Size chart for babies and toddlers: finding the right dress size
Is my baby too small for his age? Is my toddler too big? Our size chart for babies and toddlers shows whether your child’s height is average. In addition, you can see in the table which dress size, cap size as well as sock and shoe size your baby or toddler needs depending on age.
Especially in the first year of life,baby developmentruns like in fast motion, they grow, gain weight and also themotor skillsand the senses develop with eachgrowth spurt. On their first birthday, the weight of babies has usually tripled and they have grown up to 40 cm.
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ToggleFind the right baby size
Of course, every child has their own pace and some grow faster than others. So don’t be alarmed if your child’s height deviates a little from the stated guidelines. They only represent average values and serve as orientation. In any case, in view of the differently pronounced growth, it is always advisable to buy one size larger as a precaution. OneBody and circumferential tape measureDisplaycan be useful for determining the correct size.
In our size chart for babies you will find dress sizes for baby clothes clothing for toddlers, as well as the sizes ofCapsDisplayandBaby shoesDisplay.
Size chart for baby clothes (0-24 months)
| Age | Size | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Preemie | up to 38 cm | 38 |
| Preemie | 38-44 cm | 44 |
| 0-1 months | 40-50 cm | 50 |
| 1-2 months | 51-56 cm | 56 |
| 2-3 months | 57-62 cm | 62 |
| 4-6 months | 63-68 cm | 68 |
| 7-9 months | 69-74 cm | 74 |
| 10-12 months | 75-80 cm | 80 |
| 13-18 months | 81-86 cm | 86 |
| 19 – 24 months | 87 – 92 cm | 92 |
Size chart for infants (2-5 years)
| Age | Size | Size |
| 2 years | 87-92 cm | 92 |
| 3 years | 93-98 cm | 98 |
| 4 years | 99-104 cm | 104 |
| 5 years | 105-110 cm | 110 |
Do babies already need shoes?
For the first steps, babies do not need shoes yet. On the contrary, it is healthier for babies to walk barefoot. This strengthens the foot muscles and trains balance. At most, put non-slip socks or tights on your baby, otherwise it will be too cold. As soon as your child can walk safely, you can buy the first pair of shoes.
You should pay attention to this in the first shoes for your baby
For shoes for babies and toddlers, it is important that they do not have a firm sole. The shoes should be soft and flexible so that your child can roll well with every step. Special crawling and walking shoes are particularly suitable. When buying shoes, you should definitely have your baby with you, because this is the only way to check whether the shoe actually fits. Not only the length of the foot is important, but also the width. If it is not possible to take your baby with you, you can sketch a footprint of your child on a piece of paper if necessary. The shoe fits if there is a thumb’s width in front of the toes. Be sure to check this regularly, because your baby’s or toddler’s feet grow pretty fast.
Size chart for shoes (0-24 months)
| Age | Foot length | Shoe size |
| 0-3 months | 10 cm | 16 |
| 3-6 months | 10.5 cm | 17 |
| 6-9 months | 11 cm | 18 |
| 9-12 months | 11.5 cm | 19 |
| 12-15 months | 12.3 cm | 20 |
| 15-18 months | 13 cm | 21 |
| 18-21 months | 13.5 cm | 22 |
| 21-24 months | 14 | 23 |
What should you pay attention to when buying a baby hat?
When it comes to the size of the cap, you can orient yourself to the head circumference of your baby. To do this, place a tape measure around the child’s head – the measured centimeters provide information about the appropriate cap size. Some models even have an elastic band, so that the size can be individually adjusted and the cap can grow over a certain period of time. If your baby does not like to wear a hat and pull the cap off his head again and again, it is worth buying a cap with ribbons to tie them under the chin with a bow.
Hat size for babies (0-24 months)
| Age | Head circumference / size |
| Preemie | 33-35 cm |
| 0-2 months | 35-37 cm |
| 3-4 months | 37-39 cm |
| 4-5 months | 39-41 cm |
| 5-6 months | 41-43 cm |
| 6-9 months | 43-45 cm |
| 9-12 months | 45-47 cm |
| 12-18 months | 47-49 cm |
| 18-24 months | 49-51 cm |