Aliexpress - what do children's sizes mean: 2T, 3T, 4T, etc.?

How to take measurements correctly

To get the most accurate measurement, try to place the measuring tape as close to the child's body as possible. In this case, the tape should not be too tight. When taking measurements, try to have the child stand with his body muscles relaxed. Height is measured without shoes. When measuring chest circumference , the tape should fit snugly to the body, pass along the most protruding points in front, through the armpits on the side, and wrap around the shoulder blades at the back. Waist circumference is measured strictly horizontally along the narrowest part of the body, passing through the most protruding point of the abdomen. When measuring hip circumference, the tape should be horizontal, passing in the middle of the thigh and behind the most protruding points of the buttocks.

It is better to measure children under two years old in a lying position - on the floor or table • Place the table close to the wall • Lay the baby so that the head touches the wall • Straighten the legs • Attach a ruler to the heels perpendicular to the table surface • Make a mark • Measure the baby’s height from the wall to the mark

Children over two years old are measured in a standing position against a wall. • The child is measured barefoot, without a headdress or outer clothing • The child stands straight, with a straight back, head in a straight position; heels, buttocks, shoulder blades and head – pressed against the wall • A mark is made by applying a ruler to the child’s head, perpendicular to the wall against which he is standing, measuring height – from the floor to the mark

If your child's measurements are between two sizes, it is recommended to choose the larger size.

size table

If you decide to look at the information that is available in a simple size chart for babies, then you will see the following.

The first column is the baby's age. For children under one year old, it is important to indicate the correct age, since what is suitable for a two-month-old baby should already be replaced for a six-month-old baby. Children of this age change very quickly; after six months they become more mobile, so it is important to make sure that the baby feels comfortable and is not constrained in his movements.

The second column usually displays the baby's height. This is not a specific number, but a range. All babies grow and develop individually, even at birth one baby can be 50 cm tall, and the second 56 or 58. These centimeters, it would seem, do not change anything very much, but usually young mothers, going to the maternity hospital, look for clothes in the smallest size , but it’s worth taking into account the fact that the baby’s height and weight will only be known after birth; if you don’t guess the size right, unforeseen situations may arise.

In order to choose the right clothing size, you need to know either the baby’s height, or his approximate age, or both. Months play an important role in this. If you make a mistake, the gift may not be suitable.

Children's clothing sizes

Universal size grid for children's clothing

Clothing for children under 2 years of age is considered clothing for newborns.

in the American line of sizes there are additional designations “plus/small” - for overweight children under the age of 6 years; “plus/medium” - for obese children under 7 years old; “plus/large” - for overweight children 8 years old and above.

Chinese size charts are different from European ones. In them, manufacturers add a letter to the number: 2t, 3t, 4t, 8t, 10t, 4a, 24m. These designations are easy to decipher: the number in front of the letter indicates the child’s age. In foreign online stores you can often find tables that use height and age as a measurement.

Clothes for newborns and toddlers (from 0 to 3)

Girls clothes

Clothes for boys

Children's and teenagers' jeans, trousers, shorts

What else can you learn from the table?

The size chart for babies up to one year old may also contain the basic parameters of the child. This is the circumference of the chest, waist and hips. Parents who regularly visit the pediatrician can always find out these parameters during the visit or look at the chart. But it’s still easier and simpler to measure everything yourself. 74 clothing size for how many months is provided? Considering size 74 clothing for a child, we note that the following indicators of the child’s growth parameters correspond to it:

1. Chest circumference – from 49 to 51 cm.
2. Waist circumference – from 47 to 49 cm.
3. Hip circumference – 49 – 51 cm.

This table is suitable for children who develop normally, were born at a normal weight and are appropriate for their age.

Accessories

Children's gloves and mittens

Children's hats

How to calculate children's hat size? Measure the circumference of the child's head using a measuring tape. The tape should pass over the child's eyebrows and over his ears, as well as through the back of the head (where it is most convex).

Correspondence of the child’s head circumference to the size of the hats

The type of clothing matters...

When buying clothes for a child, you need to pay attention to what kind of clothes you are going to buy. After all, if you want to buy rompers or shirts, then we can say about them that such things are suitable for several months and you need to take their size to size or a little with a margin. But if you buy outerwear, then changing overalls or other outerwear every two months is quite expensive. Therefore, you need to take outerwear with a good supply so that it is enough for at least one season.

Please also note that in the size chart, clothing sizes may vary depending on several centimeters of the baby’s height. So, how much would size 74 fit? That's right, for a child 74 cm tall, and for those whose height is 75 cm, the size is 80. No one will argue that perhaps in the first case the clothes will not be small, but the only question is how often you will have to change clothes. Of course, for small children, parents and relatives often do not regret anything, but still, if you buy clothes wisely and with a little prudence, then you can save the family budget or spend this money on other equally important needs.

Children's shoe sizes

How to determine a child's shoe size? In order to correctly determine the shoe size for children, you need to measure the child’s foot, that is, find out the distance from his heel to the tip of his big toe. At the same time, remember that a person’s heel, including a child’s, is sloping and has a bone that protrudes slightly beyond the foot, so when measuring the length of the leg, you need to take this into account. Keep in mind that measurements should be taken in socks, since children, unlike adults, almost never wear even summer shoes on their bare feet. In this case, be sure to find out the length of both feet, and if these parameters differ slightly, then when determining the size, focus on the indicator that is slightly larger. Different feet are a normal phenomenon that occurs not only in children, but also in adults.

Children's shoes

Children's size xxl (China) - what height?

Chinese size XXL corresponds to European size L - for both boys and girls. This size is for teenagers aged 14 years and older who are taller than 158 cm.

Tables of correspondence between Russian and Chinese sizes of children's clothing

Children from 0 to 2 years

Boys from 3 to 17 years old

Girls from 3 to 15 years old

Compliance of children's clothing with European, British, American, Russian, Chinese markings

Chinese clothing for children differs in size from European and Russian ones. Mothers who decide to purchase items for their baby from a Chinese manufacturer should carefully check the measurements taken with the size chart.

Where to see children's sizes on AliExpress.

When choosing a product, the buyer must choose the size he needs. Like any other clothing, children's products have a size range specified by the seller, which is available for purchase at a given time.

You can see it on the right side of the image under the price of the product.

But when looking at the sizes, many buyers may wonder what these numbers mean.

First of all, it should be noted that most sellers on AliExpress use clothing sizes accepted in the USA, so in order to figure it out, you need to compare these sizes with Russian sizes.

There are several ways to solve this problem.

What does size 3T mean on Aliexpress?

Each symbol has its own specific meaning. Letters in this system can indicate a time period, year or month. The letter T stands for years, and M stands for months. The numbers indicate their quantities. It turns out that 3T is the size that should suit a child aged three years. Please note that only averages are used to determine sizing. You cannot be completely sure that every three-year-old child will fit everything in size 3T.

This is the main disadvantage of such a measurement system. He takes things by surprise too often. People who do not fully understand the size range can simply return the clothes. A lot of annoying mistakes occur. So you don’t have to wonder every time what size 3t is in Aliexpress for children. It is much better to choose the size yourself from start to finish.

Determining size when buying clothes from China

The main difference between Chinese clothes for children is that they are sewn not according to height, but according to age. In the Chinese grid, size is indicated by month or year, and not by height, as in tables with international, European and Russian values.

Chinese things are smaller than European and Russian ones. There are different meanings on clothing, including the letter “t”. It indicates the age of children for whom rompers, blouses, skirts or pants are designed.

The Chinese size chart is divided into several categories:

• Children - from 0 to 2 years.
• Boys - from 3 to 17 years old.
• Girls - from 3 to 15 years old.

When taking measurements of children and teenagers, you should adhere to the following rules:

1. The measuring tape should fit snugly to the body of the boy or girl, without squeezing the chest, head or hips.
2. Before taking measurements, your child needs to put on a jacket or sweater.
3. All the baby’s muscles should be relaxed and his back should be straight.
4. Height is measured without shoes, when the child stands on a flat surface.

When choosing a size, you need to take into account the cut of the clothing and the material from which it is made. For example, knitted items or clothes made from stretchy fabrics are not bought back to back. Clothes made from other materials are bought a little looser - by 1-2 cm, which is added to the measurements taken from the child.