LittleSizes Blog

Size guides, tips, and brand comparisons to help you shop for kids clothing with confidence.

Kids clothing size conversion chart comparing EU, US and other international sizes

EU vs US Kids Clothing Sizes: What's the Difference?

If you've ever ordered children's clothes from a European brand while living in the US — or the other way around — you already know the confusion. The size on the label looks completely unfamiliar, and guessing usually ends with something that doesn't fit.

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Father measuring his young child's height against a wall at home

How to Measure Your Child for Clothes: A Simple Guide

Measuring a child sounds easy — until you're trying to get a wriggly four-year-old to stand still against a wall. We've been there. Here's what actually works, and what measurements matter most for getting the right clothing size.

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Children's colourful high-top sneakers showing UK and US size labels

Kids Shoe Size Guide: EU, US and UK Explained

Children's shoe sizes trip up even experienced parents — and honestly, the numbering systems don't make it easy. EU, US, and UK shoes all use completely different scales, and to make things more confusing, US children's sizes reset after 13.

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Children's dresses and tops from Zara and H&M hanging on a clothing rack

Zara vs H&M Kids Sizes: How They Compare

Both Zara and H&M are European brands that use EU height-based sizing — so in theory, a size 104 from Zara and a size 104 from H&M should fit the same child. In practice, parents consistently notice a difference.

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Happy toddler wearing colourful printed clothes playing at home

What Clothing Size Should a 3-Year-Old Wear?

This is one of the questions we get asked most often — and the honest answer is that age alone doesn't tell you much. A 3-year-old who is 104 cm tall and a 3-year-old who is 90 cm tall might need sizes that are two full steps apart. What matters is height.

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Hand holding children's clothing size labels showing ages from 3M to 6-7Y

Why Do Kids Clothing Sizes Differ Between Brands?

If you've ever bought a "size 4" from two different brands and found that one fits your child perfectly while the other is too small — you're not imagining things, and you're definitely not alone. Children's clothing sizes genuinely vary between brands, and once you understand why, shopping gets a lot less frustrating.

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