To a lesser extent what we said for babies can apply to children too. From parents magazine the best baby socks.
Clothing Sizes Wikipedia
Body measurement of children s wear. From soda city sewing what size baby clothes to get for a gift. I would like a chart that shows basic measurements for children from birth to about 10yrs. Use the children clothing size by weightheight size chart below. I have sewn clothes for my children family and friends all my life without any formal training while working full time. For dress shirts including neck and sleeve measurements. We recommend to use heightchest and waist measurements to determine child clothing size.
But if you not are able to use these measurements you can also determine appox. Size by using body weight pounds and height inches. Child measurements sizes 2t 10. For tops and dresses record your childs chest waist and sometimes hip measurements. For a chart showing the amount of fitting ease to add to these measurements click here. Design ideas and what parents want.
The below measurements are to be used as a guide. Childrens measurements should only be taken over their bare skin or while they are wearing skin tight clothes. I recently retired and would like to make childrens dresses and crafts for sale. For bottoms like trousers and jeans measure the waist hips and inseam. The chart is a bit too complicated.