Baby Clothes Brand Size Comparison Tool
Brands like Carter's, Gap, and Target all size baby clothes differently. Enter your baby's measurements and compare recommended sizes across brands before you buy.
Size recommendations
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About this tool
Baby clothing sizes are not standardized across brands. Two items both labeled "6-9 months" can fit noticeably differently depending on who made them, since each brand sets its own weight and height ranges. This tool compares your baby's measurements against the published size charts for six popular brands, so you can see the recommended size for each one side by side.
These figures are based on each brand's published size charts and are checked periodically, but brands do update their sizing over time. For a purchase that really needs to fit (an outfit for a special occasion, for example), it's worth double checking against the brand's current chart directly.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my baby wear different sizes in different brands?
Each brand sets its own weight and height ranges for the same size label, so a 6-9 month outfit from one brand can fit quite differently than another. Body shape and length also vary between brands, not just overall size.
What if my baby's weight and height suggest different sizes?
This is common, since babies grow at different rates in length and weight. When that happens, sizing up is usually the safer choice, especially for brands known to run smaller.
How often should I recheck sizing as my baby grows?
Roughly every 4 to 6 weeks in the first year, since growth is fastest then. Re-measuring before a shopping trip is more reliable than assuming last month's size still fits.