No mom has to explain how fast kids grow. The fact that children's wardrobe has to be updated regularly is an indisputable fact. It would seem that only yesterday they bought a new jacket, today its sleeves are already short. Sizes of children's clothing (age, height) are changing right before our eyes. Children's legs grow even more rapidly - just have time to remember the new size of socks and tights. And most importantly - shoes that are by no means cheap. Throughout the entire period of growth (and this is not a year or two), parents are busy selecting and buying new clothes for their baby.
Let's go shopping
Now the choice of children's clothing is huge. Many people prefer to buy products not of Russian brands, but made abroad. Online auctions and purchases in online stores have become very popular. As a rule, they all have a wide range of fashionable elegant clothes. And the prices in them are more favorable compared to ordinary stores.
With such purchases, it is especially important not to "miss" with the size. After all, it’s a shame when we unpack a parcel with an ordered fashionable exclusive and extremely attractive suit, but it doesn’t fitsize. Great - still half the trouble, worse if hopelessly small. Experienced parents should know the height and size of children's clothing for their baby by heart!
Precision is everything
That is why all mothers or those who plan to buy children's clothes need to understand not only Russian sizes, but also those accepted abroad. You should know, for example, that American sizes for children's clothing are different from Russian ones. And in China, clothes are marked not by height, as in other countries, but by age.
But still the basis for determining the size was and remains the measurements that you need to be able to correctly take from your own child. It is recommended to do this before each new purchase. Children grow rapidly, and sometimes even the measurements of 2-3 months ago may be outdated. So, let's see how to do it right.
How to measure height
If the baby is under 2 years old, it is recommended to do this by laying the child on a flat surface and using a measuring tape. Height is measured from crown to toe. If the child is over two years old, place it right next to the doorway. Growth is marked on the joint using the same centimeter tape and a ruler or triangle attached to the top of the head.
All kinds of girths (as in adults - chest, hips, waist,) are measured similarly to similar measurements with you and me. When measuring the circumference of the hips, the centimeter tape must go over the buttocks. When taking a measurement of the waist circumference, ask the baby not to pull in the stomach.
Other sizes
Sleeve length is considered to be a measure equal to the number of centimeters from the point of the base of the shoulder to the end of the thumb. The length of the legs is determined by measuring the distance from the groin to the ankle. Sometimes when describing a model, the length of the leg is mentioned. But this is somewhat different. The length of the leg corresponds to the distance between the waistband of the trouser and the ankle.
When measuring the circumference of the neck, remember that the measuring tape should be wrapped around it freely. When measuring the volume of the head, lead the same tape over the most protruding places, starting from the middle of the forehead. The accuracy of this measurement is extremely important when purchasing hats.
Then the obtained measurements are compared with the table values.
And what if you decide to give a gift to the child of relatives or neighbors? After all, you will not take measurements from someone else's baby! Nevertheless, it is quite possible to pick up a good outfit. At the same time, it is recommended to focus on the age of the baby, but do not forget about allowances for its specific physiological characteristics.
Children's clothing sizes - table by age
The point is that children of the same age can be very different. Even having the same height, they can be very, very different. Without knowing the exact parameters, it is most reliable to focus on a table representing Russian clothing sizes. It is based on standard height and other parameters for any child's age. In it you can find sizes for newborns for each month.life.
Below we provide a table that shows the standard measurements for children. Moreover, not only domestic, but also American sizes of children's clothing are given, as well as those adopted in other countries. According to it, you can independently navigate in choosing an outfit for your baby.
There is a children's size chart for hats, socks, and even briefs with pantyhose. When choosing a hat size (which corresponds to the girth of the head), try to take the measurement accurately enough. When measuring the circumference of a child's head, try not to pull the measuring tape too tight. It is better if it sags a little to leave some headroom.
Although most parents buy socks for a certain age, not paying attention to the sizes of clothes for children, the table by age may not be suitable here. It would be more correct to select this part of the wardrobe relative to the length of the child's foot. Knowing exactly the value of this indicator, you will always choose the right socks. It is easy to measure it - this measurement is equal to the distance between the extreme points of the thumb and heel.
Choosing underwear
How to buy pants for a child? And for linen, there are clothing sizes for children. The age table for these desired products contains a standard measure of hip circumference for each year of life and the required size figure. If you buy tights, then the corresponding table may also contain the weight of the child in kilograms. Russian sizes for tights are tied to children's age,therefore, it is usually not difficult for a baby to pick up the latter.
Additional points
What other advice can you give parents of a toddler going shopping? The most important of them - try to always take into account the individual complexion of your child. If the child is fat enough, then focus on the "older" sizes of clothing for children. The table by age in this case serves only as a guideline.
If your child's measurements lie between two specific sizes, choose the closest one, which is offered by the children's clothing size chart on the "larger" side. Very soon the baby will grow up to him!
When taking measurements from your feet before buying shoes or socks, do it in the evening. The fact is that for any person (not only for a child), by the evening the legs swell slightly, and their fullness increases.
