Size 50, 56, 62... When you buy baby clothes for the first time, it sometimes feels like you're getting a small math course thrown in for free. Because which size actually corresponds to which age? And what if your baby is exactly between two sizes?
No worries. With this baby size chart, you have a handy starting point.
Baby clothes size chart
| Baby clothing size | Baby length | Approximate age |
|---|---|---|
| Size 44 | up to 44 cm | Premature |
| Size 50 | 45–50 cm | Newborn |
| Size 56 | 51–56 cm | 0–2 months |
| Size 62 | 57–62 cm | 2–4 months |
| Size 68 | 63–68 cm | 4–6 months |
| Size 74 | 69–74 cm | 6–9 months |
| Size 80 | 75–80 cm | 9–12 months |
| Size 86 | 81–86 cm | 12–18 months |
See age primarily as a guideline. Babies are surprisingly bad at sticking to size charts.
Your baby's length is therefore usually a better indicator than age. Your baby's length is also often measured at the baby clinic, so you can use this as a guideline. For example, if your child is 3 months old and 53 cm? Then still take size 50/56 even though it states that this is for babies between 0-2 months.
What size does a newborn need?
For a newborn baby, you usually end up with size 50 or 56.
Is your baby around 50 centimeters at birth? Then size 50 might fit perfectly. Size 56 provides a bit more room to grow and can therefore often be worn for longer.
And that's precisely where a dilemma lies: how much clothing do you actually buy in size 50?
Not too much.
Babies grow incredibly fast in the first few months. It is therefore often smarter to have a small basic set in size 50/56 and then supplement it once you know which size and fit suit your baby well. Check out our baby essentials in size 50/56 to stock up on your first set of clothes.
What if my baby is between two sizes?
Are you in doubt between two sizes? Then look at three things:
- Length: this is your most important starting point.
- Fit: one garment should be snug, while another may be a bit looser.
- Room to grow: babies grow quickly, so a little extra room is usually not a problem.
However, don't automatically buy everything too big "so it lasts longer". Too loose clothing can be uncomfortable and sleeves and pant legs can get in the way.
How much baby clothing do you need per size?
You really don't need to have a complete wardrobe ready before your baby arrives.
A practical basic set, for example, consists of a number of bodysuits, pants, and tops that can be easily combined with each other.
Mainly look at how often you wash and how quickly your baby grows out of a size.
At Besito Baby, we therefore love garments that can be used at different times and can be easily combined with each other, such as The Modular Legging: a baby legging where you can snap the socks on and off so you essentially have two leggings where the socks never get lost. You can combine these with a matching wrap bodysuit: The Wrap Bodysuit.
When do you move up to the next baby size?
The size on the label is ultimately less important than how the garment actually fits.
Time for a larger size when, for example:
- the bodysuit pulls tight at the closure;
- pant legs become clearly too short;
- the fabric around the belly or legs starts to pinch;
- you find it harder to put the garment on.
Comfort always takes precedence over the number on the label.
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Every baby grows at their own pace. Therefore, use a baby size chart as a handy guideline, not a strict rule.
When in doubt, measure your baby's length and compare it with the size information of the garment you want to buy.
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