A baby is considered an infant when they are between 0-6 months, bigger babies are considered between 6 to 12 month and Toddlers are 12 months and up. When shopping for clothes for a baby, you will often find that the clothing sizes refer more to the baby’s age in months rather than a “size”.
What sizes are infant sizes?
Baby Clothing
| Size | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 6-9 lbs / 2.7-4.1 kg | up to 21.5 in. / up to 55 cm |
| 0 to 3 months | 9-12.5 lbs / 4.1 – 5.7 kg | 21.5 – 24 in. / 55 – 61 cm |
| 3 to 6 months | 12.5 – 17 lbs / 5.7 – 7.7 kg | 24 – 26.5 in. / 61 – 67 cm |
| 6 to 9 months | 17 – 21 lbs / 7.7 – 9.5 kg | up to 28.5 in. / up to 72 cm |
What size does an infant wear?
While the size marked on the label make it seem like it’s based on baby’s age, it’s really based on size. For example, “preemie” § usually fits babies up to 17 inches long and five pounds. “Newborn” (NB) represents an average baby at birth up to 21.5 inches long and five to eight pounds.
Is 0-3 Months the same as newborn?
Newborn baby clothes sizes
Whereas size 0-3 months should fit your baby up to 12 pounds, and you can always roll up sleeves and pant legs for a few weeks while baby grows into the larger size. If your baby is predicted to be petite, or you have a preemie, Newborn or Preemie sizes make a little more sense.
What age is newborn size?
Baby clothes size chart: newborn up to 24 months
| US Size | Age | Weight (in lbs.) |
|---|---|---|
| NB | Newborn | 5-8 |
| 3M | 0-3 Months | 8-12.5 |
| 6M | 3-6 Months | 13-16.5 |
| 9M | 6-9 Months | 17-20.5 |
What size do babies wear the longest?
The longest a baby usually wears newborn is about 1-2 weeks after their due date (even if born early- by the due date they are usually in newborn size). Therefore, for a new baby gift, I would go with a 3M (0-3M) or 6M (3-6M) size to get a little longer wear.
What size does a 3 month old wear in diapers?
Note:
| DIAPER SIZE | WEIGHT | AGE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | Up to 10 lbs. | first few weeks only |
| Size 1 | 8–14 lbs. | birth–4 months |
| Size 2 | 12–18 lbs. | 3–8 months |
| Size 3 | 16–28 lbs. | 5–24 months |
What size does a 7 pound baby wear?
Baby Clothes Size and Age Chart
| Age/Size | Weight | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | Up to 7 lbs | Up to 17″ |
| Up to 3 Months | 7-12 lbs | 17-23″ |
| 3-6 Months | 12-17 lbs | 23-27″ |
| 6-12 Months | 17-22 lbs | 27-29″ |
What are infant shoe sizes?
Baby shoe shopping: What to look for
| US Size | Age Range | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | Up to 6 weeks | 3 1/8″ |
| 1 | 6 weeks-3 months | 3 1/2″ |
| 2 | 3-6 months | 3 3/4″ |
| 2.5 | 6-9 months | 4″ |
Can a 9 pound baby fit in newborn clothes?
Here’s a concrete example: Baby Gap’s 3-6-month size range fits babies 12-17 pounds and 23-27 inches, while Carter’s 3-month clothing fits babies 9-12.5 pounds and 21.5-24 inches and their 6-month clothing fits babies 12.5-17 pounds and 24-27 inches.