For most kids' clothes, size up. Kids only get bigger, and a size that is a little roomy today will fit in a few months. There are a few exceptions, and they matter.
Measure your kid and look up the top of the size on the size chart. The gap between the two tells you how long the size will last.
| Inches left in the size | Ages 2 to 4 | Ages 5 to 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 in | 2 months | 2 months |
| 1 in | 4 months | 5 months |
| 1.5 in | 6 months | 7 months |
| 2 in | 8 months | 10 months |
| 2.5 in | 10 months | 12 months |
| 3 in | 12 months | 14 months |
Based on kids adding about 3 inches a year from 2 to 4 and about 2.5 inches a year from 5 to 9. From about 9 to 15, the growth spurt can make it faster. See how fast kids grow.
If the current size has less than about 4 months left, buy the next size up for anything that will be worn longer than that.
The same kid can be between sizes at one store and in the middle of a size at another. A size 8 is made for kids up to 52.5 inches at one big chain and 54.5 at another. Check brand sizes compared before deciding.
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