How to determine the size of clothes for newborns?

You can only find out for sure what size will fit your baby only after his birth.

During the bearing of a child, you can approximately find out the growth of the baby with the help of ultrasound.

However, no specialized equipment will be able to accurately tell you the size of the crumbs. In most cases, when born, babies are 48-53 cm tall.

Along with this, boys have larger parameters compared to girls, this is also worth bearing in mind.

You need to choose clothes for a newborn based on his height.

Remember that 50 is the smallest clothing category. Then each size is added by 6.

There is a table of basic sizes, which is calculated for a newborn:

• 50: This size is suitable for premature babies or very small babies. For average children who were born on time, it will be small. If your child was born with a height of 50 cm, you will need to purchase the next size in turn;

• 56: This category of clothing is designed for babies whose size ranges from 50 to 53 cm.Your child will use these things during the first month of his life;

• 62: this category of clothing is relevant in the second month of life. However, a particularly large baby may need such clothing at birth.

When choosing clothes for your baby, keep in mind that the size classification for Russian and foreign children's clothing companies will differ.

If you prefer domestic brands, there are only two sizes: 18 - it is intended for the smallest, and 20 - for an adult newborn.

European manufacturers offer a different size chart, believing that their babies are born fatter than in Russia:

• with identical height: 50-56 cm, according to European standards, the chest circumference in newborns is 42-45 cm;

• if the baby’s height is small, then the volume of the chest is 40-43 cm, in tall children it will be 44-47 cm;

• domestic size implies that the volume of the chest in short babies is 36 cm, in tall babies it will be 40 cm.

On some labels, you can find the sizes of things through a fraction. For example: 68/42 or 68/44. This indicator characterizes such indicators as the growth and girth of the chest of the child.

This information is more accurate as it describes the volume of the product.

When choosing clothes with these designations, you will rely not only on height, but also on the volumes of your baby, since with the same height, children may differ in terms of fatness.

For a newborn baby, clothes of 56, 1 or 0/3 sizes are best suited. If your baby was born prematurely and his weight is 1-2 kg, then the Russian size 50 will fit him.

For large children, weighing from 4 kg, you need to buy size 62 or 20.

To choose clothes for your baby, you can familiarize yourself with a special plate in which you can choose the size based on the age category and chest circumference.

Remember that children quickly grow out of the purchased things, therefore, the size of clothes will change every month.

For example, if at birth your child had an average height of 53 cm, you bought him products of size 18.

After 3 months, the baby will reach 60 cm, which implies the need to purchase things of size 20.

At six months, your child can already grow up to 65 cm, this is size 22, and at the age of one year, he will need to purchase products of size 26, since the baby’s height will be 70-74 cm.

In this regard, you should not buy clothes for the future.

Almost every manufacturer carries out labeling of clothes according to the age category: from 0-1 months, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months and from 9-12 months.

After your child reaches the age of one, clothing sizes will be classified by year: 1,2,3 years and so on.

Classification of European clothing by months:

• 0-3 months: These products are designed for children whose size is 50-56 cm;

• 3-6 months: Not a particularly comfortable size for babies. It is identical to the Russian 62 and 68 sizes;

• 6-9 months and 9 months to a year.

Also in Europe there are the following designations:

• 0/3 - suitable for children from 0 to 3 months;

• 3/6 - intended for babies from 3 months to six months;

• 6/9, 9/12 - respectively for these age categories.

In Russia, such systems are not popular.On domestic things there are markings 18 for newborns, 18-20 for babies whose age is one month, as well as 20-22 and others.

Many people mistakenly believe that all diapers are standard, but this is not true.

There are 4 sizes for diapers.

The parameters of things are influenced by the way they are used:

• 80x95 cm: this is the smallest size, with which it is inconvenient to swaddle a baby. It is better to use such diapers for hygiene procedures or use them as a pad.

• 95x100 cm: These are medium diapers, which will certainly be needed during the first months of a newborn. You can take them with you to the maternity hospital and also use them after discharge. Those products that you made with your own hands will perfectly show themselves as bedding.

• 100x110 cm: such diapers belong to the category of large sizes. In most cases, they are used as sheets when the baby reaches 4 months.

• 120x120 cm: this is the maximum diaper size that is considered universal. You can use them for swaddling or use them as bedding.

Each category of clothing has its own size table, which is calculated based on the volume or length of a particular part of the body.

When choosing hats, gloves or socks, carefully study the tables offered by children's clothing manufacturers.

A cap is considered an integral part of a newborn's wardrobe.

You can buy bonnets, thin fleece hats for cool weather, or warm downy ones. A hat is required at any time of the year.

Hats are sized according to the circumference of the head.

For the smallest, bonnets and thin hats in size 35 will be optimal, while a thick winter version would be better to purchase in size 40.

For more details, please refer to the information in the table.

Newborn babies do not need shoes, warm socks will be enough for them.

You will need to buy the first shoes at the moment when your child tries to stand up on his own.

This will happen no earlier than 6 months.

The choice of socks should be made based on the length of the child's foot.

As a rule, this size is 8 cm, but sometimes you should buy socks of a slightly larger size, as children often throw these products off their feet.

Often, manufacturers indicate on their products the designations: 0+, 0-3, 3-6.

For children whose age has not reached a month, the best choice would be size 0+, which is 8 cm. You can buy products for height-0-3 (this is about 10-12 cm).

For premature babies, 6 cm socks are offered, but this is extremely rare.

Before you buy gloves or mittens for your baby, measure the girth of the palms.

For children whose age category does not reach six months, size 10 is suitable; up to one year of age, size 11 should be purchased.

For tights, you should consider parameters such as the foot, hip circumference and the age of the baby.

If your child is well-fed, then you should buy products one size larger.

For more details, you can read the information provided in the table.

Since ancient times, there has been a belief that it is impossible to stock up on things for a baby until he is born.

In those days, not all births ended successfully, in connection with this, expectant mothers were afraid to prepare for childbirth in advance so as not to disturb evil spirits.

Today, women are less and less adhering to such a sign and are trying to prepare everything necessary before the birth of a child.

It is much calmer when you have washed and ironed children's things in your house, and the future dad does not need to rush to shop for everything you need while his wife and baby are in the maternity hospital.

Buying everything you need in advance eliminates the option of conflicts between parents regarding the things that dad did not like.

You should not rush to purchase a dowry for your crumbs as soon as you find 2 stripes on the test.

Postpone shopping until the middle of the gestation period.

This is due to the fact that the first trimester is the most dangerous for the development of the child.

Spend this period in peace without additional reasons for stressful situations.

If you're itching to go shopping, start by making a list of items you want, decide on a color scheme, read reviews, and design a kid's room.

When the second trimester of pregnancy comes, you will already know the gender of your baby.

During this period, large items should be purchased: a stroller, crib, car seat, changing table and other items.

The third trimester is the final stage in the development of the crumbs.

All worries associated with thoughts about the health of the unborn child are replaced by conversations about the presence of everything necessary in the house.

It is worth taking care to buy a mattress for the crib, bed linen and accessories.

During this period, you can start buying the necessary things.

Keep in mind that you will not be able to accurately predict the size of clothes for your baby. Usually newborns have a height of 50-60 cm.

The average height of a newborn, according to statistics, is from 54 to 56 cm. Based on this, the first clothes for your baby should be bought based on a height of 56 cm.

Based on the growth of the born baby, the life of the sliders and blouses is calculated. However, it is best to play it safe and check with your parents and spouse how tall they were at the time of birth.

If your and their height was not very small, then you should not count on the fact that your crumb will have a height of up to 55 cm. Buy several sets of things per 62 cm.

Do not be discouraged if the purchased bodysuits and sliders are a little big for your crumbs. In a very short time, they will fit the child.

If your child is smaller at birth, the purchased clothes will not be wasted, compared to the one that will be small. For premature babies, manufacturers have provided miniature clothes designed for heights from 44-50 cm.

If you find it difficult to choose the size for your future baby, listen to the doctors from the ultrasound room. Already at the third scheduled examination, you will be informed of the preliminary weight and height of the crumbs, as well as the date of birth.

Based on this data, it will be easier for you to choose the approximate size of the newborn.In order not to waste money, make a purchase of several sets for the maternity hospital, and while you are with the baby in the department, your relatives will buy things of the required size. Thus, you will get rid of mistakes when buying things.

From the first days the baby is in the house, items for bathing will be in demand:

• bath for bathing;
• water thermometer;
• special means for bathing a baby;
• soap for children;
• soft cloth towel.

Don't forget to stock up on hygiene products. This list should include:

• wet wipes;
• diapers
• a small pack of diapers for the maternity hospital;
• oils for children's skin;
• oilcloth;
• diaper;
• cotton buds and swabs;
• powder for children's things.

Don't forget important items like baby laundry detergent, specialty dishwashing liquid, and baking soda.

The first aid kit should contain all essential items:

• febrifuge;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• brilliant green;
• anti-colic drugs;
• pipettes;
• thermometer for measuring temperature;
• nasal aspirator;
• bathing herbs.

You should also get a bottle with anti-colic valves, two pacifiers, a rattle, which in the future will hang over the crib.

For the first few months of life, five bodysuits, slips or vests, the same number of sliders, bonnets, in the amount of two pieces, two pairs of socks and mittens will be quite enough for the baby.

For street walks, you should get a warm jumpsuit, booties and a hat. Don't be tempted to buy a lot of clothes because kids grow up fast. Consider the factor that often friends and relatives give the necessary sets of things.

After studying this article, you will feel more confident when choosing clothes for your future baby, saving on the purchase of unnecessary or superfluous things.

Buy items from different brands. Thus, you will be able to determine in which clothes your child feels most comfortable, and which manufacturer you will often prefer when buying things for your baby.