Kid's pants size guide

Buying pants for kids may be not an easy task, especially due to the fact that both boys and girls are growing rather quickly and it may turn out that trousers purchased a while ago basing on the current size chart may be not suitable after a month or so after the purchase. What to do in such a problematic situation? In our humble opinion, it is worth browsing the Net in order to find size chart that takes into account size changes over time. To save our readers a lot of time and effort, we have decided to publish our own size chart pertaining to kids pants. We hope that it will help you make the right decision and purchase an item of clothing that will not only satisfy you with its sensible price, but also the child with its style and sturdiness.

Baby (boys / girls) pants size chart

Size Age Height Weight Waist
Up to 7 pounds Up to 7 pounds Up to 20.5 inches Up to 7 pounds 16.125 inches
0 to 3 M 0 to 3 months 20.5 to 24 inches 7 to 14 pounds 16.125 to 17.375 inches
3 to 6 M 3 to 6 months 24 to 27 inches 14 to 18 pounds 17.375 to 18.5 inches
6 to 9 M 6 to 9 months 27 to 29 inches 18 to 22 pounds 18.5 to 19 inches
9 to 12 M 9 to 12 months 29 to 30.5 inches 22 to 26 pounds 19 to 19.5 inches
12 to 18 M 12 to 18 months 30.5 to 21 inches 26 to 28 pounds 19.5 to 20.25 inches
18 to 24 M 18 to 24 months 32 to 33.5 inches 28 to 30 pounds 20.25 to 20.5 inches.

See also: baby size chart.

Toddler (boys / girls) pants size chart

Size Age Height Weight Hips Waist Inseam
2T 2 years 33.5 to 35 inches 30 to 32 pounds 20.5 to 21 inches 20.5 to 21 inches 14 to 14.75 inches
3 T 3 years 35 to 38 inches 32 to 35 pounds 21 to 22 inches 21 to 21.5 inches 14.75 to 15.5 inches
4T 4 years 38 to 41 inches 35 to 39 pounds 22 to 23 inches 21.5 to 22 inches 15.5 to 17 inches
5T 5 years 41 to 44 inches 39 to 45 pounds 23 to 24 inches 22 to 22.5 inches 17 to 18.75 inches

See also: Birkenstock toddler size chart.

Girls pants size chart (5 to 13 Years)

Size Age Height Weight Hips Waist Inseam
6 / S 5 to 6 years 44 to 46.5 inches 45 to 50 pounds 24 to 25 inches 22.5 to 23 inches 18.75 to 20.25 inches
7 / M 6 to 7 years 46.5 to 50.5 inches 50 to 57 pounds 25 to 27.5 inches 23 to 23.5 inches 20.5 to 23 inches
8 / M 7 to 8 years 50.5 to 52.5 inches 57 to 65 pounds 27.5 to 28.5 inches 23.5 to 24.25 inches 23 to 24.25 inches
10 / L 8 to 9 years 52.5 to 55 inches 65 to 75 pounds 28.5 to 30 inches 24.25 to 25 inches 24.25 to 26 inches
12 / L 9 to 10 years 55 to 58 inches 75 to 86 pounds 30 to 32 inches 25 to 26 inches 26 to 27.5 inches
14 / XL 10 to 11 years 58 to 61 inches 86 to 100 pounds 32 to 34 inches 26 to 28 inches 27.5 to 29 inches
16 / XXL 11 to 12 years 61 to 62.5 inches 100 to 108 pounds 34 to 36 inches 28 to 30 inches 29 to 29.5 inches
18 / XXXL 12 to 13 years 62.5 to 64 inches 108 to 115 pounds 36 to 38 inches 30 to 32 inches 29.5 to 30 inches

See also: girls shoe size chart.

Boys pants size chart (5 to 13 Years)

Size Age Height Weight Hips Waist Inseam
6 / S 5 to 6 years 44 to 46.5 inches 45 to 50 pounds 24 to 25 inches 22.5 to 23 inches 18.75 to 20.25 inches
7 / M 6 to 7 years 46.5 to 49.5 inches 50 to 58 pounds 25 to 26.5 inches 23 to 23.5 inches 20.25 to 23.25 inches
8 / M 7 to 8 years 49.5 to 52 inches 58 to 68 pounds 26.5 to 27.75 inches 23.5 to 24.5 inches 23.25 to 24.25 inches
10 / L 8 to 9 years 52 to 55.5 inches 68 to 87 pounds 27.75 to 29 inches 24.5 to 25.5 inches 24.25 to 25.5 inches
12 / XL 9 to 10 years 55.5 to 58.5 inches 87 to 100 pounds 29 to 30.5 inches 25.5 to 26.5 inches 25.5 to 27.25 inches
14 / XL 10 to 11 years 58.5 to 61.5 inches 100 to 110 pounds 30.5 to 32 inches 26.5 to 28 inches 27.25 to 29.75 inches
16 / XXL 11 to 12 years 61.5 to 64 inches 110 to 120 pounds 32 to 33.5 inches 28 to 29.5 inches 29.75 to 31 inches
18 / XXXL 12 to 13 years 64 to 65.5 inches 120 to 125 pounds 33.5 to 35 inches 29.5 to 31 inches 31 to 31.5 inches

See also: GAP boys size chart.


How to choose pants for your child?

Basic information

To start off, we would like to inform all the interested individuals that before proceeding to measure trousers for a small child, his or her age and body type should be predominantly taken into account. The most basic measurements that should be taken are height, width, and waist size.

How to check the size chart?

If the kid is between 0 to 3 months of age, his or her height does not exceed 20.5 inches, he or she weights up to 7 pounds, and his or her waist measures around 16.125 inches, then the best option to go for when it comes to size chart is 0 to 3 M. Sizes 3 to 6 M are typically designed with children aged 3-6 months in mind, providing that they are no higher than 24 inches, weigh less than 14 pounds, and their waist is up to 17.325 inches. As the kid grows older and becomes taller, the need for purchasing new pants arises. In such a situation, parents should opt for pant sizes oscillating between 9 and 12 M, which - as the name suggests - are simply ideal for all the children aged 9-12 months that are no heavier than 26 pounds, no higher than 30.5 inches, as well as providing that their waist is between 19 and 19.5 inches. Kids pants size charts are typically limited, with regard to age, to 18-24 months. For such children, 18 to 24 M sizes are addressed. They will be perfect for youngsters weighing no more than 30 pounds, being no higher than 33.5 inches and having waist size up to 20.5 inches.

Help from the seller

What to do if our child is older or if there are specific requirements that simply have to be met for the pants to be considered satisfactory for the kid? In said scenario, we strongly recommend to opt for the support of an experienced seller, who will be able to help us, as well as inform us about the currently followed trends. The aforementioned solution will not only be sensible if we have made a decision to make a purchase in a brick-and-mortar store, but also - if we are fans of online shopping. A sensible piece of advice may save us a lot of hassle and ensure that we will not be required to return kids pants to receive a refund or to replace a given item for a different, more suitable one.

Updating or changing the size of the pants

One should also take into consideration the fact that when it comes to size charts, they are frequently updated and/or changed in order for them to be as compliant as possible with the currently applicable standards. Therefore, it is worth checking them regularly before making a purchase and do not base one’s choices on outdated charts, as they may not reflect the current reality of the clothing-oriented branch of industry.

In our opinion, if we are aware that the body type, as well as height of our child may change rapidly, the best option is to go for pants that can be purchased in a nearby, local store. It is a guarantee that we will be able to focus not only on a size chart available therein, but also - on our own observations, as the child will be able to try on as many trousers as possible. A very sensible practice is also to go for items of clothing that are a bit bigger, taking into account that one’s child will grow with time.

Summary

We are more than hopeful that all the provided pieces of information will make selecting the most satisfactory and optimal kids pants with the help of the available size chart much easier. We are fully aware that it may be still a rather difficult and challenging task, especially for new parents and that is why we will gladly provide additional pieces of information and dispel all the possible doubts of such individuals by answering questions sent to us via e-mail or via the remaining available social media channels. We are of the opinion that bringing up a child is difficult as it is, so parents should try their best to look for solutions that will make said difficult period at least a little bit easier and more bearable. Therefore, the expertise of individuals employed in a given shop or any other professionals working in the clothing-oriented branch of industry on daily basis may turn out to be more than helpful. We would also like to advise you to regularly get rid of items of clothing that are too small for your child in order to avoid clogging the wardrobe and making more space for newly purchased pants, tops, blouses, as well as fashionable accessories that you child may like.