Carter's

baby & Toddler clothing
Size Height Weight (lbs.)
PREEMIE (P) up to 17 up to 5
NEWBORN (NB) up to 21.5 5-8
3M 21.5-24 8-12.5
6M 24-26.5 12.5-16.5
9M 26.5-28.5 16.5-20.5
12M 28.5-30.5 20.5-24.5
18M 30.5-32.5 24.5-27.5
24M 32.5-34 27.5-30
2T 34.5-36.5 29-31
3T 36.5-38.5 31-34
4T 38.5-41.5 34-38
5T 41.5-43.5 38-42

All Sizes in Inches Unless Otherwise Stated

Kids/Toddler measuring guide

Use the tips & visuals in this guide to make taking your child's body measurements easy-peasy.

Don’t have a fabric tape measure? Use a shoelace or pant leg to measure. Then, lay it flat & use a ruler or tape measure to get a numerical measurement.

How to measure

  • Height

    Standing with feet together and back to a wall. Measure from floor to the top of the head.

  • Chest

    Have your child make airplane arms. Wrap tape measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping it level & snug.

  • Waist

    With your child bending to one side, measure the point where the waist flexes naturally. Keep the tape level & comfortably loose.

  • Hip

    Have your child stand like a tall tree with feet together. Measure a level line around the fullest part of the hips & seat.

  • Inseam

    Take a pair of pants that fit your child well. Measure along the seam from crotch to leg opening.