BoxLunch
Here’s how BoxLunch fits your child compared to other brands you might be considering, so you know before it’s in your cart.
Find your child’s size in BoxLunch
Enter your child’s measurements once — we’ll size them in BoxLunch and at 100+ other brands, each from that brand’s own published chart. Height and weight are required; add chest, waist, hips and inseam to sharpen the fit.
Your child wears one size in BoxLunch. What should you buy elsewhere?
Pick the size your child wears at BoxLunch to see which brands have the same label and measurements (twins) and which run shorter or longer (strangers) — based on each brand’s own chart.
Show the full cross-brand table (every size)
| BoxLunch | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn17–21" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 3 Months21–24" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 6 Months24–26" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 9 Months26–28" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 12 Months28–30" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 2T33–35" | H&M Kids↑ longerBurt's Bees Baby↑ longerCarter's↑ longerHudson Baby↑ longerLittle Planet by Carter's↑ longerOshKosh B'gosh↑ longer+1 more | |
| 3T35–38" | ||
| 4T39–41" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorter | |
| 5T42–46" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorterCalvin Klein Kids↓ shorterMagnetic Me↓ shorterabercrombie kids↓ shorterGerber Childrenswear↓ shorterKyte Baby↓ shorter | |
| XS (4/5)46–50" | Mango Kids↑ longerTea Collection↓ shorterJ.Crew Crewcuts↓ shorterGap Kids↓ shorterCarter's↓ shorterLittle Planet by Carter's↓ shorter+1 more | |
| SM (6/7)50–52" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| MD (8)52–54" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| LG (10/12)54–58" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| XL (14/16)58–61" | Mango Kids↑ longerVans Kids↓ shorterAmazon Essentials Kids↓ shorterPuma Kids↑ longerReebok Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longer+5 more |
In short
Where the number just works. At Newborn, 3 Months, 6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months, SM (6/7) and more, BoxLunch lines up with every brand we track — the size carries straight over.
Where labels drift. The exceptions are the “strangers” above — e.g. at size 5T, Tommy Hilfiger Kids, Calvin Klein Kids, Magnetic Me cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a BoxLunch number is a safe bet elsewhere — measure once, then double-check only the handful of “stranger” brands above.
Curious about a size that isn’t your child’s here? Every size, compared across every brand, lives here: Browse all size comparisons →
Fit & the transitions that trip parents up
BoxLunch-specific things the size number alone won’t tell you — drawn from its own charts.
Sizing runs inconsistent — check the listing
Shoppers describe the fit as uneven piece to piece, so check each item's own reviews and lean a size up when you're unsure.
Shares Hot Topic's sizing
BoxLunch uses the same sizing as its sister brand Hot Topic, so a Hot Topic fit is a fair guide.
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts BoxLunch publishes alongside its standard sizes.
What shoppers say about the fit
Community consensus
Shopper opinion · not Little & Youth’s measurementThis is what parents report anecdotally — crowd sentiment, not a Little & Youth determination. Our sizing above is computed from BoxLunch’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
BoxLunch sizing is split — shoppers call it inconsistent, so check each listing’s reviews and lean a size up when in doubt. Public discussion of the kids’ line is scarce; what exists comes from the r/BoxLunchGifts community (shared with sister brand Hot Topic, which uses the same sizing) and it is unusually candid: the subreddit’s moderator and a former employee both say fit varies by fabric and by print run, that the size chart ‘is never really accurate’, and that print-on-demand tees run narrower than stocked ones. Their working rules: unisex tees generally come up roomier than a women’s size, hoodies and crewnecks run snug so size up, soccer jerseys are skin-tight, and returns in store are easy. Parents on DISboards mention BoxLunch for toddler Disney gear mainly as a pricier-than-Target option that is always on sale. Treat the youth sizes as standard youth sizing and go by chest measurement.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy BoxLunch?
Consider it if…
- Your kid wants fandom graphics you cannot get elsewhere — Disney, Bluey, anime and gaming tees and hoodies, many BoxLunch-exclusive, in youth and toddler sizes.
- You can return or exchange in a store — shoppers say in-store try-on and easy exchanges are the fix for the inconsistent sizing, and every purchase funds meals through Feeding America.
- You want roomy unisex tees — an employee and several buyers say the stocked (non print-on-demand) tees run a little wider than standard sizes, which suits kids who like a loose fit.
Think twice if…
- You are ordering online without a store nearby — sizing varies by fabric and print run, print-on-demand shirts have arrived skin-tight two sizes up, and international returns are painful.
- You want fitted hoodies or crewnecks in the usual size — the community's standing advice is one size up on hoodies, and the crewnecks are the piece most often called small.
- You are price-sensitive — parents note it costs more than Target or Old Navy for everyday tees, so buy on the frequent sales.
Skip the cross-referencing — let Little & Youth do it.
Enter your child’s measurements once. We’ll show their BoxLunch size and their size at 100+ other brands, each from that brand’s own chart.
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Does BoxLunch run small or big?
Both, depending on the item — which is why shoppers call it inconsistent. Unisex graphic tees tend to come up a bit roomier than a women's size and print-on-demand tees narrower; hoodies, crewnecks and soccer jerseys run snug. The r/BoxLunchGifts rule of thumb is to size up when unsure and use the store for exchanges.
Is BoxLunch sizing the same as Hot Topic?
Yes — they are the same company and share sizing and size charts, so a youth size that fits at Hot Topic should fit at BoxLunch, with the same caveat that individual shirts vary by fabric and print run.
Should I trust the BoxLunch size chart for kids' tees?
Use it as a starting point, then read the reviews on the specific listing. Long-time buyers say the chart is often off and that a similar shirt's reviews are the better guide; the graphic-tee chart is a flat chest width, so measure a tee that fits and compare.
What measurements do I need to size BoxLunch accurately?
BoxLunch publishes height, weight, chest, waist, hip in its size chart. Height is the primary driver, and the chest/waist figures let you confirm body fit for a child between sizes.
Where do I buy BoxLunch?
BoxLunch is sold on its own site and on Amazon, so you can pick the marketplace you prefer.