Many Internet users in different countries use the convenient service - Aliexpress, Russia is also among them. All types of goods are presented there: from stationery items to clothing. And a large number of clients of the online service are mothers who are not ready to waste time going to stores. But when ordering things online for your children, it is not always possible to understand the sizes of children’s clothing presented; you cannot try them on virtually.
Aliexpress children's clothing sizes are a real puzzle. Women quickly navigate modern trends, materials and styles, but choosing a thing so that it really suits the child requires effort. The size table for children's clothing on Aliexpress is aimed at the West, and it is not so easy to understand it right away. Especially for buyers visiting the site for the first time. Clothing from Chinese manufacturers has a certain standard depending on the age of the children.
For babies
When purchasing goods for the little ones, the trading platform suggests focusing on the child’s age in months.
Clothing for children under two years of age is classified according to the following grid:
| Months | 0—3 4—6 7—9 10—12 13—18 19—24 |
The division according to age is arbitrary and does not add confidence to the buyer. Babies born in the same month can vary greatly in height and weight. The further you go, the greater the difference. The useful information contained in the table will come to your aid:
| Age, months | Newborn | 0—3 | 4—6 | 7—9 | 12 | 18 | 24 |
| Height, cm | 51—56 | 56—61 | 61—66 | 66—71 | 71—76 | 76—81,5 | 81,5—86,5 |
| Weight, kg | 2,5—3,5 | 3,5—5,5 | 5,5—7,5 | 7,5—9 | 9—11 | 11—12,5 | 12,5—13,5 |
| Chest circumference, cm | 40,5 | 40,5—43 | 43—45,5 | 45,5—48,5 | 48,5—51 | 51—53,5 | 53,5—56 |
The information provided allows you to choose the right item, focusing not only on the age, but also on the height, weight and chest circumference of the baby.
Responsible sellers supplement the description of a specific product with similar tables. They can also place measurements of the length of the product.
When choosing rompers, bodysuits or panties for your beloved baby, take things with reserve. Keep in mind that babies grow quickly, and the package takes about a month to arrive.
How to take measurements correctly
Taking correct measurements is of great importance so as not to make mistakes with the sizes. Some tips:
- Children from 0 to 12 months are best measured lying down.
- Over 12 months (already able to walk) - near the wall, but so that the whole body is in maximum contact with the surface.
- The chest circumference is measured at the level of the armpits, and the waist - without a retracted abdomen.
- Hip circumference - to the buttocks.
- The length of the straightened arm is from the wrist to the shoulder, the length of the legs is from the waist or hips to the ankle (preferably with a margin below the foot).
If you can’t choose the right option, just find out how to determine the size from the seller. Feedback on the service works just fine. It is noteworthy that you can write in Russian - automatic translation works. You can look at reviews with photos - they often describe the experience of receiving and trying on an item. An unsuitable item can be returned or exchanged. The money spent will definitely be returned, and a nice gift will be sent along with a replacement: this is how Eastern politeness works.
For preschoolers
On Aliexpress, sizes for children over two years old are designated differently than for infants. 2T, 3T, 4T and onwards are nothing more than the child’s age in years. As the screenshot shows, the letter “T” does not always follow the number, especially when it comes to clothing for older preschoolers:
This repeats the problem that arose when choosing things for babies. The same age does not guarantee that children will need clothes with absolutely identical parameters.
The table of children's clothing sizes, which is compiled in Russian for the convenience of buyers, will help you not to make a mistake when choosing new clothes on Aliexpress:
| Size | Number of years | Height, see Before: | Weight, kg |
| 2T/2 | 2 | 90 | 13,05 |
| 3T/3 | 3 | 98 | 15,3 |
| 4T/4 | 4 | 105 | 17,55 |
| 5 | 5 | 113 | 19,57 |
| 6 | 6 | 120 | 21,6 |
| 6x | 7 | 128 | 24,3 |
Underwear
When choosing underwear on Aliexpress, you should be no less careful than when buying outerwear. How to choose the right size of underwear on Aliexpress?
To determine the size of your breasts correctly, you should take measurements in a bust that sits closely, it is better if it is without underwires and paralon.
- Stand up straight and take the first measurement under your chest. The tape must be pressed tightly against the body;
- Now you need to measure the volume of the most protruding points of the chest. In this case, the tape, on the contrary, does not need to be pressed;
- From the second value obtained we subtract the first. This result will be the fullness of the cup. From there we choose the size:
- 0-12 cm - AA - 0;
- 12-14cm - A - 1;
- 14-16cm - B - 2;
- 16-18cm - C - 3;
- 18-20cm - D - 4;
- 20-22cm - DD - 5;
- 23-25cm - E - 6;
- 26-28cm - F - 7.
- We round the value of the first measurement:
- 67-72 cm =>70 cm
- 73-77cm =>75 cm
- 78-82 cm =>80 cm
- 83-87cm =>85 cm
- 88-92cm =>90 cm
- 93-97cm =>95 cm
- 98-102cm =>100 cm
- In the table provided by the seller, we look for the required size according to the calculated parameters:
The diagram will help you choose the right swimsuit.
Junior schoolchildren and teenagers
For this group, the age-based grid remains relevant. Latin letters are added to the usual numbers, from S to XL. Please note that in this case the letters indicate children's and teenage clothing. It has nothing to do with the adult network.
Wandering around on Aliexpress, it’s easy to get confused: how to translate US children’s size, where age and measurements in inches are used, into the Russian equivalent? Start choosing based on the data given in the table:
| Size | Number of years | Height, cm | Weight, kg |
| 7 (S) | 7 | 129,5 | 27 |
| 8 (S) | 7—8 | 134,5 | 29,7 |
| 10 (M) | 8 | 139,5 | 33,3 |
| 12 (L) | 9—10 | 146 | 37,8 |
| 14 (L) | 11—12 | 152,5 | 43,2 |
| 16 (XL) | 12—13 | 158,5 | 49,5 |
This information is indicative only. Although the online hypermarket uses the grid adopted in the United States, there is no single and clearly verified classification on the trading platform.
More accurate measurements are provided by the store on the product description page.
A diligent and experienced seller provides his offer with a variety of information: photographs, tables or a detailed list of measurements, recommendations on how to more accurately measure and select the appropriate option. When making a purchase, be guided by the description of a specific product, and not by an approximate table: they do not always match.
The completeness of the information also depends on the type of clothing. Product details are often posted in the dresses, jeans, and shirts sections. The screenshot shows a table that reports the length of the shirt, its width at the shoulders and chest, and the sleeve length:
Customer reviews are an important source of information. You can view them by scrolling to the end of the page. Does the item run small or large, is the fabric quality, how is the tailoring done, what are the actual delivery times - important details that remain behind the scenes of the product description.
If you have any doubts, write a message to the seller. In most cases, they are quick and willing to help potential clients.
Rules and exceptions
All sizes of children's clothing on Aliexpress are based on US standards. But this rule is not always observed.
The dress with embroidery, which is shown in the screenshot, does not have parameters indicated in the field to the right of the photo. The store has placed this information below in the detailed information about the product. Here are five options that are based on the height of the young fashionista and the number of her years:
If you decide to order an item with non-standard parameters, be sure to leave your wishes in the notes. It’s even better to talk to the store and get written advice from them on which option to choose.
Non-standard designations
Some sellers ignore the American size chart and indicate in their own way. For example, they write “Size (cm) 110,” which indicates the height of the child for whom the item is designed.
In such cases, clothing is designed for children of standard build, that is, volume and weight. If yours is slightly different, up or down, we advise you to contact the seller or find the same item by name from another who indicated the dimensions normally.
Note! If there are no size selection buttons on the product page, but the item is sold in several sizes, as indicated in the photo or in the description, be sure to leave the desired size in the comments when ordering, otherwise the seller will send you a random one.
From boots to sandals
The parameters of adult and children's shoes, which are offered on a popular trading platform, are also indicated according to the American standard:
The numbers, which are unusual for us, are focused on the length of the foot. There are rules for measuring this indicator. It is necessary to place a sheet of paper on a hard, flat surface, place the child’s foot on it and trace it with a pencil, trying to keep it vertical. The distance from the big toe to the heel, expressed in centimeters, is the length of the foot.
There are two ways to indicate shoe parameters on Aliexpress: internal, by the insole, and external, by the sole. Didn't find similar information in the description? Check it with the seller, he will readily select a suitable option. To be sure, please include the results of your home measurements in your message.
From the screenshot it is clear that those wishing to purchase a specific model of boots should focus on the length of the insole, adding up to 0.8 cm to it. Here the store also published a grid of compliance with the European standard:
Remember that children's shoes are bought with a reserve. For sandals and shoes, 1-1.5 cm is enough, for winter boots you need more - up to 2.5 cm.
Children's sizes on Aliexpress: table
Clothing sizes for children of different ages will vary significantly, so tables are presented for several categories. All parameters are indicated in centimeters. Another noteworthy detail to consider is the indication, for example, 20-22. Therefore, the item will be larger than size 20, but still smaller than 22 - and 21 does not exist. The situation is similar with height - for example, 58-68 cm.
Sizes up to 2 years
Sizes up to 7 years
Sizes up to 18 years
This way you can buy good things without leaving your own home. The main thing is to understand the size chart and wait for the goods to arrive. You can update your children's wardrobe quite simply, cheaply and with high-quality items through an online store known all over the world.
Hats
Sellers of this category of goods often do not fill out the standard size line in the field located to the right of the main photo. Information about the age of children here will give even less than when choosing a jacket or dress. But in the product description you can find a lot of useful information, indicating the height and diameter of the product, the degree of elasticity of the fabric, so choosing children's hats, baseball caps or bonnets is the easiest way.
A store that sells caps for babies has posted visual information on the page dedicated to the product. She reports that the colorful version of the headdress is suitable for children with a head circumference of 42-50 cm:
When measuring the head circumference of your son or daughter, allow for a margin of a couple of centimeters.
Carefully!
Children's skin is very delicate and sensitive, so it is extremely important to choose only the best for your baby. Low-quality materials used in sewing children's clothes can cause severe allergies. Therefore, pay attention to the seller’s reputation, look at its rating, and be sure to read the reviews of those who have already made a purchase in a particular store. If you have any doubts, it is better to refuse the purchase.
By the way, looking at reviews can be very helpful when choosing sizes. Often, customers who have already received their order indicate the parameters of their children and the purchased size of the item, reporting how well it fits.
Considering the subtleties
At first, the confusion in the parameters of children's clothing and shoes on Aliexpress may scare off an inexperienced buyer, but once you delve into the small details, making profitable and enjoyable purchases will not be difficult. The main thing is to carefully read the detailed description of the product and do not hesitate to ask questions. Ask the seller for advice on which option to choose. If a dispute arises, his recommendation will become an additional argument in your favor.
PS Friends, when making purchases in online stores, be sure to use cashback services. As they say, if you save, you earn it!
With this I want to say goodbye to you, happy shopping everyone!
Finally
So, in order to be confident in your purchase, you should find out in what standard the seller indicated the sizes, and also study reviews to find out whether the seller’s figures correspond to reality.
A good guarantee of the right choice would be to inform the seller so that he himself selects and sends the right item.
If you still have doubts, then take a thing a couple of sizes larger - it will arrive in a month or two, and nothing will prevent it from sitting for a few more months until your baby grows into it.
