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On a Sunday night, Emily was standing in front of her kids’ wardrobe and seemed distressed. She was thinking that how kids grow so fast that clothes she had bought recently are not fit for Jake and Mia. She planned a picnic party next day and was trying to select outfits for kids. 

She thought that I always buy clothes of the exact age of my kids but it doesn’t work. She always kept an eye on sales and deals to pick clothes for kids but to get something that fit her kids throughout the season was like if she was trying to hit a moving target. 

If you are also facing such situation and constantly worrying to get enough clothes for kids that look perfect throughout the season or even till the next season, then you are at right place. We will share some tips and tricks to get the perfect size for your kids when you buy kids clothes online.

Why choosing the right size is important?

Clothes that don’t fit your child not only look bad but also aren’t comfortable. Both extremes are bad like a small size or a greater one both seem inappropriate. I will tell you how smartly you can keep yourself one step ahead of the growth of your child. 

Most importantly you have to understand that sizes are not same in all brands. Size 5 in one brand might feel like size 6 in another brand. You should note down the size of your kids like measurement of shoulders, arms, chest, hips and length of their shirts and pants. 

Note down kids size measurements after every few months and soon you will have the idea that how kids grow. You can better predict that after few months what will be their size. Few exceptions can be there but mostly kids have a specific growth pattern if their physical health is fit. Growth chart is very helpful to understand that your child is growing well or not. This chart will not only help you to get the perfect size of outfits but to monitor physical growth of your child as well. 

Understanding size charts

Remember to check size charts of the brand before shopping. Here is the guide to help you how to measure kids for clothes.

1. Bust: It is measured under your arms around the fullest part of your chest. 

2. Waist: It is measured around your waistline holding one finger between measuring tape and body.  

3. Hip: It is measured around fullest part of your hips when you are standing with heels apart. 

   

These measurements vary depending on style, fabric and fitting of the outfits. 

Some useful tips for perfect sizing

• Measure your kids size regularly.

• Stretchable fabrics are always a good option because they have margin for growth.

• Some materials have shrinkage risk. Try to avoid buying those fabrics. 

• Check the reviews of people to have an idea about the size chart and accuracy of that chart.

• Understand return and exchange policies so that if you get an inappropriate size, you may have the option to replace that instead of wasting your money.

• Some brands offer adjustable clothing options that can be availed. 

• Buy slightly larger sizes with growth in mind.

• Buy clothes that work for more than just one season.

• Get clothes that can be layered in cold weather.

• Prefer outfits that can be rolled up in warmer ones. 

You can explore the sizing chart of our store and have a look at our collection of clothing for growing kids. We have outfits that look stylish and will have a perfect fit for your child and last through growth spurts and beyond..