How frustrating.
But it’s all good – I’m here to help.
I’ve created this table to break down baby/toddler clothes
sizes at some of the most popular children’s retailers. If you’re a new mom
trying to organize the mountains of baby clothes you’ve been given at your baby
shower...you’re going to need this!
With the exception of the first few months of her life,
Gemma has always been in the 50th percentile for height and weight
(literally the picture perfect average sized baby) so all my observations are
based on her size. If your little one is smaller or bigger than average, keep
that in mind as you read this chart. Also, sizing could be different for boys
than girls, so that is another factor I can’t comment on.
I’ve stuck to the more affordable and available clothing
brands. Because frankly, there’s
something wrong about buying your baby Burberry or True Religion jeans. Baby Uggs and Toms...well that's a different story!
Tops
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Bottoms
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Joe Fresh (Superstore)
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Fit true to size to small
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Fit true to size to big
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Gap
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True to size
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True to size
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Old Navy
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True to size
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True to size
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Pekkle (sold at Costco)
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Baby sleepers – these are notorious for shrinking. Always size up!
(i.e. buy 24 months for your 18 month old)
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H&M
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Fit large
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Fit large
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Carter’s/Oshkosh
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Fit true to size to small
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Fit true to size to small
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Cherokee (Target)
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True to size
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True to size
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The Children’s Place
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True to size
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True to size
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18-24 (24 months) vs. 2T: 2T tends to be longer in the arms,
torso and legs. Whenever possible I skip buying the 18-24 month item and go for
the 2T to get more wear out of it.
To buying too many baby clothes ‘cause they’re just so darn
cute,
♥ Dion
