Toddler Clothing Buying Guide

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Growing little tykes need clothes that will allow them some room to explore.  There is no doubt that toddlers can play hard and surely they will need clothing that allows them to do so!  Look for fabrics that wash easily  and keep in mind that zips and snaps are much easier to navigate during the days of toilet training.  Though they may grow out of a size quickly, know that you can never have too many clothes for a toddler, as stains, spills, and mishaps are bound to happen!

Sizing

  • If your child is younger than one year of age, you may want to look into Infant Clothing
  • Know your child's height and weight before making a purchase.    
  • In terms of size, the label typically matches up with the child's age.
  • It is best to buy clothing in a bigger size, not a smaller one. 

U.S. Sizes

 U.K. Sizes

Approximate Height

2T

 1 year - 18 months

 34" / 86 cm.

3T

 10 months - 2 years

 37" / 94 cm.

 4 or 4T (Small)

 2 years - 3 years 

 39" / 99 cm.

5  (Medium)

 3 years - 4 years

 42" / 107 cm.

 6 (Medium)

 4 years - 5 years

 44" / 112 cm.

 6X (Large)

 5 years - 6 years

 46" / 118 cm.

Toddler Tops

Shirts 

Sweatshirts 

Tees 

Turtle-necks 

Toddler Bottoms

Trousers 

Jeans 

Shorts 

Skirts 

Toddler Shoes

Dress Shoes 

Athletic Shoes 

Sandals 

Boots 

Toddler Outwear

Winter Coats 

Vests 

Jackets 

Rain Jackets 

Toddler Accessories

Socks 

Training Pants 

Pyjamas 

Hats 

Related Guides 

External Links

International Resources

For this resource in your home country, please see:
NL: Kinderschoenen