What Size Will She Be Next Year at This Time?

Hi D.-

They tend to slow down a bit in growth and wear more true to size after a year so I think you would be safe with 18 month clothes for next winter. It's always hard to know what size they will be, especially in a few seasons. If you do buy stuff way in advance, keep the tags on. If she outgrows the clothes before she wears them you can always sell them at consignment.

Good luck!

S.

As a grandmother of a 9 month old grandaughter I figure a two toddler would be ok. I just took a weekend trip to Freeport a couple of weeks ago and went to L.L.Bean. They had all their outer wear on sale of more then half off. I bought her a jacket, snow pants and hat set for next winter that my daughter was thrilled with!!!! Hope this helps!!!!

I would say a size bigger then she is wearing this year. So 24months would be probably be about right.

Hi D.:
I have four kids and two of my children had a tendency when infant/toddlers to always be in the size twice their age. So, your child is 6 months old and can wear 12 months size. When she is one, she will likely fit in 24 months/2T. I would guess that this summer she will be in 18 to 24 months and this winter in a 2T.

My other two kids (girls) are very petite and low percentile on the growth curve scale and consistently fit in the size matching their age.

Hope this helps.

My oldest daughter was in the same size as your daughter at six months. She was in 12 month clothes for 6 months, Size 12 months for 6 months, and then spent 18 months is size 2T.

My younger daughter flew through all of the sizes, and is already wearing 4T clothes, even though she is just shy of her 3rd birthday.

I don't think you want to shop too much ahead for seasaonal clothing. Of course, things like jeans, dresses, sweaters can be worn in really any weather but the most extreme, and I would pick some of those up if they are on clearance, but I wouldn't stock up on snowsuits and parkas, since there is really no way to predict what size she'll be in in 10 months.

Old Navy always has clothing in their clearance dept. that are still in season, and there are a lot of flea markets and yard sales in the early fall where you will be able to buy winter clothing with a better idea of how big she'll be.

Once your daughter is 3 or 4, you'll be able to stock up a year ahead of time.

That's a great question. I would caution against trying to buy clothes a year ahead. I've even had trouble getting clothes a few months ahead. My daughter, now 18 mo., was a small baby so I always figured she would fit into, say, 12 mo. clothes for a while. In some cases that's true and in others it isn't. Last fall I bought 18 mo outfits to use right away, and the pants didn't fit - too long and too tight for her poor chubby bum and thighs! But the 2T pants are still gigantic on her. You would think her percentiles are off, but she's actually in the 50th for weight and 70th for height.

My advice is to avoid buying so far ahead. You never know how your child is going to grow or how clothes are going to fit her until you're actually at that stage. Dresses and skirts might be safe, but not pants. I've actually wasted money on buying so far ahead.

D., This is how I've always shopped for my girls (8&4), since my oldest was a baby. They are usually a size lower then their year and switch sizes in the middle of a season. This year my 4 yo started out in 3s and just moved into 4s. I usually buy some of the smaller size and more of the bigger, since she will be able to wear t at the beginning of next year. Sounds like your baby is a bit bigger, I'd buy her a few 18 months that seem on the larger size and mostly 24 months. I don't know if you have any outlets around you, but they have huge sales right now (I'm near Kittery, ME). Happy shopping!!

I would say, about 24mo/2t, no larger than 3t. You really have to look at the brands and styles. They tend to out grow the one piece crotch snap shirts quickly cause their torso gets longer, so I wouldnt buy any of those. She could also have a huge growth spirt over the summer. I wouldnt buy too much. But there are some great deals out there for clearence items. Just to compare. My daughter is 19mo old, she wears a 12mo perfect, but wears some 18mo. For those one piece shirts that snap at the crotch she could wear a 24mo. Although she is a peanut!!
Happy Shopping D.!!

Hi D. - Are you anywhere in the Nashua area? (I'm new to this, not sure where it draws from...) If so, just go to Mother and Child in Amherst (same plaza as Lilac Blossom). It's consignment! It's better than shopping retail. If you're not around here, just hook yourself up with a good consignment store. That way, you bring your child's clothing in when she's done and when they sell them, you get credit. Your shopping next seasone is "free". What could be better??

I would say some 18 mos. for fall/early winter and 24 mos for late winter. That's how my son was and my daughter (6 mos now- same sizes as yours)is. My advise is to buy long sleeve tees and other basics in both sizes and when next winter comes along, then buy a lot of the other stuff you know for sure will fit at that time. I would definitely say 24 mos. for a winter coat and snow pants. Bigger is better and that way you are sure that you can layer underneath it. Good luck and have fun shopping.

most babies growth tends to slow down dramatically after 12 months. so if shes 18 months old starting next winter I wouldn't go with any sizes less than 2T and no more than 3T. I try to buy things on end of season clearence and its never easy to tell what size you'll need. so stock up on two sizes if you can. you'll be glad you did. same goes for shoes buy a couple different sizes up because they won't have them the next time you want them!

Sounds just like my daughter was at that age. I would buy a few 18 month outfits that could carry her through the fall, but mostly 24 mos for any winter clothing. If you and your hubby are tall, buy mostly 2T's for next winter because they tend to be a little longer and slender than 24 mos. That was our case. My daughter is almost 3 and can still wear some shirts in 2T, but her pants are 3T. Also keep in mind that Old Navy has many styles with adjustable waistband which comes in handy when your child is between sizes. I looove their clearance sections! Good luck!

Hi D.,

Waaaaaaay back in college I worked part-time in a children's clothing store. There I learned that most babies will wear a size 18 month on their first birthday, and that generally, children will wear a size ahead of their age. So for example if your baby will be 18 months old next winter, she probably would wear a 24 month or 2T by then. Hope this helps!

L. :)

Keep in mind the second hand stores have great deals especially on winter stuff that is not worn out on little ones. Buying ahead can be tricky because infants don't always stay on the same growth curve. Good luck.

Usually coming into 2 years old they are in a 24 months or 2 T. Hope this helps!!!