How to determine the size of clothes for newborns?

Find out for sure what size your baby will fit, you can only after birth.

While carrying a child, it is possible to approximately recognize the growth of the baby using ultrasound.

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

At the same time, boys have more options than girls, it is also worth keeping in mind.

It is necessary to pick up clothes for the newborn proceeding from its growth.

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

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

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

• 56: This is a category of clothing designed for babies whose size is 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, especially large kids like clothing may be required at birth.

When choosing clothes for your crumb, keep in mind that the size classification of Russian and foreign companies for the production of children's clothing will vary.

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

European manufacturers offer a different size table, believing that their babies are born more plump than in Russia:

• with identical height: 50-56 cm, according to European standards, the girth of the newborn is 42-45 cm;

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

• Russian size implies that the volume of the chest in low babies is 36 cm, in high ones it will be 40 cm.

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

Such 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 as they are plump.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In six months, your child can grow up to 65 cm, it’s 22 size, and at the age of one year old, he will need to buy products of 26 size, since the baby’s height will be 70-74 cm.

In this regard, it is not necessary to buy clothes for the future.

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

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

Classification of European clothing by month:

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

• 3-6 months: not very comfortable size for babies. It is identical to the Russian 62 and 68 size;

• 6-9 months and from 9 months to a year.

Also in Europe there are the following notation:

• 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 on 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.

For diapers there are 4 sizes.

The parameters of things are affected 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 gasket.

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

• 100x110 cm: these diapers are large. In most cases, they are used as sheets when the baby reaches 4 months.

• 120x120 cm: this is the maximum size of diapers, which is considered universal. You can use them for swaddling or use them as a litter.

For each category of clothing has its own table of sizes, which is calculated on the basis of the volume or length of a particular part of the body.

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

The cap is considered an integral part of the wardrobe of the newborn.

You can buy caps, fleece thin hats for cool weather or warm downy. At any time of the year a hat will be needed.

The sizes of caps are determined based on the head circumference.

For the little ones, caps and thin caps of 35 size will be optimal, while a thick winter version will be better to get 40 size.

In more detail you can familiarize with the information which is resulted in the table.

Newly born babies do not need shoes, they will be quite enough warm socks.

The first shoes you need to buy at the moment when your child will try to get up on their own.

This will happen no earlier than 6 months.

The selection of socks should be made based on the length of the foot of the child.

As a rule, this size is 8 cm, but sometimes you should buy socks of a slightly larger size, since children often drop these products from their legs.

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

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

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

Before you buy gloves or mittens for your kid, measure the palm girth.

For children whose age group does not reach half a year, size 10 fits; up to one year old, size 11 should be acquired.

For tights, parameters such as foot, hips and baby’s age should be considered.

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

In more detail you can familiarize with the information which is given in the table.

Since ancient times, there is a belief that you can not stock up on things for the baby until he was born.

In those days, not all births were completed successfully, in connection with this, future moms were afraid to prepare for birth beforehand, so as not to disturb evil spirits.

Today, women are less and less adhere to such signs and try to prepare everything necessary before the birth of a child.

It is much quieter when you have washed and ironed baby clothes in your house, and also the future dad will not have to rush to look in the shops for everything you need, while his spouse and baby are located in the maternity hospital.

An early purchase of everything you need excludes the option of conflicts between parents, about things that are not liked, which father bought.

Do not rush to acquire 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 can not wait to go shopping, then start by drawing up a list of required items, decide the issue with the color scheme, study the reviews and come up with the design of the children's room.

When the second trimester of pregnancy comes, you will already know the sex of your child.

During this period, you should purchase large items: a stroller, cot, car seat, changing table and other items.

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

All alarms associated with thoughts about the health of the unborn child are replaced by talk about the presence in the house of all necessary.

It is necessary to take care to buy a mattress in the crib, bed linen and accessories.

During this period, you can start purchasing the necessary items.

Keep in mind that you can not accurately predict the size of clothes for your baby. Usually newborns have a growth of 50-60 cm.

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

Based on the growth of the born baby, the life of the sliders and blouses is calculated. However, it is best to insure and clarify with their 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 expect that your crumb will have a height of up to 55 cm. Buy a few sets of things per 62 cm.

Do not be discouraged if the purchased body and sliders will be a little great for your crumbs. In a very short time they will fit the child.

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

If you find it difficult to choose the size for your future baby, listen to the doctors from the ultrasound examination room. Already on the third routine inspection, you will be informed about the preliminary weight and growth 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 a maternity hospital, and while you will be in the ward with your baby, relatives will buy things of the required size. Thus, you will get rid of mistakes when buying things.

Already from the first days of the baby in the house, bathing items will be in demand:

• bath for swimming;
• water thermometer;
• special bathing facilities for the baby;
• soap for children;
• soft cloth towel.

Do not forget to stock up on hygiene products. This list should consist of:

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

Do not forget about such important things as washing powder for children's clothes, a special dishwashing detergent and baking soda.

In the children's first aid kit should be all the items of primary importance:

• febrifuge;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• Zelenka;
• anti-cancer drugs;
• pipettes;
• thermometer for temperature measurement;
• aspirator for the nose;
• herbs for bathing procedures.

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

For the first few months of life, a tiny body, a slip or a shirt, the same number of sliders, caps, in the amount of two pieces, two pairs of socks and mittens, will be quite enough for the crumbs.

For street walks you should get a warm jumpsuit, booties and a hat. Do not seek to buy a large amount of clothing, because children grow up quickly. 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 extra things.

Get things that are offered by different brands. Thus, you will be able to determine in which clothes your child feels most comfortable, and which manufacturer you will most often prefer when buying things for the baby.