Indicative measurements for a baby's first jumper
As the time of delivery and the arrival of the baby into the world approaches, it is time to plan the details: packing the suitcase for the hospital, checking that we have everything we need at home and deciding what the first clothes the baby will wear will be .
To ensure that the first outfit is comfortable for the baby's sensitive skin, it is important to choose the right clothes, both in terms of materials and size.
Below, we will review some of the most common baby sizes, highlighting newborn jersey measurements.
Measurements for a baby sweater
The basic clothing for the first outfit usually includes baby rompers , the star garment due to its comfort for both the baby and the parents when changing the diaper.
However, you might consider a first-time outfit , with a sweater and leggings, for example.
First wear jersey measurements
In stores that do not specialize in baby clothing, it is very common to find the smallest size in the 0 to 3 month size .
However, this size is usually too big for many newborn babies, so it is best to buy the clothes for the first outfit in a children's clothing store that has sizes more suitable for a newborn baby.
Size 0 or newborn and smaller sizes
Finding the right size will help your baby feel relaxed and prevent wrinkles or clothes that are too tight or too uncomfortable.
At Tutto Piccolo, we have a variety of sizes to meet the needs of newborns .
Size 00 measurements for premature babies
Did you know that there is a smaller size than 0? Our size 00 is designed for premature babies . The measurements of babies who fit this size are:
- 50 centimeters tall.
- 40 centimeters chest circumference.
- 43 centimeters waist.
- 46 centimeters hip.
- 23 centimeters inseam.
The measurements for newborn babies with the most common size, that is, size 0, would be:
- 53 centimeters high.
- 42 centimeters chest.
- 44 waist.
- 48 hip circumference.
- 28 centimeters long at the crotch.
First wear jersey measurements from 0 to 3 months
Babies at three months usually have, as a guide, these measurements:
- 62 centimeters tall.
- 46 centimeters chest circumference.
- 46 centimeters waist.
- 52 centimeters hip.
- 36 centimeters inseam.
Therefore, the measurements of baby jerseys from 0 to 3 months are usually somewhere in between:
- Chest width (measured from armpit to armpit) about 20 centimeters.
- Sleeve length (from shoulder to wrist) about 15 centimeters.
- Sleeve width (at armhole) approximately 17 centimeters.
- Neck circumference about 25 centimeters.
- Neck opening about 7 centimeters.
These dimensions are also useful for determining the measurements for knitted baby coats.
How to measure a baby to know his size
Measuring your baby correctly to determine the correct size will help ensure that the clothes you purchase for your baby are comfortable and allow them to move freely.
Have a sewing tape measure and something to write down, either pen and paper or digitally. Place the baby on a flat, safe surface, such as the bed or changing table.
- To know the length of the body, that is, the height, measure from the top of the head to the soles of the feet.
- Lift your baby's arms slightly to measure the circumference of the chest, from armpit to armpit.
- With the baby's arm stretched out alongside the body, measure from the shoulder to the wrist.
- Gently wrap the measuring tape around the baby's neck to determine the neck circumference.
- With baby lying down, measure from the groin to the ankle to get the inseam length.
- Place the measuring tape around the baby's waist, at the narrowest part of the torso.
- Do the same with the hip, at the widest part.
Measuring your baby will also make it easier for you to buy clothes online at all stages, consulting the size guides to find out, for example, the measurements of a 6-month-old baby sweater .
By taking these issues into account, you will be able to find clothing suitable for boys and girls of any age, making buying children's clothing much easier and ensuring you get the right size.
