Measuring Tips

Measuring Tips (INCHES)

The chart below are average children's measurements

SIZE
CHEST
WAIST
HIPS
BACK OF NECK
TO WAIST
APPROX. HEIGHT
APPROX. WEIGHT
0-6 Mos.         17-24" 7-13 lbs.
6-12 Mos.         24-26 1/2" 13-18 lbs.
12-18 Mos.         26 1/2-31" 18-21 lbs.
18-24 Mos.         31-34" 21-24 lbs.
1/2 19 19        
1 20 19 1/2        
2 21 20        
3 22 20 1/2        
4 23 21 24 9 1/2 41  
5 24 21 1/2 25 10 44  
6 25 22 26 10 1/2 47  
7 26 23 27 11 1/2 50  
8 27 23 1/2 28 12 52  
10 28 1/2 24 1/2 30 12 3/4    
12 30 25 1/2 32 13 1/2    
14 32 26 1/2 34 14 1/4    

For best results, take measurements over child's undergarments.
AVOID measuring over "sweats", jeans, or bulky clothing.

CHEST

Measure chest slightly below under arms and across shoulders blades, holding measuring tape firmly, level and comfortable.

WAIST

Measure around natural waistline, allowing measuring tape to sit comfortably.

HIPS/SEAT

Measure around fullest part of rear with both feet together.

BACK LENGTH

Measure from the base of the neck to the natural waist line hold measuring tape level and straight.

LENGTH OF WAIST TO ANKLE (A), MID-CALF (M), OR ABOVE KNEES (K) FOR DESIRED LENGTH OF GARMENT.

Measure from the back, or side holding measuring tape evenly. Length of waist to ankle (A), mid-calf (M), or above knees (K) for desired length of garment. For example waist to mid-calf measures 25" ENTER 25M

SHORT SLEEVES

Measure from shoulder to elbow, enter bicep measure, in separate box.

BICEPS

Measure around arm halfway between elbow and arm pit.

LONG SLEEVES

Have child slightly bend elbow ( almost to "L" position ) and measure from shoulder to wrist on the outside of the arm, enter wrist measure in separate box.

WRIST

Measure comfortability around wrist.

HEAD

With measuring tape circle head across forehead. Keep measuring tape straight and level all around.

PANTS

Measure a pair of pants that fit well by laying them down flat and measure along the inseam, inside of the leg from the crotch to the bottom of the leg. Enter childs thigh and hips/seat measures in separate boxes.

THIGH

Measure around leg halfway between knee and crotch.

WEIGHT

Include child weight (lbs.)

HEIGHT

Measure child without footwear standing straight against wall. Measure from heel to top of head


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