Buying Guides
How to Choose the Right Clothing Size for Your Child
Use height to find a starting point, then check the garment’s shape, size options and intended fit.
Begin with a current measurement
When your child can stand steadily, measure their height without shoes against a flat vertical surface. Keep the measurement in centimeters so it is easy to compare with our chart. If measuring a young baby is difficult, ask for help choosing a size rather than relying on a guessed measurement.
Use the MIKI HOUSE US size chart to find a starting point. The age labels and height references serve different purposes; children of the same age do not all wear the same size.
Return to the product you want
Check the sizes actually offered for the garment, then look at its intended shape. A coverall, a sweater and a pair of pants may need different fit checks even when their labels look similar.
Pay attention to descriptions of length. Our Everywear Pants are designed with a three-quarter-length leg. A shorter hem is part of that style, not necessarily a sign that the size is too small.
Try the movements that matter
For pants, check the waist and seat when your child sits or crouches. For a top, check the shoulders, neck opening and sleeves as they reach. For outerwear, try it over the clothing they will wear underneath.
Look for comfortable movement without hems and sleeves getting in the way. An adjustable waistband can refine the fit at the waist, but it does not correct every other part of an oversized garment.
Check size-specific details
Some features change with size. Our My Favorite Elbow-Patch Sweatshirt has shoulder snaps in 12MO and 2T, while larger sizes use a different opening. Read the details for the exact size you are considering.
If you are buying a gift, a current height and a size the child wears comfortably are useful things to ask the family for. Avoid choosing a size solely from the birthday they are celebrating.
Keep the final check simple
Before ordering, confirm the size option, the intended fit and the return conditions for that item. When the clothing arrives, keep labels and packaging while checking it in line with the return policy.
For the next purchase, record which style and size worked well. That is a useful reference, but check again as your child grows and whenever you move to a different type of garment.
