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
