes. The highest point must be marked. It is important that the baby should stand tightly against the wall, without distortion.
- Volume. You need to measure your waist, chest and hips. It is done at the widest point and this data is recorded.
- The length of the sleeve. It is necessary to measure the sleeve with a small margin. Therefore, you need to find the distance from the extreme point of the shoulder to the first phalanx of the thumb.
The more correct the size is found, the better the clothing will fit. But we must not forget the accelerated growth of children. The baby can grow several centimeters and very soon his clothes will become too small. Therefore, it is important to take this indicator into account.
To get to size, you must follow several rules:
- The table of clothing sizes for newborns shows the child’s natural measurements. But children grow, and after 2 months it may not be suitable for them. It is better to take things with a small reserve for the future.
- Closer to the age of five, the child becomes picky about clothes and children’s sizes must be selected without reserve or with minimal time off.
When measuring, it is advisable to use a good tailor's centimeter, which does not stretch and does not give an error in measurement
Table for determining American clothing sizes for boys
| Boys size. USA | 8, M | 10, L | 12, XL | 14, XL | 16, XXL | 18, XXL |
| Height in cm | 126-134 | 136-146 | 146-153 | 155-161 | 161-166 | 167-169 |
| Chest circumference in cm | 67 | 73 | 75 | 82 | 86 | 90 |
| Waist circumference in cm | 58 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 72 | 75 |
| Hip circumference in cm | 71 | 74 | 81 | 84 | 91 | 96 |
How to correctly determine the size of clothes
Boys and girls under 4 years of age develop approximately the same. For this reason, the size chart for children's clothing is the same. The received data must be written down and, when purchasing, checked against the data on the tag. If you purchase online, it is important to study the size chart that comes with the product. Often the data is indicated in the form of dimensions, and by checking the child’s parameters with the plate, you can get the required number.
An extended size is often used, which takes into account all the anthropometric data of the body.
To do this you will need to collect the following data:
- Rib cage. You need to find the protruding parts of the shoulder blades. This is the widest part of the sternum. Elastic centimeters need to measure the girth.
- Hips. Depending on the shape of the buttocks, the fit of the pants is determined. Therefore, based on the most protruding part, it is necessary to determine their width.
- Waist. It is determined by its narrowest part.
- Full height.
In some cases, additional measurements are required. They are necessary if the child is of atypical height or is expected to wear special clothes. In this case, you need to measure:
- Sleeve. The measurement is taken from the extreme bone of the shoulder to the beginning of the palm. If an allowance is needed, an additional 3 centimeters is added.
- Inner leg length. Often used for special clothing, like sportswear.
- External leg extension.
The reason for the existence of special sizes was the age average, so for children with abnormal heights you need to choose clothes according to these parameters.
Newborn parameters table
A table of children's clothing sizes by age is a universal way to choose clothes. Children under 1 year old have the same parameters, so only 2 parameters are needed:
- Age. This is a standard indicator that is averaged. The full age of the baby is taken into account.
- Height. Sometimes, children grow faster or slower than their peers. Therefore, you need to determine the baby’s body length. You need to take measurements from the heels to the end of the neck.
The volume of the sternum, abdomen and hips is not taken into account here, since all clothing for newborns comes with a small margin. In addition, it is safe and does not put pressure on the neck and body.
Sizes of clothes for newborns by month can be determined for any standard using the plate.
How to choose clothes for a girl
After 5 years, children begin to grow unevenly. Therefore, there is a difference in height between boys and girls. For this reason, clothes for them are selected individually, according to excellent patterns. For girls, the table looks like this.
How to choose clothes for boys
When ordering outerwear from abroad, you will have to work with foreign sizes. Then you will have to convert US children's sizes to Russian ones. International standards, indicated by the letter, may also be used.
Children's clothing sizes for boys can be found in the table below.
The sizing chart for children's clothing is suitable for searching for outerwear such as T-shirts, sweaters and jackets.
Children's underwear sizes
Clothes for newborns are selected according to one indicator - age. For older children, you need to measure your abdomen and height. By connecting them, you can determine the required size according to the international or Russian standard.
It's easy to find the right size. For this, the parameters of the hips and waist are taken. Regardless of girls or boys, before the transition period begins, this is enough.
With the onset of puberty, girls' breasts begin to grow and when buying a bra, you need to take into account the volume of the sternum.
Sizes of hats and panamas
To find the right headgear size, head circumference is used. To measure it, you need to use a centimeter.
Below is a table averaged by month. Depending on the manufacturer, the information on the tag may vary. When choosing a headdress, size is not always necessary. Often hats and baseball caps are made in several sizes at the same time.
It is important to take into account the fact that during the cold season, children need warm hats. Due to the internal greenhouse effect, prickly heat may appear, which will lead to discomfort and even the appearance of seborrhea. It is better to buy hats one item more.
After a year, the head does not grow so quickly, so caps, panama hats and hats can not be changed so often. But it is advisable to measure your circumference once every six months in order to buy current hats.
Gloves and mittens
You can determine the size by the circumference of your palm. You need to take a centimeter and draw a line down the middle, not including your thumb. The resulting coverage must be attached to the table and the size must be found.
Shoes, socks and tights
Children's clothing sizes in the shoes, socks and tights section are as follows:
Table of correspondence between American children's clothing sizes and metric parameters of a child
| Size. USA | 2T | 3T | 4T | 4, 5T | 5, XXS | 6, XS | 6X, S |
| Age | 1.5-2 g. | 2-3 years | 3-4 years | 4 years | 5 years | 6 years | 6-7 years |
| Height in cm | 83-88 | 92-98 | 98-105 | 106-113 | 115-120 | 123-126 | 128-131 |
| Weight in kg | 10-12 | 13-14 | 16-18 | 18-20 | 20-22 | 22-25 | 25-27 |
For larger children, sizes are divided into girls' sizes and boys' sizes, which are indicated in the following two tables.
Correlation between the Russian Federation, China, the USA and the European Union
The size range of children's clothing by age varies depending on the region. The problem is especially acute when ordering things from abroad.
Clothes from George, Next, H&M are designated by American and European standards, which differ in size and designation, relative to Russian ones. When ordering from AliExpress, you will have to convert Chinese clothing sizes to Russian standards.
To determine the required parameters, you will need a table of Russian sizes and their relationship with other standards.
American clothing sizes are indicated by numbers and letters for newborns. The required parameter is calculated from the ratio of age and height. When shopping in US malls, you need to take into account that a number of sizes for children by age have the same values. In this case, anthropometric parameters are always indicated. When converting mesh from USA to Russian, it is better to take half a size larger.
When ordering from Aliexpress or Alibaba, you will need to convert the Chinese size. They are very similar to international ones and are designated L, S, M, XL. However, the parametric size chart for children's clothing is different.
It’s easy to convert European clothing sizes into Russian using the table. It should be noted that they have a similar classification in the form of numbers, but do not coincide at all. On the label this region is designated by the letters EU.
Above are the sizes of clothes for children aged from 3 years to 17. Using it, you can buy clothes from Europe.
It is important to note that the standard of England and America duplicates the age. This does not appear in the European classification. Therefore, when purchasing in foreign stores, the Internet or second-hand stores, you can rely only on this characteristic.
Table for determining American clothing sizes for girls
| Girls size. USA | 7, M | 8, L | 10, L | 12, XL | 14, XL | 16, XXL |
| Height in cm | 128-131 | 133-136 | 138-146 | 148-151 | 153-158 | 161-164 |
| Chest circumference in cm | 66 | 71 | 73 | 76 | 82 | 84 |
| Waist circumference in cm | 57 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 71 |
| Hip circumference in cm | 72 | 73 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 92 |
