Newborn Clothing Sizes

For those of us who design our own baby stuff, andcircumference: 20in (50.8); Back of Neck to Hip
all others who are simply bewildered by the wholeLength: 12 in (30.5); Waist to ankle length: 16 in (40.6);
mess related to the different baby sizes charts andCrotch to ankle length: 10in (25.4); Sleeve Length: 14in
measurement, I am putting here a size chart. As I(35.6)
have personal experience with the accuracy ofInfant Shoe Sizes:
available charts that may be found all over theNote that these measurements are for the finished
Internet, I am providing this info here, rather thanproduct, & length only.
linking to a chart online.Newborn: 3.5" (8.8 cm)
* The measurements in the brackets are in cm.3 - 6 Months: 3.75" (9.5 cm)
Newborn Measurements: Head: 14in (35.6); Chest6 - 9 Months: 4.25" (10.7 cm)
circumference: 14 in (35.6); Back of neck to hip9 - 12 Months: 4.5" (11.43 cm)
length: 8in (20.3); Waist to ankle length: 12in (30.5);Sleeves are so variable I don't feel comfortable giving
Crotch to ankle length: 6in (15.2); Sleeve length: 8 inmeasurements for them! You are best off measuring
(20.3)something in ready-to-wear that has sleeves you like.
1 - 3 Months: Head: 16in (40.6); Chest circumference:Trust me that people don't look at you too oddly
16in (40.6); Back of neck to hip length: 9in (22.9);when you do this in Wal-Mart.
Waist to ankle: 13 in (33); Crotch to ankle: 7in (17.8);Baby Blanket:
Sleeve length: 9 in (22.9)You can of course make baby blankets in any size
3 - 6 Months: Head: 17in (43.2); Chest circumference:you want. Sizing them to fit a crib might be a very
18 in (45.7); Back of neck to hip length: 10in (25.4;good idea, but I don't have any idea what size a crib
Waist to ankleh: 13in (33); Crotch to ankle: 8in (20.3);is! When I make baby blankets, I make them the
Sleeve length: 9in (22.9)same size as a receiving blanket. This is the size I
6 - 9 Months: Head: 18in (45.7); Chest circumference:have found most useful.Finally, when buying new
19 in (48.3); Back of neck to hip length: 11in (27.9);baby clothes, remember: When in doubt, make your
Waist to ankle: 15 in (38.1);Crotch to ankleh: 9 inpurchase based on weight and height rather than age!
(22.9); Sleeve length: 13in (33)It is always safe to go one size bigger.
9 to 12 Months: Head: 19 in (48.3 ); Chest