Kids' Clothing Size Guide: How to Measure Your Child at Home

Children's sizes are labelled by age, but no two five-year-olds are the same shape. A tape measure and two minutes will save you a return.

What you'll need

A soft measuring tape, and a child standing reasonably still in fitted clothing (or underwear). Bribery is acceptable.

The four measurements that matter

Chest — measure around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms, keeping the tape level. Don't pull tight; leave a finger's width of room.
Waist — measure at the natural waist, roughly where the belly button is. Ask them to breathe normally rather than sucking in.
Hip — for lehengas, skirts and trousers, measure around the widest part of the hips.
Length — for a full-length lehenga or kurta, measure from the shoulder (or waist, for a skirt) down to the ankle.

Reading a size chart properly

Always compare your measurements against the chart, not against the age label. If your child falls between two sizes, size up for daily wear and stay true to size for fitted occasion wear — a lehenga that's too big will slip at the waist and look shapeless.

Allow for the outfit type

Sleepwear and casual wear: a little room is comfortable.
Ethnic and party wear: closer to exact measurements looks better.
Layered outfits with jackets: check the chest measurement over what he'll wear underneath.

Growth spurts and buying ahead

Children commonly grow 5–7 cm a year between ages 3 and 10, with faster jumps around age 5 and again around 10–12. If you're buying months ahead of an event, measure closer to the date if you can, or choose adjustable-waist styles.

When in doubt, ask

If you're unsure between two sizes, get in touch with our team through the [Contact Us] page with your child's measurements and the product you're considering — we'll tell you which size we'd send.

Check the full size chart on any product page at Picco Ricco before you order.

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