Here’s a comprehensive children’s dress size chart from baby sizes to teen sizes, with measurements for key areas like neck, shoulder, bust, waist, and hip.
| Age Range | Size | Height (cm) | Neck (cm) | Shoulder (cm) | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-3 months | 0000 | 50-60 | 21-23 | 19-20 | 40-43 | 37-39 | 42-44 | For small newborns, comfortable fit. |
| 3-6 months | 000 | 61-67 | 23-24 | 20-21 | 43-45 | 39-41 | 44-46 | Growing room around neck, chest. |
| 6-9 months | 00 | 68-74 | 24-25 | 21-22 | 45-47 | 41-42 | 46-48 | Ensure extra room for movement. |
| 9-12 months | 0 | 75-81 | 25-26 | 22-23 | 47-49 | 42-43 | 48-50 | Covers sizes before transitioning to 1T. |
| 1-2 years | 1T | 82-87 | 26-27 | 23-24 | 49-51 | 43-44 | 50-52 | Lightweight fabrics for active wear. |
| 2-3 years | 2T | 88-92 | 27-28 | 24-25 | 51-53 | 44-45 | 52-54 | Often moves to more structured clothes. |
| 3-4 years | 3T | 93-99 | 28-29 | 25-26 | 53-55 | 45-46 | 54-56 | Increased shoulder space for comfort. |
| 5-6 years | 4-5 | 100-112 | 29-30 | 26-27 | 55-58 | 46-48 | 56-58 | Choose stretchable fabrics for playtime. |
| 7-8 years | 6-7 | 113-124 | 30-32 | 27-28 | 58-61 | 48-51 | 58-61 | More defined waist, suitable for dresses. |
| 9-10 years | 8-9 | 125-135 | 32-34 | 28-29 | 61-64 | 51-54 | 61-64 | Pre-teen sizes, varied fabric options. |
| 11-12 years | 10-11 | 136-145 | 34-35 | 29-30 | 64-67 | 54-56 | 64-67 | Commonly tailored for daily wear. |
| 13-14 years | 12-13 | 146-155 | 35-36 | 30-31 | 67-70 | 56-59 | 67-70 | Comfortable fit as body changes. |
| 15-16 years | 14-15 | 156-165 | 36-37 | 31-32 | 70-73 | 59-62 | 70-73 | Consider stretch for added flexibility. |
Measuring Guide for Children’s Dress Sizes
- Neck: Measure around the base of the neck, where a collar would naturally sit. Ensure the tape isn’t too tight for comfortable movement.
- Shoulder: Place the tape measure from one shoulder edge to the other across the back, just above the shoulder blades.
- Bust: Wrap the tape around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms, ensuring it’s level across the back.
- Waist: Measure around the natural waistline, generally just above the belly button. Ask the child to relax for an accurate measurement.
- Hip: Wrap the tape around the fullest part of the hips, making sure it sits evenly around the body.
- Height: Have the child stand straight against a wall with their heels together. Measure from the top of the head to the floor.
Tips for Accurate Measurements
- Keep the tape snug but not tight: A flexible tape measure helps capture a true fit without extra slack.
- Measure twice for accuracy: Especially important as children’s sizes can vary widely.
- Consider the season: Clothes for colder weather may need extra room for layers underneath.
- Growth Spurts: Kids grow quickly, so consider purchasing one size up for longevity.
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